Thursday, 22 January 2015

I believe in Angels!

I do, but that isn't the reason for me making this tag, though it is a reminder that every time I've seen a white feather on the ground have been times of stress or worry and I have felt comforted!
When we were selling our house I found one outside the door at our old house and then we came here to our flat to do some decorating there was one on the door mat here - not so unusual - we have an outside door but I am convinced that an angel was telling me that we were doing the right thing!
Okay, I'll stop rambling! My tag is using some Christmas leftovers.

I painted a tag with PA Fresco paint - Sky - by dabbing it on with a sponge as I wanted a smudgy effect and then added some text using a PA mini stamp
My leftovers were - a stamp that I took from an envelope, the angel scrap image, from a set I bought with the intention of sticking them onto envelopes I sent(I remembered about six!)and the quote at the bottom that was inside a Bacci chocolate wrapper (they have some lovely quotes but this one - seriously - was the first one that came out of my little scrap bag - after I had assembled everything else - angels at work???)
I dragged the edges through some Brushed Pewter distress stain then used stormy sky and antique linen to dab through some stencils. I also added some tinted Decoart crackle paint through another stencil.
The rest was just some layering of scraps of papers and fabric and then I added some Frantage (shabby white and chunky white)
Finally the wing (from a Primark necklace) was painted with PA Fresco paint - snowflake and then rubbed over so the white stuck in the grooves then tied on with  a linen scrap.

I would like to enter this in
Our Creative Corner - Christmas Leftovers challenge
Try it on Tuesday - Add some Fabric

Thanks for looking, Chris

17 comments:

  1. Stopped by late (from Tuesday) but wanted to say I like your tag very much. You got a lot of color and texture into a very small space. Very nice!

    Darla

    ReplyDelete
  2. I BELIEVE IN ANGELS too Chris, enjoyed your white feather sightings very much. Beautiful Tag, you have photographed it so well all the layers are visible and the textures are fantastic. Is that cheesecloth or scrim you have used? Gorgeous make :-) xxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. Angels really seemed to be at work ;) Lovely tag......but how come I never find nice stuff like the necklace full of charms at Primark!!! lol
    xoxo Sioux

    ReplyDelete
  4. A brilliant tag, love the layout, thanks for sharing on TIOT hugs Bee

    ReplyDelete
  5. I believe in angels too Chris and I truly believe your right about the feathers.
    You tag is stunning!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Collecting feathers is a good occupation, I do this on the beach. I didn't know the connection with Angels, usually the connection is with Charlie who has killed the owner of those I find in the garden.
    Sue xxx

    ReplyDelete
  7. Lovely tag Chris, I like the additional touch of the wing and the stamp :) xx

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wow Chris, this is just amazing! I am loving your soft background with the stencil work, so perfect for the amazing vintage image of the angels! The burlap piece is a great backdrop and I love your angel wing charm! What a gorgeous mixed media tag this is!! until next time, big hugs :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Almost forgot to say Thank you so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday for our 'Add Some Fabric' challenge as well as at Our Creative Corner for our 'Christmas Leftovers' challenge!

      Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

      Delete
  9. A delightful tag Chris and I love that you added your personal story to the post.
    Have a great weekend.
    hugs Brenda xx

    ReplyDelete
  10. Holy cow, Chris. This is gorgeous. I'm not just saying that, either. It is truly stunning. I'm almost at a loss for words. I loved your back story, too. It put such a personal touch on this beautiful tag.

    ReplyDelete
  11. A fabulous tag Chris, love the way you have assembled all those little leftovers. Loved your story about the feathers.
    Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
    Avril xx

    ReplyDelete
  12. A fabulous tag Chris, love the way you have assembled all those little leftovers. Loved your story about the feathers.
    Thanks for sharing with us at TioT
    Avril xx

    ReplyDelete
  13. Such a lovely tag with your Christmas leftovers - and I love the peace and positivity you found in the white feathers on moving day. Lovely post!
    Alison xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Awesome! Nothing greets a new home and its acquisition better than charming moments like that. It is one signal that not only is it a worthy purchase, but that there is also something good about it. You don't quite know what it is yet, but it is a great feeling to start with. A bit of inspection and vetting makes that feeling seem rooted in something concrete, right? So, I say go ahead and do it. Thanks for sharing that! All the best!

    Steve Beliveau @ First Class Inspections

    ReplyDelete
  15. What a gorgeous tag you've created from those leftovers! I love all the little details and I enjoyed reading about your feather sightings Chris.
    Thanks so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner this time.
    Juliax

    ReplyDelete
  16. Lovely tag, Chris! Such a wonderful make with all of the fun Christmas leftover pieces you incorporated to create this most angelic scene! Just Lovely!! A wonderful take on our Christmas Leftover Challenge at Our Creative Corner! I'm so glad that you joined us!! --Shari

    ReplyDelete