12 Tags of 2016 - February

Hello friends! Hope you all had a fantastic weekend. Del and I had a busy one hanging out with our Grandkids and spending some time outside. I love spring! The weather was beautiful here. I even have daffodils and tulips coming up in the yard. 

Several days ago I had a chance to play with a friend and we decided to make the February Tag. Love that Tim Holtz is doing the Technique Remix and revisiting some of the great techniques from past post. 

I always start with a quick look at the blog post for the tag. The instructions are awesome with step by step photos that are super easy to understand and follow. Then I gathered up some supplies and we were off and running (creating). 

Here are the tags Wanda and I made. It's always more FUN to craft with a friend! 

 I really loved the mono printing and the gold embossing techniques for the background.

I hope you will join in and create your own version of the February Tag of 2016! 

You know there is prizes involved if you win! 

Just upload your tag on to Tim's blog before the end of February. 

Here's the link to get over to Tim's post! 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have an AWESOME week! 

Richele

12 Tags of 2015 / Holiday Card Series - May Inspiration

Hello! It's time for some more cards in the 12 Tags of 2015 / Holiday Card Series and our inspiration this time is from the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 for May. Love all the attention to detail on this tag form the beautiful flowers to the Spritzing and the Texture Paste in the background.

12 Tags of 2015 / Holiday Card Series

 Lots and lots of techniques. Don't forget the full tutorial with step out photos is over on Tim's blog. 

Both cards feature the new Gilded Holiday Remnant Rubs, Festive Ephemera Pack and Small Talk Occasions. 

12 Tags of 2015

May 12 Tags of 2015

 This card features this cute little boy and the snowflake Layering Stencil in the background. 

 Snowflake Ink Color: Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon

Ribbon: Tumbled Glass Distress Stain

Boy: Lucky Clover Distress Marker

and Jingle Brads

Our next card features Barbara in her favorite plaid dress and the Poinsettia Layering Stencil in the background. 

Poinsettia Ink Color: Festive Berries, Fossilized Amber, Lucky Clover

Ribbon: Antique Linin

Barbara's dress: Twisted Citron

and Snowflake Charm

The Spritzing on both cards was done with Hickory Smoke Distress Marker. I love this color it perfect for a subtle look when black is a little to harsh. 

Hope your enjoying all the FUN! Don't forget to check back in another few days for the next card! 

Thanks for stopping by.

Richele

Here's the goodies I used. Click on the links to head over to Simon Says!!

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It's not just a "Trophy Cup" It's so much more!

Hi Friends…Today is all about these little gems…the new Trophy Cups! You can use them in so many different ways…like this cute little photo holder.

Cover a 3/4" styrofoam ball with a little moss and then hot glue it in to the Trophy Cup. Paint a big number from the Alpha Parts Numeric with Distress Paint. Before the paint dries wipe off the excess paint. Adhere the number to the handle. Add an Index or Vial Labels to the front of the Trophy then adhere a Mirrored star over the label. The smaller labels are the  perfect size for the front of the Trophy.

 The little boy photo is from Photobooth, an electric collection of photos for cards, journals and mixed media projects. The Photobooth set comes with 90 different photos. Add the photo of your choice by attaching it to a Memo Pin and sticking the pin in the styrofoam. Another new product I just love is Small Talk. Small Talk is a sticker book with lots of phrases to add to your art. They come in black with white letters and white with black 

letters. Add a little Small Talk to the photo and don't forget to ink the edges with Distress Ink on an Ink Blending Tool. Next add a little Linen Ribbon bow and a paper flower. This paper flower was made from the new Alterations die Tiny Tattered Florals. 

Trophy Cups come in a three pack and retail for around $3.00 and that's practically free...right! The Trophy Cups can be altered in many ways. Using steel wool gives the trophies a matte finish, alcohol inks and distress paint add color and also work well together. 

This piece was done by Paula Cheney, she added the Trophy Cup to an assemblage and then tossed in a few vintage flowers for the finishing touch. So very sweet!

Cheiron Brandon made this fun patriotic Configurations Box and used the Trophy Cup as an award. 

And this is so brilliant Vicki Bouton attached her Trophy Cup with an Elastic Bands to the front of the Flip Frame. So…so…very brilliant!   

What will you make with your Trophy Cup??

Thank you for stopping in, I always appreciate your time.

Richele

Find the products I used here……

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