Enjoy the Ride

Hi there,

I wanted to keep this tag as masculine and simple as possible:

• cut a CUTplorations Tag #1 from Perfect Colouring Paper
• stamp the car and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Enjoy the Ride set with Memento (Tuxedo Black)
• color the image and the background with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• thread a piece of torn beige sari silk ribbon through the hole of the tag

Have a great day.

Hugs,

Hugs

Hi there,

I created this watercolor flower tag using lots of STAMPlorations products:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper using dies from the CUTplorations ATC/Tag Builder die set
• stamp the STAMPlorations Dee's Artsy Impressions Blossom Sprays #1 with Versamark and heat-emboss the image with WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder
• color the flowers and the background with Daniel Smith and Schmincke Horadam watercolors
• ink up the edges with Distress Oxide Ink (Broken China)
• cut out the CUTplorations hugs directly from the tag and another three times from white cardstock
• layer the pieces on top of each other and puzzle the sentiment back into the tag for a raised look
• rip a piece of seam binding apart and dye it with Distress Stain (Broken China) to match the tag and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Best Dad Tag

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Dad and the Optional Twist is Stencils:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags from watercolor paper
• create a background using Distress Inks (Broken China, Rusty Hinge, Peeled Paint)
• add some water droplets for more texture
• apply some Distress Ink (Walnut Stain) through the ARTplorations Foiled again Mini stencil and ink up the edges of the tag with that same ink as well
• cut out the base of the CUTplorations Shaker Balloon #1 Heart directly from the tag and cut the other elements for a shaker from acetate and foam rubber
• before closing the shaker add some Little Things from Lucy's Cards Fairy Dust 
• add a balloon string and a little bow from natural twine
• create the sentiment with the help of a Dymo Laber Maker
• thread a piece of beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Hugs,

Sending Love Balloons

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Mom and the Optional Twist is Vellum:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from Perfect Colouring Paper and stamp the balloons from the STAMPlorations Tweet Love set with Memento (Tuxedo Black)
• color the image and the background with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• stamp the sentiment from the same set with Versafine (Onyx Black) on a strip of torn vellum and heat-emboss it with WOW! Clear Gloss Super Fine embossing powder
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Stain (Peacock Feathers) and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a lovely day.

Yours,

Big Wishes

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time the Topic is All about Recycling and the Optional Twist is Tissue Paper:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from sturdy white cardstock and cover the whole tag with some polka-dotted packaging tissue paper using gel medium
• add some color to the background with Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry)
• some water droplets and black splatters provide more texture
• stamp the girl and the lollipop from the STAMPlorations Kathryn's Big Wishes set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) and color the images with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• ground the sweet little girl on some patterned paper strips from the Echo Park Splendid Sunshine paper pad
• thread some pink and natural twine through the hole of the tag

Have a sweet day.

Yours,

Beautiful Spring

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Spring and the Optional Twist is Birds:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• add some color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal)
• adhere some tissue tape at two random spots
• color the edges with the graphite Stabilo All Pencil and activate it with water
• add some additional color to the edges with a Distress Crayon (Peacock Feathers)
• stamp one large bird from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Versafine Clair (Nocturne)
• stamp the music notes from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• use Alphabet Stickers to form the sentiment and add a Rub-On on top
• go over the raised areas of the letters with Prima Marketing Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron)
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) and thread it through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Rainbow Cupcakes

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time the Topic is All about Love and the Optional Twist is Cupcakes:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• stamp the STAMPlorations Sketched: Cupcake with Versafine (Onyx Black) three times - use the masking technique
• color the images with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• apply Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) though the ARTplorations Rows of Hearts stencil
• add a sentiment with the help of the Dymo Label maker
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Hickory Smoke) and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a sweet day.

Yours,

Thanks Snow Much

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time it is all about Winter and the optional twist is Texture Paste:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from Bristol Smooth cardstock
• stamp the adorable little houses from the STAMPlorations Homespun Christmas set and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Winter Chill set with Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• color the image with Derwent Artists pencils
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and thread it through the hole of the tag
• apply some Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil and let it dry thoroughly

My daughter Emily (8) created a little Winter Tag too:

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs,

Warm Hands, Warm Hearts

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time it's all about Christmas and the optional twist is Glitter:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags from watercolor cardstock
• stamp the cup and the santa hat from the STAMPlorations Big Christmas Cups set and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts set with Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• color the image with Zig Clean Color Real Brush Pens, Distress Markers and a damp watercolor brush
• add some splatters with Mister Hueys Gold and dye a piece of torn seam binding with the leftover spray before threading it through the hole of the tag

And here is the version of my daughter Emily (8):

Have a wonderful Christmas Time.

Hugs,

Thankful

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this time it's all about Gratitude and the optional twist is Polka Dots:

• cut out one of the CUTplorations Stitched Tags from Bristol Smooth cardstock
• stamp the succulents and the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Thankful & Blessed set with Versafine Clair Morning Mist
• color the image with Derwent Artists pencils
• dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Bundled Sage and thread it through the hole of the tag
• add some Nuvo Crystal Drops Olive Branch to finish the project

My daughter Emily (8) created a similar tag for you:

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs,

Dragonfly Tag

Hi there,

we are having the Things with Wings Blog Hop and a TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this is my project:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from sturdy white cardstock and use gel medium to cover the whole tag with left over gelli-printed tissue paper
• add some droplets of Alcohol Ink (Pool), let them drip down the tag and add some alcohol droplets for more texture
• use the black Stabilo All Pen to grunge up the edges of the tag
• prepare a piece of watercolor paper with Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry, Wilted Violet), pearlized water and water droplets
• cut the solid part of CUTplorations Dragonfly die set from this colored piece and the outline from grey cardstock
• add a sentiment sticker
• dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Oxide Ink (Picked Raspberry) and thread it though the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Spring Birds

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog - the Topic is All about Spring and Faith:

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper
• add some color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal) and Distress Crayons (Scattered Straw, Broken China)
• stamp the grid texture from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• stamp some of the smaller birds and a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Trendy Birds 2 set with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• cut a banner shape from burlap and add some torn corrugated board on top
• spell out SPRING with the Ideaology Label Letter stickers
• thread some yellow and natural twine through the hole of the tag

Have a colorful day.

Yours,

Love Cupcake

Hi there,

we are starting a new challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month the topic is "Paint it Red":

• cut out a CUTplorations Manila Tag from watercolor paper and stamp the STAMPlorations Sketched: Cupcake with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• mask the cupcake and add color to the background with Altenew Crisp Ink (Pink Diamond, Pinkalicious) and a Mini Ink Blending Tool
• add some water droplets for extra texture
• stamp the Love from the STAMPlorations Trendy Butterflies set and some ink splatters from the STAMPlorations Art Marks set with Altenew Crisp Ink (Pinkalicious, Rubellite, Razzleberry)
• ink up the edges with the darkest pink
• color the cupcake with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• thread a piece of beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Magical Winter

Hi there,

just a quick reminder of this month's TAGplorations Challenge - the Topic is All about Winter and the Optional Twist is Texture Paste:

• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper
• apply Texture Paste though the ARTplorations All my Stars! Mini stencil
• stamp some newsprint from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set onto the raised areas with Archival Ink (Black Soot)
• add color with Lindy's Stamp Gang Starburst (Tibetian Poppy Teal) and Heidi Swapp Color Shine (Tinsel)
• ink up the edges of the Tag with Distress Ink (Black Soot) and add Prima Metallique Wax (Brushed Iron) to the raised areas
• cut out the CUTplorations Magical die directly from the tag and an additional three times from grey cardstock
• layer a black tag behind the colored one and puzzle all the layer back into the opening for a raised look
• stamp the second part of the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Joyful set with Versamark onto a strip of black cardstock and heat-emboss it with WOW! Metallic Silver embossing powder
• dye a piece of seam binding with some leftover spray and thread it through the hole of the tag

Have a wonderful day.

Yours,

Snowman Tag

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Winter and the Optional Twist Texture Paste:

• cut out a CUTplorations Luggage Tag from watercolor paper
• stamp the snowman from the STAMPlorations Holiday Expressions: Yuletide Cheer set with Versafine Clair (Morning Mist) 
• apply Texture Paste through the ARTplorations Shutters Mini stencil
• add color to the background with Color Burst (Indigo) and Finetec Mica Watercolors (Sterling Silver)
• use some leftover paint to dye a piece of seam binding
• color the snowman with Faber-Castell Albrecht Dürer Pencils and a damp watercolor brush
• add highlights with a white gel pen
• thread the seam binding through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,

Christmas Tag Duo

Hi there,

just a quick reminder of this month's TAGplorations Challenge - the Topic is All about Christmas and the Optional Twist is Glitter:

• cut out two tags from smooth white cardstock using one of the CUTplorations Tags #1 dies
• stamp images and sentiments from the STAMPlorations Warm Hands, Warm Hearts set with Memento (Tuxedo Black) onto both tags
• color the images with Delta, Touch Twin Brush and Copic Markers
• on the left tag I used the Distress Marker Spritzer to create a background
• add a generous amount of Wink of Stella Clear Glitter
• add some matching glitter paper to the top or bottom of the tag
• thread some black and white twine through the holes of the tags

In December we will have special surprises for you:

• comment on the TAGplorations challenge post and designers' blogs for a chance to win $15 GC to the store
• 1 randomly drawn player  from all entries will win 20$ GC tot he store
• 1 randomly drawn player from all entries will win her choice of 1 Tag die set from the store

Have a christmassy day.

Yours,

Glittery Houses

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Christmas and the Optional Twist is Glitter:

• cut out a tag from watercolor paper using one of the CUTplorations Tags #1 dies
• stamp some houses from the STAMPlorations Houses set with Versafine (Onyx Black) - use masking paper
• color the houses with ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pens and Wink of Stella Clear Glitter for that extra sparkle - it's a real pity that I couldn't catch all the sparkle on camera
• stamp the sentiment from the STAMPlorations Joyful set with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• dye a piece of seam binding with a blue ZIG Clean Color Real Brush Pen and thread it through the hole of the tag

In December we will have special surprises for you:

• comment on the TAGplorations challenge post and designers' blogs for a chance to win $15 GC to the store
• 1 randomly drawn player  from all entries will win 20$ GC tot he store
• 1 randomly drawn player from all entries will win her choice of 1 Tag die set from the store

Yours,

Crackle Thanks

Hi there,

just a quick reminder of this month's TAGplorations Challenge - the Topic is All about Gratitude and the Optional Twist is Polka Dots:

• cut a CUTplorations Manila Tag from an old gelli print and cover random areas with DecoArt Media white Crackle Paste - let this dry thoroughly
• use a black Stabilo All Pencil around the edges and on the crackle to darken things up
• cut the CUTplorations thanks from another piece of that gelli print and add some texture by stamping the STAMPlorations Bloomtangled #2 with Versafine (Onyx Black)
• apply some Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers) through the ARTplorations Dots all over stencil
• stamp some letters from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set with Distress Oxide Ink (Black Soot) onto the background
• glue the thanks onto a piece of ripped corrugated board inked up with Distress Oxide Ink (Peacock Feathers)
• thread some beige Sari Silk Ribbon through the hole of the tag

Be sure to join us.

Yours,

Colorful Thanks

Hi there,

we are starting a new TAGplorations Challenge over on the STAMPlorations Blog and this month it is All about Gratitude and the Optional Twist is Polka Dots:

• cover a piece of sturdy white cardstock with polka-dotted tissue paper using gel medium
• cut out a tag with the help of one of the CUTplorations Manila Tags dies
• add some color with Dina Wakley Scribble Sticks (Sky, Lime, Lemon, Night)
• stamp some numbers from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set with Memento Luxe (Teal Zeal) and heat-emboss them with clear embossing powder
• stamp some more dots from the STAMPlorations Scribbly Splattery Grunge set and Archival Ink (Watering Can)
• cut out a banner-shaped strip from kraft cardstock and stamp the sentiment using the STAMPlorations Sketchy Alphabet set, Versamark, WOW! Bright White Super Fine embossing powder and the same colors of Scribble Sticks used above
• ink up the edges of the sentiment strip and dye a piece of seam binding with Distress Ink (Chipped Sapphire)
• thread the seam binding through the hole of the tag

I hope you got inspired.

Yours,