Hidden Garden Tag

Hello!! I hope you're enjoying a wonderful day! It's my favorite time of the year. Summer is in full swing in Charleston with it's  lazy, hot, humid days and chirping chorus of Cicadas. Almost every afternoon a good thunderstorm pops up, giving me the perfect reason to brew a cup of tea and watch the rain come down. 

I have some exciting news! I am honored to be a guest designer this month for Gloria Stengel at Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog. The challenge theme is Tag, You're It! The simple guidelines are as follows: 

Use a tag on your project. Create a handmade gift tag. Create a tag mini album. Add tags to your scrapbook layout or your card. You may use some hoarded tag shaped packaging or you may cut tags from scrap paper using a die cut template. Maybe you hoard shipping tags of all sizes. As long as your project contains some sort of tag, you will meet the requirements to play along!  For all additional challenge rules please visit Gloria's blog by clicking on the link above.  

I created a secluded garden setting for this sweet girl decked out in her finery. I have a special place in my heart for gardens.They are beautiful, mystical places that capture my imagination and turn my thoughts to fairies and magic. My favorite gardens are those tucked away little treasures you happen upon when you least expect it.  

I die cut several of my embellishments and hand crafted a few roses. The smaller flowers with the stamens are from 'I Am Roses.' I hand painted all my flowers to blend with my color scheme. I'll leave a full supply list at the bottom of my post if you're interested in any of the products I used.    

I stitched and layered up my papers and embellishments then tied everything together with a jute twine bow. I challenged myself to use only the leftover paper scraps I keep stashed in a zip-lock bag for this tag.  

  

I found this beautiful vintage image some time ago on Pinterest and printed it up. I wish there would have been a link to the creator, but unfortunately I have absolutely no clue who to give the credit to. 

Update: A visitor has identified this image to be from Janet K. Designs, a graphic designer from the Netherlands who shared her work on her blog at no cost. Unfortunately she recently closed down her blog due to people selling the images she shared.  

For a finishing touch I added a few drops of morning dew to the leaves of my roses. 

Thank you so much for spending a bit of your precious time with me today. I treasure your visit and hope you'll come again soon. May your day be filled with happiness and and your heart be filled with peace and joy! 

Hugs,

Supply List: Tim Holtz Grunge Paper, Pion Vintage Summer Basics Paper, Prima Cartographer and Time Traveler Papers, Vintage Image, Marianne Creatables die, Magnolia Rose Leaf die, Accucut flower die, Tim Holtz Paint Dauber in Tattered Rose, Antique Linen, and Burlap, Gesso, I am Roses small flowers, jute twine, red line tape, Ranger Glossy Accents, glue gun, Crystal Clear Glass Effect Gel Pen, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, large eyelet, Susan's Garden flower shaping tools and mat, ivory thread, sewing machine. 

Butterfly Wishes Tag

Hello and welcome! I hope this day finds you well and blessed in every way possible! I had to face the challenge of putting my youngest son on a plane to Massachusetts this week. He's researching number theory at Williams College for the remainder of his summer break. I had a few short, wonderful weeks of his company between the end of his college year and the trip to Massachusetts. I cherished every moment and have lovely memories, but I really, really miss him!! It felt like a huge piece of my heart went with him as he boarded the plane. It was his first time flying alone and he was extremely apprehensive. I am happy to report that he navigated the plane change in Atlanta without difficulty and arrived safely at his destination. He is well on his way to a summer of pure mathematical joy! Just below is a photo of the amazing young man who has held my heart since the moment I found out he was going to be born.   

       

         

More fun begins today with a new challenge at the Frilly and Funkie Blog! Linda is our host and she has selected the theme of Case it! Just base your card or tag on one of Linda's Twelve Tags of Christmas but with a summer twist. You must include a link to the tag you cased and which elements you used as your inspiration. For additional details regarding entries pay a visit to the Frilly and Funkie Challenge Blog. The challenges are so much fun. The first place winner will be featured in a guest design spot on the Frilly and Funky Blog, and everyone who enters has the chance of winning a $25 spending spree at the Funkie Junkie Boutique!

I chose to case a tag Linda created in week eight featuring a lovely sateen background. Linda's tag is pictured below and you'll find a link to her original post with  instructions for her technique HERE. 

I followed Linda's easy instructions for creating the sateen background and it turned out just as I hoped it would. I used my favorite colors of pastel pinks, creams, and greens. I also traded out the Christmas sentiment, snowflakes, and Santa for a summer's bounty of trailing cream roses with just a hint of a pink blush.

For the finishing touch I added a delicate trio of fluttering butterflies along with a framed sentiment to compliment my theme. I also placed a few pearls here and there, as well as a twine ribbon accent and topper.  

I send a huge thanks to you for spending a bit of your precious time here. I treasure each of you and send you wishes for happiness and crafty joy!   

Hugs, 

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors
Ranger Inkssentials Manila Card Stock 8.5x11	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Tattered Rose	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Tattered Rose	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Paint - Antique Linen	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Antique Linen
Ranger Perfect Pearls Mists - Biscotti	$17.95 Stampers Anonymous Tim Holtz Rubber Stamps - Distressed Damask	Ranger Embossing Powder - Clear - Super Fine Detail	Sizzix Alterations Tim Holtz Movers and Shapers Die - Mini Butterflies	Tim Holtz Ranger Distress Stain - Crushed Olive
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Pad - Crushed Olive	Ivory/White Jute Twine	Tim Holtz Ranger Idea-ology Sanding Grip	Melissa Frances Cream Pearl Embellishments

Journey Tag

Hello to all! I hope this day finds you happy and well! I took a small break from crafting as I'm currently recovering from a fall. I'm thankful to report that I am healing and it is becoming much more comfortable to walk.   

It's time to begin another exciting Frilly and Funkie Challenge! Jenny (Buttons) is our host, and she would like us to focus on Father's Day by creating a project for the special men in our lives. The winner will earn a Guest DT spot at the Frilly and Funkie, and everyone who enters will have the chance to win a $25 spending spree at The Funkie Junkie Boutique!

For entry details and amazing inspiration from my teammates pay a visit to the Frilly and Funkie Blog, and get ready for some crafty fun!  

I'm thrilled that Jenny chose a masculine theme. It forced me to set aside my flowery, shabby chic favorites and step outside of my comfort zone.

I chose to create a layered tag with a travel theme using Prima Cartographer design papers and tags. The sentiment is one of my favorite Tim Holtz stamps. 

I painted Prima's Vintage Mechanical Gears with two colors of Ranger Vintaj Patina. They came out looking really old and rusty, which was just what I was hoping for.    

 I die cut my leaves using the Magnolia Rose Leaf Die. The smaller postage frames were cut using a Sizzix die.   

The last touch I added was the wax seal. It's been gathering dust in my stash for a long time, so I pulled it out and took a chance. It took a couple of tries to get an impression. I think the next time will go even better.

I am so honored that you've stopped in for a visit. I thank you for spending time with me and for your kind comments. May your week be filled with joyful blessings! 

Hugs,

Ranger Inkssentials Glossy Accents	Ranger Inkssentials Non-Stick Craft Sheet	Ranger Inkssentials Mister Bottle	Ranger Inkssentials Wonder Tape - 1/8"	Tim Holtz Tonic Studios 9.5" Titanium Scissors
Prima Designer Paper Cartographer- 6” x 6” Pad	Prima Designer Paper Cartographer - 12x12" Collection (8 sheets)	Prima Embellishments - Vintage Mechanicals - Gears	Ranger Vintaj Patina Kit - Ancient Coin Collection	Ranger Inkssentials Surfaces Tags - #10 Tags - Kraft
Tim Holtz Postage Stamp Frame Sizzix Alterations Movers and Shapers Die	2014 CHA Release - Ranger Wendy Vecchi Archival Ink - Tree Branch