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12 Tags of 2015 April

 Hello Friends

I wanted to take part in the Tim Holtz 12 Tags of 2015 but have not yet had a chance to do so. Last month I had everything that was required to make the tag and just ran out of time. So today I got a head start on the April 2015 Tag. I love the tag he made this month the kraft tag and distressed flowers. This is my version I hope you like it. I had to improvise since I don't have most of the things he used this month.


I used my Unity Bloom & Simplify stamp set on this tag. This stamp set comes with three stamps and I used all of them on this tag.  I stamped the flowers and painted them with Worn Lipstick distress ink. I painted two sets and added the other flower on top to give some dimension.  I painted the stems and leaves with Mowed Lawn ink. The background was created using a water mister and this lovely turquoise colour which is Peacock Feathers. I stamped the simplify word at the bottom of the tag and added the learn to which is  from the Tim Holtz Papillion Stamp Set.

I used the script stamp on the kraft tag then distressed it with Walnut Stain ink.  I don't have access to a sewing machine yet so I just attached my flowers to the tag with foam squares it gives it even more dimension and a lovely look to it. To finish I tied my ribbon that was dyed with Worn Lipstick distress ink and added a couple of rhinestones.

I love the way it turned out!! I need to make time to play more with this challenge I LOVE to get messy with my distress inks.They are my favourite way to colour my craft projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Mandi xox

Challenges
Virginia's View Ch14 Dimension
Craft Stamper April Colour

Comments

  1. AnonymousApril 7, 2015 at 9:56 PM

    Beautiful tag

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  2. RubyApril 10, 2015 at 8:48 PM

    Gorgeous work. I like what you have done.

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  3. GaylynnApril 10, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Ah yes, good advice. Lovely tag Mandi, especially the layered flowers.

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  4. Becca YahrlingApril 10, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    Gorgeous tag; love all the elements you used.

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  5. LindaApril 11, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    I love Gorgeous tag; and pretty flowers!

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  6. JanisApril 11, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    This turned out so pretty!!! I love how you layered the flowers and did the background. Wonderful!!!
    <3 J

    jwoolbright at gmail dot com
    HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

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  7. Brandi RApril 11, 2015 at 3:21 AM

    Lovely tag! Love that image and beautiful background! ♥

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  8. D-April 11, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    LoVe your beautiful tag. Thanks for sharing.
    I saw your entry at FWF.
    Crafty hugs,
    Dawn
    DesignsByDragonfly {blogspot}

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  9. LeanneApril 11, 2015 at 7:36 AM

    Pretty colors used for this beautiful tag

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  10. Dawn LouiseApril 11, 2015 at 10:58 AM

    Lovely and pretty. hello from FWF x

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  11. UnknownApril 11, 2015 at 5:31 PM

    Great tag. Love your coloring.

    Saw you on FWF.

    Kim
    Craftisan Studios
    Design Team Showcase

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  12. CarolApril 11, 2015 at 7:47 PM

    Saw you at FWF...your tag is beautiful, love the stamps. Carol x

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  13. CrystalApril 12, 2015 at 12:57 AM

    Stunning tag! I love how the blue and pink just pop off of the pretty Kraft tag!

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  14. BananastamperApril 12, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    LOVE your tag! Distress is so much fun!

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  15. LageneApril 12, 2015 at 11:54 PM

    Beautiful tag! I love your colors!

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  16. Dawn FieldsApril 13, 2015 at 2:53 AM

    Very pretty tag!

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  17. LauraEvaApril 13, 2015 at 4:53 PM

    Such a pretty tag!

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  18. DIANA L.April 24, 2015 at 9:10 PM

    This is so pretty . I love your flowers.
    I saw this on Unity FWF. Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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