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It's one of my favorite creative times of the year ... the 12 Tags of Christmas with a Feminine Twist. The first tag involves a color challenge.
I'm not quite sure what possessed me to try the Bargello Technique (which requires quite a bit of precision) after a really long exhausting work week, but I managed to pull it off, so I could join in with the gals at Shopping Our Stash (here's a link to the photo technique for how I do Bargello ... which I learned years and years ago from the Carol Duvall Show). I cut all my paper scraps into 1/2" strips, so I can line them as I attach each strip. I used Ken Oliver's Stick-It Sheets which make it much easier.
I rotated my pattern vertically for my tag because I thought it resembled a Christmas Tree. Don't those colors make a fun retro design (and such a great way to use those paper scraps).
I did a little tag-on-tag design with my cute little reindeer and finished with a Christmas Phrase die cut sentiment from STAMPlorations.
Go you! This is a lot of fun!
Posted by: Jean | December 01, 2016 at 10:53 PM
WOW!! I love, love this tag, what fun, bright colors and patterns and that little Reindeer inside the jar is adorable.
I'm so glad you joined us at SHOPPING OUR STASH for this challenge, hope you join us again next time.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.
Posted by: Maria Rodriguez | December 02, 2016 at 05:33 AM
Gorgeous retro tag!
Posted by: Rachel B. | December 02, 2016 at 12:43 PM
Wonderful tag using the bargello technique. love it. Thanks for playing along with the Paper Strip challenge at Shopping Our Stash.
Posted by: Barbara G. | December 02, 2016 at 10:00 PM
Love it! Yes, you paper-genius: it *does* resemble a xmas tree!!! Cool! Love the vintage image as well. Thanks for sharing this bright beauty at SOS this week!
Posted by: Mimi | December 02, 2016 at 10:39 PM
Wow! So cute and fun!
Posted by: Beth | December 03, 2016 at 11:34 AM
did i realllllly not mention how AWESOME this is??!?! possibly i was too stunned by its beauty?! :) beautiful card, gorgeous take on the bargello technique! thanks for joining us at SHOPPING OUR STASH! :)
Posted by: lauren | December 06, 2016 at 07:43 AM
oh wow, that is so intricate and a lot of work! you must've needed to spend time in your craft room. :) i love the green sentiment on the pink paper and the little rudolph jar is adorable with that tiny tag. i enjoyed browsing through your 2016 tag gallery! happy holidays!
Posted by: linda | December 17, 2016 at 05:36 PM