Yes December 1st - the festive season is upon us so I suppose my make had best be festive. I have been making alot of cards lately and need a break from them so altered a giant tag instead for our new monthly challenge for December over at Altered Eclectics. I didn't really know where I was actually going with this but I sure know whee I ended up lol. I am just going to list everything I used otherwise I will be here all night.
Gigantic chipboard tag
gesso
Black paint for back of tag
pink/ purple and grey panpastel for background then sealed
modelling paste with brickwork stencil and a small cherub metal stencil
more panpastels sealed
Inka golds used - purple/pink/green and turquoise - quite a mixture
Tim Holtz bauble die using corrugated cardboard to hang from my branches
TH mini tree die using corrugated cardboard
Bauble painted using pink and purple inka gold over top
Tree painted green inka gold over top
red chiffon ribbon to hang baubles
2 pieces of my old xmas tree - hole pierced into tag and branches stuck into the holes for 3d effect
holly leaves and berries from my stash
Ribbons from my stash
cheap glittery snowflake from a pound shop painted pink and purple then inka gold over top
Packing paper for bow - sprayed using dylusions
individual number stamps for date
Oh my I am so pleased I didn't go into the full method of putting this together lol
Now for mother overload of pics
Look forward to seeing you
Hugz Elaine xxx
This has been entered into the following challenges
TTCRD ag 3d
PDE linky party abac 3d
everybody art snowflake 3d
craft room chAllenge christmas decoration no cards 8d
a song in your heart have yourself a merry little christmas 8d
crafting for all seasons tis the season 4d
inspiration destination aag 7d
simon say wednesday challenge ag 5d
613avenue create ag7d
Robyns fetish ag 7d
storyteller christmas 7d
outlawz twisted thursday ag 6d
Fabulous tag love the rich colours and great texture
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Wow this is fabulous Elaine, love the colours. Carol x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful mixed media tag; love all the colors and texture you used...right down to the pieces of Christmas tree!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, I adore the colours. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Through the Craft Room Door.
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Cathy DT Member
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Wow brilliant tag with gorgeous colour
ReplyDeleteHave a great Christmas time
Your new teamy Hilda
A stunning tag Elaine, wonderful techniques and colours, a great design, beautiful snowflakes and detailing!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining http://everybody-art-challenge.blogspot.de/">Everybody Art Challenge
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Heather xx
OMG so stunning. The texture you have created is awesome. I just love the colour you have used and all the layering. Beautiful 😊
ReplyDeleteSo much happening on your tag, amazing, thanks for joining us at Robyn's Fetish Challenge this week
ReplyDeleteStunning tag. Love the beautiful colour. Judy
ReplyDeleteWow! This is an incredible tag! Great details and colors! Thanks for sharing your fabulous project and joining us for our current challenge at Inspiration Destination. Hope to see you again and good luck!
ReplyDeleteEma
IDCB Owner
Wonderful creation - I like it. Thanks for joining EAC
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Andrea-Emmi41
I love purple and I love all he different textures you've used to create this tag. Looking great!
ReplyDeleteLove your purple tag.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
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Debby
Very pretty. Love the purple. Thank you so much for linking up at PDE Linky Party!
ReplyDelete:) ~DT & Owner, Janis
Great Tag. Thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. PennyRae DT
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining Storyteller's challenge. Unfortunatly you have to use at least one product from Storyteller if you are entering the challenge. Welcome back another time!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Thanks so much for participating in our A SONG IN YOUR HEART challenge!! Hope to see you again for our next challenge!!
ReplyDelete~DEANNE~
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