I had a lovely 'play day' when I made the background on this tag. I embossed the Leaf Swirl with Stencil Paste and then PaperArtsy Fresco paints - Snowflake, French Toast and South Pacific, (bought these in October at GNP and its the first time I've used them - shame on me). I wanted a shabby look, so didn't completely cover the white stencil paste, which I had heat dried and gave a rough texture. I applied Treasure Gold in Aquamarine on the raised leaves, and then applied some gold rub on around the edges of the tag, which when polished up has given a lovely rich sheen. The dress form was distressed with Faded JeansDI and then stamped in FJ, the tulle and vintage seam binding were also dyed with FJ ink. Her little heart was distressed and then embossed with Gold EP and a little heart crystal added. The sentiment, embossed with gold EP is Tim Holtz.
The rest of the DT have some fabulous inspiration for you, so please pop over here to take a look, and as this is the last of our January challenges, we are sponsored for this month by Crafty Embillies.
We would love you to join us in this challenge, but remember, you can only link your creation up to 5 challenges including ours to be in with a chance of being picked for our Top 5.
I am entering this at:
Addicted to Stamps - Use Material
Crafty Ribbons - Love/Anniversary/Romance
DragonsDream - Dress To Impress (dress form)
Creative Craft Challenge - Bling it Up
Make it Monday - Anything Goes
That's it for now and thanks for looking.
Avril xx
Beautiful tag,love the body form.xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is just yummy Avril, I love how that gold embossing powder really stands out and the dimension of the dress form. waving hi from the hills of North Carolina ♥
ReplyDeleteHi Avril, beautiful background - it looks like a wonderfully weathered bark that has had jewelled tones added. The leaves look 'alive'. The dress form is gorgeous and I love her golden heart and tutu skirt. A really tactile piece! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag with a great background.
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Amanda x
Fab tag Brenda, love the texture from the embossing paste, the Fresco paints are lovely,wonder if they will be at the show in March? can't wait !
ReplyDeleteJoan
Love that dark background with the naughty dress in front...it looks great!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, Avril
greetings, Alie :-)
That leaf swirl is gorgeous Avril - the colours you have used are beautiful and the Treasure Gold on the leaves really works! Love this tag with all its detail! x
ReplyDeleteLoving that background Avril. It's stunning and the wax gives it a real richness. The tulle and seam binding are stunning and add depth to this wonderful piece. Many thanks for your visit and comments earlier. I so appreciate them and its great to return the compliment.
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Love the fabulous background and the stencils. Its a beautiful tag.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Avril, this is stunning - that background is just jaw-dropping - and the whole piece is so full of fairytale mystery and magic. What a fabulous tag!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Beautiful tag Avril, I love the background and the touches of gold make it all really pop! xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag. Thanks for joining at Creative Craft Challenges: Bling It up
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Dewi
hello Avril .
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag , lots of interesting texture . Thanks for sharing on Make it Monday .
Shirley-Anne
Thisis a wonderful take on the challenge , love the colours and the texture youbhave created! Thanks for dreaming with us at TIO this week trace x
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ReplyDeleteOooohhh this is so fabulous... your play day certainly produced the goods! I absolutely love everything about your tag especially the little tulle skirt... and have to say, it's enough to turn me to the TH side!
Big Hugs
Christine x
Thats such a great valentine tag and so different from the usual reds or pinks. Love the leaves, the little heart and that gorgeous tutu!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous use of paint and stencil to create that amazing texture on your tag.
ReplyDeleteArty and elegant.
Wishes
Lynne
Gorgeous tag and the treasure gold is just perfect on there. Thanks for sharing with us at Dragons Dream TIO. Elizabeth x
ReplyDeleteLove that dreamy tag background! The texture from the leaf swril is gorgoues and how stunning is that dress form! Love this tag! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous. Very pretty dress and love the background
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at tio
That's a gorgeous tag with many wonderful details. Love your dress. Thanks for dreaming with us at Dragons Dream Tag It On.
ReplyDeleteHi Avril; great tag you made - for a person who dances ballet maybe?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Crafty Ribbons and welcome back tomorrow for a new challenge!
Charlotta / La Vikinga
I love it so much - gracious you are creative!! Is that a Tim Holtz dress form die - are you going to sue me if I lift some of your ideas? Okay, Okay - let's just call it what it is -- I want to STEAL some of your ideas. What are your rules - are you going to sue me???? I love your work Avril!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Stunning project and such gorgeous colours. Thanks for sharing it with us at Crafty Ribbons this time.
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Dawn xx
This is beautiful! Came by from Make It Monday - feel free to visit me too - I'm #62, 111, 113, and 147 so far... :)
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Karen C
Absolutely gorgeous, I love the texture paste and the stencil you've used, and the lovely moody colours. Thank you so much for joining us at Dragons Dream TIO. Sue xx
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful tag! Love how you've made the background, great shades!
ReplyDeleteFabulous work Avril! You are soooo imaginative!
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Gorgeous tag, Love the background & the texture... Fabulous dress.. Thank you for dreaming with us at Dragons Dream... May x x x
ReplyDeletelovely tag sweetie well done!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Creative Craft Challenges!!
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