Hello all and a very happy New Year to you! Let's hope that 2021 is an improvement on 2020 (and, really, that doesn't seem like a big ask!).
A couple of my Rustic Wilderness tag backgrounds have made their way to (very simple) completion - the result of me finally sitting down at the craft table this morning after way too long a gap. But supposedly the things you do on New Year's Day you will end up doing every day that year, and crafting time is something I'd like to encourage. Best not to do any housework though...
These children are all wrapped up against the frosty chill, and more than ready to go out and enjoy a New Year's Day walk amongst the snowy greenery. After all, as they say, there's no such thing as bad weather... just the wrong clothing.
I think they're probably going to be fine with those warm-looking coats...
... and boots, hats, scarves and gloves.
The Tim Holtz Sketch Greenery stamps (which I was lucky enough to win) are layered up in Speckled Egg and Rustic Wilderness Inks and Oxides...
... with some touches of Peeled Paint here and there for the glossy leaves in between the pine needles.
The Paper Dolls in the new seasonal pack are simply enchanting - I adore both this sturdy little chap...
... and this joyful sisters all bundled up against the cold.
The embellishing is as simple as simple can be... the wooden snowflakes and a Typed Token, and some white twine to wrap it all up together.
The Clippings stickers, again from the seasonal pack, provide additional words. I always like to have some words with my pictures, and the paint-filled tokens weren't quite enough this time around.
I hope you're still enjoying your 12 Days of Christmas. These gentle days after Christmas are a period of hibernation for me, and I always enjoy them to the hilt before the tree comes down on 6th January after Twelfth Night. Stay safe, stay warm, stay creative, and I'll see you again soon.
Oh, and just to let you know, the final Pinworthies and Farewells have just been published over at A Vintage Journey - do hop over and say your goodbyes if you would like to.
When there's snow on the ground, I like to pretend I'm walking on clouds.
Takayuki Ikkaku
Wonderful tags. Happy New Year, may this one be better than the last one! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteGreat tags Alison, here's hoping for a better year eventually XX
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Alison! love your festive tags. I have been crafting but nothing I can blog about. Not looking forward to the alarm going back on, on Monday morning but all good things come to an end!
ReplyDeleteThese tags are a great way to start 2021 Alison. They are really beautiful. A snowy walk wouldn't be such a bad thing to do in the new year. I hope you had a Merry Christmas and a happy new year. Let's hope 2021 is a good one soon! Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThese two tags are absolutely charming, really atmospheric and adorable. I love your use of both new green and grey-blue colors of Distress inks on the greenery stamps plus a bit of peeled paint for the other leaves, wonderful background!
ReplyDeleteWhat an happy time you had I guess, much more better thn housework of course haha.
I wish you the best in 2021, better than 2020!!
Hugs, Coco xx
A delightful pair of wintry tags Alison.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a happy and healthy new year.
Alison xx
Happy New Year, love both of the tags, that stamp set is a keeper for sure...I have been enjoying some hibernation, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely tags. You have made me want that stamp set, too. I hope you have a happy new year.
ReplyDeleteYour tags are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Alison! Love the tags, I can feel winter just by looking at them. Bbbrrr. Think I’ll go outside and enjoy our 82F. Hugs, Nan
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Alison! I hope you are all settled in at your new home and it looks like you have all your crafty supplies unpacked! What lovely winter foliage tags with the sweet vintage children and all the snowy splatter! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pair of tags, wonderful colours married here. My best wishes for this New Year Alison!
ReplyDeleteAnd your always perfect choice of words and quotes, as our gifted narrator, compliments your artwork, everytime!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year Alison, love these tags, perfect for a wintry day, especially as we've got snow.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
Two fabulous tags Alison, I think I need that rustic wilderness oxide ! its a beautiful colour
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year
Joan x
Happy New Year! Lovely tags - I can easily envision a lovely, snowy forest and a walk midst the quiet beauty. Wonderful to hear you are settled enough to get to crafting again (though it has been lovely seeing your past work on IG). Enjoy this time, and stay well! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteI had planned to be here earlier, but my electricity went off early in the day yesterday. We got hammered with ice and snow, making 2021’s first day seem more like a day in 2020 instead of the start of a new year.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe there is another new set of TH paper dolls. I'm so far behind. I love these little children who are all bundled in their heavy coats. Your tags are fabulous and I really enjoy every tag you create, including these two.
I hope 2021 finds you safe, healthy, and joyous, dear friend.
These are totally ADORABLE!!!!
ReplyDeleteBoth gorgeous tags, Alison!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a Happy, healthy and creative year... should be easily better than 2020! x
Fabulous tags! Those children look well wrapped up against the cold and are walking in the most wonderful woodland! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous tags Alison, the backgrounds are stunning and I love these new paper dolls. It's not a big ask is it for this year to be better than last, but I think things will get worse before they get better. Take care and have a very happy 2021, Sue x
ReplyDeleteSimply two adorables tags!!! I love them.
ReplyDeleteHugs, and happy start of 2021 in your new home, be a source of joy and inspiration for you Alison.
Coco xx
Happy New Year! Loving the tags, the soft background colour really allows those evergreen boughs to pop - beautiful 😁. Wishing you all the best for 2021, let's hope it's a better year for everyone! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteOh Alison your tags are so lovely, fantastic art.
ReplyDeleteAll the best for 2021 !
Hugs
Anke
Two beautiful tags and such gorgeous details in them - I love the new Rustic Wilderness and it looks fabulous with the Speckled Egg - not a combination I would have thought of putting together but Wow it really works!
ReplyDeleteDiana xx