Spring Tag

So tired of the cold weather...I'm so ready for spring! Here's another swap I joined on Life on the{Scrap}beach.  I have to say I went out of my element here.  First of all, the nest I handmade. I wrapped the different colored sprays & flowers with floral wrap. The design paper is from K&Company{Life's Journey}.  I distressed the edge with my distress it all from Zutter...I luv it!
Now for the bird{punch from Stampin Up}...I first stamped it with SU{music note wheel} and then sprayed with GM{tattered rose}.  Then I used tissue paper for the wing-cut 1/4" strips and then stamped & misted with the music note wheel & tattered rose mist.  Then cut them into small squares. I took the end of a paint brush and twisted a tissue square to the end & adhered it to the wing with hot glue.  This technique I remember doing back in grade school...who knew it would come back to me after all those years! 

 

 

 

After making this tag, I felt like gardening....just waiting for the warm weather to arrive!

TP Gone Wild Swap

This is for another swap at Life on the{Scrap}Beach.  The theme was LOVE.  I went with the softer pinks & light blue for this one.  Mainly used DCWV's Linen Closet paper pack & matching cardstock.  I am so addicted to TPs!!  They're so fun to make and you can use leftover scraps.


pocket tag

closeup-handmade stick pin

back page

inside flap-hand cut flower from pp

tags

Supplies~
dp- linen closet {DCWV}
cs-linen closet {DCWV}
stamp-flirty phrases {Verve Stamps}
inks-antique linen, fray burlap, walnut stain {TH}
mists-old lace, simply khaki, walnut gold, rose tea, tattered rose, jazz blue, turquoise {GM}
die/punch-lacey circles {Spellbinders}; crochet lace border & scallop tag{EK Success}, mini library pocket{McGill}, sweet scallop die{Verve Stamps}, round tab punch{SU}
misc-trim, felt birdie, flowers & leaf {I Am Roses}, heart brads {Colorbok}, espresso dauber, feather

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"The Element of Suprise" Tag Challenge

Ok, so I've been busy joining swaps this month at Life on the Scrap Beach.  I wanted to get my creative juices flowing because I've had this HUGE mental block for weeks!  I think it's from being sick over the holidays; I'm finally able to speak without coughing nonstop.

With that being said.....this is my first tag I've ever created using the #8 tag measurements{6 1/4 x 4 1/8}
from manilla folders.  Each person from the group was assigned a color and an element.  I was given the color green & charm(s) or dangle charm.  And this is what I came up with.....

Details:
I love doing the emboss resist technique when I'm not using pattern paper.  The background stamp is one of my favorites from Prima.  The edges have been distressed and inked.  The challenge/theme is "The Woman of 2011"...key words are compassionate, savvy, beautiful, timeless, nurturing, loving, courageous, etc. And I love this sentiment!  The flowers were misted with Lindy's Stamp Gang Shadow Mist. I hand cut the girl out from a Hero Arts stamp.

handmade dangle charm

Supplies~
ink-peeled paint, bundle sage, vintage photo {TH}
mists-coffee shop, meadow green, wheatfields {GM}; golden doubloons{LSG-Shadow Mist}
stamps-documentary {Prima}; Woman need-sentiment {American Art Stamps}; Girlfriend {Hero Arts}
die/punch-curved rectangles{Spellbinder}; doily lace border punch {MS}
misc-beads, flowers & skeleton leaf{I Am Roses}, trim{American Crafts}, fibers{Moda Dea Eden}

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"Be Mine" Valentine Swap

These are the tags I created for a swap at Life on the {Scrap} beach.  I made the tag using a SU die, Two Tags.  You fold the top down to create the flap. I got the idea from my SU demonstrator & friend, Stamp Ink Diva.  I did the emboss resist technique for the background & used TH's distress ink.  I tried to make it pretty simple because I had to make 30!

Details:
For "You're So Sweet" sentiment, I curved the clear stamp to fit the top of the tag.  With clear stamps, they're easy to shape.

supplies~
cs-black, white, red Bazzill
Stamp set- hearts2love {The Stamps of Life}
stamps-soft swirl background{SU}; "to & from" (Hero Arts)
inks- tattered rose, aged mahogany, vintage photo {TH}
g. mist- wheatfields, vanilla breeze {GM}
dies/punch-Two Tags, Heart of Hearts, Designer Label {all from SU}
misc-feather, silver eyelet, black ribbon, Sweet Pea{FlowerSoft}, clear embossing powder

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Pin Swap

It seems like everyone's making pins to use as embellies.....I can see why.  Not only are they super cute, but fun to make!  Here's what I made for a swap on Life on the{Scrap}beach:

closeup pics:

Details:
pin-I inked the center pearl with alcohol inks and glimmer mist the fabric flowers with variety of colors. Then I adhered different beads with Glossy Accents.
tag-I cut the tag using a SU die{Sizzix's Two Tags} and scored towards the bottom in 1/4 inch increments to stick the pin. I added the scallop punch and used the Vintage Labels stamp set.

Supplies~
cs: kraft (Recollection), really rust (SU)
ink: chocolate chip (SU)
stamps: Vintage Labels (SU)
die: Sizzix's Two Tags, 2" scallop punch (SU); 3/4" circle punch (EK Success)
mists: harvest orange, pumpkin pie, coffee shop (Tattered Angels); Moon Shadow Mist: golden doubloons(Lindy's Stamp Gang)
alcohol inks: pesto, rust, butterscotch
misc: silk flowers (Michael's); glass beads & swarovski beads (Michael's); filigree bead caps(Supplies at Etsy); plastic earring backs (Blue Moon)

♥TFP♥