Hello! What a busy summer it’s been!!! I’m here for a quick reminder that there’s still plenty of time to play along with our vacation theme at Words2CraftBy. You could win a $10 certificate to the e-tailer of your choice, so why not give it a try? Here’s my mid-month inspiration:
This was not what I had planned for this post, but what I was working on just didn’t work out. I might have been a bit distracted…
This is Armani. Isn’t he adorable??!! He’s around 2ish and is a mix of Cairn Terrier, Shih Tzu and maybe some Dachshund. It’s been a LONG time since we’ve had a young, active fur baby! Here’s what our cat, Luda, thinks of him:
It’s just been over a week, so we’re hoping these two can work it out soon…
I made my tag last summer when my sister was visiting. I really liked it and put it away, and when I looked at it months later, I didn’t like it at all. Since it happened to be the “vacation” theme, I decided to use it and took it apart somewhat, discarding some things and adding a 2nd Hibiscus flower and a bow. To the best of my recollection, I used papers from G45’s Safari Adventure and Bo Bunny’s Zoology collection (from years ago). My Julie Nutting doll stamp is Camille and I used JN watercolor pencils for her skin and hair. The die cut words are from a few Tim Holtz die sets and the flowers/leaves are from the TH Tropical die set…Vintage Photo DI was used for inked edges, and then splattered with white acrylic paint to finish it off.
That’s it! Thanks for stopping by and I hope to see your entry in the W2CB gallery!
I’d like to play along with:
http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/anything-goes-challenges/anything-goes-challenge-a2317/
http://www.cropstop.com/blog/cards/august-challenge-link-party-31/
https://mixitupchallenge.blogspot.ca/2017/08/miucb-4-mid-month-inspiration_15.html
August 23rd, 2017 at 12:37 pm
Oh my Marty! Those hibiscus flowers really pack a punch! I simply must use this die more! I just love what you’ve done and how you colored the petals to blend in with your cool paper. Amazing work and so glad you revisited this tag! Hugs, Autumn
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August 23rd, 2017 at 5:45 pm
Amazing tag! I love those hibiscus blossoms, and will be adding that die to my wish list! Camille looks stunning in her dress! You make the best bows, and the splatter of white really tugs at my heart strings! Love this, Marty! Sweet little fur baby; how happy I am to see you have given him a home! I’m sure Luda and Armani will be besties before you know it! Enjoy this sweet pup! Sending hugs!
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August 26th, 2017 at 7:54 am
Beautiful tag! I love how you used that Julie Nutting doll on the side! So happy you linked your lovely travel tag up to Cropstop!!
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August 26th, 2017 at 9:11 pm
Hi Marty, Thanks for writing up our W2CB reminder post… and how I love that tag of yours. But, it doesn’t come close to making me smile like those pics of Armani and Luda. Guess we both know a little bit about being distracted . LOL Give Armani an extra hug from me. 🙂
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August 26th, 2017 at 11:17 pm
This is gorgeous!! I LOVE her dress with all the paper piecing; fabulous!
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September 6th, 2017 at 11:37 am
Woo hoo my darling! Look at you rocking top pick at MIU! Way to go and soooooo well deserved! Hugs, Autumn
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