Merry Everything

Good Morning and Welcome.

Meet today's card.

Playing with some new releases from Penny Black.  I really like this Snowflake Tag die as it cuts the outer edge and the inside so you are able to use each on it's own or switch it up like I did.

You could really make some wonderful Christmas tags but I decided to use it as an element on my card instead of a tag today.

So here's what I did to create my card.

For the background I wanted a frosty look, so using  a piece of Yupo, I dropped Alcohol inks over the paper and added Rubbing Alcohol and Blending Solution to help the colour move and blend on the paper until I was happy with the look.

As that dried, I die-cut the inside of the snowflake from a leftover piece of cardstock that I had inked up with Brushos.  I like to keep my leftovers as they come in handy for die cutting.

I die-cut the outside edge on the white then fit them back together again, gluing them onto a small piece of white cardstock across the back you can't see, for stability.  I also cut away the hook at the top.  

Using a piercing tool, I pierced the rectangle frame to one side for interest and glued the snowflake over that side.

I stamped the sentiment from the Thrill of Hope set with Versamark onto the black cardstock and silver heat embossed it.  I glued the card front to a heavy white card base then pop dotted the sentiment over the snowflake.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Addicted to Stamps and More- ANYTHING GOES

Craft Stamper Magazine- MAKE IT TAKE IT 

Love to Create- ANYTHING GOES MIXED MEDIA

Supplies

Stamps- Thrill of Hope (PB)

Inks- Versamark; Alcohol inks (Ranger)

Paper- Yupo; heavy white (Scribes Nook)

Accessories and Tools- Snowflake Tag (PB); Misti (My Sweet Petunia); 

silver eb powder (Lawn Fawn); Cuttlebug; Brushos; Blending Solution (Ranger); 

Piercing tool

Snowflake Tag

Hello and Welcome

Meet today's card.

Very clean and simple but has an elegant feel to it with the silver snowflakes.

So here's what I did.

I began with a piece of white cardstock and stenciled the background using this great stencil 

called Simple Mosaic and some gray Memento ink.

Next, I cut the tag using a die from Avery Elle and set it aside.  I die-cut 2 snowflakes from Penny Black, pressed them onto my Versamark pad and heat embossed them with silver powder.  I glued the smaller one over the larger one to give more of a substantial look to the snowflake.  Love how it turned out.  I glued them onto the tag and added a drop of Silver Nuvo Drops to the center.  

I pop-dotted the finished tag over the stenciled bkg. then added some silver twine.

The sentiment was stamped using my Misti.  It is a new stamp set from Penny Black 

called Christmas Sentiments and I have to tell you, I am getting so much use from this set!  The 

sentiments are different sizes and different fonts, many straight line sentiments which work great with this kind of a card.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my card to these challenges:

Allsorts- CAS CHRISTMAS

4 Crafty Chicks- SNOWFLAKES

Supplies

Stamps- Christmas Sentiments (PB)

Inks- Memento- London Fog, Tuxedo Black, Versamark

Paper- heavy white (Scribes Nook)

Accessories and Tools- Misti (My Sweet Petunia)= tag die (Avery Elle)= Snowflakes dies (PB)

Simple Mosaic Stencil (A Colorful Life)= Stencil brush (TH)= silver twine= 

silver eb powder= heat tool= Silver Nuvo Drops= pop dots

Twelve Tags of Christmas

Hello and Welcome

It's time for Day Seven of Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas event.

I have the huge pleasure of being a part of Loll's tag event again this year.  

All the tags are so inspiring and I hope you get a chance to check them all out and be inspired to play along with us.

So onto the details of my tag.

I began with a piece of Yupo paper and I applied some Ranger Alcohol inks in greens over my paper then added some Blending Solution to get the colour moving.  

After it was nice and dry, I die-cut the tag shape using a die from MFT,  placed the inked piece inside my Misti and stamped the Poinsettia Sketch using some Versamark ink. Next, I silver heat embossed the image being sure not to overheat as your Yupo paper will melt.  I keep moving my heat gun around and it seem to work fine.  

To help make the flower pop against the monochromatic background, I lifted some of the ink by dipping a paintbrush into some Blending Solution and painted just a touch over the flower, using a paper towel to wipe off my paint brush every time.  It really helped make the flower the star of the show.

When I was happy with the way the flower looked, I rubbed my Versamark pad along the edge of my tag and did some more silver heat embossing.  

Using the smallest tag die from the set, I cut, then stamped the sentiment onto it again using my Misti.

I glued my inked tag onto a plain white one for stability and added the sentiment tag at the top with some silver ribbons.

The finishing touch was 3 clear jewels that I added to the center of the poinsettia.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Adding my tag to these challenges:
Craft Rocket- CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Creative Craft Cottage- CHRISTMAS IS COMING
Simon Says Mon.- MAKE YOUR OWN BKG

Supplies

Stamps- Poinsettia Sketch (Impression Obsession)= Winter Wonderland (Recollections)

Inks- Versamark= Ranger Alcohol inks

Paper- Yupo= heavy white (Scribes Nook)

Accessories and Tools- Misti (My Sweet Petunia)= clear gems= Ranger Blending Solution= 

paintbrush= heat tool= silver embossing powder= silver ribbon= Stitched Tag Die (MFT)

Christmas Tag- The Flower Challenge

Good Morning.

We are having such fun this month playing at 

The Flower Challenge.

Our theme this month is:

ANYTHING BUT A CARD

I decide to make a tag for the holidays using a piece of leftover inked paper.

To create my piece, I spread some Gesso over a stencil onto my cardstock and let dry.

Next, using an inking sponge, I rubbed Distress inks over the dry Gesso to reveal the pattern left behind by the stencil.

I die-cut the tag using a stitched die from MFT then placed the piece into my Misti to stamp the sentiment.

I stamped the script from Penny Black in the background to add interest.

Onto the flower....I just picked up this Winter Flowers set from SSS.  I love the artsy look of the flower and wanted to use it on my tag.  First I stamped it with Versamark and white heat embossed it.

Next, I sprinkled some blue and purple Brushos over the piece and sprayed with water to activate the powdered ink.  When it was dry, I fussy cut it out and pop dot mounted it over my background.

I added a ribbon and a blue brad to finish it all off.

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Hope you holiday preparations are going well.

Adding my card to these challenges:
Simon Says Wed- STITCHED
Shopping Our Stash- LET'S PLAY TAG
Use Your Stuff- CHRISTMAS IS COMING

Supplies

Stamps- Winter Flowers (SSS); Christmas Cheer (TTT), Script (PB)

Inks- Tuxedo Black Memento; Peacock Blue, Salty Ocean, Seedless Preserves Distress (TH), Versamark

Paper- heavy white (local store)

Accessories and Tools- stitched tag die (MFT); Gesso; inking tool (TH); Misti; Brushos; 

Distress Mister (TH); blue brad; silver ribbon; Cuttlebug; pop dots; Tombow clear glue; 
Screen Pattern stencil (Gourmet Rubber); white eb powder

Christmas Tag Event

Today, I have the pleasure of being a part of Loll Thompson's 

Twelve Tags of Christmas

So far, the tags have just been amazing and so wonderfully done.

The challenge is to make a Mixed Media tag; any size or style.

For my tag, I began with a piece of paper I made using the
Shaving Cream Stenciling Technique.

I cut out my tag using a tag die from MFT, then cut a circle from the center using dies from Spellbinder as a place to add my snowflake as a focal point.
The 'be jolly' is from Stamplorations.

I hope you get a chance to check out all the inspiration and make some tags to have on hand for the holidays.

Adding my tag to these challenges:

Addicted to CAS- OMBRE

Tag You're It!- TAG

Craft Your Passion- ANYTHING GOES

Crafting When We Can- CIRCLES


Thanks so much for the visit!

Supplies:  stencil-SSS/ dies-MFT, Spellbinders, Stamplorations/ Shaving Cream/ blue gem/ Distress Re-inkers

Christmas Tag Event

As Christmas is getting closer, it's time to create a few tags to have on hand for the big day.

I am thrilled to be a part of my friend Loll Thompson's special 

 Christmas Tag Event

 What a fantastic line-up of guest designers she has for us this year.  Just amazing and inspiring tags for Christmas.  We want you to come and play along with us.  Make some special tags to add to those gifts this year.  There are some super prizes to be won as well.

Winner - $40 gift certificate from STAMPlorations

Top Three - $20 gift certificate each from STAMPlorations

Random Draw - $20 gift certificate from Happy Little Stampers

Random Draw - One Christmas stamp set from Dee's Artsy Impressions

 To create my tag, I began by inking the background using Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers and Faded Jeans Distress inks.  Then I laid a stencil by Tim Holtz called Frayed over the inked bkg. and gently dabbed on some water.  The water lifted the ink and left a lovely impression behind.  

Next, I splattered with white paint to give a snowy effect, then I also rubbed my Versamark pad along the edges and added white heat embossing.  

The sentiment from Rubbernecker was stamped with black Memento ink and my MISTI and the die-cut snowflake from Lawn Fawn was done in silver to add a bit of sparkle to my tag. 

The ribbon and tiny bells were from the Dollar Store.  

I am adding my tag to these challenges:

Virginia's View- ADD TEXTURE

Craft Stamper- TAKE A STAMP

City Crafters- GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS

Happy Little Stamper- TAG

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.  I hope you will come and play along with us and be inspired.  I know I will be!

Supplies:  stamps- Rubbernecker/ inks- Versamark, Distress, Memento/ EB powder/ heat tool/ die- Lawn Fawn, MFT/ stencil/ applicator tool/ acrylic paint

You've Been Tagged

Welcome to the weekend.  Every year, I plan to make some special tags for my gifts but then run out of time.  So this year, I have tried to get a start on them early.  I am feeling inspired by the challenge at Splitocoast this am from the Harry and David Gourmet site.  Wow...beautiful gifts and lots of yummy food.  I saw this peppermint bark and hence my tag was born.

I began by cutting my tag from heavy white cardstock using a tag die from MFT.  I stamped the Nordic pattern from Simon Says Stamp down one side of my tag using Fired Brick Distress ink.  Love that crisp and clean pattern.  Reminds me of a cozy warm winter sweater.  The snowflake is from Lawn Fawn which I die-cut and stamped with the same Nordic pattern. 

I had a piece of old sheet music that I distressed with ink then cut to make into a bow and attached using a button.  Stamped the sentiment from PTI and done.

There is Christmas music playing on the radio.  I can't believe how quick it is coming.  Phew...better get going and make some more tags.

Adding my tag to these challenges:

CASology- FESTIVE

Addicted to Stamps- ANYTHING GOES

A Crafty Mess- ANYTHING GOES

Stamping With Loll- TWELVE TAGS FOR CHRISTMAS
(if you need to be inspired check out the beauties there!!)

Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping in to take a peek.

Supplies:  stamps- SSS, PTI/ snowflake die- Lawn Fawn/ tag die- MFT/ ink- Distress, Memento/ button/ old sheet music/ twine

Tag for Christmas

Morning.  Phew!  Such a busy week, feels like the cold weather has arrived and I have lost time somewhere.  With Christmas so quickly approaching, I want to make some tags for Christmas and was inspired by the challenge at Splitcoast this am.

 I also wanted to play along with the Mixed Media Twelve Tags of Christmas challenge my friend Loll Thompson is having on her blog.  So many wonderfully, inspiring tags to drool over.

I began by cutting my tag using a die from MFT.  I love the perforated dots it embosses on the edge of the tag.  Next, I drizzled some Aleene's Tacky Glue onto the tag and smeared it using my finger.  When that was dry, I dragged my tag through Distress ink that I had rubbed onto my non-stick craft sheet and sprayed with water.  The colours I used were Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers and Seedless Preserves Distress inks.  The glue acted as a bit of a resist leaving behind texture and interest.  You could easily mass produce these as there is always ink left behind on the non-stick sheet. 
I wanted the snowflake from Lawn Fawn to be sturdy as it hangs off the side of the tag so I die-cut it using heavy white cardstock then pressed it onto my Versamark pad and heat embossed it with silver.  I repeated that process 3 times to give an enamelled look to my snowflake.  Finally, I stamped the sentiment and embossed it clear embossing powder and added the tag ring in silver. 

Also adding my tag to these challenges:

Addicted to CAS- TAG

Inspirational Challenge- SHINE

Virginia's View- METALLIC


Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps- Mama Elephant/ die- Lawn Fawn and MFT/ silver and clear eb powder/ Aleene's Tacky Glue/ Distress inks/ ribbon

Garden Tag

 

Morning.  I think one of my most inspiring places just has to be out in the garden.  The colours, textures and beauty just make me want to make a card.  I also find so much inspiration at Splicoast Stampers as you know and the challenge today got my creative juices flowing. 

I began by cutting a tag using a tag die from My Favourite Things.  I inked up the flower stamp from the Stampin Up set called Spring Garden by colouring on the stamp with Memento markers.  I then sprayed with water and stamped.  While the tag dried, I stamped the sentiment....it is an oldie but still one of my favs.  I added the twine to the tag then sewed it onto my card front.

 

I am also adding my card to these challenges:

 

Curtain Call- BIRTHDAY BASH

 

 

 

Tag You're It- INSPIRED BY VIRGINIA

 

 

 

YNS- INSPIRATION PHOTO

 

 

 

 

 

The Mixed Media Challenge- TOUCH OF NATURE 

 

 

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

 

Supplies:  stamps- SU, PSX/ Memento markers/ Memento bl/ twine/ tag die MFT/ sewing machine

Cardmaking Meets the Garden

Happy Friday.  As we move into the weekend, here is the card I made yesterday using ferns from my garden.  I was scratching my head when I read Virginia's View Challenge :

Virginia's challenge is to make a tag or a scrapling and incorporate a recycled element.  

My garden is over-run with ferns these days.  I love them but had to pull a few out.  It seemed like such a shame to compost all of those gorgeous fronds so I brought them inside to use for cardmaking- true recycling!!

I sprayed the fern with Mr. Huey's Spray ink then carefully lifted it up and pressed it onto my tag.  The background piece was embossed then splattered with more of the ink.  

That piece of burlap has been sitting on my desk for months so I decided to use it.  I think it adds to the natural feel of my card and I like the way the squares on the embossed bkg. mimic the look of the burlap.  Stamped the banner then mounted it with pop dots to the front of the tag.  

I am also adding my card to these challenges:

CASology- ANNIVERSARY

Keep it Simple- SPLATTER

Shopping Our Stash- SOMETHING SOFT

Addicted to Stamps- CAS

Thanks so much for coming by and taking a look.

Supplies:  stamps- Penny Black/ tag die-MFT/ string/ burlap/ Mr. Huey's spray ink/ Memento bl./ fern from the garden