Well I did it, really wasn’t sure I was going to as I had to attend Waterford hospital for my check up today. This is my 2nd and very last bonus tag for Linda’s challenge.
#1 tag is here with the rules. Linda’s #2 Bonus Tag and the Funkie Junkie Boutique is here.
Thank you Linda for taking the time to give blogland this challenge and for sharing all your amazing tags so that we had inspiration along the way.
I ordered Tim’s stencils from Linda’s Boutique and when they arrived she had very kindly sent me some lovely little freebies, two of which were the jumbo tags that she sells and also a metal corner piece. Both have been used on my tag.
I followed the #2 bonus tag as far as the folding for my inspiration then off I went on my own merry little way.
For the 8″ tag I made my first score line at 1″ from the top (where the hole is) then I turned the tag around and scored at 3.5 from the bottom. When folded this makes a cute looking envelope.
Covered front and back with G45 papers but when adding the back paper I did not glue over the cardstock flap, instead I left the paper so it made another flap and trimmed the edges to match the front. This made a patterned flap and a plain. The plain flap was painted, then coloured with gilding wax before adding crackle medium. The metal corner embellie was also given the gilding wax treatment. Dimensional paste was added down the edge with a stencil and this too had a touch of wax.
Two magnetic discs were added to the inside flap and covered over with paper but guess which wally forgot to cover the two discs on the front piece of cardstock? When opened you can see the discs but I will rectify that later … might see how they react to wax as well, lol. I also stamped a Thank You on the inside lid.
When opened you can see the lovely sentiment paper with a very romantic image. On the back there are gorgeous roses showing.
Must take time to finish my file folder now.
Love your beautiful tag! It has such a wonderfully romantic theme and your crackling is beautiful. Hope your check-up went well. Hugs, Anne x
Wow, it’s stunning, Shirl… I love the woman on the outside cover – and the crackled butterfly is a fabulous finishing touch. Congratulations on getting all of them in on time (just about to post my last one)… and do hope all went well with the check-up.
Alison x
Gorgeous and so romantic. a wonderful piece.
Yvonne
Hi there Shirley – this is so captivating, with those beautiful romantic images and all your gorgeous little additions and touches. Beautifully made as always. I like the top flap idea too! Hope all went well at the hospital and that no infusions necessary. Nicola x
This is absolutely so gorgeous , such beautiful colours and gorgeous images all done in such a delicate way x hugs xtrace x
Gorgeous tag, love the crackled effects. I think I have a sheet of that Graphic 45 in my stash. I thought I would use it on a collage at some point. Too many things and not enough time! Have a great weekend, Shirleyx
Shirl this is stunning. Love the colours, the images, the embellishments – I could look at this all day long!
Hugs, Sylvia xx
You have been busy – Love your Bonus Tags.
This one is stunning, such gorgeous papers and details. Well done on finishing them all.
Hope everything went well at the hosp.
Hugs, Avril xx
Hi Shirley. This looks stunning! I looove the papers that you have used too. You have such a beautiful eye when it comes to designing things. Always so soft and feminine.
Congrats on finishing the 12 tags (or 14)…I saw your name on the list of participants this morning. I think you have done so well to get through them all.
Your work is always beautiful.
Hey Shirl – just a heads-up… Since you asked in a comment about the Mega Sale – I thought you might like to head over to the Sizzix UK blog now!! Go to the Promotions section – Clearance 2014, some more amazing bargains… hurry, hurry, hurry!
Alison xx