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Thursday 7 November 2013

Twelve Tags 2013

I expect many of you know about Tim's 12 tags series but if not you can check it out here.  I've not used all of the ideas this year and somehow I never seem to have quite the items he's used  although I can usually improvise if necessary.  The chalkboard technique used on the latest one has taken my fancy so I had a go but instead of using the traditional 'blackboard' colour I've used a very dark purple card and rather than make a tag I've decorated the cover of a journal. I've also incorporated a few of his other techniques from Creative Chemistry.  I won't go into details because you can read all about it on his blog but I used one of his blueprint stamps, Distress inks and stains along with various masks/stencils for the background.

All I need to do now is launch into jornalling which is an entirely new field for me - very daunting seeing all those blank pages staring at me!!

18 comments:

  1. Love your journal cover Val..the chalk technique looks interesting and I've not tried it yet...your background colours are lovely...

    Anne

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  2. you made a good start with the cover Val - good luck with all those blank pages!

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  3. I love your journal cover Val, I'm sure those pages won't be quite so daunting when you get going. I need talk though journaling is something I really struggle with

    Jackie x

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  4. Good idea with dark purple - love the coloured background - can see colour theory in action.
    Paula (PEP)

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  5. Fabulous cover Val. Hugs Rita xxx

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  6. You've made a great start to journaling Val, I love the cover you've done. As for the rest , go for it. Each new page is a journey into the unknown, enjoy it.

    Sue x

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  7. Well you've made a fab start on journalling with that wonderful cover Val. Unfortunately, I now have at least 3 journals with lovely covers ....... and completely blank pages inside! Hope you do better than I!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  8. Wow Val, absolutely love that journal cover and what a fabulous take on Tim's tag! It looks fantastic and I can't wait to see you make a start on the actual pages! I bet you will love it once you give it a go!

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  9. interesting front, love the colors and the techniques...very pretty...all the cards athat I have seeing in your blog are very pretty, first time visiting you ...
    bibiana

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  10. Fabulous inked background Val and I love your chalked acorn!
    Val x

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  11. Your cover is fabulous Val :-) love the colours and stamp you have used.

    Best wishes Annie x

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  12. Oh wonderful. The colours are fab. Kim

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  13. This is wonderful. I love how you incorporated so many of the CC102 techniques into your journal cover. Fabulous colors to set off the chalkboard image. Congrats on your win for Tim's November Tag!!! -- Mary Elizabeth

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  14. Well done on your well deserved win Val! So pleased for you! Jenny x

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  15. Love the chalk effect Val and congratulations on winning a prize from t!m.

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  16. Just come back Val to say BIG CONGRATS on being one of Tim's winners, well done you and well deserved!!

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  17. Congratulations on your 12 tag win. Debbie

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