Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Stand up tag


Morning all, it's mid month time at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where you have really wowed us with your support, we can't thank you enough. This months Anything Goes theme runs until noon GMT on 28th May for the chance of winning the lovely die set from CraftStash.

A double tag which I often make, cut the tag twice, score one about a third down and stick the top sections together. An inky background, stencil and crackle texture paste, an A&C flower stamped twice onto oddments, coloured and cut out. There are several snippets so I'm popping to the Playground with this one, hopefully there's some homemade lemonade left. 

Other than the above I rarely enter challenges due to visual problems with linking and save that activity for my challenge essentials. But thought I would give it a go with a couple, the first is Sweet Stampin's Spring, the Daisies are all popping up, Sunday I sat a while with three year old Margo making Daisy Chains, despite the years some things never change. Also Stencil Fun, who doesn't love using them, know I do, this follows their A/G route.


My ATC and little envelope use Lavinia stamps onto an inked and stencilled background, simple as that. Following on from what I mentioned above about challenges, my ATC will hopefully fit at The Card Free Zone.

I've not detailed all products as only meant to be sitting at my desk in short bursts, whilst all went OK with my treatment, I had ten cannulas down my lower spine bilaterally (five each side) and a couple of areas are being slow to heal.

Don't forget to pop a note in your diary for 24th May, a special challenge at Allsorts for our 16th Birthday.

27 comments:

Aquarius said...

I'm really pleased to hear that the new challenge is being well supported and your mid month reminder projects are great. The stand up tag idea is great and something to remember. Love the effect of the tattered edges on this pretty tag.

meg said...

As always beautiful projects Brenda, love the contrast between the black background the paper and gorgeous blue flowers,making an envelope for the ATC is a lovely finishing touch

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A wonderful tag with it's crackle stencilling, those dies are on my wish list :o)
Lorraine

Chris said...

It's great that your new Challenge blog is going so well- I think it's brought inspiration and fun to a lot of people, so thank you Brenda, Lynn and Pinky!
Lovely makes today- I love your double tag, beautifully done and so pretty, such gorgeous vibrant colours on your ATC.
One of the biggest joys of having grandchildren is remembering the simple pleasures of our own childhood- and sharing it with them. Daisy chains will never lose their charm!
Hope your poor abused spine soon heals.
A lovely surprise to see your beautiful tag pop up at Sweet Stampin', thank you so much for joining in!
xx

Marlies said...

A gorgeous tag Brenda. A lovely design with the pretty flowers. I like the tag shape too. The ATC is cute with the bunny.
Hope you soon start feeling b etter again. Marlies

Sarn said...

Stunning double tag Brenda. Brilliant use of snippets and terrific crackle paste.

Very sweet ATC and envelope. Like the rounded corners.

Wishing you speedy healing. I'm sure some of my homemade "lemonade" will do the trick. See me behind the Playground bike sheds for a glass of something cool that will certainly pick you up! LOL! Thanks for coming to play. xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Lovely tag and ATC. Anesha

crafty-stamper said...

Fabulous double tag, love the die and beautiful flower. Love the little ATC and cute Hare-glad to hear the challenge is doing well and hope you heal quickly.
Carol x

KarinsArtScrap said...

fab and gorgeous tags Brenda..........gr karin

Linby said...

What a great idea the double tag is, I might need to try that! Love the soft colours you used with the gingham ribbon. Your ATC is so pretty and lovely little scene too. So sorry to read about the details of your procedure - do take it easy!

Sarah said...

That's a fab stand up tag Brenda, I am still very tempted by that fab shape. Hope you will soon be a little more comfortable xx

Greta said...

Oh my word--made me shudder reading what was done to your back! Wonderful makes with the first one especially appealling to me!

Gerrina said...

Great colors with the pink and blue on the tag! And another fun Lavinia one; love the spring/fresh colors! Hugs, Gerrina

Gail L said...

I have great intentions of making a tag or ATC!
Yours are fabulous!
Feel better soon!

Darlene said...

WOW! Fantastic! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our STENCIL FUN challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Stencil Fun Co-Owner

pinky said...

Very inspirational projects Brenda. That stand up tag is beautiful. Love the colours and love the dies you used. May need to invest!! Your ATC is so sweet and the colours just perfect. Goodness that sounds so painful! I hope they are healing well!!!

coldwaters2 said...

Hi Brenda I absolutely love your tag those flowers are wonderful and look so vibrant I love how they hang over a little bit I also love the cute ATC superb work as always
hugs
lorraine x

Wendy L said...

Your tag is gorgeous and love the blue flowers, such a pretty shade. ATC looks fab too. You are a brave lady, xx

Lisa said...

Your double tag design is such a clever idea, and the texture from the crackle paste adds a wonderful dimension. The vibrant blue flowers contrast beautifully with the darker background, making them really stand out. Your ATC is equally lovely, with a charming composition and delightful color choices. Hoping for a swift recovery from your treatment.

EmmaT said...

Gorgeous projects to inspire, love the vibrancy of the atc. I hope the treatment is successful as all those cannulas on your spine sounds like something out of a nightmare. Sending lots more positive vibes x

Di said...

How very clever - a stand up tag! Super idea and, as ever - stunning! The colours are a real delight together B!
Hugs
Di xx

LesleyG said...

Your stand up tag is stunning, and the ATC is adorable. I loved making daisy chains 😍. You have been through the mill for sure, so sending hugs xx

Mrs.B said...

Love the double tag, the flowers really pop against the only background and it's a lovely ATC. Your hospital procedure doesn't sound nice, take it easy. Avril xx

My Side of Oz said...

Absolutely adorable ATC! Thanks for playing with us at the Outlawz Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone! Nan, DT

creationsnz said...

ooh ouch, sounds awful, Hope you heal soon. Love your tag, I've never heard of a double one, so thanks for the instructions. CarolG

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Very lovely design Brenda. Thanks for sharing your gorgeous tag card with us over at Sweet Stampin'. Hugs, Wends xoxo Sweet Stampin' DT

Hi! I'm Shirley and said...

Lovely ATC's, Brenda. Thank you for sharing your ATC and matching envelope with Anything Goes in a Card Free Zone. Shirley M., DT