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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Altered Mini Clipboard

This is a mini clipboard I altered for a swap.  I got these at my LSS...super cute! I also personalized each one with their initial using wood alphabets.  I painted them with gold acrylic paint & then sprinkled SU glass glitter{champagne}.  The design paper is also from SU{love letter} & added some embellies {feather, handmade fabric flower & paper flower, leaf, trim}

 closeup pics:

 

back view

"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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Happy New Year

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy New Year!  It's been an amazing 2010....can't wait to see what the new year brings us. 

Hugz,