Tuesday 30 June 2015

Tim's tag for June

Under the wire or what??? Just managed to squeeze a bit of time last night to get this tag done while Ken was up the driving range and having a golf lesson - phew.


I've had to improvise quite a bit for this tag, I don't have the blending pad so I use distress inks colours directly onto the stencil and went from there. It's a different effect but I rather like it and it's not too dissimilar. The colours I used were victorian velvet, iced spruce, evergreen bough and the new hickory smoke.


I do have some of the coffee cup die-cuts that Trace sent me but I have already used them this week (see coffee lovers card here) so I decided to use my unused tarnished trophies die and create a tarnished patina effect using distressed products. (I think I feel a tutorial coming on, but I just didn't have time last night).


The pieces I gathered together to add to the tag.


I wanted to keep some of the details quite similar so I added hessian but used remnant rubs ....


.. the pin and coin in the ribbon is almost the same .....


...l but the trophy and ephemera is very different with a hand made price tag lol.


I am so pleased I managed to fit this in before the end of the month, I shall of course be linking to Tim's June tag link up.


Thanks again for stopping by, it's a very busy week here on Bumblebees and Butterflies so I shall see you again wednesday, thursday and friday.

take care.

hugs brenda xxx



28 comments:

Two Mad Dahlias said...

I love the patina on the trophy! A tutorial would be awesome.

Kim said...

Brenda, Love the colors you chose for your plaid ...and a tutorial on your patina technique would be much appreciated please! Kim

Monica taylor said...

Beautiful tag. Yes please do a tutorial. Would love to see how you create such a great affect!

barbarayaya62 said...

The patina on the trophy is superb! Fabulous tag! BArbarayaya

Vintagehandmade said...

Wooow, Brenda, what a fantastic take on Tim's June tag! This is my favorite! I am totally impressed by this patina effect you've achieved! That would be awesome if you could do a tutorial!
Hugs!
Branka xxx

Redanne said...

Oh Em Gee Brenda, that patina effect on the trophy is superb (yes pleeease to a tutorial)! I think your background is wonderful too, great improvisation! The whole tag is fantastic and well done for getting it in 'under the wire'. Hugs, Anne xx

Glennis F said...

This is a great 'take' on this months tag. I think it is quite amazing - well done

Sam & Poppy said...

Fantastic Brenda :)
Hope you are well, hugs from Poppy and me xx

Gina said...

It's the little things you add that always catch my eye...I love that 2/ price tag :D XXX

crafty creations said...

brilliant Brenda - love the rust effect x Hilda

Mary Elizabeth said...

Good morning Brenda!! This is sensational!!!!!!! I saw this as one of Tim's pins before I made it over to look at my blog reading list. Wow! Gorgeous background -- love the colors. And that trophy is incredible. I can't wait for the tutorial. Love all the details ... especially the price tag. Running out of superlative words for your take on Tim's June tag so I'll end with wishing you the best with the rest of your busy week. I'll be back by to see you next projects :) Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous tag Brenda! You did a great job making do with what you had on hand! Love your patina trophy and I look forward to seeing a tutorial on how you did this amazing rusted effect! hugs :)

Patty O'Malley said...

Awesome tag, Brenda! Love your take on this month's tag.

Inkypinkycraft said...

A really fab tag Brenda x

rachel said...

a wonderful piece brenda. it doesn't look at all last minute! great idea!hugs rachel x

Unknown said...

Soooo Fabulous, Brenda!! This looks like a winner to me!! :) Good luck over at Tim's!! XOXO-Shari

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's an amazing tag with fantastic details.

A Pink said...

Stunning! Brenda Of all the ones I've seen yours is an absolute fave . LOVE the patina effect ( look forward to the tutorial - no pressure lol ) Great choice of ephemera n embellies. A Winner imho x

Unknown said...

Opened you email and saw this and WOW - knocked my socks off and yes... I do have on socks - oops - no - never mind... I don't now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is WONDERFUL Brenda. Love the plaid colors you chose and the different take... just PERFECT. WINNERS CIRCLE from my prejudiced perspective!!! j.

craftytrog said...

Fantastic effects Brenda! x

sally said...

Great under the wire tag! Love the trophy, we are all waiting for that tutorial :-)

Sally

Felix the Crafty Cat said...

Gorgeous rustiness, love it. Happy crafting, Angela x

Terry said...

Well at least you got it done!!!! Love the trophy cup take on Tim's tag for July! Great background and rusty goodness! Hugs!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

GORGEOUS!!! LOVE that trophy and the background colors!!!

Sue Kosec said...

Improvisation or not ... this is delightful!

xo
SuZeQ

mamablitger said...

Brenda what an awesome tag. Love the finished result so much. And your rusty look is FANTASTIC.. So as you mentioned : YES PLEASE share a tutorial ASAP... Your technique looks so very genuine like the real thing..waw !!!
Thank you for sharing. Lovely inspiration...
Hugs from Monica.. Spain

experiments in paper said...

Adding another vote for a tutorial! Awesome patina and rust effect, and great tag! Love all the details! xx Lynn

pearshapedcrafting said...

Fantastic! A really great take on the tag!! Chrisx