Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Bizy Bec's May Challenge

Bizzy Bec's May challenge is Create a Tag.  I used Tim Holtz Bigz die to cut my tag - I have never been sorry I spent the money on that.  It seemed pricey at the time but I've used it many, many times & each time I was glad I'd bought it.  I stamped Magnolia's 'Tilda With a Small Gift' onto the white cardstock tag & then covered it with a scrap paper because I wanted the shape but lots of white around the image.  Then I stamped with Stampin Up's Crosshatched background stamp.  The corner stamp is also Magnolia & is 'Loving Border' (such a cute stamp).  The sentiment is from Lili of the Valley's Set 10 - A5 Verses.  Tim Holtz distress ink was sponged/rubbed into the background - I used a shade of pink, green & the 'old paper' colours & then darkened the edges with Walnut. 
For the back of the tag, I thought I would make it into a gift card holder & stamped & sponged exactly the same way, then glued the holder down.  The sentiment is also Lili of the Valley & this tie from the Dreamy Days set & finally, Tilda was coloured with Copics.
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6 comments:

Jackie Thomas said...

I love love love this tag Marilyn. Stunning work
Hugs xo Jackie

Anonymous said...

hi marilyn! sounds and looks like you put so much work in to it, i love it! that tilda is so cote too, isnt she always?
i was so glad when i saw you had popped by.
see ya!
hugs!

jimlynn said...

Marilyn, This is just wonderful!!! So cute.
Lynn

Dana said...

I love that you've gotten so much use out of this die!! Just might have to pick that one up!! Your Tilda is colored soooo cute!! I just love this!!
Hugs~
Dana

Debra James said...

Your tag looks just fabulous. I love how you have made the background paper and used the stamps around your image. I have looked at that tag die and thought did I need it, but I think I might need it now. !!!!!xxx

Anonymous said...

Fabulous tag, love how you turned it into a gift card holder and gorgeous design!
Helen x