Saturday, 14 November 2026

Thistles


Morning everyone, it's mid way time at Tag-Along (and ATC's) where Pinky would like us to create Our own Backgrounds (or AG if you prefer), right up my street.

Above a Kraft tag onto which I 'splodged' in no particular way some white acrylic paint using a palette knife. Once dry I used Versafine Acorn to stamp AALL and Create Flower Journey, it's an A4 set with three large images and still available, allowed to dry which took a while took time on acrylic, then added some colour with Zig pens. Some twine for a bow and frayed silk ribbon coloured with a watery DI mix. Adding to Ellies new Garden Party although hoping she doesn't have too many thistles in her garden! Also Girlz Creative brown/purple.


The set of seasonal ATC's utilising some offcuts from an A3 sheet which had been spritzed with Oxide sprays. Stamped some Lavinia Mistletoe across the tops, crackle paste snowflakes which I now realise look distinctly green in the (not so clear) photo, Lavinia stickers and a variety of Highlight TRR Christmas flora. The new Little Things challenge is A/G so entering my ATC's there and hope these are Merry for JUGS and it's Red at Sweet Stampin'

12 comments:

meg said...

Love your thistle tag,the colours look beautiful against the Kraft and white background, the ATC collection perfect for winter

Aquarius said...

Great reminder projects - how did it get to be mid month already I wonder ??🤣

Sarn said...

Loving the pretty floral tag with the acrylic paint background. Funnily enough, I used that same stamp on a card recently!
Your trio of festive ATCs look fab.
Happy Saturday. xxx

Linby said...

Your tag has a great background which showcases the stamp beautifully. Love those ATCs, so festive and I really like the words you used too.

Lisa said...

Your thistle tag is absolutely beautiful! The white acrylic background provides the perfect contrast for those stunning stamped thistles, and the touches of Zig coloring bring them to life wonderfully. The twine and silk ribbon are lovely finishing details. Your seasonal ATCs are equally charming, with the spritzed backgrounds, mistletoe stamping, and festive embellishments creating a delightful collection full of holiday spirit.

My name is Erika. said...

I love the splashy background on your tag Brenda. The stamp circled and the thistle image work great on it because they stand out so well. And it feels like it's time to see some holiday art. Your ATC's are really lovely. Nice background too. Hope your're having a super weekend. hugs-Erika

crafty-stamper said...

Beautiful tag and thistle image-reminded me I have that one too. love the acrylic background and the ATC set with the little Robin nd Christmas flora.
Carol x

Vee Cassidy said...

I think you had a lot of fun with that lovely tag and the ATCs are gorgeous too. Vee xx

Ellibelle said...

Such beautiful projects Brenda, love the festive trio of ATCs with those gorgeous detailed images! And the tag is so beautiful too. Not too many thistles in my garden though I usually have more than enough weeds (I'm not a fan of weed killer) and have to admit, I somehow always liked the look of thistles :)
Thanks for linking up the beautiful tag at my Garden Party!

Gail L said...

Wow!
I AM trying to get it together to do a tag or ATC!
These are wonderful!

Chris said...

This month is just whizzing by- reminder post already! I'm hoping to make something for the challenge but life keeps getting in the way, hopefully things will calm down soon and give me some time to play. i rally love your kraft tag, such a wonderful rustic look and the ATCs are beautiful, thanks for linking them up to our 'red' challenge at Sweet Stampin'
xx

Sandra H said...

I really like your projects Brenda your tag and it’s background so beautifully done and your festive trio’s and images x