Welcome to my second inspiration post for our Country View Challenge, hosted this month by Jo. The theme is Tags and with Christmas fast approaching I decided to revive my "Tag-a-thon" crafting sessions.
They are easy enough to make with scraps of paper, abandoned stamped images, die-cuts etc... and are useful for the gifting season.
I did 3 tags on around paper, stamping and die-cutting so that every type of crafter can find inspiration.
For the papers, Graphic 45 is fabulous for that Vintage feel. I also rate highly the Stamperia collections, both brands being stocked by Susan.
Here I used an old collection, Christmas Emporium of which I got 2 pads (don't ask...)
For the stamped tags, I pulled out the Snarky Cats (Tim Holtz) I had so much fun with last year!
For the stamped tags, I pulled out the Snarky Cats (Tim Holtz) I had so much fun with last year!
I stamped in grey ink and coloured the cats with pencils.
To finish, I added a bit of sparkle with tiny gold stars confetti.
I am entering these tags in the Allsorts, We Love Stamping, Stamping Sensations and Paperbabe challenges.
For the die-cut tags I selected pieces already cut (Memory Box, magazine freebie) and added washi tape, leaves, dew drops, gems and/or stars to embellish.
These tags also join the Allsorts challenge.
With 9 new tags in my stock I should sail through Christmas...
To make the tag shapes I used both out of the box die (STAMPlorations Tag O'Coffee) and partial die-cutting with tag shapes and rectangles in order to get the size I needed.
You stil have plenty of time to create 1 or several tags for the Country View Challenge blog! Don't forget there is the chance to win a £20 voucher for the Country View Craft shop.
Thanks for coming by,
Craftyfield
Great tags! Thank you for showing!
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Liv (Swissie)
A fabulous display of tags Christine, you put me to shame, the best I've managed is a dew die cut ones, only problem being I've not bought a single gist as yet.
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Oh my goodness, what an amazing collection of tags! There is so much inspiration here with the Graphic 45 papers, adorable cat stamping and die cuts - perfect 😊. I hope you had a lovely week and wishing you a wonderful weekend! Hugs Jo x
ReplyDeleteA big collection on tags ready to go, well done! The three with the cats are so fun, beautiful colouring with your pencils. Thanks for joining us at We Love Stamping!
ReplyDeleteGreat selection of tags love the snarky cats and Vintage Santa images.Thank you for joining us at Stamping Sensations
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
A Wonderful assortment of tags, so many variations. Thank you so much for joining us in our challenge at We Love Stamping. Good Luck and looking forward to seeing you again in our next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFaith A DT
Great selection of tags,love the snarky cats and Vintage Santa images.Thank you for joining us at Stamping Sensations
ReplyDeleteCarol DT x
I do the same as you and batch make tags using magazine bits and left overs from Christmas cards. It's very satisfying. Your tags are a lovely embellishment for your gifts xx
ReplyDeleteThis are fabulous tags Crafty, a lovely selection! Take care and have a great week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteGreat tags, Christine! I love them all, but maybe a little more the tags with the Graphic45 images! Big hugs xx
ReplyDeleteA great selection of tags and those Snarky Cats are such fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at Stamping Sensations.
Avril
Gorgeous tags, I love them all! All the images are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Evelyn