Day 9...Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas

Day Nine..Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll and Friends.

You have until Nov 23rd to link your tags:-)

My Day Nine Tag!

I was inspired by Loll's Day 7 Tag.
Loll gave me this Gorgeous Die Cut Deer and Trees tag last Christmas:-)

Isn't Loll's Tag Stunning!

I changed the background and colored the deer with Zigs.

I also used CUTplorations Stitched Tag Die.

Loll die cut her deer scene with white paper and added a torn snowbank.

I added my die cut watercolored deer over the top of the Strathmore Mixed Media 

die cut deer family and tree scene and did not add a snow bank.  

For my background I used more of the SU Specialty Paper that I used on my 
Day 8 Peace on Earth Tag.

The dots on this sheet of the specialty paper reminded me of snowflakes 

even though they are a metallic copper color.

I stamped the Penny Black "Happy Holidays" sentiment on the smallest

Stitched Tag die and heat embossed in SU Copper EB powder.

Then attached small tag using SU White Twine to large tag. 
Next added SU mini dimensionals behind the small tag.

Then I added 20 year old SU white Organdy ribbon to the tag and Done!

I was pleased with how my bow turned out as I have not made a bow in ages...lol!

You still have until the 23rd to link your tags to Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas. 

Be sure and check out all the Stunning tags by Loll and her GD friends and

in the amazing gallery! Hugs and Happy Tag Creating!

Loll's 2018 Twelve Tags of Christmas Day 1

Twelve Tags of Christmas...Day 1

Such a fun time of year with our dear friend Loll making sure

we have Christmas tags ready for the holidays!

I am sad Loll that this is your last tag event, 
but Thank You so much for the 5 years of creative fun!

I use my tags to attach to plates of Norwegian Krumkakes for friends.

It has been a family tradition for generations starting in approximately 1914

after our Norwegian Grandma married Grandpa Knutson.  Both Norwegian immigrants!

 Grandma shared her Krumkakes in coffee tins to keep them crisp and fresh.

Here is my tag for Day 1

A simple Christmas Tag using a CUTplorations Stitched Tags Nesting Die.  I used the

2nd largest Tag Die.

Next sponged Strathmore Mixed Media paper with Distress Inks and 

then placed in MISTI to stamp images.

I used Archival black ink to stamp STAMPlorations Layered Mistletoe image and

sentiment designed by Shirley (The Bee's Knees).

Then added Nuvo Crystal Drops..Red Berry and SU red ribbon (ret) and Done!

Loved how my tag turned out and yet,  so easy.

Hope you get to play along in Loll's tag event that lasts until the 16th.

Happy Holidays and Tag creating, my friends. Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Anything Goes

TAGplorations May "Things with Wings" Challenge

 TAGplorations "Things With Wings" May Challenge!

Here is my tag with punched butterflies out of alcohol ink on Yupo paper scrap!

Here is another sample made at our recent Retreat in BC.

Susan lead this technique.  Stamped open flower stamp from Rubbernecker: 

"Sketch Poppies 909"

onto Strathmore Bristol CS.  Used Susan's Faber-Castell Pencil Crayons with Gamsol and stumps to blend the beautiful colors.  

The size of the sketch poppies fit perfectly in my large CUTplorations Luggage Tags 

Nesting  Die.  I then found these pretty alcohol ink on Yupo paper punched butterflies

in my stash. The colors matched perfectly...love that!

Next placed tag in MISTI and stamped my PB "Happy Snippets" sentiment.

Added SU Calypso Coral Seam Binding and Twine and then Signo White Gel pen

to the center of the flowers.  Done..a pretty and easy project:-)

You will be seeing more finished projects from our fun and creative retreat

in the very near future:-)  Enjoy...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Challenge: Anything Goes.

Supplies:
Stamps: Rubbernecker: Sketch Poppies 909.  Penny Black: Happy Snippets
Paper: Strathmore Bristol, Yupo
Inks: Archival Jet Black.  Ranger Alcohol Inks for butterflies.
Accessories: CUTplorations: Luggage Tags Nesting Dies (large). SU Seam Binding, Twine, butterfly punch, and Mini dimensionals  (LOVE for dies). MISTI. Gamsol, Faber-Castell crayon pencils, stump. 

Day 8 Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll & Friends!

Oh my, already Day 8 for Loll's Twelve Tags of Christmas Event!

Loll has the cutest tweety birds tag today!

Loll is joined by Julia (Create with Me) as her Guest Designer !  Julia is sharing her Amazing Mixed Media Tag with photos and descriptions of each layered creation:-)

Here is my 8th Christmas tag using a new technique to me...No-Line Watercoloring!

I was inspired by Loll's Day 5 No-Line Beauty!

Thank you again my friend for all your inspiration and your awesome 2017 Tag Event!

I placed my CUTplorations Luggage Tag (large) die cut using Arches Hot Press paper, into MISTI.

Then placed my Penny Black "Berry Kissed" stamp on my tag and on my MISTI.

Stamped with Distress Ink "Tea Dye" so I could see the details of the stamp on my Hot Press Paper.

Then the fun began.  I adding my Distress Inks onto my craft mat and used my aqua painter to color the image using one color at a time.  I used: Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint and Salty Ocean.  I kept adding ink layers until happy with the results.

Next I used a SU Watercolor pencil...dark brown to add veins to my leaves.

Next I die cut my Poppystamps "Old Fashion Merry Christmas" die.  Die cutting  with White CS and Black CS.  Attaching layers and die cut sentiment to tag using Fine Tip Glue Pen and weighting down with acrylic block.

One last step..adding the satin SU Pear Pizzazz retired ribbon.  I am really pleased with the results.  I should have added one more step.  I should have used my aqua painte to spread the Tea Dye stamped layer.  It is a little splotchy,  but does add texture.

The Guidelines for the challenge are that it must be a mixed media Christmas Tag (any style/any size), which includes stamping, plus at least two mixed media elements (techniques or products)

There will be samples by Loll and her Guest Designer until the 17th, but you have until the 24th to link your tags to the challenge;-)  It is so fun and great to get tags done ahead of the holidays!

Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes!

Supplies:
Stamps: Penny Black Berry Kissed
Paper: Arches 140# Hot Press. SU Basic Black
Inks: Distress Inks: Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint and Salty Ocean.  

Accessories: CUTplorations Luggage Tag (large) Die.  Poppystamps Old Fashion Merry Christmas Die. SU ribbon retired and Fine Tip glue Pen. MISTI..I did all my watercoloring with my tag in MISTI. Aqua Painter.

Day 7 Twelve Tags of Christmas With Loll & Friends!

Loll and her GD, Karen had more Fabulously Inspiring Tags today!

Be sure and check out their Christmas Tags!

Here is my Day 7 Be Merry Tag!

If you have been following my tag posts you will recognize my Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper background from my stash:-)

I die cut this background using CUTplorations Luggage Tag Die (small). 

Next I die cut Poppystamps Scribble Snowflake Die using SU Thick Whisper White CS.  I die cut a 2nd time and added a 2nd layer to just the snowflakes for added dimension.

Next I stamped the Penny Black Holiday Snippets sentiment, Be Merry.  This set has become a favorite this Christmas.  There are 47 stamps in the set..44 sentiments and 3 snowflakes:-)  Wow!!

Added SU ribbon and twine and done!

The Guidelines for the challenge are that it must be a mixed media Christmas Tag (any style/any size), which includes stamping, plus two mixed media elements (techniques or products).

There will be samples by Loll and her Guest Designer until the 17th,  but you have until the 24th to link your tags to the challenge:-)  It is so fun and great to get tags done ahead!

Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes!

Supplies:

Stamps: Penny Black Holiday Snippets

Paper: SU Thick Whisper White.  Acetate.  Tissue Paper

Inks: Tim Holtz Alcohol Inks: Citrus, Meadow, Pesto,Lettuce. SU Real Red sentiment.

Accessories: CUTplorations Luggage Tag Die (small). Poppystamps Scribble Snowflake Die. SU stitched grosgrain (ret) and Cherry Cobbler Twine. Fine Glue Tip Pen.

Day 5...Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll & Friends!

I am having so much fun playing in Loll's Twelve Tags Christmas Event!

Here is my Christmas Tag using a background from one of my favorite CAS Mix Up Challenges for 2017...August Alcohol Inks.  My favorite technique was "Alcohol Inks on Acetate".  I used two  backgrounds from my stash for my green die cut tag and red die cut package!

Here is my Christmas Tag!

 Very glittery IRL!

 I am sharing a link to my favorite card using the technique Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper, which I used on my Tag !  The link will give you ALL the details for this beautiful technique. Here is my French Marigold Tissue Technique Card, which I made for the CAS Mix Up July 2017 Tissue Paper Challenge!

The only difference..I used T.H. Poppyfield and Watermelon for red package and Citrus, Lettuce, Meadow and Pesto Alcohol Inks for green background for my tag.

I die cut the tag from the green background using CUTplorations Luggage Tags Die (lg). Then stamped my STAMPlorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts package image onto a red background using Archival Black Ink.  Made sure ink was dry then die cut red package with CUTplorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Coordinations Dies.  I used both dies to die cut SU Thick Whisper White CS and glued to back of red package and green tag,  which brings out the colors, shine and pretty SU Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.

Next I heat embossed sentiment using Versafine Black ink and SU Black Embossing Powder onto SU Thick Whisper White CS.  Glued onto tag and trimmed edges along curve of tag.

I found some OLD SU green ribbon that matched the Citrus Alcohol Ink and tied a bow onto the SU Seam Binding.  Done!  Because I had the backgrounds in my stash this was a pretty quick tag:-)

Enjoy and sure hope you get to play along with Loll's Awesome and Inspiring Christmas Tag Challenge.  The guidelines for the challenge are that it must be a mixed media Christmas Tag (any style/any size), which includes stamping,  plus two mixed media elements (techniques or products).

Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never-Ending Anything Goes

Supplies:

Stamps: STAMPlorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Stamp set for package and sentiment.

Paper:Thick SU Whisper White. White Tissue Paper.

Inks: T.H. Alcohol inks: Poppyfield, Watermelon, Cutrus, Meadow, Lettuce, Pesto.  Archival Jet Black. Versafine Black.

Accessories: CUTplorations Dies: Luggage Dies (lg) and Warm Hands, Warm Hearts Coordinations Die (pkg), Acetate, Gel Medium, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Fine Tip glue, dimensionals, Ribbons, Black EB powder.

Day 2 Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll & Friends

I am thrilled to be invited by Loll to be her Guest Designer for Day 2 of her  2017 Twelve Tags of Christmas !

You will be so inspired by Loll's daily Mixed Media Christmas Tag and her 12 Guest Designers Tags!



Here is my Christmas Tag using a background from one of my favorite CAS Mix Up Challenges for 2017...August Alcohol Inks.  My favorite technique was "Alcohol Inks on Acetate".  I used a   background from my stash for my #8 Ranger Manila Tag!

Here is my Christmas Tag!

 I am sharing a link to my favorite Card using the Alcohol Inks on Acetate with Tissue Paper Technique, which I used for my Tag background !  The link to my card will give you ALL the details for this beautiful technique. Here is my French Marigold Tissue Technique Card.

The only difference..I used Sailboat Blue and Steam Alcohol Inks on Acetate.

I used Golden's Thick Gel to glue my background onto Ranger's #8 Manila Tag.  I trimmed 1/2" off the bottom of the tag.  Then added SU Fine Tip Glue to my die, which I cut using SU Thick Whisper White CS.  My pretty Tree and Deer die was gifted to me by Loll for being a Guest Designer on her Tag Event:-) Thank you again my friend.  I used Quicky Glue Pen on the die image and sprinkled with SU Dazzling Diamonds Glitter.  So pretty IRL!

Next added Poppystamps "Old Fashioned Merry Christmas" Die cut twice with SU Basic Black and Thick Whisper White CS and attached to tag along with SU "Holly Jolly Greetings" stamped "Christmas."   Added the SU silk ribbon and Done!  

I love the beautiful effect with the Alcohol Ink background.  Really makes the white details Pop!

Enjoy and sure hope you get to play along with Loll's Awesome and Inspiring Christmas Tag Challenge.  Happy Holidays my friends.  Hugs..

Adding to SSS Wednesday Challenge: Christmas Gift Tag.

Supplies:

Stamps: SU "Holly Jolly Greetings" sentiment (ret)

Paper: Thick SU Whisper White and Basic Black CS.  Ranger #8 Manila Tag. White Tissue Paper.

Inks: T.H. Alcohol inks: Sailboat Blue and Stream.  Archival Jet Black. 

Accessories:  Trees and Deer Die, Poppystamps Die, Acetate, Gel Medium, SU Dazzling Diamonds, Fine Tip glue, Ribbon

Day 1 Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll and Friends!

I am so excited that Loll is inspiring us all with her 4th Annual Twelve Tags of Christmas with Loll and Friends!

Here is my Day 1 Christmas Tag!

Loll's Annual Tag Event inspires me every year to get my tags done for the trays of Norwegian Krumkakes that I share with friends and special people on my list!  Thank you my friend:-)

Since I used a Brushos background from my stash this tag was quick and easy.  I had used Purple and Ultra Marine Brushos + Indigo Color Burst pigment powders on my craft mat and spritzed liberally with water.  Then smooshed my Strathmore Bristol watercolor paper onto the inks.  Let dry and added to my stash.

I used CUTplorations Luggage Tag Dies (lg size) to cut my tag.  This has become my favorite Tag dies.  I love the shape and the 3 sizes.  Next I splattered diluted acrylic white paint with a flat paint brush.  When dry I used my MISTI  to stamp my new STAMPlorations Typografia Christmas: "Merry Little Christmas" stamp with Archival Jet Black ink.  I have 3 of the Christmas sets and they fit perfectly inside the Large Luggage Tags:-)  So quick and easy:-)  Great for cards too.

Next I sponged the edges of tag with SU Elegant Eggplant ink.  Then sprayed the entire tag with a glittery spray I make using Frost White Tsukineko ink.  So glittery and shiny IRL.  Added my ribbons and done:-)  I loved the results.  One tag done and 11 to go...at least that is my goal!

Be sure and check out Loll and her Guest Designer's Tags that she shares each day of her event..Nov. 6th thru the 17th:-)  I guarantee..you will be Inspired!  They just have to be a Christmas Theme using stamping and at least 2 mixed media products...easy!  Happy Tag creating my friends.  Hugs..

Adding to STAMPlorations Never Ending-Anything Goes.

Simon Says Blog Wednesday Challenge: Christmas Gift Tag

Supplies:
Stamps: STAMPlorations Typografia Christmas: Merry Little Christmas.
Paper: Strathmore Bristol
Inks; Brushos; Purple & Ultra Marine.  Color Burst: Indigo.  Archival Jet Black
Accessories: CUTplorations Luggage Tags Die, MISTI, Craft mat, SU Spritzer with water, sponge dauber, SU ret ribbon

Tim Holtz Inspiration-IC600

This weeks Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge (IC600) hosted by Audrie (girlgeek101) was impossible to miss....Tim Holtz Inspiration Board by Maria!!

I was inspired by this beautiful Tag by Tracey from 2013,  but still Trendy!

Here is my Tag Inspired by Tracey's tag on Pinterest!

Stencil layering on tags is so much fun.  I started with a Ranger #8 Manila Tag.  Covered with Goldens Gesso white paint.  When dry I used my T.H. Cargo (letters) stencil and painted with white acrylic paint,  which acted as a resist. Let dry.

I then sponged my Distress Inks using my blending tool : Scattered Straw, Worn Lipstick, Ripe persimmon, Spiced Marmalade and Festive Berries.

Then more stencil layering.  I used Ranger Dylusions (diamonds) and 2 borrowed TCW stencils..heart and sunburst.  

Next I stamped STAMPlorations "Scribbly Splattery Grunge" stamp set (numbers and letters) and a ret. SU text using Archival black ink.  Sponged more Distress ink on the edge of tag.

Then I die cut Tim Holtz Wildflower Dies using SU Thick Whisper White CS and attached with SU fine tip glue pen and weighted down with a large acrylic block to dry.  

I just got my new STAMPlorations "Trendy Feathers 2" stamp set and stamped 3 of the sentiments using my MISTI.  Added SU linen thread and W. White Seam Binding Ribbon...and Done!

I love how the color combo turned out and how the white wildflowers pop.  Enjoy and I hope you can go to Audrie's  Inspiration Challenge post to see the full gallery.  Also a beautiful personal video of Tim.

Supplies: Listed in Description.

Adding to more challenges...

STAMPlorations June Mixed Media/Stenciling

STAMPlorations Anything Goes/Stenciling

Crafty Retreat Photos :-)

Sharing a few photos from our Vancouver, BC Crafty Retreat!

Susan, Christine and Nancy making Stencil Layering Tags and Loll making us laugh (she took photo).   We did a lot of that for 5 days:-)

Our 2nd and only day in the sun...notice the squints.  We were not use to seeing the sun!  A great time at Granville Island eating lunch on the dock and shopping at a craft store.

Some of our supplies...

A few of the stamps and dies that were shared...

More supplies to share for techniques.  I know we went a bit overboard on supplies,  but because we did so many different techniques we used most of our supplies.

Loll concentrating on posting one of her technique samples!

Our very last day,  packing up and getting one last photo to show off our cool "Eat, Sleep, Craft, Repeat" aprons that Loll's DDIL Nikki printed and that Loll surprised us with as a gift our very 1st day :-) 

You should have heard our squeals of laughter and seen Loll grinning from ear to ear with her adorable dimples just as cute as could be :-)

We wore our aprons for every stamping session and we sure needed them with all the messy techniques!

I will be posting more finished cards in the days ahead with a few of my favorite samples using different techniques.

Here is my Stencil Layered Tag that I was working on in 1st photo

And a Close Up

We used Tim Holtz's Layering Stencil Part 1 youtube video.  On my tag I borrowed stencils,  bird stamp, rub ons and Distress Inks from all the girls.  I demo'd this technique and brought Ranger manila tags for all of us.  I added my ribbon when I returned home.   Such a fun technique. Loll, Christine and Susan have their tags posted to their blogs.

Loll
Christine 
Susan

Enjoy seeing 4 very happy stampers even if we were tired and hoarse by the end of our 5 Fabulous days together.  Stay tuned..you will soon see more of my finished cards in the near future.  Hugs...

Adding to STAMPlorations May Mixed Media Challenge..Anything Goes using at least 1 stencil.