Time for another Tim & Wendy tag

and I scored another two-fer since my Tim tag also fits the challenge of 'time' on the Simon Says Stamp & Show blog.  I will admit I wasn't too keen on this tag.  Having dried up paint dabbers didn't help.  I've revived them with water several times and they still just get yukky.  Sigh.  I used HVAC tape but was able to make the seam virtually invisible.  Score 1 for me..lol!

Tim stuff:  The Journey stamp set (sentiment); mini ticket die; timepiece; spinner; long fastener; Pocket watches embossing folder; copper ball chain (needed something more masculine for this tag)

Ranger stuff:  Eggplant, Denim, Pitch Black, Red Pepper, Lettuce, Butterscotch, Sandal paint dabbers; Jet Black archival ink; Antique Linen, Frayed Burlap distress inks; Glossy Accents

Misc. stuff:  clear embossing powder, HVAC tape









Then I tried my hand with Wendy's art in mind.  Okay, so she doesn't have embossing folders but I used a ProvoCraft one and embellished it with a grungeboard Christmas tree and her stamp.  Not liking this at all.  Not my style nor Wendy's.  I tried using Ranger acrylic paints.  They don't work as well but I had to try them to see what results I would get.

Studio 490:  Art Of Making It Merry stamp set (text and tree)

Ranger:  Denim, Lettuce, Eggplant, Butterscotch, Stream, Wild Plum, Cranberry acrylic paints; Pitch Black paint dabber; Walnut Stain, Iced Spruce, Evergreen Bough distress inks; Forest Moss, Pine Needles distress Stickles; Glossy Accents

Misc.:  grungeboard; Baubles & Bows embossing folder (Provo Craft)

So I decided to give the technique another whirl by creating my own Studio 490 embossing folder.  It didn't work out quite as well as I had hoped but it was suitable so I continued the process.  I cut out several grungeboard roses (Dimensional Rose Art stamp set) and found some grungeboard letters to spell 'rose'.  I placed them under my glossy card stock/metal sheet and embossed them.  Well, I forgot to change plates so you can see all my cutting lines on the embossed portions.  But I think that really adds to the dimension.  Unfortunately you can see the seam on this tag...oh well.  With Tim's tiny branch die I cut out 2 pieces from Kraft Core and inked them up with Lettuce acrylic paint.  On the tag I used Watermelon, Cranberry and Red Pepper paint dabbers; edged around the tag with the black one.  I created the rose with Kraft Core, sanded the edges then Barn Door Stickles on the petals' edges.  I know the 3 roses and word are a bit hard to see but having fun with the experiment was worth it.

I can't believe I've kept up on a daily basis with Tim's tags.  I'm worn out...how does he do it????