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Sunday, 12 December 2010

DAY 11 - 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS



Happy Sunday everyone.


The only things needed for this tag I had available, was a tree embossing folder and some string........and it was too late to buy some of that foam to make my own stamp in the way Tim Holtz demonstrated, but am definitely going to get some of this as its a brilliant way of creating your own stamps. Even if you are not joining in this challenge I highly recommend you watch the demo.


Embossed the tree on the music sheet, distress inked and added a little cream Flowersoft. Silver embossed the stars and outlined the tag in silver cream. The Angel is a stamp from Crafty Individuals (one of my favourites) and coloured with distress inks with a little Frosted Lace Stickles added. I wanted to create a mystical look with the angel coming up from the mist, so used some silky stuff left over from Halloween and am quite pleased with the result. But left no room for the bookplate, ran out of space because I got too carried away with the overall look......bad Netty.......smack hands........


Have just seen Day 12...........not a hope, haven't got a thing needed, so will have to really think hard about that one...........and my poor brain is worn out..........aahhhh ........do you care.....No not a jot.........lol
Just seen the new Sparkles Blog so am entering this Christmas tag in their challenge plus The Stamp Man are doing tags so hopefully can enter their challenge as well.


Thank you again for bearing with me on my tags..........nearly over now.........phew. I hope you all have a joyful Sunday and take care, Annette x


54 comments:

Kim Dellow said...

WOW, WOW, WOW! My goodness Annette this is totally stunning, I just love it. Kim

Deborah said...

Absolutely stunning Annette. I think it's much more rewarding when you have to improvise and give it your own style - as you surely have. BTW thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog :-)

G Peplow said...

Hi Annette, this is a masterpiece, love it all, well done. Inspiration from the master Mr T sparks ideas off and then you're on your own journey as he would put it! Fantastic job:0) xx

Helen said...

Am being very creative with my day 12 - nearly finished!! Love your day 11 - very inventive. I forgot to tie the string round my tree trunk - doh!

Netty said...

Oh was the string supposed to have gone on the tree trunk Helen......oops I knew it went somewhere......oh dear another lapse........lol
Annette x

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful take on the tag! Well done on keeping up with all the tags. Thank you for your sweet comment. Hugs Anesha

Meggymay said...

Wow, this is magical Netty, love it. xx

Andrea C said...

unbelievably beautiful and of course we care about your poor run down brain tehe I can dig it my brain is refusing to allow me to say words at very innapropriate times... your work is stunning x

Jan Hennings said...

Netty,
This is gorgeous and I love what you've done with the image! SO COOL!

ScrappyDandyDoo said...

Wow Anette I love your take on the tag :D
It does look really etheral :D
I haven't got todays ingredients either LOL gonna be a fun day :D
Julie xx

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Love the CI image alongside the tree - perfection. Have a great Sunday. I plan to work on more Christmas projects, you would never believe I started back in July lol. Lynne M x

Junibears said...

Oh you do come up with the most gorgeous creations. What are you going to do with all these tags? Give them to family with their Christmas presents? beautiful work. Hugs xx

kay said...

its a pleasure to see your tags,i am still only on day 4...lol

Yvonne said...

Stunning, Annette! I have really enjoyed seeing your tags each day! Well done!

PetraB said...

Totally stunning with all the details and the misty look. I love how you put your very own creative mark on this tag.

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely tag Netty, much better doing your style than Tim's - my favourite saying is *I want to be the first ME and not the second someone else*!!

Martina said...

What a brilliant vibrant tag, Annette! So cooooool!

Joan said...

That Angel is one of my all time favourite stamps and you have made a stunning tag with it !

Lisa Somerville said...

Just stunning Netty -I think this may be my fav - love your added coloring!

WendyK said...

Absolutely gorgeous, love it. You will have to save the string for next year. I love the way you have done your own thing, much more original. Well done.
I didn't have anything for day 12 either, and I don't intend buying any of it either.

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wow Annette, this one is my favorite so far, it is absolutely gorgeous !!
Kevin xx

Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

I feel like I'm standing in a magical forest with her. Just stunning!

Patti J said...

Wow, Netty! Just when I think you can't possibly outdo yourself, you do so!!! This is wonderful - love it!!!

Netty said...

Its OK Wendy I did use the string but not around the tree its at the bottom of the tag, the Angel is standing on it......knew it had to go somewhere............lol
Annette x

Linda M. Cain said...

WOW!!!!She is simply gorgeous! I love it!

And I know how your brain feels! Mine is mush...and I really don't even care. Gonna go read a book.

Have a great week,

Linda

Sandy said...

Gosh wow wow wow wow wow this is really stunning. So peaceful Tag. Love the coloring. Brilliant.

Lori Saul said...

A beautiful use of imagery and color- your angel speaks of hope and promise. Happy Holidays Annette!

Von said...

Oh Annette all your tags are so beautiful and with your own personal touch :)
Hugs Von x

Jean Franks Beck said...

OMG, Netty, this is spectacular!!! Such an ethereal feeling - that misty stuff is so perfect, and I just love your imagery... No bad.... good, Netty, good Netty, LOL!!!

The Dolphin Inn said...

Ohhhh Netty this is absolutely magical, so beautiful !!! thankyou for sharing xxx

Daniele said...

this is stunning Annette I love the mist around her, and the colours are lovely
hugs

Brenda Brown said...

A real cracker Annette - I just love your originality.
luv {brenda} xoxox

Rachelle said...

OH MY! This is stunning, Netty! I love how you made this truly, uniquely your own.

Healing Woman said...

I just checked out your other beautiful tags and wondered why I hadn't seen them. I discovered that I never became a follower! I fixed that for sure. Now I will get to enjoy more of your beautiful posts. My favorite is the angel with musical notes and pine trees but I love them all.

Donna said...

Another gorgeous Tag Nettie! Love the colours and that mist is wonderful across the angel!
Beautiful!
Donna x

Esther said...

This is so beautiful, just love that Angel stamp can see why it's a favourate! ..and it really does look like she's rising from the mist so mission accomplished I'd say...Esther xx

Lori said...

What a dreamy tag! Love the colors on the background! Fab tag, Netty!

Kathy Eddy said...

This is just gorgeous Netty. I love the brilliant colors!

Unknown said...

Another wonderful creation.. Love everything about it..

Hugs, Linda

Becca said...

Beautiful tags Netty, I always enjoy seeing your artwork!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic Tags.

Thanks for joining us at SFC, good luck hun.

Huggies Angel

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Netty
this is just STUNNING! what a gorgeous piece full of beauty!

Maggie said...

Fab tag Nettie love the Angel and the colours I love how you have done it your way.
Thanks for all your comments on my blog
Maggie x

XxJULESxX said...

oh wow!!!!!! this is stunning!!!!!! very clever!!!

2amscrapper said...

gorgeous!

Minxy said...

WOW 46 comments, probably not alot more that i can say that hasn't already been said.
It's just magical, i love it Annette x

jackiescrafts said...

Wow your tag is gorgeous, thanks for joining in at SFC for our first challenge

Jackie x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous! Love the 'mist'! x

MarleneMAZ said...

Gorgeous! love what you did with todays tag.

Anonymous said...

Totally breathtaking!

minnie_mac said...

This is gorgeous, Annette. Love that stamp, and the colours.

Marilyn

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Wow, this is amazing, the colors you used put so much into this tag, luv it Netty.

Neet said...

Am obviously late looking at your blog - but LOVE this tag. What a powerful piece. Now off to look through everything else - obviously stunning stuff (and that includes the St Paul's which I thought looked fine before).

The Stamp Man said...

Stunning tag Netty, I love all the detail, it all works so well. Thank you for entering it into The Stamp Man Tag Challenge.

I hope you will join us for our next challenge with a blog hop and our annual awards:)

Jill