Sunday 15 June 2014

From cool blue to hot pink.

2nd post of the day?...don't worry it won't happen again. Well the blue phase didn't last long...(see last post). I'm sure it will return though. Over at the Crafty Individuals blog the June challenge is Tag you're it! It's the first time I've been able to enter this challenge since I started my blog. Here's my entry.



The background is the marbled distress paint technique in picked raspberry & mustard seed. I've then used fired brick around the edges



The stamps I've used are CI-017, CI-182 and CI-194, some stamped in archival black or brown and the flourish is embossed in WOW Metallic gold rich. The lace was coloured with antique linen distress stain and I've used white fire treasure gold on the beads and pearls. 


The flowers are cut with the smallest tattered florals die out of some  leftover gilded glassine paper from my 'rosy posy'  To finish I've added black 'wonky' stitching (hope that never goes out of fashion) and a dyed seam binding bow. The centres of the flowers are some little embellishments from my stash. 
I think the Crafty Individuals image is lovely, thanks for dropping by...hope you can enjoy some crafting x

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful tag. Love the rich, brilliant colors, the touches of gold and the gorgeous flowers.

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  2. Totally gorgeous tag Ruth, love those rosy pink colours and the gold embossing looks brilliant!

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  3. Wonderful tag design Ruth and your attention to the tiniest of details is awesome .... those teeny beads for example! The colours look fabulous and love the random edge stitching. Lovely stuff!

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  4. Beautiful tag in lovely rich colours. Loving the gold embossed swirl. Thanks for joining in the Crafty Individuals Challenge. Jean x

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  5. Gorgeous colours on this Ruth,I so wish I had a sewing machine to do that wonky stitching,I think it creates such a lovely finishing touch

    Hugs
    Donna x

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  6. That's an absolute beauty, Ruth - the colours are stunning and those gilded flourishes are to die for. Like Donna, I'm envious of anyone who can use a sewing machine without it breaking (which is what happens when I sit down at them) - the stitching is so cool! Brilliant tag!
    Alison xx

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  7. Gorgeous colours on this tag. I like how you've incorporated all the different CI stamps.

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  8. Love those rich colours on your tag - they match her dress perfectly! I'm also in favour of wonky stitching ;)

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  9. Wow, that's a wonderful tag!! Thank you for sharing it with us at Crafty Individuals challenge this month. Coco x

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  10. Very beautiful tag with lovely colours!! bizz
    Sylvie

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  11. Beautiful colours! Lovely vintage feel!

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  12. The vivid colors of this are gorgeous as is the tag itself :)

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