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Monday, November 22, 2010

A couple of gift tags...

 this is my second post for today....can you believe it? please scroll down for my November Card Chain Challenge post, thanks!


Had some fun with a really old (10 years) Hero Arts shadow stamp. I used it to stamp the background for some Christmas tags. No real technique involved here, just some over-stamping to get lots of layers of subtle images.

I used Distress inks in Antique Linen, Scattered Straw and Vintage Photo to stamp the tile-look background. I like how they have a soft look. I actually thought about adding bling or other embellies and decided I liked these tags on the rustic side.
I tried a fun new technique using Paint Dabbers on acetate....waiting to see if it works. I'll let you know!

~ 1 Thess. 5:18 ~
give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus
blessings,
nancy
Stamps: Hero Arts- Friend Definition CG125, Three Holiday Messages LL956, Holly Flourish S5067, Shadow Stamp 1 A1873, CG223 Season's Greetings.
Ink: Distress Inks- Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, Ages Mahogany.
Brown Sharpie Marker
Jute twine
Ribbon
White tags

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7 comments:

  1. donna mikasaNovember 22, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Ah, I remember those HA shadow stamps! Love that you took them out to play with--such gorgeous tags! Must go hunting for my shadow stamps and remove the cobwebs! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  2. NancyNovember 22, 2010 at 5:58 PM

    Very pretty!!!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 22, 2010 at 9:41 PM

    This is so pretty! love that background! :)

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  4. NancyNovember 23, 2010 at 3:39 AM

    These tags are so lovely Nancy! Thank you!...Nancy :o)

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  5. KryssiNovember 23, 2010 at 5:25 AM

    i stared at the first tag for a good 7 seconds, how did u do that? so cool and pretty!

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  6. BarbNovember 23, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Love these beautiful tags, Nancy! So fun to see older stamps in action! Hugs to you!

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  7. Alice November 27, 2010 at 3:32 AM

    love love the beautiful backgrounds. very pretty tags, Nancy!

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