Thursday 15 January 2015

My version of TT January

Hello lovely people and thank you so much for dropping by here...
Just a quick post from me today, sharing my version of Tim's January tag:
The original with all the techniques can be found HERE

Now last year I made all my tags as double ones, a size 8 on top of a size 10. This year I am just using size 8 tags. Instead I am in the process of designing a mini book with pockets for each of the tags and a page to decorate to reflect the season. A tutorial for that should be coming your way soon :)

I followed most of Tim's techniques, just changed the colours a bit, used slightly different elements and fewer words. Oh the one stands for January, just in case you are wondering.

Because my 15 is so big, I did not have the space for embellishments, - ah well....
I used Vintage Photo glitter and grunged it all up a bit.
I added shadows like Tim suggests (actually I usually do that anyway, it adds so much more depth).
A muse token at the top was the only embellishment I had space for as I did not want my tag to be too crowded.
Well, that's pretty much it. This tag was not one of my favourites, but hey, nothing like a challenge.

I'll be adding this in the usual place of course.

Thanks for visiting like always. I'll be back on Monday with another tag for A Vintage Journey.

Thank you for visiting like always and see you next time.

40 comments:

froebelsternchen said...

This looks just AMAZING Astrid..fantastic tag!

Stamps and Paper said...

Fabulous textured tag Astrid

Anne

Silvia(Barnie) said...

That's an amaziing tag with fantastic details. Cannot wait to see the booklet.

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your tag, really beautifully made! Hugs, Valerie

pchickki said...

This tag is just beautiful. That vintage feel with a beautiful twist. Love it!

Meggymay said...

Its a fabulous take on Tim's tag, the book you are going to make sounds interesting.
Yvonne

Fliss said...

This is fabulous Astrid. So beautifully textured and detailed.
Fliss xx

Nicole Wright Designs said...

WOW Astrid I LOVE your version! It is so you! I just finished mine too, blogged it and now I'm waiting for it to post... tomorrow!

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

WOW what a amazing tag, beautiful designed!
Hugs Anja

massofhair said...

Love your TTags and am mega excited about the upcoming tutorial!

Imho your Tags are more often than not more my taste and outshine Mr H's hands down:-) xxx

Paper Creations by Shirley said...

Your January tag is gorgeous. Love the idea of a book to keep them in, looking forward to seeing your design. Take good care, Shirleyxx

Words and Pictures said...

Not one of my favourites either, but your version appeals to me far more! Lovely painty layers over the tissue text, and the rusty grungy look of your numbers is fab.
Alison xx

Alexandra♥ said...

This is another WOW!

Hugs,
Alexandra

Sue Marrazzo Fine Art said...

Amazing!

experiments in paper said...

Love your tissue paper effects....and look forward to your tutorial on the tag book! Thanks for all the inspiration here and everywhere on your blog!
xx Lynn

Maryann Laursen said...

This is just awesome Astrid. You could very well make your own challenge with all your amazing ideas and wonderful works all the time.This is sooo beautiful. I can´t wait to see the new tutorial for the booklet for them too, but I know, it´ll be just gorgeous as everything else, you ever do.
Have a wonderful week-end ahead now everyone and lots of great fun.

chrissie said...

Terrific tag and such a wonderful idea to make a tag book for them. Can't wait to see that

Love Chrissie x

Ruth said...

Beautiful colours and interpreted to your style, it's so lovely Astrid. Ruth x

Ros Crawford said...

Beautifully done Astrid!!

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous Astrid! You have taken Tim's tag and added some Astrid flair! I can't wait to see the book you make to house them all!! Happy weekend and big hugs until next time L(

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

It's a wonderful tag, Astrid and it has your signature colors in the background, which I really love. Great idea to make a pocket book to hold them all. I'll be looking for that tutorial!

Hugs,
Linda

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Gorgeous tag Astrid!
greetings, Alie :-)

Julia Aston said...

A lovely version of Tim's tag Astrid! love that wrinkled tissue background!

Dorthe said...

Beautiful colour over the tissue wrinckles, love it, and the small place for added embellishments are used for wonderful words, to remember to live with !! So beautiful, dear Astrid !!
Dorthe,xoxo

craftytrog said...

Think I prefer your tag to Tim's Astrid...it's stunning!
Alison xox

craftimamma said...

It may not have been your favourite Astrid but it's still fabulous! Love all the texture.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Kathy Bradley said...

What a wonderful and textural tag - love it! Thanks for sharing.

Kelly said...

I love your tag, gorgeous design and colors. Love the words so awesome!
Hugs Kelly

maria's knutselplezier said...

What can I say more, you are a very talented lady, your work looks always perfect and beautiful , I admire you since a long time, and always have a Wow for your work!! Hope you will give us in spiration for a long time,
Have a nice weekend
Maria

Terry said...

Great take on Tim's tag for January, Astrid! And I love your big "15" and those colors! Looking forward to your tag holder mini. Happy Weekend! Hugs!

Redanne said...

It was not really my favourite but once I got started I enjoyed it. I love what you did with yours though Astrid, you really made it your own and it's beautiful. Hugs, Anne xx

Anonymous said...

I'm loving your tag Astrid! I can't wait to see the storage pockets for them to go in. Karen.x

Jackie PN said...

Astrid, I love how you can turn such as this,into something vintage and magical!

Shilpa Nagaonkar said...

Lovely take on Tim's tag, Astrid. Vintage glitter looks great on numbers.

Anneke said...

Wonderful creation. Love the structure of your background.
Thanks for showing your step bij step. Great tag.
I have taken away all the Christmas cards but your box is still there.
I'm so happy with it. Love Anneke.

rachel said...

great take on Tims tag Astrid - wonderful! Thanks for your kind words! Big hugs Rachel x

pearshapedcrafting said...

A great take on Tim's tag! Love the colours! Chrisx

Margaret Mifsud said...

Gorgeous tag Astrid. Love the colours and it really doesn't need any extra embelishing, it is perfect just as it is. Love it and can't wait to see the mini book. ox

Unknown said...

Love your January Tim Tag, Astrid!! I like your big glittery numbers!! Those are totally all the embellishment you need :) They actually look like fun, yummy glittery cookies that I want to eat!! ;) :) LOL :) I hope to get my TT done this month...it's in pieces on my worktable right now!! :)
XOXO-Shari

Mrs.B said...

Fabulous tag. Looking forward to seeing the mini book, sounds interesting.
Avril x

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