Live, Love Laugh Tag - Penelope Dee - Indigo Collection

Hello Everyone

I hope that you had a great weekend and got some rest and recuperation! ;-)

I have a mixed media tag to share with you today, using the stunning Indigo Collection from Penelope Dee.

I so enjoyed playing with these papers, stencil and chippies!

I love the blues and greens of this collection!

Click here to check out all the fabulous Penelope Dee products.

Just a quick post for today! :-)

Wishing you a fabulous day!

Cheers for now

Denise x

Let's Explore Tag - Penelope Dee - Paradise Collection

Hello Everyone

I hope that you are having a super Sunday! ;-)

I am quickly posting this mixed media tag for Penelope Dee, using the gorgeous Paradise Collection.

I used lots of texture and fussy cut bits.

I also used PaperArsty colour infusions on the seahorse, for the colouring, as well as texture.

There are many layers to this tag and I love the end result.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

Denise x

You are Awesome Tag - Denise van Deventer - Penelope Dee Wanderlust

Hello Everyone

School holidays are almost at an end, but I have really enjoyed not being rushed in the mornings and afternoons! ;-)

I have a mixed media tag to share with you today, using the gorgeous Penelope Dee Wanderlust collection! ;-)

I created a rusty background, using Gathered Twigs distress ink.

I then used a Penelope Dee stencil and some crackle paste, over some leftover paper strips.

I also used some Penelope Dee Colour Me flowers and chipboard pieces.

These were coloured using distress oxides.

I then used a Penelope Dee stamp for the sentiment.

I really love how this tag turned out! ;-)

Thanks so much everyone, for visiting and leaving some love!

I really do appreciate it! ;-)

Have a fabulous weekend!

Denise x

Adore Tag - Penelope Dee - Rosalee Collection

Hello Everyone

Where is this year going?

The time just seems to be flying by! ;-)

I have a mixed media tag to share with you today, using the fabulous and pretty Rosalee Collection from Penelope Dee.

I used the cut offs on the 12x12 papers to create the background and then added some gesso stencilling and crackle stamping.

I also did quite a bit if fussy cutting and layered these pieces up, with some gorgeous chipboard.

And lastly, I added a guinea fowl feather! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! ;-)

I really appreciate the love! ;-)

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Embossed Tag - Distress Oxides

Hello Everyone

Apologies for being missing for a week. I have been rather busy creating and preparing for classes and so haven't had much time to sit in front of the PC.

I have an embossed tag to share with you today.

I also played with my distress oxides and love the result.

Here's a closer look.

I tried to only touch the raised edges with the embossing sponge and so these are the areas where the most heat embossing took place! ;-)

Thanks so much for popping in, for this short post.

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Grateful Mixed Media Tag - FabScraps - Memory Lane Collection

Hello Everyone

I really do love the new collection from FabScraps, called Memory Lane!

It really is just gorgeous! ;-)

I created a mixed media tag, with this stunning collection.

I have a step by step tutorial, which tells you how I created it! ;-)

For This Project You Will Need:

·         FabScraps Memory Lane Collection paper range : MC105 001A – Card Kit

·         FabScraps Stencil: DS089

·         Ranger Manila Tag

·         Grey and Purple Cardstock

·         Tim Holtz Distress Oxides: Iced Spruce, Peacock Feathers, Lucky Clover

·         Tim Holtz Distress Paint: Weathered Wood

·         Sizzix Thinlits Small Tattered Florals

·         White Gel Pen

·         White pearls

·         White Gesso

·         BoBunny die-cut: Darling Doily

·         BoBunny pearlescent: Chocolate

Instructions:

1. Sizzix Big Shot Machine:

• Cut 3x the flowers and the twigs, from the purple and grey cardstock

• Make various sized flowers and assemble the flower layers with glue.

• Tweak all the petal edges with a tweezer and then add gesso for highlights

• Cut a doily with the BoBunny die-cut and stripey paper from the card kit

2. Using the Fabscraps stencil, an ink sponge and the distress paint, stencil 2 feathers on the manila tag. Dab the paint gently onto the tag, through the stencil. Allow this to dry.

3. Using a white gel pen, add outlines to the feathers to make them stand out.

4. Using the distress oxides, colour the manila tag, with the different shades. Use circular motions with an ink sponge. Spritz with a little water and allow to dry.

5. Cut away a 3rd of the doily and adhere it to the right-hand side, of the tag.

6. Fussy cut leaves, flower clusters and individual flowers from the floral, patterned papers and ink the edges with distress oxide ink. Add dimension to these flowers and leaves with a rounding tool and foam mat.

7. Using double sided tape, layer these leaves and flowers around the tag.  Add some of the die-cut twigs into these clusters.

8. Add the handmade purple flowers to the central cluster. Add a pearl to the centres and highlight the edges with gesso.

9. Cut the “grateful” sentiment from the patterned papers, ink the edge with oxide ink and adhere to the tag.

10. Using the chocolate pearlescent, add some dots and detail to the fussy cut, flower centres.

11. All Done!

Here are some more close-ups.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I really hope you have a fabulous Monday!

Denise x

Just Because - Mixed Media Tag - Copic Markers and Distress Oxides

Hello Everyone

Today I am sharing a mixed media tag with you.

I happened to see some Copic Markers on sale in October and had never tried them, so I ordered them on-line. Sadly the supplier over-sold on-line and so they did not have on hand anymore.  But they ordered more for me and I waited 7 weeks for them to arrive! LOL

I had to be very patient! ;-)

I watched quite a few YouTube videos and then gave it a shot to colour some hydrangeas for this mixed media tag.

Here is the result.

I used distress oxides for the background and then stamped and coloured the flowers, which I later fussy cut.

Here is a closer look at the flowers and my Copic work.

I think I can certainly practice some more, but I do love how it turned out.

I wasn't sure if Copic was really for me...but I have decided that they definitely are and the way they blend is just amazing! That was the deal breaker for me! ;-)

So I will probably be adding to my very small collection, in the near future! ;-)

I don't think anyone ever said, "I have enough craft goodies"!!!!! ;-)

Thanks again for stopping by!

Have a fabulous, fabulous day!

Denise x

Discover,Escape Tag - Distress Inks - Take it Make it Challenge Dec

Hello Everyone

I did this tag quite a few weeks ago and I am now finally sharing it.

I used the paint resist method, again, with distress inks and a stencil and then I added some stamping. I also used some rub-ons that I have had for ages.

I also stamped, coloured and fussy cut the flower cluster too. The flower cluster was layered over a leaf chippie.

Here's a closer look at that background.

I am also entering this tag in the Take it, Make it Dec Challenge, over at the Craft Stamper here.

Thanks ever so much for stopping by!

I really appreciate the visit.

Have a super day!

Denise x

Live, Love, Life Tag - Penelope Dee Captured Collection

Hello Everyone

I am back again today with a general tag, using the gorgeous Penelope Dee Captured collection.

I did some watercolour effects on the background, which really just made this tag pop.

I also used the fabulous Colour Me flowers, which can be coloured any colour you require!

I hope you will find some scrappy time this weekend...

Wishing you a restful and good Saturday!

Cheers for now!

Denise x

Hello Mixed Media Tag

Hello Everyone

I am soooo pleased that it is Friday! ;-)

Roll on weekend! ;-)

Today I am sharing a tag that I made a while back already, but just have not been able to share yet.

I used the paint resist technique on the background, with distress paint and distress ink.

I then added my chippie, which had been coloured and a clear crackle applied over.

The little white flowers are handmade and a gold ball added to their centres.

I am so pleased with these little flowers...they take time and effort, but are well worth it.

I so love making tags and they always come in so handy! ;-)

Have a fabulous Friday and blessings to you all over Thanksgiving! ;-)

Lots of Love to you all!

Denise x

General Tag

Hello Everyone

I am on a "tagging" mission again, at the moment and so I hope I don't bore you with another tag today! ;-)

The inspiration for this tag was some really pretty papers from a free insert in a magazine.

So here it is.

I love the lavender chippie too, this was certainly something that I wanted to add and use.

Sometimes I can be a real scrooge when it comes to pretty papers.

I am almost afraid to cut them up and use them. I feel that if I don't do them justice, that it would be an absolute crime! LOL...maybe I am a little crazy!!!! ;-)

Anyways, I hope I do these papers justice! ;-)

Thanks again for stopping by!

Thanks also for "tagging" me again!

Have a super day!

Denise x

Mixed Media Tag - Distress Oxides

Hello Everyone

My internet and telephone line is still off.  It is going on 4 weeks now.

It is really not funny anymore and I sure hope that this week it will be resolved.

I hope that you have been having a great weekend and that you got some time to create.

I got some great crafty time and have a mixed media tag to share.

I absolutely adore my distress oxides and really loved this spotty background that I created, on some old music paper.  I used Broken China and Wilted Violet.

I also coloured the delicate chipboard piece with Broken China too.

I then added some leaf diecuts and my own handmade flower.

This little layered flower is just the perfeect touch. LOL

Lastly I used a rub-on that I had for ages and gave this general tag a little title.

Have you played with distress oxides?

I promise you they are amazing and you will not be able to put them down! ;-)

I hope you have a super evening!

Cheers for now!

Denise x

Christmas Tag

Hello Everyone

I have really tried to start early with Christmas tags and cards.

 I created this tag.

I used a Tim Holtz stencil and distress inks to create the pretty background.

I then used rub-ons that I have had forever to add to the background.

I fussy cut the mistletoe for the little cluster.

Let's have a closer look.

I added some pearlescent paint to the berries, to add the highlights.

It really isn't a long time until this Christmas season is upon us again.

It's crazy how the time is just flying.

Thanks for popping in.

I so enjoy your comments and love and really appreciate it so.

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Mixed Media Tag - Distress Oxides

Hello Everyone

I am really going to try and keep my blog posts more regular.

I have a few hectic weeks behind me, but hopefully things will start to calm down a bit now.

I have been playing with my distress oxide inks again and created a small tag.

I really loved this combination of colours.

This was actually a tag that I had tried embossing with a new stamp and it had not come out clearly.

So I put it aside for months and eventually found a little creative place for it! ;-)

Here's a close-up.

I also used little bits of hessian to add texture and interest.

Again, I have been using goodies from my stash, so I was really pleased to be de-stashing.

These general, little tags never go to waste and I use them often on gifts etc.

Thanks so much for popping in!

I really appreciate the visits.

Have a super day!

Denise x

Thinking of You Tag - Distress Oxides

Hello Everyone

 

Sharing another play with my distress oxides.

I really cannot get enough of them and I am having so much fun playing.

 

I have also been using up goodies from years back and de-stashing, which is always good too.

 

I also made the orange flowers.  I have had single flowers from years back too, that I have been layering up and giving a new look to! ;-) They came out rather pretty.

 

I am enjoying the last few days of school holidays...no routine or rush. It has been lovely.

 

Thanks so much for coming to have a look!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Denise x

Thinking of You Tag - Take It Make It Challenge April - Craft Stamper Magazine

Hello Everyone

I am playing along with the 

Take It Make It Challenge April - Craft Stamper Magazine

I absolutely love this magazine and it was not avail in our CNA stores for months.

I happened to see the March issue, just by chance and snatched it up quick time! ;-)

It inspired me to play along with their challenge this month.

I made a tag,

I used a Tim Holtz stencil for the background and then a Penelope Dee and Penny Black stamps for the swirls and the pretty flowers,

I stamped the flowers on patterned paper, with old writing, which I then fussy cut and added some white gel pen highlights.

I love the soft colours of this tag.

Thanks so much for stopping by and thinking of me.....

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x

My Little Star Tag - ScrapBerry's

Hello Friends

I created a tag, using some Tim Holtz products and My Little Star collection from ScrapBerry's.

This is such a sweet collection.

I fussy cut the sweet little elements.

I created the background, with a paint resist technique.

You sponge paint through a stencil and allow it to dry. Then add distress inks and colours and the paint resists this.

I will definitely be using this on a baby shower gift.

Have a gorgeous day!

Happy Tuesday!

Denise x

Hello Tag - Make it Prima February 2017

Hello Everyone

I am so pleased that I found some time this month, to play along with the Make It Prima Challenge.

It really is a stunning mood board.

I made a mixed media tag.

I used some new and old Prima products and fussy cut a lot of elements.

I even used some packaging for the base of the tag.

I used mostly the Rossi Belle Collection.

Lots of layers and bits! ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous Friday!

Denise x

General Tag - Sizzix Thinlits Die Set - Garden Greens

Hello Everyone

The weeks just seem to be flying by and already its Thursday again! ;-)

Roll on weekend! ;-)

I have been loving playing with some Tim Holtz goodies again and had so much fun, this past Saturday, experimenting and seeing how these tags would turn out.

Here's my favourite and this was the background to it.

Here was the end result, after stamping, painting, fussy cutting and die-cutting.

I used the 

SIZZIX THINLITS DIE SET 9PK - GARDEN GREENS

and the poppy stamp from Penelope Dee.

I am thrilled with the way it turned out.

Please pop over here to check out some of the gorgeous new Sizzix dies.

Have a super day!

Denise x

Christmas Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

I think you will all be tagged out by the end of this Christmas Season, as that's 90% of what I created for Christmas.  

I made one or 2 cards but definitely not like I always do.

The tags certainly worked for me this year.

So here's the next one.

I stencilled the background with some gold pigment ink and then did some ink splatters.

I also used some Graphic 45 goodies again! ;-)

I love Graphic 45,,,,what can I say! LOL

The tags are a little easier than cards and have meant that I saved a little bit of time.

I was still able to write my messages behind the tags, so it really did work for me! ;-)

2 days to go and counting!

Hope you are ready and have all your ducks in a row! ;-)

Have a fabulous day!

Denise x