TAGplorations~January Challenge

Woohoo! It's time for another TAGplorations Challenge!

This month's theme is WINTER and the optional twist is: TEXTURE PASTE! 

Here's my tag 

I started with the largest Manila Tags Die cut from MDF board and applied some pieces of cardboard. I then applied a layer of Gesso. Once dry, I applied Prima Platinum Crackle Texture Paste in random areas and let it air dry so I could get the crackle effect. 

I then used Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays in browns and blues to add some color to my background. Then I added the Snowman I  created using different sized circles cut from scrap papers in my stash. I used Vintage Photo Distress Crayon on the edges for some highlights and dimension. I created his arms from the TH Bird Branch Die and tied the Sentiment (TH Christmas Word Bands) with twine. 

I finished with the Uppercase Alpha in the bottom as that's my wish...for Peace. 

And some Paper Smooches Stars Die cuts finished off my tag.

I sure hope you join us for this fun challenge and I can't wait to see your WINTER INSPIRED tags!

Don't forget you can use code STAMPGIRLAMY to save 20% in the STAMPlorations online shop. :o)

TAGplorations~ O' Christmas Tree...

Morning crafty friends, I'm back for a special edition of the

It's special because there is also a blog hop along with the challenge this month! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs, so be sure to check it all out here! The DT has made gorgeous tags for your inspiration, so be sure to check them out here and leave them some luv!

This month it's all about CHRISTMAS and the optional twist is: GLITTER! 

Here's my lil' gift tags featuring CUTplorations Tags 1 . I started with my base cut from Mixed Media Paper and then applied Distress Oxides in Fired Brick and Picked Raspberry. I then applied some water splatters to create some texture in my background. I stamped and die cut the trees from the Trendy Christmas Trees stamp set and the Trendy Christmas Trees Coordinating Dies set from GLITTER paper...I do love me some glitter! lol!

 I  stamped the sentiments from the Trendy Christmas Trees stamp set in coordinating Brilliance Inks and stamped a "To" and "From", which are from a Hero Arts set, in Archival ink. I adhered the trees to the tags and gave the center trees more dimension by adhering them with foam tape.  I then finished with a splash of Prima Gold Foil Bloom Spray, some Gingham ribbon and a Tim Holtz Mirrored Star.

I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase! :o)

Happy Holidays and see  y'all in the New Year! xx

TAGplorations~ December Challenge

oohoo! It's time for another TAGplorations Challenge ...PLUS IT"S A BLOG HOP!!!!

Yay! I do love me some tags and this month it's all about CHRISTMAS and the optional twist is: Glitter!

AND with the Blog Hop comes many prizes:

- Comment on the December TAGplorations challenge post and designers' blogs for a chance to win a $15 GC to the store

- 1 player randomly drawn from all entries will win a $20 GC to the store

- 1 player randomly drawn from all entries will win her choice of 1 Tag Dies set from the store

Please remember: 

-You can link up as many projects as you want, but only 1 project per blog post please.  

- Projects can be anything but it must feature a TAG

- STAMPlorations product is not required

and here's my tag featuring CUTplorations Manila Tags and the Peace Love Joy Dies. 

I started with the largest Manila Tags die and then  added strips of American Crafts Glitter Tape horizontally across my tag. I then added a Spellbinders Large Snowflake die.

I then cut out the Sentiment using the Peace Love Joy Die 4 times. 3 times onto white cardstock and once onto Red Glitter Cardstock from Recollections. I glued all 4 together so that my sentiment would have some definition. A wood veneer snowflake from Michael's painted in Liquitex Gold Paint finished it off. 


I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase! :o)

TAGplorations~ Thankful

Morning crafty friends, I'm back for

The DT has made gorgeous tags for your inspiration, be sure to check them out here and leave them some luv!

This month it's all about GRATITUDE and the optional twist is: Polkadots! 

Here's my tag featuring TAGplorations using CUTplorations Manila Tags and Thankful Word die alond with a sentiment from the STAMPlorations Be Thankful Stamp set.

 I layered pieces of MME Design Paper onto my tag in different tones or pink and blue and inked the torn edges with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. I stamped the sentiment with Sepia Archival Ink and added some Twine and washi tapes for texture. 

The Thankful Word Die and Butterfly from my stash finished it off along with a twine bow!

There is still time for you to join us for this Month's fun challenge and I can't wait to see your GRATITUDE INSPIRED tags!

I sure hope I've inspired you to get crafty today! Oh and don't forget if you use code "STAMPGIRLAMY" you can get 20% off your purchase! :o)

TAGplorations~ Home Sweet Home

Woohoo! It's time for another TAGplorations Challenge!

Yay! I do love me some tags and now STAMPlorations is featuring a monthly TAGplorations challenge with a theme and optional twist!

This month it's all about GRATITUDE and the optional twist is: Polka Dots!

Here's my tag album featuring TAGplorations Tags 1, Uppercase Alpha, Lowecase Alpha and  Clustered Hearts Dies along with STAMPlorations Houses & Art Marks, Stamp sets. 

I started by cutting 2 of the larges tags from the Tags 1 die set from chipboard. I covered the tags with some pale design paper and gave it a gesso wash. I applied Distress Oxides in Broken China, Peacock Feathers and Peeled Paint , by sponging the colors directly to the tags to create my scenes. I stamped some stamps from the Art Marks set for some added dimension and used a text stamp from my stash for another layer. 

I used my new Jane Davenport Aqua Pastels on watercolored paper and once dry, stamped the houses from the Houses stamp set. I fussy cut them out and adhered them to the tags. I do love the stripes of vibrant colors. Love, love, love! :o)

I cut out the "HOME SWEET HOME" using the Uppercase Alpha, Lowecase Alpha and  Clustered Hearts Dies and glued them to the tags with Tombow Clear glue. 

I hole punched the side holes to connect my album with small binder rings which I colored with alcohol pens in blue and green. Some black ribbon tied it all together. lol!

I sure hope you join us for this fun challenge and I can't wait to see your FALL INSPIRED tags!

Don't forget you can use code STAMPGIRLAMY to save 20% in the STAMPlorations online shop. :o)

TAGplorations~ Coffee for all seasons

Morning crafty friends, I'm back for

The DT has made gorgeous tags for your inspiration, be sure to check them out here and leave them some luv!

This month it's all about FALL and the optional twist is: use Red, Gold and Orange in your tag!

Here's my tag featuring TAGplorations Manila Tags Die along with STAMPlorations Coffee For All Seasons Stamp set. 

I started by spritzing my Largest
Manila Tag with water and layering Twinkling H20's in Orange, Gold and Reds. I then stamped the AUTUMN Coffee image from the Coffee For All Seasons Stamp set onto water color using Memento Sepia Brown ink. Once dry, I colored the main focal images (pumpkin and coffee cup) with the same Twinkling H20's. I layered it onto gold shimmer paper and burlap and adhered to my card with some orange leaves peeking out. 

I finished by embossing the sentiment with Gold EP and adding twine and crochet ribbon from my stash.

There is still time for you to join us for this Month's fun challenge and I can't wait to see your FALL INSPIRED tags!

TAGplorations~ Be Thankful

Woohoo! It's the very first TAGplorations Challenge!

Yay! I do love me some tags and now STAMPlorations is featuring a monthly TAGplorations challenge with a theme and optional twist!

This month it's all about FALL and the optional twist is: use Red, Gold and Orange in your tag!

Here's my tag featuring TAGplorations Tags 1, Uppercase Alpha, Lowecase Alpha and Thankful Dies along with STAMPlorations Be Thankful Stamp set. 

I started by stamping the  Be Thankful Image directly onto a Kraft Tag cut from Tags 1 Die set in Memento  London Fog ink. I then colored the image with Prismacolor pencils in reds and oranges. 

I cut out the sentiments from a piece of cardstock I used Fired Brick Distress Oxide to color. I inked the edges of the tag with Vintage Photo Distress Ink and a gold button and Orange twine finished off the tag. :o)

I sure hope you join us for this fun challenge and I can't wait to see your FALL INSPIRED tags!