Sunday, May 22, 2016

Tag It Tuesday is Moving!!

Happy Sunday Everyone!



Just a quick post to let you know that my Tag It Tuesday monthly altered tag event is being moved over to Facebook as a group.  I think you'll find it easier to post your projects and find previous month's challenges if you need to catch up.
Just click on the link here to go directly to the page and join.  Pass the word and invite your friends!!

As a hint for June, start thinking sand, sun and surf!

See you over on Facebook!

Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Tag It Tuesday May 2016 Linky Party

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

It's time for our monthly link up party for Tag It Tuesday!  Woot!!



This month's theme was to use primary colors (red, yellow and blue) and some basic shapes (circles, squares, triangles and such).  I wasn't sure how I was going to embrace this challenge and keep true to the colors.  I admit I'm more of a pastels kinda gal, so working with primary colors is not a first choice for me.

I started with my usual number 5 manila shipping tags.  Then I broke out some of my circle making "tools" and VersaMark ink.  After stamping these, I embossed them with clear embossing powder.  Then, using three colors of Distress Inks applied directly to my craft mat, I set about making my primary colored background, being sure to dry the tag in between swipes into the inks.


I then added some additional circles and squares using a combination of plastic canvas and my ever-present bubbles stencil!



For added interest, I use a Gelly Pen and a PITT pen to add details in and around the squares and circles.


To "frame" the tag, I took my Distress Ink in Faded Jeans and inked the edges.


I added some white splatters, stamped a sentiment, and backed the whole tag with some pretty mustard card stock.







To see the whole process from start to finish, here's my video of this project.



Now it's your turn to link up your tag.  Be sure to visit the other participants and leave them some blog love as well!


Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Crafting!

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Tag It Tuesday Theme for May 2016

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

It's time to announce this month's theme for Tag It Tuesday.



As you know, we've been focusing on color this year.  Rather than use specific Pantone colors this month, I decided to turn you loose with the primary colors -- red, yellow, and blue -- and see what you create.  I'm also hoping you'll throw some basic shapes in there as well.  Think circles, squares, triangles, etc.  It's amazing to think that we can mix any color we want by starting with only three humble colors!

Here's a quick color wheel reference showing the primary colors and their complementary or secondary colors as well.  Do you remember making color wheels in art class in school and starting out with a triangle?  That brings back some memories.  And those secondary colors?  Yep, we'll visit those later in the year, so stay tuned for that!



As always, use whatever style, size or shape of tag you want and alter it with your favorite media style.  The link up blog post will go up on May 17, so you have plenty of time to get creative!

As I mentioned last month, I'm toying with the idea of switching Tag It Tuesday to a Facebook group.  Let me know in the comments below what you think about that.  Would it be easier to follow?  Easier to post pics?  Give me your honest opinion.

Thanks for looking at my blog. I appreciate all the wonderful comments everyone leaves. Happy Crafting!