I enjoyed making this tag although I didn't have anything that Tim used but I thinks that's ok. We can't have everything (although I have tried!) & I am on a 'minimal spend 2012' campaign.
I began by stamping one of Tim's small 'Vogue' stamps in blue onto tissue paper then added a paris postal stamp from 'Shabby French'. I applied wet glue to the tag so that I could scrunch the tissue paper up, distressed the edges then inked in frayed burlap & walnut stain. I cut the dress foam from my Silhouette & used walnut stain to darken. I didn't have an old cotton reel of course so cut one from the trusty Silhouette & shaped it so that it gave the impression of being 3D. I edged it with walnut stain & added the Creative Expressions bakers twine. I had some 'ruler' ribbon & just edged in (yes, you've guessed it) walnut stain. The buttons were bare wood so I lightly stamped with a My Mind's Eye flourish, spritzed with sunflower sparkle & geen patina Perfect Pearls, then lightly edged with walnut stain & sanded. Slithers of paper were cut & twisted for a leaf effect. I stamped a 'create' tag from Creative Expressions, cut out just the word & glued to this pretty, old blank frame. I added Glossy Accents on top to enamel it. When dried I attached it to the TH clip & finally added the ribbon.
I began by stamping one of Tim's small 'Vogue' stamps in blue onto tissue paper then added a paris postal stamp from 'Shabby French'. I applied wet glue to the tag so that I could scrunch the tissue paper up, distressed the edges then inked in frayed burlap & walnut stain. I cut the dress foam from my Silhouette & used walnut stain to darken. I didn't have an old cotton reel of course so cut one from the trusty Silhouette & shaped it so that it gave the impression of being 3D. I edged it with walnut stain & added the Creative Expressions bakers twine. I had some 'ruler' ribbon & just edged in (yes, you've guessed it) walnut stain. The buttons were bare wood so I lightly stamped with a My Mind's Eye flourish, spritzed with sunflower sparkle & geen patina Perfect Pearls, then lightly edged with walnut stain & sanded. Slithers of paper were cut & twisted for a leaf effect. I stamped a 'create' tag from Creative Expressions, cut out just the word & glued to this pretty, old blank frame. I added Glossy Accents on top to enamel it. When dried I attached it to the TH clip & finally added the ribbon.
Love your tag Sue and thanks for your comment. Yes I did have fun with this tag and finding the bits and bobs for it. Love your button flowers. BJ
ReplyDeleteSue,, your tag is wonderful. I was not going to do one this month as I don't have much of the requirements other than the thread spool but now that I have seen yours I feel inspired to have a go too. I love your buttons and the dress form is amazing. Crafty hugs, Anne Rx
ReplyDeleteLovely interpretation!!! I think it all works wonderfully together. I love the little wooden flowers!
ReplyDeleteGreat tag - love the colours you've used and your improvisation!
ReplyDeleteThis tag is very eye catching. It's subtle and you positioned things so well that it's a treat to look at.
ReplyDeleteIts very nice - I like the way you have used different items although it is a shame we cant have it all isnt it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tag. Love the blue tones. Great idea to use the neutral twine on the spool!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see what we can get done despite a lack of the necessary ingredients!
ReplyDeleteHi Sue this is a gorgeous tag and I am sure Tim will love it. I love the flowers in the spool and the way you have pieced it all together. I have still to make mine but must get a move on. Need more hours/days in the week !! Crafty hugs. Annie :)
ReplyDeleteLove your version of Tim's tag. The dress form is fab and I love the little spool and flowers - great job! xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful tag!!!! I really like your embellishments! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag...love your take! Wonderful embellies too!
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