Saturday, November 21, 2015

Christmas Tag


My art studio sure is getting used right now. Today was a very successful day and I am pumped to do some more but I am about to watch a movie with my DH and it is almost 10pm. I just wanted to share this Christmas tag real quick. Hope you enjoy and all of you are staying warm!

I wanted to try something new and get really messy. I started by heat embossing a Rubber Dance script stamp with Champagne EP. The edges of the tag were inked with Ground Espresso DI. 
I then started on my ornate frame. I tried some different color combos and wasn't liking the results.....Too yellow! 
I ended up using my Primary Elements-Olive Vine and am happy I did! This set me on the path to the colors you see in the final tag. I also used Emperor's Gold. While the frame was drying I flicked a bit  of Primary Element colors onto my tag  Gorgeous shimmer! 

I die cut "Joy to the World" (a new die that my hubby bought me today) 3 times and layered those cuts. It was inked up with DI and then heat embossed with Red Tinsel. 
The sprigs greenery and glitter leaves were remnants of a Christmas pick I had in my stash. I love adding the picks to my Christmas wrapped gifts! The ribbon was hand died with the Primary Elements and then splattered with them as well. I am hoping to get a better picture tomorrow when the sun is out!
Updated pictures of this tag while the sun was out. Ahhhh the shimmer and glitter!

I hope you are all having an amazing weekend! Hugz and Carpe Diem! 

This tag would love to be in these challenges: 






I used the Festive Red color and the Optional Theme






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25 comments:

  1. LollNovember 21, 2015 at 11:42 PM

    WOW ... AMAZING tag Niki!! Gorgeous design, colours, elements. Truly beautiful and artistic. Thanks so much for sharing at my tag event. xx

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  2. RedanneNovember 22, 2015 at 2:10 AM

    The background you created is gorgeous and I love the colour you chose in the end for the frame, it shimmers beautifully and the ribbon and berries are a lush addition. A stunning make Niki! Hugs, Anne xx

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  3. VintagehandmadeNovember 22, 2015 at 3:46 AM

    Oh, Niki, you didi it again! What a stunning Christmas tag! Absolutely beautiful design and a great choice of colours! So festive and vintage! LOVE it!
    Huge hugs to you, my friend! Branka xxx

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  4. PlanetsusieNovember 22, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    Thank you so much for your comments on my card - I just thought I would pop over to answer your question and saw this superb tag! This is absolutely gorgeous and I love the embellishments and colours you have used. Lots of luck in the challenges you have entered. Oooh and in answer to your question, I coloured my image on the card - I can't do the digitally coloured ones - too technophobic lol!! :) :) Hugs to you Sue Pxxx

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    1. PlanetsusieNovember 22, 2015 at 5:34 AM

      PS I've just become your latest follower - will pop back again soon. Hugs Sue Pxxx

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  5. PamelliaNovember 22, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Holy cow, you are a busy gal my friend!! Forgot to mention that it must be nice to have all your Christmas lights up now, how sweet of your beau to do that for you!! Alas, we have no tree this year and just three or four little decorations. But we have the fireplace and lots of Christmas movies, so we're doing fine! haha! oh yeah, did I mention the wine? haha!

    OK, now this tag...gorgeous!! Love that fancy frame, wow! Beautiful background and so much festive glitter! Love those frosted berries too! Stunning work Niki. hugs :)

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  6. sarasclosetNovember 22, 2015 at 5:53 AM

    What a beautiful Christmas tag in some rich colors and an amazing design! Love the splatters and the red tinsel Joy to the World! Give your hubby a big hug for his amazing gift to you! That's one gorgeous bow and looks so vintage on that pick with the frosted berries! This is one of my favorite pieces you've made, and my jaw just hung there in awe when I first opened your blog this morning, and now I've got a puddle of drool to clean up! Big holiday hugs to you, Punkin!

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  7. TangledBlueRoseNovember 22, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Gorgeous texture and colors, love it! You are amazing!
    ~kim

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  8. LesLeeNovember 22, 2015 at 4:54 PM

    Love it.. gorgeous layering. and fantastic execution. Thanks for joining us a Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge LesLee xx

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  9. experiments in paperNovember 22, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Fabulous design and dimension, Niki! Love your colors - and how you rescued that yellow frame - it looks awesome! Fantastic embellishments as well - you are definitely channeling the seasonal spirit - very inspirational!! xxx Lynn

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  10. SamraNovember 22, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    Goooooooooooooooooorgeous!!!! Love the rustic elegance and such a gorgeous design you did with this tag!!!
    Hugs

    Samra
    Paper Talk with Samra

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  11. LesLeeNovember 23, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    this is perfect for our Mixed media challenge as well. I said it once I'll say it again... gorgeous execution..Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers Mixed Media Challenge. hope to see you again LesLee xx

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  12. SewPaperPaintNovember 24, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my gosh, how I love this!!! I love the bit of color you added! Simple design, but rich in texture and dimension! Beautiful!

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  13. JoanNovember 24, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    This is a fabulous tag, love all the shimmer and the gorgeous colours

    Thanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this month

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  14. MaryHNovember 24, 2015 at 3:59 PM

    Enjoyed reading the adventures of the creativity of this stunning tag. The final results were just so very pretty & festive, and the frame looks wonderful. Clever recycling of a pretty floral pick too. TFS & joining us at the HLS November Christmas Tag Challenge. (just became your newest follower).

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  15. UnknownNovember 25, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    Hope you enjoyed a lovely film with your DH! This tag is beautiful, I love the sparkly bits from your stash. I do the same with left over Christmas bits too :) xx

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  16. LindaNovember 26, 2015 at 4:17 AM

    WOW!! This is just gorgeous .... I love the vintage feel to it. Thanks for playing along at the HLS Mixed Media challenge. Linda xx

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  17. SusanNovember 27, 2015 at 4:31 PM

    This is a stunning tag! It makes me think of Victorian Christmas cards. Wonderful depth and texture to it! Thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers.

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  18. Words and PicturesNovember 28, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    Love the champagne script in the background and wonderful work with the traditional red, gold and green.
    Alison x

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  19. EretDecember 2, 2015 at 12:24 AM

    Your tag is amazing. Love the background and all the embellishments you added to this. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous tag with us at Stamping Sensation. I hope you join with us again in our new challenge.
    Eret x

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  20. ionabunnyDecember 18, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Beautiful tag. Love all the textures and bling. Thanks for joining the Rubber Dance Challenge. Hugz

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  21. Bibi LindahlDecember 19, 2015 at 8:08 PM

    Such a pertty and festive tag, Niki! So nice to see you using my script stamp :) Thank you for joining our challenge at Rubber Dance!
    Happy Holidays, huni! ♥

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  22. MajoDecember 20, 2015 at 8:56 AM

    Such an adorable tag! Thanks for joining the Rubber Dance challenge. Happy Holidays ♥

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  23. nitisartfromheart.bloggspot.noDecember 21, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    This tag was awesome! Thank you for joining in on the Rubber Dance Challenge. Hope to see you soon again ☺
    Wish you a happpy holidays!
    Hugs ♥

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  24. KristiinaDecember 27, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    Love all the texture on your tag. Wishing you luck with the Rubber Dance challenge :)

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