Wednesday, 25 November 2015

Double Acetate Christmas Tag , Pink Flowers on Tree, Female

Tracey's 25 Days of Christmas Tags event is still running right now, and I have to confess...  I have been having so much fun playing along! 

I remember gift tags were always something I loved as a child.  They're the real focal point of a gift when you can't (or aren't allowed) to open it up there and then.   
I used to keep hold of the tags I really loved, and although I honestly don't know what happened to them after a few days...  (I suspect my mother threw them away)...  it's a memory that has always stayed with me.
Maybe that's why I'm so fond of making them?

Anyhow...

The tag I've made to show you all today ties in to Day 8 of the event.  
It's a real 'girly, girly' tag, isn't it?  Probably best suited to a young girl...  or a young girl at heart :) 




Punches used:
EK Success 'Christmas Tree'
Carl/CarlaCraft 'Flower Pot'

Dies:
Memory Box 'Cosmic Star Set'

Embossing Folder:
Sheena Douglas / Festive 'Snowfall'

Other:
DoCrafts 'Mini Daisy Shaped Buttons' (Parkstone Pink)
Gesso (White)
Tim Holtz Distress Ink 'Walnut Stain'
Twine
Raffia
Embroidery Thread
Mini Wooden Peg 


I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but the smaller stars were attached to the embossed under layer of this double tag.  It just adds to the dimension a little and breaks up the focus so it's not so 'crowded'...   
And as for this embossing folder...  I just adore it.  It's been specifically made for use with acetate and gesso.

Just before you take a peek at the tag I used for inspiration this time around, I will state as I did for my last acetate tag (just in case you haven't read that post) that I have punched out an additional tree shape and glued it behind so that you have somewhere to write on.


Here's a picture of the tag I used for inspiration...




It has a lovely 'homespun' feeling to it, don't you think?


Challenges I'm entering...

Pixies Crafty Snippets Challenge
(As the Acetate and Green, Kraft and Silver Card are all from snippets)


Happy Little Stampers


Craft Rocket Challenge


Simon Says/Work It Wednesday


Simon Says/Wednesday Challenge


Unicorn Challenge



25 Days of Christmas Tags
There are a few days left if you are hoping to play along...

'Bye for now...

Donna
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35 comments:

  1. My Card Attic: Hazel25 November 2015 at 15:50

    I'm loving these acetate tags Donna! Very sweet! Have a lovely day! Hazel xx
    My Card Attic

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 16:37

      Sprung!!! You noticed my acetate 'binge' I've been on :)
      Sometimes a girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!!!

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  2. Barb25 November 2015 at 15:59

    Donna your tag is absolutely gorgeous - everything about it. Barbxx

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 16:42

      Thank you, Barb. I honestly wasn't sure what people would make of this one!
      Take care :)

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  3. Cross Stitch Claire25 November 2015 at 16:33

    What a pretty design, very clever! Thanks for joining us at Craft Rocket, Claire DT x

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 16:43

      Thank you, Claire :)
      I'm always messing around with new ideas... It's just an added bonus when they 'work' well enough for me to post online!!!

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  4. Olga Direktorenko25 November 2015 at 19:29

    Donna this is outstanding! I love how you play with materials - you find combinations that I personally could never think of and you make them work! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 19:41

      Thank you, Olga :)
      I'm so glad you like it... and you have hit the nail on the head! I am always playing around with materials! I think it's because I haven't been crafting for that long... or maybe it's just me. Either way, I love the distraction it provides me with :)
      Take care...

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  5. pam25 November 2015 at 19:34

    You are on a roll with your lovely tags Donna, something I do not make, to-days tag is
    Fabulous, love the acetate and beautiful decorations.
    Pam x

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 19:50

      Hi Pam :)
      Thank you... I've been doing my best to support my fellow DT team mate. Wish I could do more, but you know how it goes!
      How you coping with the weather?

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  6. Stella25 November 2015 at 19:36

    The combo of different materials is amazing. I am in awe. Gorgeous!

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    1. Donna25 November 2015 at 19:47

      Thank you, Stella :)
      I appreciate your kind words. X

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  7. Stampsnob.25 November 2015 at 20:47

    I love girly girly and I am far beyond being a girl This tag is stunning Thanks for sharing Craft Rocket Anything Goes Challenge Lis DT

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    1. Donna26 November 2015 at 00:29

      Hello Lis :)
      I'm glad you like 'girly, girly' stuff. There's a part of me that does, too... but I know it's not everyone's cup of tea!
      Thanks for the kind words... X

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  8. Donna25 November 2015 at 23:07

    Thank you, Jackie. Only stumbled across this challenge blog earlier on today :)

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  9. Tracey McNeely26 November 2015 at 01:59

    Donna the clear tags are so elegant! I love the gesso splatter. Moms do things like that BTW--lol. Thank you for linking your tag up to the 25 Days of Christmas Tags!

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    1. Donna26 November 2015 at 05:05

      Thank you, Tracey :)
      I watched Sheena Douglas on Create and Craft one day and saw her demo this stencil of hers - so I can't take the credit for applying gesso into the snow 'dimples'... but the effect is fantastic :)
      I've really enjoyed supporting you in this event.
      Thank you :)

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  10. Mrs A.26 November 2015 at 02:14

    You have made a beautiful tag. Love all the vellum. Hugs Mrs A.

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    1. Donna26 November 2015 at 05:10

      Hello Mrs A.
      I guess you meant acetate instead of vellum? I know you have a love/hate affair with acetate... so I'm going to presume you had some kind of block where you hate it so much right now you can't even type the word!!! LOL
      Thank you. I hope to be back on your challenges soon. Tracey's my fellow DT so I've dropped all other challenges for her event.
      There are never enough hours, Mrs A!

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  11. Sarn26 November 2015 at 08:20

    OOOh this is SOOOO pretty. LOVE IT. Aha, now we know why you have a soft spot for tags!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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    1. Donna26 November 2015 at 08:52

      Good Morning, Sarn :)
      It's wet and soggy here today!
      Thanks for stopping by and leaving such kind words. x

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  12. Di26 November 2015 at 10:19

    Really pretty tag - and I adore all things girlie! Gosh, I could so relate to the tale of the tags, I was just the same :)

    So many people are using acetate that I'm gonna hop over to the drawer I keep mine in and see about having a play :)

    Hugs

    Di xx

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    1. Donna26 November 2015 at 10:28

      Sounds lIke a plan, Di :)
      I have so many acetate snippets because any packaging with acetate on gets recycled by me. I've saved a small fortune!!! (Admittedly a VERY small fortune - LOL)!!!
      Was your mum mean and threw them away, too?

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  13. Hettie27 November 2015 at 23:32

    Now I would not mind finding a tag like this on my pressie...maybe something silver that you wear on your wrist - get my drift!!
    Very pretty, and definately very girley.
    Hugs
    xxx

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    1. Donna28 November 2015 at 14:32

      Hi Hettie :)
      I like silver things, too!
      I wonder what we'll get in our stockings???

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  14. Deepti30 November 2015 at 13:53

    Oh my goodness! Your tag is just so stunning, love ur idea :)

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    1. Donna30 November 2015 at 14:09

      Hello :)
      Thank you... Acetate may be difficult to cut in my machine, but it's such fun to play around with. X

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  15. Kylie1 December 2015 at 09:48

    Donna, you are rocking the acetate! LOVE the idea of using it for tags. I need to use mine more often so thanks for the inspiration! Thanks for playing along at Happy Little Stampers xx

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    1. Donna1 December 2015 at 10:24

      Thanks Kylie :)
      I don't know about you, but acetate is a real headache to cut in my machine.
      I'm just too stubborn to let it win!!!

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  16. Melissa Bove 1 December 2015 at 18:14

    Beautiful tag! Love the acetate and that sweet little tree!!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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    1. Donna14 December 2015 at 12:05

      December 2015 at 18:49
      Thank you, Melissa :)
      I've definitely been enjoying playing with acetate just lately. I'll squeeze in a few more makes with it before Christmas and then put it away for a while! It's a fun medium to experiment with, but no fun to cut!!!

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  17. Marybeth13 December 2015 at 23:42

    Beautiful memory ,Dona. I love this double acitate tag what a neat idea and so beautiful!

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    1. Donna14 December 2015 at 12:07

      Thank you, Marybeth.
      Needed a short break for several reasons, but back to 'playtime' today :)

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  18. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)18 December 2015 at 05:27

    Acetate is fun, should definitely pull it out again.

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