Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - March

Time for Spring I Say!  This month's tag taught me about using a lighter touch with my distress inks.  I also allowed myself to doodle onto the 'birds on a wire' images that I inked from a template.  I rarely doodle onto cards due to low confidence, but, I really am happy with the result this month.  Tim's tag is here and I have to say the smudge-stamping technique is lots of fun!

What my Swap Partner Made

Pictures just don't do this piece justice!  And notice that Giova Brusa handstitched the word 'Create' into the delicate muslin.  Her blog is here and she also has an Etsy shop here.  I feel lucky to have had such a talented swap partner.

Great Stitched Postcard Swap

I hope that my swap partner in Amsterdam likes this postcard.  The only requirement is to include stitching, so I hand sewed the paintbrush to the card.  I really love the background - I have been playing with my distress inks and spattered water onto this one to see what it looked like.  The theme is 'Create'!
Along with the card, I included a stash of vintage papers and cards for my partner.  Can't wait to see what I get in return!

Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2014 - February

Here is my take on Tim Holtz's February tag.  I really love the background technique.  I did not have the arrow that Tim used, so I used a black plastic arrow that I inked over with silver.  The chalkboard technique is fun and I will be using that again.  Happy Valentines everyone!

My First Spoolie

Made this for a swap on 'An Altered Place'.  Now I know what to do with all those wooden spools I have!

Birthday Button Fairy

Just can't stop making those button fairies!  This one is for my niece (an absolute genius designer and artist).  I was shying away from birthday cards this year in hopes of improving my holiday efforts, but, then I went to the stamp show in Lawrenceville and came away with this lovely girl.  I had an idea of starting with a simple card and sending it off to my crafty friends to embellish.  Might be a good idea for a swap in the future.

Winter Button Fairy

A fitting post for a wintry day in Georgia!  I used this same image for my Christmas cards a year or so ago.  I do love this girl.  I hope everyone is safe at home and not stuck on our freeways.