Monday 26 March 2012

I've Finally Made A Start....................

.............On Tim's Creative Chemistry Course at last and I'm thrilled I did as I am finding it very easy to follow, informative and a great insight to my inks, paints and mediums.
I've only completed day 1, but it's a start, something of a miracle for me and a FIRST as I have never participated in an on-line class, probably due to lack of time but I needed a little me time and this is the perfect opportunity.
Here are my three tags, my homework you might say using the Blended Distress/Spritz & Flick Technique (tag 1) Brushless Watercolour Technique (tag 2) and Wrinkle-Free Distress Technique (tag 3). All my tags have been adorned with images from 100 Proof Press (Med. Many Line Circle, Madame Birdcage Skirt and Large Tree Skeleton) combined with a few of Tim's products too.  I will not go into details re the how to, you need to register for the course to enjoy the fabulous techniques and I would highly recommend it.
 I was going to leave the tags blank but as I was enjoying a little ME time I could not resist but to add a few details. The sentiment is from Tim's Words For Thought set which I thought was perfect for my tag.
Add into the mix a little touch of highlighting with a white pen, ribbon and a coordinated brad and one tag is complete.
I've used the Brushless Watercolour technique for years and never tire of it and I found it great to revisit the technique with the Large Tree Skeleton.  A few torn edges and Alpha Parts add just a little more interest.
I stapled my piece onto a tag coloured with vintage photo Distress Ink, simple but I am quite pleased with the result.
Finally tag number 3 which I embellished with Madam Birdcage Skirt giving her wings so she can take flight whenever she desires!
A little gathered ribbon and coordinated fibres and she is good to go.  Well one day completed, think I had better hurry along a little before the class is over and I've not even started day two LOL.

Thanks for stopping by, Tracy x x

23 comments:

TonyR said...

love your wonderful elaboration on the techniques tracy. gorgeous!

theres a 'participant' blinkie you can put on your blog .... just copy and paste image from day 1 on the gallery page xx

Unknown said...

These are stunning Tracey, What beautiful tags I love them , just catching up on viewing , you have made some great creations lately.
Hugs Elaine

Inkypinkycraft said...

These are great, I have had a big Tim catch up but have only played with the techniques and not made masterpieces as yours are! Great colours! Hugs trace x

Helen said...

Gorgeous!

Sandy said...

Wow Tracy your tags rock.
WOnderful stamping art. Love them all. xoxo

Carol Q said...

there are some gorgeous tags being produces from TH's workshops Tracy and these are definitely no exception. Beautiful!

Sarah said...

Good for you Tracy - looking lovely already and you do have the rest of your life to finish up so I'm hopeful for you! Enjoy the next few episodes...!

cheryl said...

oh Tracey these are just amazing Hun,love the stamps you have used,and just love the backgrounds,Hun just brilliant,hugs Cherylxxx

Emma Williams said...

These are gorgeous, Tracy and you're a better student than me...I've had very bad attendance since joining but I will eventually be partaking in all the fun and I cannot wait!!!

Looking forward to seeing your next class projects...but make sure you get to spend some time in that garden that you love!!
Love Emma xxx

Emma Williams said...

Oh Tracy, I just read your comment on my post...sending lots of love to you and your family and if there's ever a time you need to talk, you know where I am! :)
xxx

Gez Butterworth said...

Beautiful, beautiful tags Tracy. You have made a great start. Enjoy the rest of the class.xx

Miriam said...

Fabulous. Beautiful tags.

Anonymous said...

These are absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE all your detail!!!

Eloise said...

Beautiful! love them all.

Marjie Kemper said...

Tracy, these are gorgeous! You've convinced me to find the time to start CC TODAY. I really meant to last Monday but each day has been a whirlwind. Love all your tags!

Lori said...

Great tags, Tracy! Love all the different things you used on yours, really made them your own!

JaN's ArTy JouRneY said...

So creative Tracy! I love your tags :) (especially the one in your last post) Fabulous details... as always :)
Jan x

hazel said...

Brilliant tags Tracy.
xxx Hazel.

G Peplow said...

Lovely work Tracy xx

Chris Arlington said...

Wonderful tags Tracy ! I haven't even started yet. Just absorbing the content. Better just DO !

Lynn Stevens said...

Tracy must be such fun taking Tim's class. I so wish I had some free time right now! Great tags!!!
hugs Lynn

Suzanne C said...

Gorgeous! Beautiful elements on all three tags. The distressed backgrounds are lovely and the designs perfect!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Wow, your tags are fantastic.