Suntastic Beach Hut Tags

      Hi everyone! I'm back again to feature the "Suntastic" collection from Mintay Papers (just part of my winnings for playing the June Main Challenge  at More Than Words), with these beach hut tags!

      Most of the tags were cut with my Cricut Expression, using the Plantin SchoolBook cartridge at 7", and the others were hand-cut to showcase some of the beautiful papers. 

     

     The edges and holes were embossed with Ranger (Verdigris) Antiquities Embossing Powder. 

     I did lots of fussy-cutting, and inked the edges with (Black Soot) Distress Ink. Then I popped some up and left the others flat. 

     The roofs were made from rafia and sheer ribbons, to give it that hut look, with real sand under the eaves, adhered with Prima 3D Matte Gel. 

     The netting was stamped with the Finnabair (Net & Wire) Stamp. 

     After adding more sand, I finished them up with some shells!

     Thanks for your visit, and take care! 

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Challenges Entered:

A Vintage Journey ~ Tag You're It!

Art Sandbox ~ Sand

Country View Challenges ~ I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

Suntastic Card

      Hi everyone, and happy weekend! I was so excited to win some Mintay Papers for playing the June Main Challenge at More Than Words! With eight GORGEOUS collections to choose from, the new "Suntastic" was perfect for this birthday card I made!

     I created lots of texture with the netting and FIVE different embossing powders, starting with Lindy's Gang (Angel Wings Peacock) used over the water, for a beautiful sparkle. The sentiment was embossed with Emerald Creek (Kettle Copper) EP, and the card edges with Ranger (Hammered) Mixed Media Powder.

     I popped up the fussy-cut house, and embossed the edges with more Ranger Mixed Media Powder (Bone and Sea). 

     I wish you could see all of the shimmer on the sand castle, shells, flower, and cardboard from a couple of coats of Lindy's Gang (Aged Copper) Magical Shaker mixed with water! Not to mention the real copper flakes applied with Ranger Multi Medium Gloss, that I got at an art show MANY years ago, and the copper, aqua, and silver metallic thread that I hand-stitched.  

     Thanks so much for stopping by! 

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Challenges Entered:

The Card Concept ~ #138d Sunset at the Shore

Art Sandbox ~ #27 Copper and Green

Make My Monday ~ #129 On The Beach

Country View Challenges ~ I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside

Crafty Cardmakers ~ #261 Lots of Layers

Let's Craft and Create ~ #162 Lots of Layers

Mix It Up Challenge Blog ~ #40 Anything Goes + Embossing