Thursday, December 1, 2011

Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas: Day 1!

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You know what? It really is the most wonderful time of the year! As you almost certainly know, Tim Holtz launched the 2011 edition of his beloved 12 Tags of Christmas today, meaning we're all going to get a spectacular crash course in awesome techniques both old and new, discover clever uses of his abundant product selection, and experience the warm, wonderful knowledge that we're part of a huge, worldwide crafting community playing together for the next 12 days. What a beautiful way to kick off winter, don't you think?

Click here to see Tim's post for Tag 1, and check out his gorgeous work of art for today. You'll also learn the secrets of making fabulous foliage using his cool Tattered Pinecone and Festive Greenery dies!

I followed Tim's instructions nearly verbatim for my own piece; the only deviation is the color of the "Noel" piece (I painted the Grunge Board with Adirondack Paint in "Stream" then used "Lagoon" Stickles for the glitter). Oh, and I added a little snowbird, because, well, I just love little birds!

Are you playing along? I hope so! I'm heading over to see all the submissions at Tim's blog right now, and from what I hear, they're amazing!

See you tomorrow!

Hugs,
Linda

40 comments:

ellen vargo said...

Hey Linda! I love your tag! That lagoon "Noel" is absolutely stunning! In fact, I dare say, I like it better than Tim's! For real! Hope all is well with you!

Lotsa Love... Ellen xxx

artbyvic said...

I love your blue Noel! And your little bird is so sweet!

Judy Cantrell said...

It's Beautiful Linda!!

Caroline said...

Gorgeous! I really like the blue glitter!! I made one too, but I had to substitute here and there in the spirit of what Tim said... use what you have. :o)

Anna Christensen said...

Hi Linda, your tag is stunning! That shade of blue is awesome. I only started a blog a couple of days ago - who knew I'd be doing something with folks from all round the world? Anna x

Jill W. said...

totally awesome!!
~Jill

Anita Houston said...

I love the blue...really makes it pop. Wished I'd done a darker color too!

Dots Dabbles said...

OMG that is fantastic!!! LOVE it
Dot x

Nancy said...

I love your tag! I am participating for the first time and I just love all his techniques! This is going to be fun!

Angie Lentz said...

It is a stunning tag! Thank you so much for trying to give me the confidence to post my projects on my blog, so maybe who knows? Please keep up the inspiration!!

Tammy in Ontario, Canada said...

Absolutely gorgeous...I love the blue NOEL- It really pops out!

Vestochka said...

Hello from Russia!
I also do tags)
http://anna-vestochka.blogspot.com/
Your just fabulously beautiful! I like the colors and decorations.Blue glitter is very cool!!
I wish you inspiration

Larisa said...

It is adorable! Very good job! Love your tag as like the one by Tim. Yours one is better even)))

cra3y said...

georgeous!! i really like your tag)) it's so cool)

Helen said...

Fabulous, Linda!!

Daniele said...

stunning tag linda
hugs

Crabtree-Creations said...

I love the blue "stream" color of the Noel. It is just stunning!

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

Yummy tag! now for the 2nd one! LOL
xx

Heidi Smith said...

ah that little bird is great!

Mary said...

I LOVE the blue color on the Noel, what a great adaptation! Also your snowy greenery looks fantastic! =)

Anesha said...

Beautiful tag, love the blue on the noel. :)

Becky said...

Love your tag Linda

Crafty Kate said...

Beautiful version! Blue glitter on "Noel" chipboard looks even better than silver!

wearestampers said...

Perfect take on Tim's tag! Love the little birdie too!
Pam

Kathy Eddy said...

This is gorgeous Linda! I love your blue stickles Noel and your bird is so cute.

Judie aka Craftymess said...

Yours is gorjuss, i love it, I havent managed tag 1 yet, so ive jumped on in with tag 2 xx

cardcrazy said...

Linda, your tag is stunning!!!
Hugs,
Peg

Kate said...

Your tag is gorgeous!! I love everything you did including the additions! These tags are so fun. This is my first year playing along and I am addicted! Thanks for inspiring and sharing.
Kate

Ruby Craft said...

Love your tag! I'm so excited that 12 Tags is finally here! The Blue Noel and the little bird are so sweet! So glad to see your post today!

JulieD said...

Fabulous Linda! I love the colours you 'deviated' with! Took me a while to find the bird - but a cute little extra once I spotted him. I'm working on this weeks Grungy Monday in between tags! JulieD

minnie_mac said...

Fabulous tag. Love the blue Noel and all the festive sparkle.

Marilyn

Bast said...

Linda this tag is just Stunning! I love your substitution of the Lagoon it is just perfect! I can see this design on a card. TFS and for all of the inspiration!

KimMJ
bast830@comcast.net

Terry said...

Linda, your tag is gorgeous! Love the "Noel," which is so festive! You rock!

Sandra said...

Gorgeous tag, Linda! Love the blue glitters! And how cute is that little birdy?

Faerie Moon Creations said...

The tag looks so great, Linda!

Bearcrazyman said...

Linda, Love the blue. I used a slate silver gray.
Great Job.

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Kathy said...

I just love birds and yours is so sweet. Love what you did with Noel...I've got to get busy...

whyducks said...

Shhhh! but I like it better than Tim's!

Anne Kristine said...

This is just gorgeous!!!
Love your tag ♥
Hugs, Anne