Wednesday, 7 January 2015

GD at Dragons Dream

I'm so excited about this - Dragons Dream Tag it On is one of my favourite Challenge blogs and at the start of this new year they have a totally new set of themes for their challenges - I'd love it if you took the trip on the link here to see it and possibly take part!

 When I won a top three with my 'J and Diecuts' Elizabeth asked me if I would like to be a Guest Designer for the new theme I'm afraid to say I shamelessly jumped at the chance!

 The challenge is tag based and as you know I love making tags.
The theme (although I hope you have already checked it out!)is 'Turquoise and Bling' - this is not the tag I made at first - it was a bit Christmassy and the challenge has been delayed slightly so I made another in a similar vein
The background was distress inked with Broken China and Black Soot then stamped in black and white using a Prima swirly stamp. The tag has a die cut panel using some of my MAMBI paper, rubbed over with Broken China. The Umbel is from Woodware, the grasses are from Paper Artsy Eclectica by Darcy 
The bottom corner die(from a corner set by Spellbinders) has been cut down a little as I felt it was a bit overpowering
As you can see the MAMBI paper has a lovely silver sheen to it!

 The Dragons Dream DT have made some amazing tags so please do take a look!

 Thanks for looking, Chris
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18 comments:

  1. ElizabethR7 January 2015 at 17:49:00 GMT

    And a beautiful tag it is too, thank you for joining us as our Guest Designer, Elizabeth xxx

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  2. Mrs.B7 January 2015 at 19:41:00 GMT

    Fabulous tag Chris, lolve the colours.
    Avril xx

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  3. Silvia(Barnie)7 January 2015 at 19:51:00 GMT

    That's an amazing tag, love how you've added the blings. Thanks for dreaming with us as a guest designer over at Dragons Dream Tag It On.

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  4. Bleubeard and Elizabeth7 January 2015 at 20:00:00 GMT

    You always make gorgeous tags, and this one as a GD is truly amazing. I was super impressed, and loved the bling you included. It is definitely gorgeous.

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  5. Unknown7 January 2015 at 20:03:00 GMT

    Look at all those lovely blues you've put together on this tag Chris!! They are just devine!!! It has such a wintery magical feel about it. Congrats on making the GDT spot and why shouldn't you jump at the chance, you certainly deserve to :)
    Also... big thank you for adding my candy link to your side bar, very much appreciated.
    Big Squidge
    Georgie xx

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  6. Artyjen7 January 2015 at 20:44:00 GMT

    ooh! That looks so cool ;)
    xoxo Sioux

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  7. Helen7 January 2015 at 20:52:00 GMT

    It's always lovely to have you play along with us and so good you could join us as GD this time! Your tag is gorgeous.xx

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  8. Words and Pictures7 January 2015 at 21:18:00 GMT

    What a glorious tag for your well-deserved Guest Spot... congratulations! Fabulous bejewelled central wildflower, and I love the silhouetted grasses too - completely gorgeous.

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  9. Julie Lee7 January 2015 at 21:45:00 GMT

    Well done, Chris! We love having you at Dragons' Dream and it is great to have you as a guest designer. This is such a beautiful tag! Dew is the loveliest bling, I think, so I love the way you interpreted the recipe. This gorgeous, fresh-looking tag has got me dreaming of Spring! xxx

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  10. Redanne7 January 2015 at 22:11:00 GMT

    Congratulations on your GDT spot, it is not shameless at all but well deserved - this tag is fabulous. I love all the blues and those gems are beautiful! Love your tag. Hugs, Anne xx

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  11. Gabrielle8 January 2015 at 12:48:00 GMT

    Love your tag and the bling on the tips of the flower is simply stunning! You are a more than worthy winner of a Guest spot! Happy New Year!

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  12. Pamellia8 January 2015 at 12:59:00 GMT

    Gorgeous Chris! I just love all the wonderful aquas, so nice with the black and the gemstones on your flower are gorgeous! Love it!! hugs and smiles to you :)

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  13. Krisha8 January 2015 at 15:58:00 GMT

    This is stunning Chris!! Must hop over and look at the challenge.

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  14. massofhair8 January 2015 at 19:21:00 GMT

    Fantastic Tag, so much gorgeous turquoise and bling it would be on display in my room so i could keep smiling at how lovely it is :-) xxx

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  15. Juliz Design Post8 January 2015 at 22:48:00 GMT

    So well deserved Chris for being Guest Designer with Dragons Dream, I know you love their challenge. Beautiful midnight shades of blue and your centrepiece with all the gems gives it a magical feel.
    Happy New Year, Julie x

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  16. Ruth8 January 2015 at 23:44:00 GMT

    Very well deserved Chris, this is beautiful and yes can see the shimmer which is very effective on the MAMBI paper.....another thing I'll have to peruse! Ruth xx

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  17. Rosie9 January 2015 at 08:28:00 GMT

    Wow, this is a adorable tag, Chris.
    You want to know where my stamps are from. These are from VivaLaVegas-Stamps

    http://www.vlvstamps.com/index.php/mary-vogel-lozinak.html

    Have a wonderful weekend

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  18. Brenda Brown10 January 2015 at 09:09:00 GMT

    Congrats on your GDT post, love this tag, the blue palette and fabulous design xx

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