Thursday 11 June 2015

Double Tag, Apples & Leaves, Thanks

This is the second of my apple tags I've made to join in with the newest Tag You're It challenge, and as you can see there are some similarities to my shaker tag posted yesterday.




Once again, I've used the PaperSmooches Tags 2 set.  I always cut two for my base and glue them together as I like the added durability it gives to the tags.  I've also used the Poppystamps 'An Apple a Day' set again, mounting the smaller one on foam pads for added dimension and again using my Stampin' Up Chalk Marker for the highlights.

This time around however, I cut and glued together five of the 'Thanks' sentiments instead of four as I knew that I was planning on overhanging the tag a little.  Five seems to give enough durability that I don't have to worry about the sentiment tearing or bending.

Maybe it's just me, but I so love this little Jigsaw die.  I have so many ideas on how to use it...  but like all things that depends on time!!!  It's by an online company called Crafter's Companion and is part of their Die'sire Essentials range.

The leaf stamp has been used with black ink on both the white and the red tag.  To finish off and carry across a little more of this colour I weaved together some strands of black raffia to secure the two tags together.

Just in case you haven't seen my earlier post, here's the design tag inspiration picture once again...




I'm also entering this tag into the latest Poppystamps challenge...

Hope you're having a good day :)

Donna.

19 comments:

  1. Love that you have so many layered pieces on this project and the jigsaw puzzle is a wonderful touch. It definitely adds some fun and texture! Thanks for joining us at Poppystamps this month!

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    1. Thank you, Sue :)
      I do love my mini jigsaw die. Fits in with an education/teacher theme.

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  2. LOVE this colorful apple card! So many pretty details! Thanks for playing along with us over on Poppystamps!
    Take care!
    Michele

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    1. You leave such lovely comments, Michele.
      Thank you :)

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  3. I really like the thanks. Cute!

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  4. Fabulous tag! Love everything in it - layering, colors and your design!

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  5. Hi Donna, gorgeous tag design.. beautiful colours and layout. love those apples and your jigsaw puzzle is fab, not seen this, I have an old spellbinder one not used!..

    Thanks for sharing over on Poppystamps challenge blog.

    Hugs Pam

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    1. Thanks, Pam.
      I love this little jigsaw die, but it's far from easy to remove without tearing.
      Took me a while to figure out a good technique, but I've got it spot on now!
      Thanks for your lovely comments :)
      Donna. X

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  6. OOhhh this is awesome with that puzzle piece, how cute. Thanks for joining us over at tag you're it.

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  7. I really love this puzzle die. Glad you do to. Thanks, Anja :)

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  8. Super cute! I love the puzzle embossing and clean layout of your tag Donna!

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  9. I want that puzzle die! Adore your double tag, just every element a favorite! Thanks for joining in the fun at TYI!

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  10. Thank you :)
    Let me know if you get one!

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  11. Love that you incorporated the apples, thanks so much for playing along with us at Tag You're It Challenge.

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