Friday, 25 September 2015

Tag Card/Thanks, Embossed Leaf, Female

Hello.

I did promise you that not all of my designs would be Christmas themed from now on, do you remember?

Well, true to my word I've created a Thank You 'tag' card...  and not a hint of a Christmas theme or brown ink in sight.  (I said no brown ink...  didn't say anything about brown twine or a brown 'thanks' sentiment)!!!

This 'tag' card is for the latest challenge at Tag You're It.  
If you haven't tried playing along I would encourage you to give it a try.  It's a fantastic way to use up some of those craft scraps...  and who doesn't have use for a tag?  I sure do :)

Here's my design...






I have to be honest and say that I didn't initially set out to make a 'tag' card...  but that soon changed once I settled on my choice of leaf die and realised that every single traditional tag shape I owned just didn't look right when paired with it.

No problem.  I paired it with my Spellbinders Distressed Rectangle die instead :)

Who said tags have to be 'tag' shaped, anyway?


Can you see which parts of Jeanne's tag I've taken my inspiration from?

As I have no filigree leaf I've opted for an embossed one instead and offset it against a negative 'cut out' of itself.  I've included the button, the sequins of different shapes, sizes and colours and swapped out a 'thanks' stamp for a 'thanks' die cut that has a few layers glued together for dimension.  Attached the leaf using 3D glue...  even edged my tag with blue ink to echo the colour of Jeanne's twine ;)

If you have the time, come and join us.  There's a prize on offer again this month :)


Challenges I'm entering... 

Crafty Cardmakers and More
(Make it Sparkle/Challenge #148)



Allsorts Challenge
(Sparkle/Week #148)



Pixie's Crafty Snippets Challenge
(Anything Goes/Week #195)
Leaf & Thanks made from 'snippets'



4 Crafty Chicks
(Sparkle and Shine/Challenge #265)




Have a good weekend...

Donna
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30 comments:

  1. Mervi25 September 2015 at 13:08

    Stunning card, beautiful sparkle.
    Thank you for sharing at Allsorts.

    If you are interested: Mervi’s Candy & Challenge is going on at my blog till the end of September;-))m

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 13:51

      Thank you for commenting on this one, too :)
      Glad you like it...

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  2. Di25 September 2015 at 13:29

    Wow Donna, this is lovely! The distressed rectangle die is just great for a tag - I have that set too and might well pinch the idea - please :) LOVE the soft blue and silver - beautiful!

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 13:44

      Pinch away all you like, Di... as long as you're not pinching me!!!
      Have a good weekend :)

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  3. Mrs A.25 September 2015 at 16:21

    This is a great tag . Love the silver leaf and it wash 't me that said those immortal words!! Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. Donna25 September 2015 at 16:31

      Lol... Does that mean you are on full Christmas craft mode?
      I'll have to stop by and have a check!
      Glad you like the tag.
      Donna. X

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  4. Tracey McNeely25 September 2015 at 21:19

    Beautiful tag Donna!

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  5. Marisa26 September 2015 at 17:16

    Gorgeous maple leaf (I'm rather partial to them being Canadian LOL) and a wonderful tag. Thanks for all your kind comments on my blog :)

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    1. Donna26 September 2015 at 17:32

      Hello Marisa.
      You are very talented :) Thanks for stopping by to say 'hello'.

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  6. Sally Dodger27 September 2015 at 13:26

    A lovely card Donna. Your leaf look fab cut from the silver card and the gems and sequins add just enough bling to finish your card wonderfully. Thanks for joining our challenge over at Crafty Cardmakers and more. Sally.x.

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    1. Donna27 September 2015 at 13:51

      Thank you, Sally :)
      This was my DT take on a team mates design... Glad you like it :)

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  7. Leanne27 September 2015 at 19:11

    Wonderful job, love that silver it sure does pop off the page. Very nice, and Thanks for playing our challenge at 4 Crafty Chicks.

    Leanne DT 4CC

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    1. Donna27 September 2015 at 19:15

      Thank you, Leanne :)
      Only found your challenge last week... Glad to be playing along :)

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  8. My Card Attic: Hazel28 September 2015 at 01:37

    Absolutely beautiful Donna! Happy to be your latest follower! Have a great week! Hazel xx

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    1. Donna28 September 2015 at 05:38

      Hello Hazel :)
      Thank you... for the kind comment and fior Following me. Can't wait to see more of your designs :)

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  9. jenndub7128 September 2015 at 05:02

    Very pretty card! Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers and more!

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  10. Sarn28 September 2015 at 11:04

    What a fabulous looking snippets card Donna.
    Many congrats on your Playground win too.
    Hugs, SarN xxx

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    1. Donna30 September 2015 at 22:23

      Ooh uh... Wonders why SarN has a big 'N' on it today? Has it always and I need my glasses checked? (They came in a party bag)!
      Thanks for saying 'hello' ... and for your kind comments :)
      'Bye for now... X

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  11. Josephine30 September 2015 at 22:06

    Beautiful!

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers and More!

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  12. Marybeth2 October 2015 at 13:55

    Donna this is gorgeous! I absoultly love this silver leaf and just a pop of pink!

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    1. Donna5 October 2015 at 06:51

      Thank you, Marybeth.
      Obviously I took inspiration from Jeanne's sequin mix... but glad you like it :)

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  13. cm2 October 2015 at 19:38

    My apologies for tardy commenting, but here I am, gazing in delight at your gorgeous tag! The silver maple leaf (near and dear to my Canadian heart), the distressed rectangle 'tag', the pretty thanks...swooning!
    ~c

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    1. Donna2 October 2015 at 19:45

      Thanks Carol. You are always very kind :)
      Have a good weekend... and stop swooning - you might fall over!!!
      Take care :)

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  14. pam2 October 2015 at 22:08

    Fantastic Donna, beautiful tag card..
    Congratulations on winning Poppystamps challenge . your card is absolutely stunning..
    Hugs Pam x

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    1. Donna2 October 2015 at 23:03

      Hello Pam :)
      Thank you. I just need Poppystamps to start making more nature themed dies again!
      Have a good weekend...
      Donna

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  15. Stamping With Bibiana3 October 2015 at 13:37

    gorgeous in its simplicity, excuse my long absences...hugs from california
    bibiana

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