Thursday, January 14, 2010

New Beginnings Tag


Now that I know my swap partner has received it, I can post the tag I did in the ATT yahoo group.  Allie hosts a monthly swap called, appropriately enough, the Monthly Mailer.
Each month has a different theme, suggested techniques (Tim-inspired, of course), even suggested color combinations.....great for anyone in a rush or whose mojo has temporarily departed.
Since I'm not so big on reading directions, I didn't get much past the theme part, but Liz (my partner) likes it, I like it, so I guess I'm good.  Being January, the theme had to do with new beginnings, time, all that January jazz.
For the little stamp (Tim's, natch!), I used a technique I learned from the very talented Estrella Bianchi.  It involves reinforcements, clear contact paper, and is easier done than described, so no tutorial on it here.  Sorry!  I think it is really cool.  Click on the photo for a closer look.

14 comments:

  1. These is absolutely BEAUTIFUL, Eileen!! Love that saying!

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  2. Hi Eileen -

    What a super tag! I don't know what you did with the reinforcements, but I love the way it looks.

    Elaine Allen

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  3. Absolutely stunning. I just love your work.

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  4. What an awesome tag, Eileen...I was just waiting to see your next ART display and it was worth the wait. Diann

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  5. love the tag......and you can see so much great detail up close!!!!! I love how you use such awesome embellishments!!!

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  6. Oh I just love this one Eileen!!! It is such an interesting piece as well as beautiful!!

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  7. This is absolutely gorgeous Eileen. Thanks for sharing your beautiful artwork.

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  8. Yep, it's a beaut! My favorite colors, too! The technique on that little stamped image is really cool. It's hard waiting till the other person receives before posting, isn't it? lol. Thanks for sharing, as usual, it's another awesome piece by the Queen of Paper!

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  9. What a fab tag and I have the stamp too but I haven't had a chance to use it yet. You have really inspired me.

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  10. Eileen, Your tag is absolutely stunning. I love the quote! Your works is always a joy to see. Thank you for sharing..

    Wishing you abundant blessings,
    Tami

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  11. Wow, I step away from blogland for a minute and your blog look has changed and everything! LOVE the tag and that quote is one of my favorites!

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  12. What a wonderful tag to initiate a new beginning! So many layers/techniques/elements and they are totally cohesive and create a stunning piece! Well done!!

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  13. Waaaay cool! Whatdaya mean, no tutorial here?! I protest! We want to know!

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  14. I like it plenty fine. I would love to have been on the receiving end of this one.

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