Hello all, long time no see! Apologies, I just don't seem to be able to get my act together. So in the hopes of kicking myself back into blogging action, I'm going to do some very quick posts, just sharing some of the tag backgrounds I've been making.
That's really all I've been doing craft-wise - backgrounds seem to be as far as I get at the moment. There are too many other things needing my time and energy. But I am enjoying the backgrounds themselves, and that's really the point, isn't it... to enjoy oneself?
So just a few photos for you of the first pair - lots of lovely inky watery splotches - but I shan't keep you long!
So, if I ever get around to adding anything to these, you'll see them again, but for now the Chipped Sapphire/Stormy Sky combination is enough to keep me happy. (I think there's just a hint of Wilted Violet in there too.) I've always loved those Tim Holtz trees, and they layer up beautifully to create a wintry forest to go wandering in. If you want to see the snowy landscape which is inspiring me at the moment, drop in to see my Bohemian home on Instagram.
I'll try to do better with blogging and visiting (and with crafting too)... it's all a bit of a balancing act at present, but I do hope you're all doing okay. Stay safe, stay well, stay creative, and I'll see you again soon.
Go to the winter woods: listen there, look, watch, and "the dead months" will give you a subtler secret than any you have yet found in the forest.
William Sharpe
Personally I think your gorgeous tags look just fine as they are - but I know you wish do something magical with them when the time is right (and you have time) till then - good to see you sharing these! Helen xx
ReplyDeletewill do something magical, not wish...doh!!
ReplyDeleteThese looks so much like a snowy woods scene. The sky takes on that blue grey color and the snow is heavy. I really love these. I like that you didn't add people too. Hope things settle down for you soon. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteThese made me feel cold when I saw the snow covered trees in the forest. They are truly lovely tags, just as they are, but I'm sure you will eventually add to them. So glad to see you posting. I'm not on Instagram, so can't visit your home.
ReplyDeleteYour tags are delightful...what a gorgeous place to call home...it was like walking in a winter wonderland...loved it...
ReplyDeleteWow, such beautiful wintery scenes! The blues and violet looks so wonderful with the splashes and those trees look so pretty too 😁. Glad your settling into your new home! Happy wishes! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tags Alison -- Brrrr I feel the chill.
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
Your wintery art always puts me in the mood to stay in and bring out the art supplies.The tags are complete just the way they are!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, I love the colors and trees.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tags, gorgeous colours and lovely and wintry. I cannot think of anything you could do to them more unless you have some of your lovely words you could put on them.
ReplyDeleteOff to see your Bohemian home now. Hope you are happy.
Hugs, Neet xx
Oh Wow! I really love these gorgeous backgrounds Alison. You are so clever to have created some amazing depth with just the different shades of blue. Love these just as they are! xx
ReplyDeleteDelightful tags, and clearly inspired by your new environment! The path inward to the forest inspires the imagination with stories... perfect for winter dreaming. Hope everything, though busy, is evolving smoothly - and happy that you make time for a bit of fun! xx Lynn
ReplyDeleteYou can just feel the coldness within these tags, perfect
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Amanda x
This brings to mind the snowy forests near my chalet in France- I must say that I am really missing being able to get there with all the COVID carry-on. At least looking at these beautiful tags make me feel closer!
ReplyDeleteSally xx
I LOVE these!!!
ReplyDeleteI may have gone to the Emerald Coast to get away from the snow, but I do miss the excuse to cuddle up with hot cocoa & vegetate.This is EXACTLY the look that gives us a peaceful feeling in the woods!
Two beautiful tags and backgrounds Alison.. I also love these fire trees by Tim Holtz, as well as the colours you use.
ReplyDeleteAnd your photos on IG are just wonderful! Thank you for sharing. I don't know why, I didn't see the last ones...
Happy white and blue Sunday, sending you hugs and love.
Coco xx
These are really lovely, you can definitely feel the cold in these! Take care and have a great week, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteI love the understated nearly monochrome look of those. If this was a card I wouldn't add a thing, except perhaps, a sentiment. I also have been uninspired to start anything creative, it's this extended lockdown that has finally caught up with me! x
ReplyDeleteDon't feel bad for taking time to settle in, you need it. We will be here when you are all ready to roll. LOVE these backgrounds though, hard to believe you've had time.
ReplyDeleteExcellent winter chill vibes!! The little violet mixed in looks super. Well done on managing to craft and blog. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful wintery scenes, love them xXx
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