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Thursday 10 December 2020

Happy Smiles

Hello all!  A couple of those Rustic Wilderness backgrounds I shared last week have made their way to completion with the help of a pair of Paper Dolls, and a touch of ephemera collaging.  Take a look...


The background stamping is courtesy of the Forest Floor stamp set.  The large fir branch in the background has a softer look as I spritzed the inks on it (Rustic Wilderness Oxide and Peeled Paint) with a bit of water before stamping.


The pinecones are stamped in Archival Coffee as far as I remember and it's all over a background of Antique Linen and Vintage Photo with maybe some Pumice Stone in the mix (only because there usually is some Pumice Stone in the mix round here!).


The darker, shorter-needled branches are stamped in pure Rustic Wilderness Distress Ink... such a rich deeply pigmented green.  It makes for perfect layering with the ability to put something really dark and impactful over the rest of the stamping.


The two girls are wrapped up warm against the winter cold, and have happy smiles...


... if not quite the twinkling eyes suggested by the Clippings word stickers!  This one clearly has more important things to do with her time than have her photo taken.


I hope you like all the winter foliage around here at the moment... it's been a long time obsession of mine from way before I was crafting.


The large tree and jugs and vases full of ivy and holly are the most important part of the Christmas festivities for me... along with plenty of candlelight and music.


So having these new foliage stamps to play with along with the fabulous rich green of Rustic Wilderness has certainly put a happy smile on my face.  Even with my limited craft time/energy, I'm loving the moments I do manage to grab at the craft table.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to see you again soon.  Don't forget to come and join in with our very last ever challenge at A Vintage Journey - we'd love to go out with a bang.  But most importantly stay safe and well until we meet again.

Between every two pines is a doorway to a new world.
John Muir

I'd like to play along at Country View Challenges where the theme is Anything Christmas
I'm hoping the twinkling eyes and the gleaming pearl droplets provide enough Christmas Sparkle to join in at Try It On Tuesday

18 comments:

Helen said...

Simply gorgeous tags! LOVE all the elements! Thanks for joining us at Try it on Tuesday!

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful tags, I like them very much. Thanks so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday, much appreciated! Glad the move is over, hope you are settling down well. Hugs, Valerie

Helen said...

what beautiful tags! great to hear from you on the blog glad you've made it and are starting to get settled!

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

You create the most beautiful and realistic tags I've ever seen. I absolutely adore these latest two. I look forward to you eventually getting settled in your new space, but for now, you are creating genuine beauties with limited time and supplies. That's a testament in itself.

My name is Erika. said...

Oh I like these. I bought those new holiday stamps and haven't used any yet. Now I am inspired Alison. Hope all is well. Hugs-Erika

Sandra Wright. said...

These are a pair of beauties..just up my street and perfect for our challenge at Tag Tuesday.
Thank you so much for joining us.
Thank you very much for your comment over on my blog Alison...means alot x

Neet said...

Two truly delightful tags. I love the idea of the spritzing before you stamped to soften the image, must give that a try myself. In fact your tags are inspiring me to go and make a tag right now. Not that mine will be anything like yours but I will use a TH Doll or two.
These are what I call nostalgic Christmas type tags and the kind of tags (or cards) that I really do enjoy.
Thanks for sharing when you must be so so busy settling into your new home. I do hope you are feeling very happy right now.
Hugs, Neet xx

Fonda said...

Gorgeous tags!

Sue said...

These are really lovely tags, such a soft, traditional Christmas feel to them. Take care, Sue xx

Joan said...

Two fabulous tags, love the colours

Thanks for joining us at Try It On Tuesday challenge

Joan

Annie said...

The paperdolls sit perfectly on these beautiful tags Alison and I love the ephemera and words you have used too xx Good to hear you are settling in too and having some crafty time xx

Thank You for the lovely comment on my blog xx It was a fun time at Coventry xx

Let's Art Journal said...

Beautiful tags! Loving your rustic style and the evergreen branches, they look so pretty against the background with the snowy splatters of paint - perfect 😁. I hope your settling in well at your new home and wishing you a happy weekend! Hugs, Jo x

Mrs.B said...

Two beautiful tags and I love the shading of greens in the background with the white splatters of 'snow' against the rustic looking backgrounds.
Thanks for sharing with us at Try it on Tuesday
Avril xx

Craftyfield said...

Simply delightful Alison! x

pearshapedcrafting said...

Absolutely beautiful Alison! Those foliage stamps are on my list and you really bring them to life! Super colours and just adore those paper dolls! Thank you so much for joining us at Try It On Tuesday, Chrisxx

pinky said...

Such a beautiful tag Alison. You have such an eye for detail and can dress your project to perfection. Love them! Thanks for sharing with us at Tag Tuesday xx

Patty O'Malley said...

I love these precious tags, Alison!

sarascloset said...

Just so in love with these little beauties! Those backgrounds are just the perfect backdrop to the little girls and your well chosen ephemera. Takes my breath away!