12 Tags of Christmas : Day 9


These 12 days are passing fast, only three more to go!  I really loved today's technique of double embossing, it really makes for a fantastically distressed looking background.  Having said that ....... I had a lovely red background (Fired Brick), but by the time it was embossed it looked a bit orange.  Time to buy some of the seasonal DI inks I think!  I just love the colours that Tim is getting on his tags.   Click HERE to see Tim's tag and the details of how to do this technique.


I didn't have a candle die and looked at some of my other dies but couldn't think of a way of making them fit.  I really liked the look of the candle, so I drew my own as all the fussy bits are covered by the wreath.  I did cover my first candle with glossy accents but didn't like the look of it, so I made a second and just gave it a "drippy waxy" look at the top of the candle with the glossy accents.  


Another great tag and I can't wait for tomorrow!  Thanks to everyone who visited yesterday.  I managed to find some time yesterday evening to visit blogs, but with storm force winds the power was coming and going a bit, so the broadband link wasn't great.  Still windy today but now with snow ..... thankfully I am tucked up nice and warm.


See you all tomorrow.

Comments

Lila Castro saidā€¦
Love your tag and coloring.
Sharon saidā€¦
Great tags! I'm enjoying seeing your versions every morning after I see Tim's. I don't know how you keep up! Lovely work. Thanks for sharing!
Unknown saidā€¦
Amazing! Love your take on today's tag!
Alison saidā€¦
Beautiful! I love your background Jennie, & your candle looks great! x
So cool! I am thrilled you created your own candle...so many people won't even attempt that and use something else! Nice work!!!
Debbie saidā€¦
Oh Jan, Hope you are ok all the way up in the Shetlands, Is the weather really awful, it sounds it!
What a great take on today's "Tag". I even had another go at today's too!! Was quite pleased seeing I didi not have a candle....Never thougth about drawing one like you, what a fab idea. Don't know if I will get to do tomorrows, put my tree up today, so most of my craft stuff makes way for it!! I will try tho'. Debbiexx
Shelly Hickox saidā€¦
Beautiful! I can't believe you drew your own. Awesome tag!
Anonymous saidā€¦
Great! I love your candle! I'll be cutting my own too and I don't have any die that looks anything NEAR a candle. In fact I'll be doing a lot of substitutions as I don't think I have anything but the crackle paint and glossy accents for this tag.
I like your use of the flourish. That is one die I have and I make good use of it.
Anonymous saidā€¦
Great! I love your candle! I'll be cutting my own too and I don't have any die that looks anything NEAR a candle. In fact I'll be doing a lot of substitutions as I don't think I have anything but the crackle paint and glossy accents for this tag.
I like your use of the flourish. That is one die I have and I make good use of it.
zaya00 saidā€¦
stylish!!!
Lisa Somerville saidā€¦
Wonderful take on Day 9 Jennie - love your drawn candlesick holder!
Sandra saidā€¦
Very nice that you made them yourself! The tag looks amazing!
Maria saidā€¦
Hi Jennie, thank you for the sweet comments on my blog! Your tag turned out beautifully today! I love how you're using your Autumn Gatherings die as well ... That's awesome you made your own candle, too!!
Gorgeous tag - I am now following your lovely blog - I can't wait to have time to read more of it at leisure! Take care, Anna.