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Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Wishes

Hi Everyone and welcome to my blog. I know you are gearing up for Christmas. I hope you will take some time to relax and enjoy the many wonders of this blessed season.

Here is a tag I made for Tim Holt's 12 Tags of 2013 ( Dec.) challenge. I love the frosted film that he used. You can see Tim's demo here. I do not have any of frosted film, but it is certainly on my wish list! I made a version of this of my own. .

I laid acetate on top of a Super Adhesive sheet from Sparkle N Sprinkle that had one side peeled off. I then cut out the flower shapes using the Tattered Flowers sizzix die. Transparent Sparkle glitter form Sparkle N Sprinkle was used on the back side after the protective sheet was removed. This gave the acetate a frosted look. I then sponged on permanent ink colors to the front of the flowers and leaves.



I used a stipple brush to pounce Versa Mark ink over the flower and tag and then added Sparkle N Sprinkle Belgian Cream embossing powder over it to look like snow.





On the swirl I used the new Green Marbled Christmas embossing powder also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.




Once again, thanks for stopping by. I hope your day is great!

Challenges entered:

12 tags of 2013 -- December
Craft My Life -- Anything But a Card
Craftin Desert Divas -- Tags
Creative Creations -- #24 Make Your own Flowers
Dream Valley -- Anything But a Card
Feeling Crafty -- Christmas
Simon Says -- With a Flourish




21 comments:

Cynthia said...

I love your flower! So pretty!!

Isobel said...

Great tag thanks for joining us at Feeling Crafty and good luck x

Valerie-Jael said...

Beautiful tag, love how you made your flower! Valerie

Pia said...

wow so beautiful tag
hugs Pia

Mandy Ashley said...

Wow! Stunning tag!

Thank you for joining in with us over at Feeling Crafty Challenge! Good luck! :)

Shona Erlenborn said...

Frosted film? What a great look that gives! You sure do come up with some awesome techniques April. TFS

Anne Temple said...

This is stunning! Love your version of frosted film (which I haven't heard of before). Who needs to go buy it when you can make your own. SO CREATIVE!

Sue said...

April, your tag turned out fabulous! Love the poinsettia and the beautiful background.

Hugs
Sue

Debbie Adams said...

Hi April, this tag is gorgeous!!:D I definitely have to check out his video. But is you could email me step by step directions that would be great. stampndeb00@yahoo.com. Again this tag is awesome and I am going to get some of that Belgain cream embossing powder. Again I love it. Thanks for joining us at All Crafts Challenge.
Deborah ACC DT

Rosie said...

Your tag is gorgeous, April

Kathy Salido said...

This tag is simple gorgeous, I love the snowy look on the flower.
Thanks for linking up at Craftin Desert Divas!!

Kathy
Craftin Desert Divas Design Team
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/

Donna Ellis said...

beautiful tag, April - I love all the textures combined like that, and the pretty colors and dimension! hugs, de

Unknown said...

Beautiful tag the flower great effect thanks for linking up at Craftin Desert Diva's

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Suzanne C said...

Beautiful take on Tim's tag. Your improvised frosted paper is lovely! Sweet sparkly flourish on the bottom. Thanks for joining us this week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.

Dana Joy said...

Simply gorgeous tag.

Unknown said...

I love, love, love the way you did your flower!!! How creative!!

Mayras Designs said...

Love this !!!! The flower is amazing !!!

hugs,
Mayra
Mayrasdesigns.blogspot.com

MagsB said...

Fabulous tag! I love the glitter and sparkle, and the flower is just lush! Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley.

love Mags B x

The Craft Bucket said...

Simply beautiful, thank you for playing along with us at ALBC & good luck. Wishing you a very Crafty Christmas, love Jane x

sparklingblackrose said...

Truly stunning-I love your finding products within your own stash to try it out too! :-) Thank you so much for joining our All Crafts challenge-hope to see you join us again soon :-) Elaine-xxx-

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