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

Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) Tags ~ FotoBella DT

     If ever there was a collection that speaks to my soul, it's the Graphic 45 (Kaleidoscope) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com! So I made an assortment of tags to showcase some of the fabulous patterns, animals, and quotes that are included. 

     To see how they're done, please visit the FotoBella Blog for a written tutorial! 

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Challenges Entered:

Crafty Creations ~ #391 Anything Goes

Country View Challenges ~ May Opposites (I combined color with black and white)

Graphic 45 Penny's Paper Doll Tags ~ FotoBella DT

     Hello! Today I have a fun set of tags using the Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com. I used the friends around the world paper dolls, representing Spain, Netherlands, China, and Scotland. 

     Each doll is able to access his or her costume with accordion fold tabs along the centers, with a smaller outfit, cut from the 8 X 8 Paper Pad, hidden underneath.

     For a step-by-step written tutorial please visit the FotoBella Blog. Directions will specifically be for the Scotland Tag, but can be used for most other paper dolls in the Graphic 45 (Penny's Paper Doll Family) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com. Thanks for looking!

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Challenges Entered:

Tag Tuesday ~ Mail, Postmarks, or Postage Stamps

Artistic Inspirations ~ #211 Optional Tag Your It

Crafty Creations Challenges ~ #383 Anything Goes

Halloween Bottle Tags

     Happy few days before Halloween! I found these Printable Vintage Halloween Labels for the October Mixed Media Challenge that I host at Scrapbook.com, and used them on this set of tags, made from die cuts done with my Cricut Expression (October 31st Cartridge), and Emerald Creek Embossing Powders.

    

     I recently found some old circle reinforcement stickers that were so old they had lost all of their stickiness, so I glued them onto tags, also cut with my Cricut Expression, and covered them with Prima Marketing Black Gesso. After the gesso dried, I embossed each tag with different embossing powders, and then two coats of Stickles covering 3/4 of each tag, to resemble liquid in a bottle. 

     The pumpkin tag was first embossed with Ancient Amber Baked Texture, also used on the label, and the liquid done with Orange Peel Stickles.The pumpkin and edges of the tag, were embossed with Burnt Copper Leaves EP. Then I backed the pumpkin with black cardstock coated with Stickles (Orange Peel). The smaller pumpkins on the label were done with the Tim Holtz Mini Pumpkins Stencil using Ancient Amber Baked Texture. 

     Then I added bits of small copper pieces to the sides of the label with Prima Marketing Soft Matte Gel. Once dry, I went over it with Ancient Amber, adding a strand of beads to the bottom. 

   

     The creepy spider and snakes tag was embossed with Hammered Metal EP, and the liquid done with Stickles (Lime Peel). Around the edges of the label, I used Winter's Mistake EP.

     The spiderwebs were coated with Prima Marketing White Gesso, and the spider and rest of the die cuts, with Prima Marketing Black Gesso. After drying, I used Soft Fallen Snow EP on the spider webs, and Rocky Road Baked Texture on the spider. To make the spider darker, I added Onyx Frost EP on top, and backed the belly with black cardstock embossed with Mirror Platinum EP, finished with a dot of red bling. 

     The poison tag, which is my favorite, was coated with Oil Rubbed Bronze EP, and the liquid done with Stickles (Golden Rod). Then I used Burnt Copper Leaves EP around the edges of the label and tag. 

     The lock was embossed with Charred Gold EP, and backed with black cardstock. 

     Then I strung some Tim Holtz copper chain through the lock, and wound it around the key that I popped up. The key was embossed with Dirty Sand Baked Texture, and finished with some black blinged out eyes. 

     

     Finally, the witch tag, was embossed with Charred Gold EP, and the liquid done with Stickles (Lavender). Around the label, I used Chunky Rust Baked Texture, adding a strand of beads across it.   

     The cauldron was made the same way as the spider, with a coat of Rocky Road Baked Texture, followed with Onyx Frost EP, and backed with black cardstock coated with Mirror Platinum EP. Then I filled it with a hot glue gun, added some drips to the sides, and spoon, and colored it with Alcohol Inks. Finally, I used a cotton ball to create steam on top!

     Thanks for stopping by, and have a spooktacular Halloween!

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Challenges Entered:

Emerald Creek Dares ~ In The Night...#ECOCT2018

Embossing Powders 

Allure: Burnt Copper Leaves, Hammered Metal, Soft Fallen Snow, Onyx Frost, Winter's Mistake,  Oil Rubbed Bronze, Charred Gold

Baked Texture: Ancient Amber, Chunky Rust, Dirty Sand, Rocky Road

Classic: Mirror Platinum

Try it on Tuesday ~ Trick or Treat....It's Halloween

More Mixed Media Challenge ~ Anything Goes with optional Orange

Bleeding Art ~ October Halloween Challenge

Craftaholics R Us ~ October Tags Challenge

Graphic 45 Garden Goddess Tags ~ FotoBella DT

     Hi everyone! I created this set of tags featuring the Graphic 45 (Garden Goddess) I Want It All Bundle from FotoBella.com, with a step-by-step tutorial on the FotoBella Blog. I'll also show you how to create an ombre effect with Distress Inks to dye your lace or ribbons.

     So after you get your beautiful bundle at FotoBella.com, visit the blog here, to make this tag set!

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Challenges Entered:

Craftaholics R Us ~ October Tags Challenge

Country View Challenges ~ October Plantastic

Crafty Creations ~ #377 Anything Goes