I have been wanting to play along with one of the Just Us Girls challenges since they started, but somehow, I just kept coming up short on time. And while time is still short.......I made sure to craft some of my own time for a little inky {Love} for their JUGS #16 Color Challenge.
After playing along with Tim & his fabulous Christmas tags, I have a bunch of office tags left over. When I use them, I like to adhere two together so that they stand up to ink and paint much better and then I lightly ink the backside, so its pretty too. (The line in the middle is actually not nearly as obvious......its raining, its pouring, and I had to use a flash as I'm not set up for indoor photography......yet.) I inked the whole thing in soft pink, went over most of it with burgundy, adhered some Noteworthy chipboard alpha stickers, blinged out a chipboard heart, popped it up on foam tape and cut out a bunch of blingy swirls to make a flourish that would fit and work with the tag and voila...a happy little Valentine taggy {love}.
Oh yea! When I experimented with making my own {custom} colored ribbon back in November, I was using polyester satin ribbon. And since I did not have a single piece of burgundy ribbon anywhere in my overflowing ribbon collection (how could that be?!), I thought I would make some, using white nylon organza this time.......and it worked beautifully!! I highly recommend giving it a try.....I'm so happy I did!
Twenty Ten has kicked off to a bit of a slow start , but I am thinking that a little ink goes a long way towards rejuvenating a spirit and putting a grande smile on my face!
Supplies:
Ink: Bravo Burgundy, Pretty in Pink - Stampin' Up!
Chipboard: Making Memories, Cosmo Cricket
Bling: K & Company, Prima
Ribbon: Stash
Tag: Office Depot
Karen, I am so happy that you had a chance to play along with Just Us Girls color challenge! Your LOVE tag is beautiful - Love the rhinestone bling! Hope to see you Saturday for an all new challenge!
ReplyDeleteHARK! your back, and your tag is FABULOUS!!!! good for you for doing this challenge. i am planning on getting my craft on this weekend! woohooo.
ReplyDeleteI'm doing a happy dance FOR you, sweet Kare! This looks fabulous! I knew once inky fingers was achieved, you'd find your CRAFT! Way to go, talented girl! This photographs beautifully!
ReplyDeleteHi Sweet Friend,
ReplyDeleteYour tag is divine, I L-O-V-E the color and elements...pure perfection! I recall your ribbon color technique and think it's absolute genius!
Well my clever friend, I hope you are having a great week, can you believe it's Friday already tomorrow, the time is flying by!
Love and hugs,
Karyn
Wow, your tag is sooo pretty! It almost looked like a beautiful piece of punched tin at first glance :] Love those rhinestones and what I believe is some amazing sponging?! GORGEOUS ♥ So glad you were finally able to play along with Just Us Girls! Hope to see you back frequently :]
ReplyDeleteGorgeous deep red tag! Love your ribbons too.. So glad you got some INK!
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is awesome! I love your bold colors that you've chosen ... it's just so lovely!!! :)
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Elise
Hi Karen! Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog! This tag is adorable, love it!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Vanessa
Way cute girl!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen!
ReplyDeleteIts so good to see you! As always, you have created a piece of Art. The tag seems to glow! Maybe its the love you have put into it?
I´ve got two candies over at my blog at the moment. As you were lucky the last time, maybe you will give it a go again? (you can find both in the sidebar)
Siri
This is "love"ly Karen! Very clever to ink up the entire tag to take on a completely different color! I love this! Thanks for playing with Just Us Girls, finally! Hope to see you this week!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know, the ruffeled ribbon is from Websters pages. I got it for Christmas from my Granny!! (OK, I did make a whislist at an online shop, and my mom ordered it, but anyway!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the sweet comments!
You're toes should be tapping! Inky fingers, cute tag - it feels good. I love this tag.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week end.
This tag is wonderful!! I'm so glad you found time to create! All the bling is fabulous and I love how you colored your own ribbon! Nice job!!
ReplyDeletewow, this is a fun and flirty tag...luv it..have a fabulous weekend!
ReplyDeleteenjoy *~*
Oh Karen what a FUN tag - I love the ribbon treatment (I, too, ink up white ribbon if I need it to match - great tip!) I love the WOW effect of this tag - a real eye catcher! Thanks for playing along with Just Us Girls - sorry I was late in commenting this week OOPS.
ReplyDeleteYou are definitely the tag QUEEN girl! This is soooo pretty!Coloring your own ribbon, that is pretty impressive and something I wouldn't even think of! Have a great weekend....xoxo
ReplyDeletesuch a beautiful tag Karen! love the bling and your 'homemade' ribbon! great job!
ReplyDeleteBlessings, Maria
Wow your tag is amazing. I love the ribbon and the colour! Pure inspiration. Happy weekend to you...and thanks for all your sweet comments that you leave me.
ReplyDeletevery pretty!...just in time for valentine's day! "love" the colours.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is gorgeous Karen!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, girl! so glad you carved out a few minutes to rejuvenate. There's nothing like getting ink on your fingers to put a smile on your face!
ReplyDeleteLovely tag, Karen. Hope we can get together and get inky fingers together soon!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got your fingers inky :) Very, very pretty, Karen! I love the pink and red shading. It looks amazing on your photo!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! What are you going to do with it now?
ReplyDeleteLove the "Love" tag!! That bling is to die for!! Bling and ribbon...heaven!
ReplyDeleteWhooooweee girl! THis is quite a luscious piee of tag ye candy! I love it and I'm so glad you played in this color chalenge!
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