Hello everyone!
Today I bring you my first ever DT post!!!
I NEVER thought that would ever happen! I have always thought that I couldn't possibly fit DT work into my craft life - and well, here I am hoping to squeeze it in and not notice getting squashed!
Over at Our Creative Corner we are running the challenge 'Anything Goes' - I chose this because I wanted the first challenge to be one with no limits (except for the standard rules!)...We want to see anything and everything!
I hadn't made a tag in a while so thought I would go back to one of my favourite things to make. I was very nervous about it being a DT piece so thought I would stay in my comfort zone....frilly, flowery, vintage shabby....everything I love!
I cut out a tag and covered it with patterned pastel paper. I blended around the edges of the tag with Frayed Burlap DI to give it a vintage dusty look. Beige crocheted lace was applied to one side of the tag and then I went to work collecting flowers and bits and pieces to decorate the tag
I stamped some script onto a torn piece of paper that had been covered in Antique Linen Stain and edged with Frayed Burlap DI..curled the edges slightly and attached to the tag with a flower made from die cuts....inked leaves and sheer ribbon were added
I chose a small peach rose and dabbed it lightly with Frayed Burlap DI...another larger white rose was sprayed with homemade distress ink glimmer spray - made with Bundled Sage ink. This was placed on top of a patterned flower that had been dabbed with Frayed Burlap DI
A printed out vintage style label that said 'Home Sweet Home' was added, secured with two pearl pins
The Tim Holtz stamp quote seemed perfect for our Anything Goes challenge! A twine bow completed the tag......and we have a Faded Flowers tag!
Hope this inspires you! - Come and join in the 'Anything Goes' challenge that starts today over at Our Creative Corner - We would love to see you there!
Delicious, vintage shabby chic - the perfect start to your DT duties! How fabulous to finally be up and running... congratulations!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
A real gem of a first project Laura. Love the vintage feel and those beautiful flowers, hugs Jenny x
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful and gorgeous creation. Love it.
ReplyDeleteGr Elly
Beautiful, I lve the super soft colours and the image yumminess! A truly beautiful make , congrats agin in the new venture.....hugs trace x
ReplyDeleteThis is so very beautiful Laura! Love the script stamping and the ageing around the edges give such a wonderful vintage feel. The flowers are gorgeous too. A fabulous first DT piece - it is exciting being up and running and working alongside you and the team! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous tag Laura with lots of elements that I just love. The flowers, the lace, the soft shades are perfect. Many congrats to you for all your hard work to get us up and running!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Juliaxx
Laura...your tag is gorgeous. I love the soft colors and the shabby chic feeling that you've given it. The laces, the flowers, the sentiment, the little pins...all of it work so perfectly together. Congratulations on being selected to be on this DT. Everyone on this team has sooo much talent! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous Laura. Fabulous colours and the most beautiful embellishing.
ReplyDeleteWill definitely be giving this one a go when I have a few spare minutes that is!
Fliss xx
A wonderful tag Laura, love every single beautiful detail on it and BIG CONGRATS on the new challenge blog that seems to be very promising indeed! I am having my thinking cap on as we speak:o)
ReplyDeleteLaura, this is such a lovely tag with so many pretty layers! Love the colors! Congratulations again! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and delicate creation with the unmistakable Laura touch! I really like the script-stamped and curled paper and the very appropriate sentiment. Love, Margie xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag Laura and congratulations on your very first DT post ! Love the vintage, chabby look and the flowers are gorgeous. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteGreat and beautiful tag Laura .
ReplyDeletelove it.
Greetings Janny
Gorgeous tag Laura, so many beautiful details. Congratulations on the new Challenge blog.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Lovely layers Laura, a great tag!
ReplyDeletekind regards, Alie :-)
This is wonderful, congratulations on your DT too.
ReplyDeleteStunning vintage tag Laura. Brilliant start - wishing you lots of luck. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWhat an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING AND BEAUTIFUL tag! Completely fabulous and embellished perfectly and so feminine!
ReplyDeleteLove your new heading. Well what a jaw dropping project you have created, all that work in the small project is amazing,it's a fantastic first DT post and you are the only one surprised sweety, your work is fabulous and thanks for sharing your inspiring work. Have a wonderful creative weekend, Hope your squashy self gets a bit of rest in there...
ReplyDeleteCongrats on taking the DT plunge---stunning tag!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! Love the saying! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, Laura!