Saturday 9 June 2012

Bits & Bobs...

...need using up! I have an ever growing collection of half finished things from workshops and demo's and the thing is, there's only so much room in the Room of Stash for these things to be stored... and I can't throw them away because if I did, I would need them... you know, when you think "ah, I can live without that" And then a few minutes later you are scratching through the bin looking for said rejected item.


Well, this tag was hastily put together - you see, I so enjoyed my foray into sticking my tongue out (how mature) at my inner Ink-Goddess and Mean Old Mojo, that I decided I needed to play again... and soon! So, erm... I did! The tag is covered with more of that fab Papermania "book page" paper... this one looks like an old sewing pattern - it starts out as white white... and I wanted it to look old but didn't want to let on to that pair that I needed specific colours, so I tricked them and grabbed Victorian Velvet first, then zapped on some Antique Linen and Frayed Burlap... and then some Walnut Stain for the edges, which I scuffed up. The Dressform is canvas covered, the wings are Grunge and the colouring on the edges is Vintage Photo. The embellies are Prima buttons and Idea-ology. Another quick 30 minute tag... result! At this rate I will have hundreds of them... well, ok, so maybe I already have a load of tags but... they are kind of addictive!


Okies, time for me to disappear off up the wooden hill to Bedfordshire and wish you all a very goodly night/day. Don't forget a brand new Sunday Stamper tomorrow... with a girly theme!!! Thanks for looking... TTFN!

Hels x

19 comments:

shirley said...

Gorgeous tag Hels...love the colours.

Carole Z said...

Gorgeous tag Hels! Have a good weekend! Carole Z X

Jenny Marples said...

Love that background paper. Can see why you do too. Good to see you are carrying on crafting regardless. Hugs, Buttons x

Astrid Maclean said...

Gorgeous tag Hells, I'm in love with that Victoriaan Velvet, Antique linen etc colour combo. Lol, if you have too many tags, I'm quite happy to send you my address. Not that I have a shortage of said things, but hey, I love stroking other people's artwork:o)

Evil Edna said...

fantastic. blow raspberrys at the meanies.EE

Rita said...

Nothing wrong with your Mojo when you created this tag I see. Its absolutely fantabulous ( new word ). Looking forward to SS to-morrow as I never got finished my card for this week. Enjoy your day. Hugs Rita xxxx

Unknown said...

Quel joli tag "couture", j'aime beaucoup. Good-week-end.

CraftygasheadZo said...

Gorgeous tag! Love the textures and colours. Bit's and bob's can be so handy at times! Zo xx

Joanne said...

Tagaliscious. My tags are hanging from the ceiling now as I have no wall space left at all.
Hugs Joanne xx

Aquarius said...

I keep saying this - but another brilliant tag and I'm with you on those Papermania papers, they've really come up trumps with these ones.

gayle said...

Loving those neutral colours :) gorgeous sash on the mannequin! Xx

Redanne said...

Wow Hels, what you call bits and bobs I would call treasures! Your b & b's look stunning on this tag, love it to bits. I am still at the stage of stroking my Papermania papers........Anne x

Lillibelle said...

Your tag is very gorgeous, creative and really interest Hels! I like it very much. The details are so versatile and wonderful.

Annie said...

Hi Hels you could have a swap of half finished crafty things with your followers ! ! Anyway I love your tag it's fabuloso x

Sue said...

Lovely as always - looking forward to tomorrows sunday stampers. A girly theme...will be up early to check it out! Sx

Carol said...

Fabulous use of "bits and bobs" and I you wide ribbon.

Karen Petitt said...

gorgeous tag! you could always box up those left overs and pop them in the post and send this way lol! And yes I do know I'm a cheeky monkey! Looking forward to seeing tomorrow's challenge! hugs Karen x

Candy C said...

Hels, your dress form tag is beautiful! I love the pattern in the background. It looks great underneath your gorgeous winged dress form. <3 Candy

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

You know....wings just make my creative heart happy...I just love seeing them! FABULOUS!!!! What a beauty of a tag!

Related Posts with Thumbnails
Related Posts with Thumbnails