Christmas Tag - Zen Doodling

Hello Everyone

I have had a great weekend, so far, crafting and creating.
We had had a very cool weekend, with much needed rain and so has been the perfect weather for staying indoors and crafting.

I have a Christmas tag to share with you.

I used lots of layers and also did some zen doodling on the Christmas bauble.

Here is a close-up for the bauble below.

The base of the tag was a cardboard box, which was recycled and used again.

Before you know it, Christmas will be upon us and I really hope that this year I can get all my tags and cards done in good time, so there is no rush at the end!! LOL

Wishing you a fabulous and relaxing Sunday!

Cheers for now.

Denisen x

Christmas Tag

Hello Everyone

It's Saturday and I hope you will find some time to craft and play a bit!

I have been digging into my stash and I pulled out some old rub-ons and bits and pieces, which I used for this Christmas tag.

I can honestly say that I have had these rub-ons for years.  The fact that they still work, with no issues is attributed to a really good product! ;-) I was thrilled.

I then added a few other little bits and pieces.

Not too difficult and not too time consuming! 

I love it when a "tag" comes together! LOL

Thanks so much for popping in!

I truly appreciate you visits and comments! 

Have a creative Saturday!

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

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

Christmas Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

I can't believe it's almost a week since I last posted.

I have had such a bust time at home and also just with the family.

I am on leave but think I have been working harder at home than I do at work! LOL

Anyways, I have another tag to share with you today using some Graphic 45 goodies again.

I used a stencil and some crackle paste for the background and then added some distress inks and stamping.

I then used a die-cut, some fussy cut elements and some chipboard and blooms to finish it off.

I love this purple colouring for Christmas.

Anyways, thanks so much for stopping by!

Please excuse me if I have not stopped by your blog in a while.

I promise to do so soon! ;-)

Have a super, super day!

Denise x

Christmas Tag - Graphic 45

Hello Everyone

It's a Public Holiday here today and so it's a really nice day to just chill, enjoy the gorgeous weather and maybe even find some creative time.

I am making Christmas Tags this year and don't think I will be making too many cards.

The tags work for me and I really enjoy making these soo much.

Here's the one for today.

I used some yummy Graphic 45 goodies.

Here's a close-up.

I layered up some pretty die-cuts, which really did work well.

Well I hope your Christmas preparations are going well.

I hope you have a super day!

Thanks for stopping by and so appreciate your comments.

Denise x

Christmas Tag - Sizzix Elegant Deer

Hello Everyone

I am so happy to be on leave and have some time at home and with the kids.

I have been doing all sorts of things and also spending time and doing things with the kids.

I was hoping to do some more creating but sometimes it's okay to just chill and be around the kids, no matter what we are doing.

Anyways, I have been creating some tags for Christmas and I love this gorgeous and elegant die from Sizzix.

Sizzix Thinlits Die - Elegant Deer

Item #661300
Here's the tag I made.

I used kraft paper for the rheindeer, Here's a close-up.

He's rather elegant, isn't he!
Sizzix has some fabulous inspiration on their website...Pop over here to see it all! ;-)
Hope you are getting ready for Christmas and making some handmade goodies.
Have a super day!Denise x

Christmas Tag - Prima PPP December 2015

Hello Everyone

I have started my Christmas Cards and tags for 2016!!!! LOL....and Christmas is barely over for 2015! ;-) I guess it's never too early to start! ;-)

The reason being that I wanted to play along with the Prima PPP this month and so went with a Christmas Tag.

Here's the gorgeous Prima PPP board.

So here is the tag.

I used all sorts of Prima bits and pieces.

I also used some lace in between for softness.

Many thanks for stopping by!

Have a super Tuesday.

Denise x

Christmas Card and Tag - Scrap Africa Sketch Challenge no.64

Hello Everyone

There is a new sketch challenge up on the Scrap Africa blog! ;-) Here's the sketch.

I went with a Christmas card and tag for this sketch.

I used some Graphic 45 papers and accents, along with some Blue Fern chipboard pieces.

Here's the card up close.

And here's the tag.

Stamping, fussy cutting, gesso....all my favourite things! ;-)

We have a super Guest Designer for this challenge too, Vicky Varvadouka, who really created a fabulous page! Maybe pop over and take a look! ;-)

Thanks for stopping by!
Have a super day!
Denise x

Merry Christmas Tag - Dear Santa BoBunny

Hello Everyone

It's really getting very near December now and that is still a very scary thought for me because I still have so much that I want to do. I did, however, get cracking with lots of DT stuff today, to try and get ahead and I was pleased with the progress! ;-)

I created a Christmas tag from the Dear Santa BoBunny collection.

This is really a super and festive collection.

Thanks so much fro stopping by! I still need to crack on and keep creating! ;-)
Hope you have a super Saturday!
Denise x

Christmas Tag - Prima

Hello Everyone

We had such a great weekend away and it was really awesome to spend time with the family!
Christmas is a great spirit and family time! ;-)

I made another tag for Christmas, using some Prima packaging and Prima goodies.  Here's the tag.

It was great again, to use all these goodies from my stash.  Some of these goodies are rather mature!!!!! ;-)))

Thanks so much for popping by....

It's a quickie post for today! ;-)

Have a super evening!

Denise x

Christmas Tag - Recycling

Hi Everyone

I am busy wrapping up some parcels and making tags and cards, as I go along. It's also a beautiful day in Africa, with beautiful sunshine and warmth.

I have a recycling project that I want to share with you, and that is a gift that I have put together for my aunt.
Firstly the bag is from last years gifts and I am re-using it for this years gifts.  I have also used a BoBunny jewels packaging as the base for my tag.

The flowers are diecuts from Elf Magic papers.

I love to re-use things and certainly get the most out of every scrap goodie that I have. I try not to waste anything, because at some point, every little scrap will find it's place! ;-)

Do you re-use and keep scraps?

Thanks so much for popping by!
Have a super, festive Sunday!
Denise x

Christmas Tag - Prima PPP Dec

Hello Everyone

I really have been enjoying my creating lately and it has been fun playing and experimenting. I unfortunately had to go back to work today, but still hope to find lots of scrappy time.

I created a tag for the Prima PPP for Dec and these were the colours.



Here is my tag.

I used all my bits and bobs of Prima leftovers and was quite happy with the end result.

Here are some close-ups for good measure.

I will definitely be using this on one of my gifts.

Thanks so much for popping in!
Have a good evening!
Denise x