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Tuesday 28 July 2015

Tim's tag for July at CVC

What's on my desk?

Although Tim's tag was inspired by the US celebrations for the 4th July I originally wanted to keep to the red. white and blue theme and make a UK patriotic tag but it didn't work out. So I went a bit more vintage.


Using mini blueprints 4 I chose the vintage desk items and followed Tim's directions to colour up and make the tag stamping onto watercolour paper and using distress markers and a water brush to colour them in.


I applied micro glaze like Tim shows us, it does a brilliant job of sealing the distress inks and I love the distressed effects that can be achieved when you paint inks over it.


My design changes here with the addition of remnant rubs and ideaology.


I will link you to Tim's blog where you will be able to see his patriotic version and all the process steps that you can follow if you want to join in his monthly tag contributions.


Thanks for popping in today.

hugs Brenda




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21 comments:

  1. Mary Elizabeth28 July 2015 at 02:24

    Ooo! So glad you didn't go red, white and blue. Just caught sight of this on my blog reader right as I was getting ready to crash for the night and thought I'd pop by. So glad I did! I LOVE it!! Gorgeous vintage-y goodness. And I love the remnant rub sentiments you found for each frame. Wonderful take on Tim's tag! Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

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  2. Unknown28 July 2015 at 06:39

    I love the vintage feel to your tag! Gorgeous work!
    ~~julia~~

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  3. Annie28 July 2015 at 07:41

    Love your take on Tim's tag Brenda..those blueprints look great and I love that vintage feel.

    Looking forward to seeing you on Saturday

    Hugs Annie xx

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  4. Nikki Acton28 July 2015 at 07:45

    Great version, wonderful tones achieved. Inspired to get some of the glaze now. Nxx

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  5. Jennie Atkinson28 July 2015 at 10:19

    A fabulous take on this month's tag Brenda. Gorgeous vintage hues and great use of those blueprint stamps. Jennie x

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  6. Deb28 July 2015 at 10:26

    Lovely vintage take on Tim's tag Brenda, love your colour palette and those great blueprint stamps. Can't wait to get some of that micro glaze, love the effect you get with it.

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  7. Meggymay28 July 2015 at 10:34

    Love your vintage version Brenda. Looks fantastic using those images.
    Yvonne

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  8. Gina28 July 2015 at 11:00

    Loving those blueprint stamps! :D XXX

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  9. Patty O'Malley28 July 2015 at 12:29

    Awesome tag and use of the blueprint stamps!

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  10. Inkypinkycraft28 July 2015 at 16:59

    this is gorgeous x i went vintage too and neutral ...just to blog mine ! better late than never xx

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  11. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans28 July 2015 at 19:00

    Gorgeous tag, love the vintage co,ours and imagery, very striking, Tracy x

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  12. rachel28 July 2015 at 19:35

    this looks fab Brenda - I love the vintage tones - looks awesome! Hugs rachel x

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  13. Anonymous28 July 2015 at 22:25

    Like your tag very much - great colours and detailing.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  14. Astrid Maclean29 July 2015 at 00:45

    Absolutely adore your vintage version Brenda, great take on the original!!

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  15. Unknown29 July 2015 at 01:59

    This is WONDERFUL Brenda. Love the way you used the mini blueprints and the colors are PERFECT. FABULOUS take on Tim's July tag. j.

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  16. Unknown29 July 2015 at 05:55

    Completely love your vintagey take on Tim's July Tag, Brenda! This looks like a winning tag to me!! :) :) XOXO-Shari

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  17. hazel29 July 2015 at 09:09

    A fabulous vintage take on Tim's tag Brenda.
    xxx Hazel.

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  18. Anita Houston The Artful Maven29 July 2015 at 16:29

    I'm sorry but I cracked up when you said "it didn't work out"...when referring to making a red, white, and blue tag! I've imagined a scene where it went up in flames!!! LOL! I SO have those types of craft days too! LOVE LOVE LOVE your vintage tones, and the images are wonderful! Gorgeous tag...may be my new favorite!

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  19. Paula Cheney30 July 2015 at 02:50

    I'm sure glad you chose another color combo because this tag is great. What a great idea Brenda.

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  20. A Pink30 July 2015 at 15:54

    Such a fabulous vintage take on Tims tag! Brenda A real eye catcher and hopefully worthy winner x

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  21. that crazy chick31 July 2015 at 00:58

    Brenda, this is absolutely lovely. The colour pallet is vintage, aged to perfection.

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In these busy times I know how difficult it is to find the time to visit blogs so I feel very privileged you have stopped by here. I love to read your comments so thank you for leaving one. Hugs Brenda xxx