Almost on Track!

This 12 Tag's of Christmas malarkey is certainly keeping me on my toes!
I think i'm doing ok and then along pops another tag lol
I finally got the embossing folder to complete day 3's tag and although it's a fairly simple technique, I kinda like it

Day 7's tag was quite fun too, not really played with the glassine till now apart from die-cutting pinecones!
I like the inked effects so will have to try and remember to do it more often!

I didn't have the holly die so I cut my own leaves and branch, And the trim at the top was a random piece I found while looking for some lace, it matched the colour of the tag perfectly so I had to add it!
Right I best tag on... half the day has flown by already and i've accomplished nothing!
Till tomorrow..
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

Making it Work!

Well here we are on day 7 of Tim's 12 tags of Christmas....
Like someone pointed out we are already half way through! It seems to go so quick!
Apart from when i'm trying to hash a tag that is.. then it takes forever!!
And on that note here is my Day 6 tag.

I didn't have the correct folder so I went with the flow and this is what emerged!
I wasn't keen on the all over painted look so I did mine a little different but in principle there the same.. Foil..paint..sand..ink..emboss!
And for my charm I made a little Santa pendant with some embossing and glass glitter.
I have to admit I am really chuffed with how this tag came out..
And can't wait to see what today's tag will bring!
So till then..
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

Finally Caught Up!

...Well apart from today's.. oh yeah and day 3 lol
I am of course talking Tim's 12 tags of Christmas
But I have managed Day 5's tag

As you can see I didn't have the reflections stamps, so instead I inked the front of the tag, did the same technique but I just used one of Tim's music stamps, and then to protect the surface I lay another piece of acetate over the top.

Not too shabby for another botched tag!

I wonder what is in store next!

Until then..
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

Playing Catch Up!

OK So day 1 of the 12 Tags of Christmas started so well, I was up nice and early and ready for action...
Now i'm barely keeping my head above water drowning in a sea of unfinished tags!!
It took me all of yesterday to finish Tag 2 because I had zero supply's on the list so had to fudge it as best I could!

I just love the canvas deer, too cute!

Tag 3..
Well let's just say that is still a work in progress.. i'm waiting on the embossing folder to arrive and then all it needs is the foliage to finish it off!






And then lastly Tag 4

 Again I didn't have half the stash needed so most of it is had cut by hand but I managed

even though it took forever!!
And So on to today's tag.. Well what a surprise no reflections stamps and on that note i'm off to rack my brain and come up with a plan of action!
Thanks for dropping by x
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

Crafty Goings On!

Well so much for day 2 of  Tim's12 tags!
The day was over before I had chance to even look at the tag! And I may well have to catch up on day 3 as well! {think my Sunday will be rather busy!!}
I have good reason mind..
Been busy prepping for a Christmas craft fair being held today, so if your in the Somerset area, hop on by...

Catch ya later
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

And So It Begins....

Hay blog friends...
I know i've been outta action for a while now so what better way to get myself back in the saddle {so to speak} by starting the world famous
Tim Holtz
12 Tags of Christmas
I set the alarm nice and early, and I must of been too excited as I woke up 30 minutes b4 it went off lol
For all the details of today's tag head HERE
Now I know some people like to mix it up but personally I love making an exact replica to hang in my room and be inspired all year long.. so here is my offering for today
{edited to say: Doh! I just looked at my tag and realized I forgot the diecut swirls.. #mustpaymoreattention!!}

See ya all tomorrow for day 2
Until Then Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥

The Wanderer Returns!!

Hello Blogland
I am so sorry for being absent for a whole month but i've got a good excuse.
I went to London the beginning of last month to see my folks and attend a Dina Wakely class, unfortunately fate had other plans for me and gave me a collapsed lung instead, so I spent a night in hospital as it was only a partial collapse, I then spent the following week resting at my mums,
I returned home and went to the hospital for a routine follow up x-ray only to be told they were keeping me in coz my lung had properly collapsed again and that's where i've been for the past 3+ weeks.
I've had 2 operations and am now full of holes but I'm home and recovering.
Hopefully I will be able to get inky soon as i've missed it something chronic but i'm still pretty sore so it could be a little while yet.
I hope your all well, I'm sure I have missed a ton of arty goodness, I hope to get chance to hop round some blogs in the next few weeks.
Right that's me done for the night, Catch ya all in blogland soon,
Until Then
Stay Inky

♥ HUGZ ♥