Sunday, August 7, 2016

By the Sea Tag

Hi there, friends.  I hope you are well.  This past week had its ups and downs.  My son moved into his first apartment, so we have an empty nest now.  Not sure how I feel about it yet, but I know it was bound to happen sometime.  On the up side, my birthday was last week as well.  It has stretched on for a week!  I received some beautiful handmade items and cards and other wonderful gifts which I appreciate so much.

Today, I am sharing a tag I made using the beautiful papers from Pion Design--Shoreline Treasures.


For the base, I cut a tag shape from a cereal box and covered both sides with the paper, inking the edges.  A bit of trim was added to the bottom.  Using Tim Holtz' chicken wire die, I cut the shapes from brown cardstock and tucked them beneath the vintage photo.  Isn't that child so sweet?!!  I placed various flowers from my stash around the photo with some seashells from Michaels.  A couple of Prima diecut leaves and some hemp bows were also tucked under the flowers.  The "By the Sea" sentiment was cut from a border strip and placed on a flower. The word "moments" is also a diecut by Tim Holtz.  Butterflies were fussy cut from the papers and added to the top.  Tea-stained seam binding finishes it off.


I am pleased with how this tag turned out.  Although it was difficult to part with, I sent it to a dear friend to thank her for her kindness.  I hope she will like it.

It's a beautiful day here today with a break in the humidity.  I plan to take some time to enjoy it.  Thank you so much for stopping by.  I appreciate the sweet comments you leave.  Have a wonderful week ahead!

11 comments:

  1. Wow, it's gorgeous! Take care of yourself! I can imagine that this is a hard time for you.

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  2. Such a sweet tag Patty and your attention to all the details is fab.
    Julie x

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  3. Gorgeous sweet tag with lovely image! Sweet butterflies and flowers, too! I can understand it's an adjustment for you now that son has his own place! Take good care, hugs!

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  4. A gorgeous tag Patty and beautifully embellished. Mine have all flown the nest but they come back regularly which is lovely and I feel I have become independent again, not just them and I love that too. Xxx

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  5. Happy Birthday for last week Patty, I hope you have happy memories to cheer your heart.. and I hope you get used to the empty nest.. hopefully you will get lots of visits! and such a pretty tag, love the photo you have used.. Have a great week!

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  6. You always make such lovely creations with the Pion papers!! This tag is just lovely! Congrats on your son getting his first place. I understand the mixed feelings, but what a wonderful milestone in his life! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!! I hope you had a great day and a wonderful week! sending birthday hugs :)

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  7. How sweet! I LOVE the nautical seaside feel to this with the colors and the shells! Beautiful vintage image, too! Gorgeous tag, my friend!

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  8. Happy Birthday, Patty! I hope your special day was filled with sweet memories. :o) Your tag is absolutely gorgeous and will surely be treasured by your friend. I do love these papers and you use them so beautifully. The cluster beside the image is exquisite and I love the touch of trim along the bottom. Every detail is just lovely. Wonderfully done! Have a blessed day. :o)

    Hugs and blessings,
    Karen

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  9. Such a pretty tag Patty! Love the sweet vintage image and the little butterflies fluttering about! What a great way to upcycle a cereal box!

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  10. I love the way of your crafting and became your follower!
    You make gorgeous projects.
    Lia xx

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