Sunday 11 May 2014

Sunday Stamper - Week 307 - Lily The Pink

Goooodly Morning Stampers and a very happy Sunday to you all!  Many thanks for all your gorgeous entries to last weeks challenge.   This week the theme is a nice easy-peasy one.... use PINK.    To join in with the challenge is simples: make a little something, it can be anything you fancy.   Include the theme and add in some stamping and then pop back here to leave me a comment with a link to the place you are showing your entry and I can come visiting.  If you haven't got a blog/photo-hosty-thingy, you can also join in via Facebook (just tag my name) or by sending me a small res. pic via email.  The challenge will remain open until 21:00 Saturday 17th May 2014.


My entry this week is a tag that I have been faffing around with all week - you know, you start something and then you get distracted... and when you come back to it you have forgotten what you were doing?  Oh, just me then lol   Anyways, this one has been on the simmer all week and finally I have finished it!   The tag is a Size 8 and I covered it with some of Tim't 8" Menagerie papers (oooh, these are lush!) and then I did a smidge of inking using Pumice Stone DI and then overstamping with more Pumice Stone and a script stamp (although you can't actually see that now, it is there... honest!)   I then used Seedless Preserves around the edges  of the tag and lightly misted it with water to make the inking more subtle... and I love the pinky hue it gives off.  A final blend of Black Soot DI around the edges to give it a nice frame and then a little darker stamping using the diddy diamond stamp and Jet Black Archival ink.




The butterfly is the very first stamp I ever bought!  Wow, that has to be about 9 years ago now!  Anyways, it is by PSX who are no longer pressing rubber so I guess it is a bit of a rare one.  Well, he is one of my fave butterflies ever and I haven't inked him for yonks, so he was stamped onto more of Tim's papers, coloured with Black Soot and Seedless Preserves DI's and a waterbrush and then I misted over with a watered down mix of Raspberry Cosmic Shimmer Mist.   The flowers are just plain white ones... these were treated to a spritz of Black Dylusions spray and then more of the watered down Raspberry spray... just a smidge of pink showing on the petals.   Now, whilst I was misting with the Black Dylusions I had a bit of an oopsiedaisy!  Namely I spritzed the mister over the tag by accident.. pants!  Aha, not going to waste all that time and paper so I just went with it and I have to say, I rather like it!    The little frame is one of Tim's peel off's (too funny, peel off's!!!) and I have used some of his rub-on's underneath for the butterfly to sit on.  The letters are Alphaparts and I added a few blingy buttons and a bit of tulle to the top of the tag and there you have it!




I really should get myself moving... I am scheduling this post - tis Saturday night and I am just gearing up to watch the Eurovision... oh how I loves this annual fest of incredibly outrageous European musical bods.   So, I shall say... thanks for looking.. have a fabby day today!  I am away to Coventry again today for another Melt Art class as Daisy's Jewels & Crafts, we had a great day yesterday (uh-oh, I am thinking "it is still today... but actually it is yesterday now... "  EEEK!!!!)   Blimey, I better go before I convince myself that it is next week already!  TTFN


Hels x

45 comments:

JanBianchi said...

Wow gorgeous tag and love all the color scheme.
REally pops so pretty and feminine. Lovely.

Helen said...

As soon as I read this week's title "Lily the Pink" the song popped straight into my head. I used to sing "Lily the Pink, the Pink, the Pig" (in my younger days)and it always made me laugh! Oh, lovely tag you've made to go with this theme, as always!!!

Stella said...

Lovely,lovely ! The tag is so gorgeous.

Unknown said...

Love ee lee I love your tag it is fab and I love a happy accident. I might just join in this week if my happy post comes in time. I will give it a go. I just made my first rag last week for the CC3C woo hoo very exciting. I am getting more brave and just entering as it can only make for improvements.

Thanks again for sharing Hels xx

Denise x

Mrs B said...

Hi Hels. Great tag, I love the butterfly and the blend of colours on the flowers : ) Take care.

carol edwards said...

Hi Hels gorgeous colours and embellies on this beautiful tag. The happy accident is great x

Helen said...

Lily the Pink was the first single I ever had - loved it! Back in the day when you did buy singles ha ha not just download them on some gadget or other . The tag is gorgeous, stunning colour, beautiful flowers, and a really fab butterfly. Have a great day - hope you enjoyed Eurovision!

Sophie said...

Wie wunder-wunderschön...
Ein traumhaft schönes Tag mit herrlichen Farben und Details.
Chapeau!

Liebe Grüße von Sophie

Redanne said...

I actually thought the bearded lady deserved to win, I only caught the end....at least we got a few points this year.

Your tag is lush, I love that happy accident, it looks like it was meant to be and the butterfly is delightful. I think I quite like pink! Hugs, Anne xx

rachel said...

Hope you enjoyed eurovision - I thought it was a hoot - loved the winner too! Maybe its my age!!! Wonderful tag Hels - looking forward to joining in! Lol! Hugs Rachel xx

LoraineC said...

Just gorgeous Hels, love the colours x

Joanne said...

I really do love those colours, they are my most fave of all. Incredible creations again.
xx

Helen said...

Hi, just realised I used pink today in my Paperartsy challenge, so joining in with yours too!!
http://stampingbyh.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pa-challenge-lucys-house.html

catherine said...

Just so beautiful Hels and well worth taking the time over. Stunning colours. Here is my take on your challenge this week:
http://catherinessparemoment.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/live-beautifully.html
x catherine

CastleKelly Crafts said...

Really lovely tag Hels, one complaint though I've been singing Lily the Pink all morning!!
Here's my entry for this weeks challenge Jane x
http://castlekellycrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/fun-with-gelli-plate.html

Gill McCall said...

Totally love your project, it is stunning. Thanks for the opportunity to link up. Here is my pink project http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/debut-posting-for-creative-team-at-lacy.html

Jules said...

Beautiful tag! The butterfly is just lovely. This is my pink project
http://www.ovcrafts.com/2014/05/paperartsy-lucy-edmondson-inspired.html

America said...

Gorgeous use of color and elements. Here is my pink take on a mothers day card: http://cardsbyamerica.blogspot.com/2014/05/hsppy-mothers-day-to-all-of-your.html

Mrs Beez said...

Love how you keep coming up with such yummy colour combos. This tag is awesome. I have been quick of the block (pun!) this week:
http://wp.me/p3bDgK-2y1

Jeannie said...

Loving all this pink! I hope you like what I've done with it. :)

http://gildedbottle.blogspot.com/2014/05/recent-cards-and-happy-mothers-day.html

BB!
~Jeannie

Doreen said...

Gorgeous tag Hels, You can see mine here.xxx
http://www.doreensdream.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/wall-tag-20.html

Joan said...

Gorgeous tag Hels, lovely butterfly and fabulous flowers
Here's my bit of pink
http://latenightstamping.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pink-and-blue.html

Linda Simpson said...

Beautiful tag, love the flowers!
Hugs
Linda xxx

ARTfulWings said...

Love love love your tag - and just had to join in with Lily The Pink lol.
http://artfulwings.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/sunday-stamper-lily-pink.html

Polly x

ARTfulWings said...

Love love love your tag - and just had to join in with Lily The Pink lol.
http://artfulwings.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/sunday-stamper-lily-pink.html

Polly x

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Hels, I hope you enjoyed Eurovision, I certainly did, I thought there were quite a few this year that were really good, although I didn't think the Winner was the 'best', but hey ho, we need to put our 'thinking caps' on for next year now haha !!
I'm loving your tag, gorgeous colours, and I'm loving the butterfly 'body'. The song is in my head now !!!!!
Lots of love from Patricia xx

Lisapmac said...

Gorgeous as always, I do love how you colour your flowers x

Jackie PN said...

Hels , Such a beautiful tag!! And I love Pink & Purple!! The pen nib is a great addition!

Carole Z said...

HI Hels, you tag is beautiful! Sorry no entry from me last week - was one of those weeks when time just passed me by! Hugs Carole Z X

nancyd said...

Hi Hels,a fabulous tag and just love these flowers and the butterfly is ace.
Nancyd xx

Crafty Judith said...

Hi hun fabulous work hun so inspirational here s my link have a great day xxx
http://judithsadorablecreations.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/a-couple-of-holiday-makes.html

Unknown said...

Heres my link to my pink creation,love your tag BTW.
http://dawniesden.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/delivery-from-heaven-girl.html

BarbaraW said...

Wow! Your tag is gorgeous. Here's what I came up with: http://magicdelights.blogspot.com/2014/05/friends-in-fashion.html

rachel said...

your tag is stunning hels - here's my first make - will hopefully be doing a second one too! Rachel xx http://fisherscardsandcrafts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/elephants-never-forget.html

Unknown said...

Hi all xx I am entering my take on the theme as a reminder to all that not everything comes out perfect. lol I am not happy with it but it will serve as a reminder to 'do better next time' lol

http://thecazzbar.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/ink-on-my-fingers-blog-challenge-week.html

Inky and Quirky Designs said...

Gorgeous tag,I love the way you make such gorgeous flowers.

Thanks for giving me an excuse to use pink!

Here's my entry;
http://pickleliciousart.blogspot.com/2014/05/think-pink.html

Donna.x

Unknown said...


Hels... I LOVE your colors, flowers, and the wordage also... so very lovely, as always.

Well I finally got my tag done... took me a long time to THINK what to do... did you smell the smoke across the pond?? It was me... LOL...

anyway.. you can see it here...http://lovelightandpeacebonnie.blogspot.com/2014/05/pink-it-is.html

have a fun day... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie


jane gray said...

Absolutely love the tag Hels. It must be the different shade of pink but it feels fresh and yummy. Jx

carol edwards said...

Hi Hels just popping back with my entry for Sunday Challenge 'Pink' xxx

Mrs Beez said...

I'm back with another :) Am also ready for the call to action to save the Melt Pot - do I start a petition, make a banner or melt all my underwear?

http://wp.me/p3bDgK-2yz

Becky said...

Great tag Hels I love what you do. You will find mine here.

http://becky-bailey-blog.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pink.html

xx

Theresa said...

awesome tag Hels. your creations have TH written all over them xx
my entry is here:

http://craf-ther.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/sweet-lilac-challenge-and-pink.html

Carole Z said...

Here's mine Hels, hugs Carole Z X
http://8thwonderart.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pretty-in-pink-sunday-stampers-week-307.html

Ruth said...

The black dylusions works brilliantly, a happy accident that makes for a beautiful, beautiful tag. Heres the link for my entry.

http://argeum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/pretty-in-pink.html

Craftychris said...

Stunning tag! Such gorgeous colours and fab embellys! I am embarrassed posting my effort but here goes:

http://ramblingsandcraft.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/quote-and-lyrics-challenge-unique-and.html

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