Using Handmade Stash – Tag it Tuesday

I originally made these materials for a project and then went in a different direction. So I decided to use them this week for Tag it Tuesday. I collaged the painted book page and then added the coordinating watercolor-painted flowers. materials See the details in the close-up image above. The colors are stunning. Video Tutorial: … Continue reading “Using Handmade Stash – Tag it Tuesday”

Tagged Paperclip

The Paperclip Facebook group runs a theme each month. For January it is our word of the year. I didn’t choose a word for my year but I decided to create this tagged paperclip with words from Philippians 4:8 for the challenge. Grab the free tag printable here: [Misty Pink Tags] All you need is … Continue reading “Tagged Paperclip”

Let’s Try an Embossing Technique

Tag it Tuesday This is an interesting way to alter the use of your embossing plates. I have done this process before with better results using a different machine. Experimenting with the amount of pressure does affect your results. What we want to have happen is only to emboss part of the piece. Here are … Continue reading “Let’s Try an Embossing Technique”

Transfer Decal – Tag it Tuesday

For this week’s Tag it Tuesday, I started with a transfer decal from the Dollar Tree. They are rather easy to work with but if you have never done so, there are a few things to know. After transferring the image, the image was enhanced with colored pencils. The best way to work with a … Continue reading “Transfer Decal – Tag it Tuesday”

How to Collage a Tag

Tag it Tuesday This collaged tag was really fun to make. I started with no real plan or vision for the outcome. Working with a variety of papers that coordinated colorwise and had a variety of different visual textures, I tore the pieces and began building the collage. The textures and colors are balanced intuitively … Continue reading “How to Collage a Tag”

Tag it Tuesday – Print and Cut

This cute tag is made with a print and then cut image of a penguin from Vecteezy. It is a fun winter-themed tag with a stenciled background and finished off with an appropriate saying. Video Tutorial: Suggested Materials: Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, O – Other Brother Scan n CutShop at:AZ Divinity DesignsShop at:O … Continue reading “Tag it Tuesday – Print and Cut”

Hidden Paper Clips – Wild Animals

Yes, these cute images are hidden paper clips. I belong to a paper clip group on Facebook where we are challenged with a theme each month. For December the theme is wild animals. I thought the penguin was so cute I had to use it, and my daughter loves panda bears so that was chosen … Continue reading “Hidden Paper Clips – Wild Animals”

Ultra Mini Ribbon Tag – Tag it Tuesday

This cute little tag was made with a tag from the Dollar Tree and Gwen Studios Ribbons. After finishing it, I think it might be a nice altered paperclip so I will probably share that tutorial in the future. But back to this week’s tag. Materials: Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon … Continue reading “Ultra Mini Ribbon Tag – Tag it Tuesday”

Etching a Berry Jar

This glass jar is etched with etchall creme and then decorated with Glaze pens and Gwen Studios ribbon. I bought the jar as a hanging jar from the Dollar Tree. I planned to etch it and add an electric candle (as seen). Upon completion, I think it would look nice filled with candy or round … Continue reading “Etching a Berry Jar”

Gold Foil Tag – Tag it Tuesday

Today I am sharing a Gold Foil technique for Tag it Tuesday. I like the rustic application of the gold foil that coordinates with the pattern on the small envelope. Inside the envelope is a small card that has a sentiment and a butterfly sticker. Most of the materials are linked below for your ease … Continue reading “Gold Foil Tag – Tag it Tuesday”