Another month of Tags #onelittletag

Another month of tags done.  There are several  unfinished tags this month, but the challenge is to be creative everyday, not necessarily finish one every day.  Or even like what you have done, for that matter.    I was away for a bit this month, so there was some catch up and I have had some other things on the go as well.  I do like what I have done this month.  I did some experimenting and playing and had some fun.  I hope you have enjoyed seeing what I have been up to, I really appreciate you visiting my blog!

 

 

Book Page challenge #onelittletag

I did do my take on this weeks  book page challenge, and although these are also not finished, I am sharing. I copied a map page using my laser printer and foiled it. I used red, blue and gold foil. It's really hard to capture the foiling . There are no black parts on the tag, it's all foiled. but it looks black in the photo. I also copied a music sheet and foiled in red as well, my thoughts being to use it in a Christmas tag.

Quick update #onelittletag

I am a little behind and I haven't finished a lot of tags lately, but I have to stop getting hung up on finished product instead of focusing on the process. I have been painting for a show and being creative every day, which is really the One Little Tag challenge. So, even though they aren't finished (and probably won't be for a little whie, really busy lately) I'm sharing!
The photos don't really show it, but the one on the left is glitter gel and for some reason, maybe be...cause it's old or maybe it's meant to be that way, but there's not a lot of glitter and there are these little beads in it. It actually looks really cool. The middle one is my fave. It is white paste ad because I am a bad crafty girl that did not clean her stencils after using sprays, the ink transferred from the stencil and blended in the paste. It looks really pretty in person.. I may have to just leave that one as is.

Tag 3-27 Seasons Greetings #onelittletag

Tag 3-27 Seasons Greetings #onelittletag

Another Christmas tag using the monochromatic challenge.  Getting caught up!

Thanks for letting me share my tags with you!

Tag 3-26 Merry Christmas! #onelittletag

Tag 3-26,

Very similar to tag 3-25, with a different non-traditional colour scheme.  The pink and gold colour combo was insprired by a tag done by Yvette, one of the ladies doing the One Little Tag Craft Challenge on FB

Tags# 3-25 Some more Christmas tags #onelittletag

I am still playing catch up since my holiday, so I am a little behind with my tags.  Some of you that have visited my blog before, may already know this, but one of my own personal challenges is to make the 25th tag of each month, a Christmas tag.  The idea is that I will be ahead of the game when Christmas rolls around coupled with the fact that I just enjoy Christmas cards and tags.  Doing one usually puts me in the mood to do more.  So I hope you can handle a few Christmas cards, even though we are all ready for some nice spring weather and maybe not really wanting to be reminded of  wintery December, lol! (Unless, perhaps if you are in Australia or the other parts of the world that have lovely warm Decembers!)

The challenge last week was to do monochromatic tags, so I tried to stay in keeping with that idea.  Not 100% monochromatic, but definitely leaning that way.

Hi there!  I didn't make a tag today, I made a card because my beautiful baby turns 18!  I can't believe it!  It seems like only yesterday she was so tiny in my arms.  She has grown into a strong, intelligent and beautiful woman.  Sometimes it's hard for me to accept that she has grown up.  She finds this frustrating, but I know one day she will understand completely.  What I hope she understands today, is how proud I am of her.  No matter how old she is, she will always be my baby, and she will always be the sunshine in my life.

Happy Birthday, Taylor!  I love you so much and I am so happy you happened to me!!!

More fun with foam #onelittletag

Hi there!  My blog today is a continuation of yesterdays post. After getting such a good result with the textured fun foam, I wondered how well my own textured foam would work.  I have several embossing folders with great patterns and thought I could make some interesting textured foam.  I wanted to share my results.  I noticed that the foam I used yesterday was a little thicker than usual, so I adhered 2 sheets together and cut them down to sample sizes.  I chose some of my folders by a few different companies.  I ran them through my Cuttlebug, passing it back and forth a couple of times to make sure there was a good impression.  I used my distress ink and ran it over the foam and put my card on top and rubbed.  One of the bonuses to this method is that you also have the negative image on the other side of the foam, so I tested both sides.

I have to say, I think the textured foam I purchased worked a little better and gave a cleaner image.  But, I do think that the foam I made with the embossing folders gave some very interesting and distressed effects, too.  What do you think?

I'm dying to share my little arty find with you! #onelittletag

How did I get all those yummy textural impressions?  Glad you asked, because I am dying to share my little arty find with you!

I was in the dollar store to get a couple of neck cushions for our flight, and I always have a peek in the craft section.  I was rushing through, but there I spotted it, textured fun foam!  I though it would be great, if it worked, and tossed it in the cart.

Today I pulled it out to give it a try.  I lightly ran my distress ink across the foam and placed my tag on top and rubbed.  I was really pleased with the results!  So. I thought I would share.  I am going to give it a try with my Gelli plate, too, when I get a chance.  I'm not sure if the pattern is deep enough to work with the plate and the paint, but nothing ventured, nothing gained, right?

The sheets are 20 cm x 15 cn (7.8" x 5.9") and there are 2 of each per package.  I may try cutting out different shapes and using them as stamps.  I will let you see how that looks when I do it.
I got my textured foam sheets at Dollarama.  I think they may only be in Canada, but I'm sure this foam must be available in other stores.  So if you like the look of this texture, keep your eyes open in the craft or kids section of your local store.

Tag 3-24 "If Music be the Food of Love" #onelittletag

Tag 3-24 #onelittletag

Okay, back in the saddle.  I missed the acrylic challenge with One Little Tag Craft Challenge, but I am going to do a few at some point, just because I like acrylics.  This weeks challenge is MONOCHROMATIC.

so, for the monochromatic challenge. I used "Picked Raspberry" distress ink for all the sponging, stamping and stenciling. I had to add my white splatters, though. I used my new Graphic 45 Enchanted Forest stamps that just arrived today!