Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Christmas Tag

I am writing this as I got an unexpected day off today.......I was on call last night and had to pretty much work all night.  So after sleeping, I call work and they said I could have the day off!!  So I'm making the best of it!  I actually made this tag last night in between calls but didn't get to type my post due to the phone calls! 

I decided to use some awesome stamped images my sweet friend, Renee, sent me a while back.  The images are from the Big Blooms-Poinsettias by Waltzingmouse Stamps.  So much detail in these stamps!  They were colored with various Copic markers, glittered up with some Prisma Glitter, and one was popped up for dimension!  Adding in a sentiment from Teeny Trees stamped on the double ended banner die, completed my tag.  After some stong encouragement, I am sending this over to the Christmas Tag Challenge at Waltzingmouse Stamps.  (Thanks Renee!)



I also used this week's Make it Monday technique to use any die for a folded tag!  I haven't played along in FOREVER but this challenge was perfect for this tag!  Stamped on the inside of the Mat Stack #3 Die shape, is the "to" and "from" words from Teeny Trees as well!  Did you notice the pattern paper?  I challenged myself to use Holiday Flourishes & Swirls paper from PTI for this.......I love the end result!


Well, that's it for me today as I'm going to try to get some wrapping done on my unexpected day off!  Stay tuned to the 'ole blog as Market Street Stamps is into their December Release and I have a sample that will be shown on Wednesday!  Thanks so much for stopping by during this busy holiday season!

{glad tidings}
Stamps:  Teeny Trees and Big Blooms: Poinsettias (Waltzingmouse Stamps)
Paper:  SS White (PTI), Holiday Flourishes & Swirls DP (PTI)
Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)
Dies:  Mat Stack #3 (PTI), Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)
Misc:  Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI), Pure Poppy and Ripe Avocado Copic Trios (PTI), Foam Tape, Gold Pearls (M's), Prisma Glitter

28 comments:

Brandi said...

Cute! Have fun on your day off and enjoy your crafty time!

Leigh Penner said...

Beautiful tag, Amy! Great choice of mat stack for the challenge-- it's so lovely!
Enjoy your day off! (I took a day off today, too, to catch up on all the stuff I need to get done before Christmas....)

Audrey said...

This is beautiful Amy! I love the glittered veining. So pretty! :)

Suzanne said...

Gorgeous, Amy! I love this!

Happy for you that you got a day off...rest well!

Lynn said...

Amy, this is a gorgeous, gorgeous tag! I love the glitter and the flourish in the background! Merry Christmas!

Marisa said...

Gorgeous tag! Love the musical score in the BG and the glitter on the poinsettia is perfect.

carol (krillsister) said...

Stunning. The flowers looks great with the musical notes in the background. I live how you used the mat stac as your base.

Joyce said...

A surprise day off. How nice! This is a wonderful tag. Great for both challenges. I like how you used the patterned paper.

Sonia said...

Love this tag!!!!

Kelly S. said...

Gorgeous tag, Amy! I love how the mat stack looks as a tag! The coloring on the poinsettia is gorgeous! It's a perfect fit with your musical background and Glad Tidings sentiment!

Diane Jaquay said...

Stunning tag, Amy!!

Renee said...

First...
so glad you got the day off and got some sleep!
Second...
OMG!!! This is GORGEOUS!!
Your coloring is spot on...
and those petals look so fabulous against that musical, flourishy paper!!
That sentiment is perfect...
and then how you cut the tag...
I die! :)

Colleen said...

What a great tag....and I love the coloring for the poinsettias and the glitter and bling in the center!

Rachel Izakowicz said...

What a gorgeous tag! I love that poinsettia stamp - it got a lot of use in my craft room this Christmas! Have a great week. Hugs!

Annette Allen said...

wow I so love this...it is so beautiful...

Kara said...

awesome!

Unknown said...

gorgeous tag!!!

Marybeth said...

Love your beautiful tag, a big fan of the music notes. The flower is gorgeous Nice to have a day off.

Elena said...

love your tag!

Kim O'Connell said...

Gorgeous tag, Amy!

Kay D said...

This is BEAUTIFUL! I love the gold beads you used for the center of the poinsettia!

Vickie Z said...

Love the shape of your tag and the poinsettia is fabulous!!! Dang, it's going on my buy soon list!!!

Eva said...

This is absolutely GORGEOUS and I love the font!

Jinny Newlin said...

What a beautiful, little tag, Amy! LOVE that bold poinsettia!

Tracey McNeely said...

Oh I really like this tag Amy.

Suzanne Russell said...

Wow, Amy, it's a knockout tag. Great job. Glad you got some creative time-I appreciate the inspiration!

Jen Carter said...

What a beautiful tag!! I love the poinsettia and the beads in the center. Your coloring is fantastic and the glitter is the perfect accent!

Laurie said...

Holy cow this is gorgeous! Your coloring is amazing!! Look how behind I am! Agh!!

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