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[2.10.17] TAG you’re It!

Tag You’re It!

I’m so excited to be the featured designer for the next challenge with Tag You’re It!.  A long time ago, I was on the first design team for this challenge, it has a special place in my heart. I’m just thrilled to be back as a featured artist. To play along, just create a TAG or TAG containing project inspired by this tag project.

I hope this little guy gets you in the mood for some Valentine tags or just because I love you tags.

Valentine’s Day was my inspiration, so I went with a black & white with a hint of red. This adorable otter is shaded with Copic markers. The polka dot ribbon and red twine just finished it all off.

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Now it is YOUR turn… Tag You’re It!  Visit the Challenge blog to see all the inspiration projects and how to play along.  It is all about fun and tags!!! Thanks for stopping by.

[11.21.2014] tag you’re it and 25 days of tags

Tag You’re It and 25 days of Tags

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We have a special week happening at Tag You’re It!.  Design Team member Tracey has been hosting a 25 Days of Christmas Tags on her blog and asked the TYI team to play along.  OF COURSE we wanted to play along!!!  So, I have two projects this week using the tag inspiration.

Inspiration: Oh that lovely double tag tied with a pretty bow… Maureen’s card is just beautiful.  I love the layout of this card and used it as a sketch.  I also loved the flower detail and the polka dots on the patterned tag.

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I started out with my two tags.  I had a scrap piece of white cardstock that I had embossed with swiss dots.  Hmmm, seemed like a good time to use it.  I layered the pink tag on top and tied them together.  I used my Pixscan Cameo mat to cut out the flower, colored it with Copics and popped that up as well.  After much thought, I ended up stamping my sentiment on that center strip of paper and finished off with some sequins.

And now for my Christmas tags… cuz this inspiration is just perfect for the Christmas season too.

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I decided for these tags to go for some cuteness.  I’m still in love with the double tag idea from Maureen’s inspiration.  I mimicked the patterned paper behind and tied together with some string.  The little reindeer are colored with Copics and accented with a Wink of Stella glitter pen and some Glossy Accents.

If you haven’t been by Tracey’s blog yet, make sure you head over.  She has a ton of prizes to giveaway.  She is also giving away a prize to those who comment on her guests blogs as well.  So don’t forget to leave a comment.  I’ll be picking a name to put her into her prize drawing.

and then… you can also join us at Tag You’re It!  Visit the Challenge blog to see all the inspiration projects and how to play along.  It is all about fun and tags!!!

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[9.26.2014] TAG you’re It!

Tag You’re It!

Let’s get ready, it is time for our next challenge with Tag You’re It!.  To play along, just create a TAG or TAG containing project inspired by this tag project.

Inspiration:  The double tag immediately jumped out at me.  I like how they were “tied” together and yet offset.  I also love the background Gayatri created and wanted to create one of my own.  And of course, I had to have stars too.

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I’m learning how to use my Distress Inks and blending tool.  It is taking some serious practice.  I went simple with this background and just used two different yet similar colors.  I also went for a  bit of an ombre effect.  With my bold background completed, I went in with a star stencil and added some black stars with ink and then layered on some wood veneer stars too.  I cut out two tags from patterned paper and covered one with the happy birthday sentiment.  To help focus the eye, I popped up one of those sentiments on a white banner.  Last, I tied the two tags together with a burlap sting and a paper bow.

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Now it is YOUR turn… Tag You’re It!  Visit the Challenge blog to see all the inspiration projects and how to play along.  It is all about fun and tags!!!

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[8.29.14] – tag you’re it!

Tag You’re It!

Let’s get ready, it is time for our next challenge with Tag You’re It!.  To play along, just create a TAG or TAG containing project inspired by this tag project by the amazing Donna Mikasa.

Inspiration: These tags are just simply beautiful.  I love the clean and simple design, with the lovely ribbon at top.  The images are in a line at the bottom of the tag and the sentiment in the middle.

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I mimicked the line of images at the bottom of the tag and the sentiment in the center.  These little love birds are a chipboard die cut and when paired with “best wishes” it will be perfect for a wedding gift or anniversary card.  Or who knows, twins.  Ha.  For the topper, I used a circle of patterned paper and glued it to the top of the tag and tied a simple knot with white satin ribbon.

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Now it is YOUR turn… Tag You’re It!  Visit the Challenge blog to see all the inspiration projects and how to play along.  It is all about fun and tags!!!

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[7.31.14] tag you’re it!

Tag You’re It!

Let’s get ready, it is time for our next challenge with Tag You’re It!.  To play along, just create a TAG or TAG containing project inspired by this sketch provided by CAS(E) this Sketch.  I’m so excited we are joining up with CAS(E) this Sketch for this round.  I started as part of the first design team for them and now for the inaugural Tag You’re It design team too!  Kinda like a family reunion.

Inspiration:  I immediately noticed the two different backgrounds in the sketch.  I knew that had to happen somehow on my tag and then I decided to combine all the other little icons into one more small tag element.

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Oh new babies… so fun to design tags and cards for these celebrations.  I started with a regular utilitarian shipping tag and covered it with two different patterned papers to mimic the sketch.  Next, I grabbed some matching die cuts to the paper and found two adorable ones to combine.  I slipped that diaper pin into the top of the little celebrate tag and popped it up.  Next.  I wanted one more cute little element and created the grey tag with the heart center.  Too adorbs, right?  Gotta love baby things.

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Now it is YOUR turn… Tag You’re It!  Visit the Challenge blog to see all the inspiration projects and how to play along.  It is all about fun and tags!!!

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