Twelve Tags of Christmas ... Day Nine

Hi everyone.  Welcome to Day Nine of my "Twelve Tags of Christmas" Event. Each day, for twelve days, I'm posting two mixed media Christmas tags (one made by me; one made by a friend).  We hope our tags inspire you!  And for more inspiration, please check out the tags that have been entered ... lots of gorgeousness in the gallery!  And if you haven't already done so, come join in the fun and link up your Mixed Media* Christmas tags below.

* For this event, Mixed Media is defined as stamps + ink, plus two other elements which add texture and/or dimension.

Tag #9

Here's how I made Tag #9:

Faux-mother-of-pearl technique (click HERE to see my video tutorial) was used on the tag (2 1/8" x 3 5/8") and then it was sponged with two distress inks (Weathered Wood and Black Soot).  The trees were stamped a few times in Smoky Slate ink (SU!), one is second generation for the background.  The deer is cut with the Cameo and sponged the same colors as the tag (Weathered Wood and Black Soot), and the snowflake is a die-cut, covered with Versamark ink, coated in Liquid Platinum embossing powder and heated ... such a beautiful color!  The sentiment is computer generated onto white card stock and then cut out.  For the snow, white card stock was ripped and layered, with clear glitter glue brushed along the ripped edges for some sparkle.  Cherry Cobbler seam binding was misted with water, scrunched and left to dry ... then tied to the top of the tag.  The red adds a nice pop of color against all the gray.

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Today's special Guest Designer is Julia ... another wonderful crafter I met through SCS (Splitcoast Stampers).  I was drawn to her style of card making, and checked out her blog, Create with Me.  Julia makes many styles of cards, but has totally embraced the mixed media style (a la Tim Holtz), using incredible techniques from his instruction books.  Julia’s mixed media tags are STUNNING … I always gasp when I see them on her blog ... amazing!  Hope you'll take some time to look through her blog ... you'll be glad you did!  Julia is currently on the design teams for Creations by AR and Waltzingmouse Stamps … and is on the design teams for Mixed Media Card Challenge, Fusion Challenge, and A Vintage Journey Challenge.

For details on how Julia made this gorgeous tag below, please click HERE.

Here's Julia's tag ....

Fabulous tag Julia ... thank you!

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I hope you'll join us and link up your mixed media Christmas tags below.

Here's how to play ...

• Make a Mixed Media Christmas tag (any size)
• Upload to your blog or favorite gallery (Flickr, Splitcoast Stampers, etc.)
• Include a link to this post on your blog or gallery
• Add your link below to join the event
• Enter as many times as you'd like --- new creations only please (no backlinking)

The event is open until Nov. 16, so there's lots of time to play along.

Prize:  $40 gift certificate from STAMPlorations for Top Tag

Everyone who enters a mixed media Christmas tag(s) is eligible to win. The Top Tag will be picked by an independent judge.

See you tomorrow with another Christmas Tag and special Guest Designer!

Come join our mixed media Christmas tag party!

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Twelve Tags of Christmas ... Day Eight

Hi everyone.  Welcome to Day Eight of my "Twelve Tags of Christmas" Event.  I can't believe how quickly the days are flying by ... before we know it, Christmas will be here. Do you need some Christmas tags for the gifts you're giving this year??!!  We hope you'll be inspired to join in the fun to create your own Christmas tags.  Link up your Mixed Media* Christmas tags below and join the party! :)

* For this event, Mixed Media is defined as stamps + ink, plus two other elements which add texture and/or dimension.

Tag #8

Here's how I made Tag #8:

This tag was inspired by one I saw on Pinterest.  Pale green ink (Old Paper Distress Ink) was sponged over a harlequin (diamond) stencil and then two shades of brown distress inks (Antique Linen / Brushed Corduroy) were sponged around the tag, fading it out towards the center so the diamonds were still visible.  A border of vines were stamped around the tag (second generation stamping with Brushed Corduroy ink) and the sentiment was stamped in Vintage Photo ink.  The bird (perched reed bird die from memory box), branch, pine sprig nest and tab at top of tag are all die-cuts with sponged edges for interest.  A red and gold ribbon was added to finish the tag.

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Today's special Guest Designer is Shery, owner of STAMPlorations.  I saw Shery’s beautiful stamps through my friend’s blogs (Kylie, Vicki, and Deepti) … they are all on her Design Team at STAMPlorations. :)  I checked out Shery’s blog, One Layer, CAS and Mixed Media cards … and was instantly hooked.  She is the master at one layer cards … seriously!!  I’m in awe of her one layer cards … amazing depth and texture … so incredible!  Shery is not only an artist and stamp designer, but she also makes the most beautiful mixed media cards and projects.  And somehow she found the time a few months ago to start up a new challenge blog, Mixed Media Card Challenge.  It was instantly successful, of course!!   Shery designs stamps for her company --- STAMPlorations and is on the design teams for these challenges: Mixed Media Card Challenges, SRM Stickers, Time Out Challenges, 613 Avenue Challenges, and the Crafter’s Café Challenges --- wow! :)

For details on how Shery made this gorgeous tag below, please click HERE.

Here's Shery's tag ....

Awesome tag Shery ... thank you!!

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I hope you'll join us and link up your mixed media Christmas tags below.

Here's how to play ...

• Make a Mixed Media Christmas tag (any size)
• Upload to your blog or favorite gallery (Flickr, Splitcoast Stampers, etc.)
• Include a link to this post on your blog or gallery
• Add your link below to join the event
• Enter as many times as you'd like --- new creations only please (no backlinking)

The event is open until Nov. 16, so there's lots of time to play along.

Prize:  $40 gift certificate from STAMPlorations for Top Tag

Everyone who enters a mixed media Christmas tag(s) is eligible to win. The Top Tag will be picked by an independent judge.

See you tomorrow with another Christmas Tag and special Guest Designer!

Come join our mixed media Christmas tag party!

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Twelve Tags of Christmas ... Day Seven

Hi everyone.  Welcome to Day Seven of my "Twelve Tags of Christmas" Event.  In case this is your first visit, I am posting twelve days of mixed media Christmas tags. And I have a special Guest Designer joining me each day.  We hope our tags inspire you! Come join in the fun and link up your Mixed Media* Christmas tags below.


* For this event, Mixed Media is defined as stamps + ink, plus two other elements which add texture and/or dimension.

Tag #7

Here's how I made Tag #7:

The tag (2 1/8" x 3 5/8") was sponged all over with Shabby Shutters Distress Ink. Forest Moss Distress ink was sponged around the outside edges to add depth. Several pine sprigs (Watercolor Winter stamp from SU!) were stamped around the tag using second generation stamping (stamped off once onto scrap then stamped onto the tag). The ornaments are 5/8" circles cut from red glitter paper and covered with Glossy Accents for shine and dimension.  A silver metallic pen was used to draw in the hangers for the ornaments.  The sentiment was stamped at the bottom with Forest Moss ink. And finally, two strands of 1/4" Real Red ribbon was tied to the top of the tag.

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Today's special Guest Designer is Bonnie (Stamping with Klass).  The first time I saw Bonnie's cards was on SCS, which led me to her blog.  She is on the Design Team for Merry Monday Challenges, and I was so inspired by Bonnie's beautiful Christmas cards, I entered the challenges and eventually joined the Merry Monday design team for six months.  She makes gorgeous cards using lots of different techniques, and holds regular classes to teach others.  Bonnie still works hard for the Merry Monday Challenge team, producing gorgeous Christmas cards every week throughout the year ... that takes dedication!!  I hope you'll check out her fabulous blog, and spend some time perusing through her amazing creations.  Details on how she made the beautiful tag below are also on her blog --- don't miss it!

Here's Bonnie's tag ....

Thanks Bonnie ... this is gorgeous!!

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I hope you'll join us and link up your mixed media Christmas tags below.

Here's how to play ...

• Make a Mixed Media Christmas tag (any size)
• Upload to your blog or favorite gallery (Flickr, Splitcoast Stampers, etc.)
• Include a link to this post on your blog or gallery
• Add your link below to join the event
• Enter as many times as you'd like --- new creations only please (no backlinking)

The event is open until Nov. 16, so there's lots of time to play along.

Prize:  $40 gift certificate from STAMPlorations for Top Tag

Everyone who enters a mixed media Christmas tag(s) is eligible to win. The Top Tag will be picked by an independent judge.

See you tomorrow with another Christmas Tag and special Guest Designer!

Come join our mixed media Christmas tag party!

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Twelve Tags of Christmas ... Day Six

Hi everyone.  Welcome to the sixth day of my "Twelve Tags of Christmas" Event ... already half way through the event ... time goes fast when you're having fun! :)

Each day, for twelve days, I'm posting two mixed media Christmas tags (one made by me; one made by a friend).  We hope our tags inspire you!  Come join in the fun and link up your Mixed Media* Christmas tags below.


* For this event, Mixed Media is defined as stamps + ink, plus two other elements which add texture and/or dimension.

Tag #6

Here's how I made Tag #6:

The tag (2 1/8" x 3 5/8") was sponged all over with Barn Door Distress Ink and Fired Brick Distress ink was sponged around the outside edges to add depth.  Musical notes (Mini Mixed Media Backgrounds by STAMPlorations) were stamped in the top left corner on an angle.  A diamond pattern was stenciled over top of the rest of the tag, and then coated with glass bead gel.  Hard to tell in the photo, but the glass bead diamonds are very sparkly (and pretty!) :)  I used a holly stencil gifted to me by my good friend Susan (thanks Susan), sponged it with green inks (Old Olive, Always Artichoke), cut it out and then coated it with green glitter glue.  The holly sprig is popped up on the tag and three red rhinestones were added for the berries.  The sentiment (Oh, Christmas Tree by STAMPlorations) is stamped in Old Olive ink and popped up.  Seam binding ribbon was dyed to match, scrunched up while wet and once dried, added to the top of the tag.

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Today's special Guest Designer is Lee-Anne.  I first saw Lee-Anne's cards on Splitcoast Stampers a few years back, and in the past year we start communicating outside the forum.  I was always impressed with her mixed media cards on SCS, but at that time, I thought there was no way I could marry those techniques with my CAS style.  Was I wrong!!  Lee-Anne showed me the way as she is a master of Mixed Media CAS cards.  I started following her blog and realized that the two styles are amazing together.  It opened up a whole new world for me, and I have Lee-Anne to thank for that.  Check out her blog, Creatively LA and you'll see what I mean ... gorgeous, gorgeous creations! Lee-Anne and I are now on the same Design Team (ATS&M) and I'm so excited to be working with her!  She is also on the design team for Add A Little Dazzle (coloured metal sheets) and creating fabulous cards with this fun medium.

For details on how Lee-Anne made this beautiful tag below, please click HERE.

Here's Lee-Anne's tag ....

Wow!  Fabulous design Lee-Anne!!

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I hope you'll join us and link up your mixed media Christmas tags below.

Here's how to play ...

• Make a Mixed Media Christmas tag (any size)
• Upload to your blog or favorite gallery (Flickr, Splitcoast Stampers, etc.)
• Include a link to this post on your blog or gallery
• Add your link below to join the event
• Enter as many times as you'd like --- new creations only please (no backlinking)

The event is open until Nov. 16, so there's lots of time to play along.

Prize:  $40 gift certificate from STAMPlorations for Top Tag

Everyone who enters a mixed media Christmas tag(s) is eligible to win. The Top Tag will be picked by an independent judge.

See you tomorrow with another Christmas Tag and special Guest Designer!

Come join our mixed media Christmas party!

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