Saturday, 22 February 2014

Strong!

Home again and just in time to enter! As soon as I saw this challenge - for the Quotes and Lyrics challenge at the Craftbarn - the first thing that came to mind was the old Rolling Stones song "Miss You"- but once I'd read the lyrics thought - Oh No! 
So, out with the quotes book that hubby bought me and found the quote that I have used here! Once I'd found the quote the main image choice - an Inkylicious stamp - was easy. I added some parts of stamps from Paper Artsy Lynne Perella set LPC004 and mini MN30 as well as parts of the Papermania travel stamps. The base tag was made by adding Frayed Burlap and Stormy Sky distress inks to my mat and running the tag through after spritzing the ink with water. The words were computer generated then rubbed around the edge with the distress ink, as was the edge of the tag.
The only thing then was to add some metal in the corner and a soft flower with a metal centre to emphasise how this lady, whom(who?- help!) I normally regard as a bit of a romantic, has a look about her that says she is also a strong character(look into her eyes!)

 I am linking this to the challenge here

Thanks for looking, Chris


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11 comments:

  1. Lindsay Mason22 February 2014 at 17:15:00 GMT

    That's a real beauty of a tag! I love the quote and you've made a great job with the delicate colours and images. Brilliant! Lindsay x x

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  2. Sylvia22 February 2014 at 18:01:00 GMT

    Wonderful quote, fabulous tag.

    Sylv xx

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  3. Bleubeard and Elizabeth22 February 2014 at 18:02:00 GMT

    I believe this was the perfect color choice to accentuate this tag and quote. Nicely done, and very vintage in a strong way.

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  4. Juliz Design Post22 February 2014 at 18:59:00 GMT

    Love your tag and the way you have placed your stamps.

    Julie x

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  5. carolfromkiwiland22 February 2014 at 20:24:00 GMT

    A beautiful tag and quote. The colours and stamps used create a very atmospheric piece.

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  6. Anonymous22 February 2014 at 21:47:00 GMT

    Hi Chris.........I'm sure I've just commented...so apologies if this comes through twice!!! LOVE ♥ your Tag and your Lady is gorgeous..xxx

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  7. Craftyfield23 February 2014 at 08:37:00 GMT

    Gorgeous vintage tag! Did you sacrifice part of a sweater to create that flower?

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    1. pearshapedcrafting23 February 2014 at 13:54:00 GMT

      I have used part of a favourite old top-it was on it's way to the charity shop and I couldn't bear to part with it! Some of it lined a little bag I made too and there's still some left! Chrisx

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    2. Craftyfield23 February 2014 at 16:28:00 GMT

      I am a fan of recycling clothes for crafting purposes and routinely use bits of shirts, but I never thought of using knitwear! It's a great idea, cheap, green and original...

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  8. Margik23 February 2014 at 13:49:00 GMT

    Really gorgeous tag!

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  9. Words and Pictures23 February 2014 at 22:30:00 GMT

    Beautiful, beautiful tag, Chris... the look on her face is the perfect expression of the wonderful words, and I love the subtle vintage colour palette, and delicate embellishing - brilliant!
    Alison xx

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