Judgement .....

 

Made a vintage Tag for a monthly swap on UK Stampers Forum .....

The base was cut from re-cycled card and another was cut from white cardstock. I then stamped a series of triangles in Distress Ink ( Bundled Sage, Shabby Shutters, Dusty Concord, Milled Lavender) and dried with a heat gun to set. I then overstamped with a numbers stamp in Versafine black ink and also stamped a baseline for the boy to stand on in Sepia Archival Ink.

The tag was then edged with Antique Linen Distress IN applied with a make-up sponge.

The boy ( TH paper Dolls) was then edged in black ink and applied as shown on foam pads. The self adhesive words are also by Tim Holtz and were edged with black Micron pen.

The front was attached to the base and I added a gold eyelet with the Crop-a-dile and tied through with some mauve ribbon to finish the tag.

I would like to enter this into the Daring Cardmakers Challenge whose subject is Picture Perfect

Sid xx

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Bows .....

 

Made a set of 'Ribbons & Bows' ATC's for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....

I used bases made from re-cycled packaging and decorated white card as the top layer. I used a stamp from AAll & Create and stamped in Distress Inks twice spreading some of the colour with a waterbrush. I then applied a piece of Washi Tape to each as shown with gold highlights. I then stamped a heart stamp in Versafine black ink and added some numbers (AAll & Create) in Sepia Archival ink.

I fashioned three bows from ribbon in matching colourways and put to one side. I applied the decorated card to the re-cycled base and edged in Versamagic chalk ink. I then stamped the word 'Bows' with some Alpha stamps in black Versafine black and highlighted with Posca marker. I added three self adhesive metal studs to the hearts and then stuck the ribbons in place with hot glue to finish .....

Sid xx

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Cute .....

Made a card yesterday .....

I started with a 5 x 5 inch white card blank.....
I then cut a matt from white 300g watercolour card and coloured this with watercolours. I then stamped it with a thread circle in Versafine black. I then used some background stamps and randomly stamped in Archival inks in various colours.  I then stamped in Versamark ink some zig-zags and buttons (Papertrey Ink) and heat embossed these with gold embossing powder.

I then chose a button and threaded this through with some purple glittery ribbon and knotted it before applying the button with hot glue.

The vintage boy (TH Paper Dolls) was then applied sitting in the circle on foam pads and the sentiment (Papertrey Ink) was stamped in Versafine black ink on white card, trimmed and matted on violet card and applied on foam pads. The watercolour matt was then matted on pink and black card which was stuck in place on the front of the card blank to finish ....

Sid xx

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Wonderland .......

Made a concertina tag book using Octopode Factory digis

The tag base was cut cut from pale green cardstock and scored to form a concertina. Holes were punched with the crop-a-dile. I then selected a range of printed papers as the bases. and stamped, coloured and punched decorations onto each of the six panels. some dew-drops were added along with metallic pens and Posca markers.

The main images were printed onto cardstock and coloured with Copic markers, trimmed out and further decorated with a range of embellishments including Stickles glitter glue & Glossy Accents. They were mounted on foam pads as show in the photos. I then stapled some black & white spotty ribbon through the holes in the tags.

I would like to enter this into the May Country View Challenge Blogs Challenge whose theme is 'Tea Party'

Sid xx

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Merry-Go-Round.....

Made a die-cut box with a Merry-go-Round theme in orange, yellow & turquoise......

I cut the box (3.5 x 4.5 inches) with dies from white card and then used a variety of printed paper to decorate it. I have trimmed out some elements and used sequins (yellow & turquoise) and Stickles glitter glue to embellish. The bunting was mounted in the background on foam pads.

The words have been stamped on white card in Versafine Ink, trimmed out and edged in more black ink.

I have used orange spotty grosgrain and turquoise satin ribbon and tied this through.

Sid xx

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Daisies .....

A simple but effective tag ....

I cut a piece of white card to 2.5 x 6 inches and rounded the corners with a corner-rounder. Onto this base I applied  a number of torn pieces of blue tissue paper with white spots.

The rubber daisy stamps were then stamped onto the base in Versafine black ink and these were coloured with turquoise watercolour using a watercolour brushpen. I drew in black stems with a micron pen. Some yellow Stickles glitter glue was applied to the daisy centres. The sentiment was stamped in Versafine black ink'

I added three blue adhesive pearls and edged the tag in turquoise Versamagic chalk ink. I then chose some thin ribbon, punched a hole at the top of the tag and tied the ribbon through to finish.

Clean and simple ....

Sid xx

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Pink.....

Made a rather pink decorated tag for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ....

I started with tag blank and collaged a number of decorative papers as shown onto this base. I have used some gold/pink ribbon, adhesive gems, stickles glitter glue & a paper flower with a pearl centre to embellish the tag.

The sentiment is stamped with Versamark & heat embossed with white embossing powder, trimmed out and matted onto pink card before applying on foam pads. The whole tag is edged with pink Versamagic chalk ink and threaded through with some decorative trim to finish.

Sid xx

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Snowflakes ...

A 'cool' snowflake tag made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ...

The background is antique wood effect with heat embossed white 'snow'. Onto this I have attached a number of layered die-cut snowflakes in foil and iridescent paper centred with adhesive gems. There are also some silver foil stars and the tag is threaded through with some sparkly ribbon .... The sentiment is hand-stamped in Versafine black ink.

Sid xx

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Dragonfly .....

We are running a monthly Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum to use a circulating stamp from each person in a make ..... this one is mine using a members stamp ! Decided to make a tag !

I started by inking the stamp with Versamark ink and used black embossing powder to heat emboss the design onto white card.  This was then coloured using Distress Oxide inks (the embossing resisting the ink).

This was trimmed out and matted onto a piece of iridescent foiled paper which was subsequently matted onto black card.

The die-cut dragonfly has been cut from more foiled paper and applied with pearl brads over the image. I used a piece of gold foiled Washi tape saying 'Hi There'.

Finishing touch was to add a piece of folded silver ribbon secured with a red staple.

Sid xx

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Singing .....

This tag has been made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum .....

The base tag is made from white card background coloured with Distress Inks in Peeled Paint & Frayed Burlap smooshed to provide the effect seen.

The bird was stamped in Versamark ink on more white card which was heat embossed with fine black embossing powder.  The bird was coloured with watercolour brushpens and mixed with a waterbrush before trimming out.

The leaves were die-cut from green gingham print paper and the bough stamped in Aged Mahogany and die-cut.  The bough, leaves and bird were stuck in place as shown.

Two strips of Washi tape were added, top & bottom, and the tag was edged in brown Versamagic chalk ink.  The sentiment was stamped in Versafine black ink on cream card which was trimmed and matted on mauve card before adding on foam pads.  I added an eyelet with the crop-a-dile and threaded through with purple glitter ribbon to finish.

Sid xx

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Hello .......

A decorated tag made for a swap on UK Stampers Forum ....

Easter is nearly here so used some cute bunnies to which I added pompom tails.

I have also entered this tag into the Country View Challenge Blog whose theme this month is Spring/Easter ....

Do join the Forum if you enjoy stamping and papercrafts ! Click HERE to go there ... it's free, friendly & fun !

Sid xx

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Lazy Days ......

A die-cut shadowbox made with printed papers and a little stamping .....

I have used sequins, glitter glue and gingham ribbon to embellish .....

Sid xx

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AIW .....

Made a die-cut AIW shadowbox ....

Sid xx

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Christmas Explosion ......

Made a Christmas Exploding Box ....

I used printed papers, ribbon, button. chipboard numbers, jute twine, die-cuts and accessories ...

Sid xx

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Tagging Along ......

Made an MDF Christmas Tag ! There are a number of layers, each with different embellishments.

I used brads, buttons, jingle bells & jute string ......

Gingham & Jute ribbons, rusty cooker cutter & printed papers ......

The stamped image Daisy Mae) has been decoupaged and coloured with Copic markers ...

Loved making it !

Sid xx

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Autumn Bunting .....

Here is a piece of papercraft Bunting made for a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....

I used stout card as the base and decorated with stamping, Posca markers, Washi tape, Paperclay Leaves, watercolour brushes, eyelets & ribbon.  Mainly Autumnal colours which are really beginning to show outside as the leaves turn and fall .....

If you fancy joining in swaps then why not Join the Forum ...... it's free & fun !  Click HERE to go there !

Sid xx

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Leafy .....

Made an Autumn tag as part of a swap over on UK Stampers Forum ....

Used card as a background and coloured this with roughly applied acrylic paints in Autumn colours !

I then die-cut some leaves and an acorn which were painted and glazed with Glossy Accents and these were applied on foam pads.

Some leaves were stamped in Versafine Sepia ink and they were highlighted with Sakura chalk pens.  A hole was cut and an eyelet applied with the Crop-a-Dile and a small piece of green gros-grain ribbon tied through to finish !

If you fancy joining in some great swaps click HERE to join the Forum .... it's free & fun !

Sid xx

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Fashionable ......

Made a Gothic Arch in the theme of 'Fashion' which is for a monthly Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum.

I started with an Arch template made from card and covered this in floral printed paper.  The edge details were punched from the same paper and used to edge the Arch as shown.  The inner edge was gilded with a gold pen.  I then stamped a few handbags in sepia Versafine on the background and added a strip of green grosgrain ribbon tied in a knot in the middle. Below this I applied a couple of strips of pink Washi tape and decorated this with 5 pink sparkly cabochons.  The lady and the dress were stamped in Memento black ink and these were coloured with Alcohol ink markers and trimmed out before applying on foam pads.

Final touch was to add the word 'Beautiful' stamped in Memento and coloured on layers of card coloured with more alcohol ink.

If you fancy joining in papercraft Swaps and Challenges there are loads running in the UK Stampers Forum Facebook Group ..... click HERE to join ..... it's free and fun !

Sid xx

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Flowery Butterfly .....

If you read real physical books then bookmarks are really useful for keeping your place without damaging your book pages .....

A handmade, unique collaged Bookmark made from card floral & butterfly images and read 'Make Your Mark' .... it is laminated in clear plastic to make it very durable in use ....

It's available for sale in my Etsy Shop .... click HERE to have a look ......

Sid xx

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Tropical Beach ......

Made a Gothic Arch in the theme of 'Beach' ..... It's part of a monthly Challenge over on UK Stampers Forum !

I have used papers, stickers, ribbon, glitter and stamping to make it ..... bright and Cheerful reminds me of being on holiday !

If you fancy making one then click HERE to join the Forum ... it's free and fun !!

Sid xx

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