Tim Holtz December 2012 Tag

Wow, I can't believe I actually did all 12 tags (even if I was late on a few).  This last one was a bit of a struggle.  My Cuttlebug had a difficult time cutting through the adhesive backed mirror.  This could have been a combination of factors.  The Cuttlebug not being sufficient to cut the mirror.  The dies I was using not being "sharp" enough or the need for more shims.  After running the dies through, I ended up cutting the letters out by hand.  It might be time to consider upgrading my Cuttlebug.

Materials used:  Bazzill cardstock, Bead Landing gears, Tim Holtz tissue tape and mirror, Distress ink and stains, Archival ink, Pier One gift tag.

I went with the snowman theme for this card -- mostly due to all the snow that we have been getting.  It seemed appropriate.  We have had a number of snow storms during the month of December.  Nothing like Montreal had but still enough that I am ready for a break from shovelling.

 

December turned out to be a month where there was not much in the line of crafting being done.  I even ended up buying my Christmas cards this year.  My New Year's resolution for 2013 is to carve out more time to play with my pretty paper.  Mojo was hard to come by in 2012 and I need time to rejuvenate and play.  I have decided that I am going to take a break from LCOM Design Team for the next little while.  Although I have thoroughly enjoyed my time there, I am a bit burned out.  I have volunteered to provide sketches if they find that they need them; but otherwise, I am going to craft for myself to see if I can jump start that Mojo again.

Have a crafty Sunday.