Dot & Whimsy

Hello, everyone! I'm sharing a trio of tags showcasing a couple of sets of 
Avery Elle Stamps and the "Radiant" Collection by Authentique Paper.

I've used standard shipping tags that you can find at most office supply store.
  They measure about 2.25"W X 4.75"H, so they're a nice size for layering on lots of goodies!

To this first tag, I hand-cut around some of the hexagon shapes and added to the tag with
 foam adhesive.  Next, I used one of the punch-out shapes from the Radiant Collection
  and stamped onto the back with a sentiment from the Framed Fonts Clear Stamps.  

 This next tag highlights the frame from the Framed Fonts Stamp.
 I used Memento Luxe Morocco ink pad to stamp the image and then trimmed out.
  Several stickers were used to embellish the frame, as well as some
wooden flowers from my stash.

 For the final tag I used the We Go Together Stamp Set.
 The journal sticker all ready supplied the: "my happy is:" so I was able to stamp
 "coffee & you" at the bottom.  The coffee cup was stamped onto one of the
 patterned papers from the 6X6 Paper Pad; I used watercolor pencils by
 Faber Castell to color in the cup. 

I love how each tag is its own little piece of artwork! 
Add them to gift baskets, a scrapbook page, bag or card front...
they're a wonderful thing to have on hand :)

Authentique Paper Products: Radiant Collection- Beaming 12X12 Paper;
 Glorious 12X12 Paper; Details Sticker Sheet; Components Paper Die-Cut Sheet;
6X6 Paper Bundle

Avery Elle Products: Framed Fonts Clear Stamps; We Go Together Clear Stamps

It's an all-week-long sharing of projects at Authentique Paper & Avery Elle:
blog.authentiquepaper.com
 www.averyelle.com
 

Welcome to day #1 of the 

We hope to load you up with a week's work of fun ideas!

Just be sure to leave a comment as you visit the May Arts Blog and others.

I incorporated bits of ribbon from May Arts, some stamped and cut-out hearts

(and sentiment) from Avery Elle and a few chipboard banners and circles from Um Wow

in creating this really quick card!

7/8" ribbon works perfectly to fill in the openings of the chipboard banner windows.

Add a bead of fabric glue around the edge and then press the ribbon in place.  

For the hearts, I first stamped them onto a textured white cardstock with 

black Staz-On ink.  I used different shades of watercoloring pencils by Faber Castell

and then blended the colors with a water brush.  

I wanted a very hap-hazard and unintentional look, especially with the heart placement.

I added a small foam square to the back of each and then arranged them around the

top of the banner.  The small circle shapes gave the hearts some texture and tied

back in with the banners.

In finishing, I used the same black Staz On ink for the sentiment at the bottom.

Some bright papers by Doodlebug Design to match the ribbon banners and my card is complete!

Have fun and good luck at winning one of the awesome prize packs!