Hi there everyone. It's getting late (catching up with blogs took a little longer than expected but there were some projects to drool over out there - seriously inspiring and sometimes daunting!) So I gave myself one almighty kick up the toosh today and got a tag finished for Linda Coughlin's Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas challenge sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique. Linda gives you her inspirational version and then gives you until Christmas to get them completed (which so takes the pressure off!) Here's Linda's...
and here's mine... the only thing I didn't attempt to replicate was the heart!!
A step by step should have happened but I sorta got into the flow.
It's really shiny but my photography skills and a severe shortage of that large, bright disk in the sky mean it doesn't show up so well here. Highlights include; a grungepaper angel (thank goodness for the cookie cutter) inked with DI Fired Brick/Walnut Stain, Rock Candy layer, gold Pearlidoodles and a piece of embroidered net curtain also covered with the same ingredients; and my banner and tiny embellies from a piece of Basic Grey paper, which I'm thinking will become a recurrent theme.
More highlights; a handcut 25 covered in several layers of Ranger Tinsel embossing powder; kraft card stars embossed, covered in pearlescent mica powder, stamped with gold embossing powder and centred with gold PVA and glitter; a tissue paper background stamped with Coffee archival ink, covered with Gingerbread versamark and pearlescent mica powder and finally stamped/embossed with clear embossing powder and DI Antique Linen. And the plan for this tag? It's is going on the front of my first Christmas card of the year. Oh yes, even I have to give in and get on with it:) The plan is that the others will follow suit and become the special family cards.
It will also be entered into the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge - For The Love of Sparkle
Now my bed is calling (got to be up at 6am again) so until next time hugs to you all, Buttons x
Your tag is beautiful. I love the embroidered curtain idea.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes Chrissie xxx
Hi Buttons, not only do you create stunning pieces but you are so innovative - a cookie cutter and a net curtain! Wow is as good as it gets today for your brilliant tag....Crafty hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful Buttons and I love how you've creative you've been when lacking in the equipment and materials! I think your sparkle and shine shows up perfectly and I love it!! (I'm an embossing powder freak too!).
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
Hello Button, your tag is so pretty. I like the gentleness of it, with the little sparkle arkly bits too!. Thank you for the lovely comments on my blog.
ReplyDeleteTake care
Julie
Oh Buttons these are really really lovely! thanks for sharing them.. think like first one best! Shaz in Oz.x (do like Christmas time dont you.. happy time!)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag, love your background, very striking and the stars are gorgeous. I am like you I get so engrossed in what I am creating I forget the step by stps lol. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWOw Buttons, again a great tag, you can create such amazing things! I always enjoy a visit overhere :-)
ReplyDeletegreetings, Alie :-)
Your tag is just gorgeous
ReplyDeleteOh JOY!!! Absolutely stunning! I need to give this a go. Your angel is perfect, and those stars...yummy! Fabulous texture!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! It's stunning, Buttons! Can completely see you were in the flow, it all works brilliantly... I love woven angel shape, and glorious embossed background - again I say, WOW!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Beautiful piece of art. Love the colours tehy are very pretty & sparkly without being too much.
ReplyDeleteLove your spin off from Linda's tag! The soft background color is perfect. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteHi Buttons. Love your tag, particularly the angel. Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Annie x
Elegant and lovely! The shimmer on your card is wonderful! The stars are spectacular. Glad you joined us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!
ReplyDeleteThat's a delicious tag ;)
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
P.S. Craig is a sweetie really! :)