Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tag Tuesday - Postcards

This week's challenge at Tag Tuesday is Postcards - use a postcard, have the word postcard on your tag, etc.  It's a 2-week challenge this time, so there is plenty of time to play along.  I have desperately needed some challenges to try to summon my still-missing mojo!  I sit down to create something, and it's like it's advanced calculus or Greek or something - what a struggle!

Anyway, the deets: the beautiful image is from Paper Whimsy.  I covered a manila tag with Tim's tissue tape as a base.  Swiped some red ink across the bottom and added the lace trims.  The "postcard" stamp is from Stampin' Up!, and the butterflies are from Red Lead (colored them with Copics and popped them up a bit).  Also added a little red postage stamp and some flowers.  Things were looking kinda "blah", so I framed the image of the girl in script patterned paper, then went to work with some colored pencils to sorta define certain areas.  Finally had to just say "done."  After walking away from it for awhile, it's growing on me.  I might add some Rock Candy Stickles to the butterflies.  Or not.  Hmmmmm......

Hope your week is going well - stay warm, snow-free, artsy and crafty. ;) 
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34 comments:

  1. NettyFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Such a gorgeous postcard, love your collage. Annette x

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  2. Cindy AdkinsFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Oh, this tag is spectacular!!! I love it! I am doing a post about birds on Monday and I hope you'll come visit! (It'll be be nests and things.)

    I hope you're having a beautiful day!
    XO

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  3. WendyFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Even without your mojo the tag is wonderful. I love the way your colours pop.

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  4. ZueFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I like your tag, Jean. The girl has 'chink peeks' or should that be 'pink cheeks', to match the butterflies and flower. Lovely!!

    Thanks for yor fab comment, you say amazing things...made me feel a bit special, though I know I am not.

    Sue xx

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  5. Evelyn S.February 23, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Oh, I just knew when I saw your tag that it would be fabulous! It's a beautiful color...it has a darling image with wonderful embellishments! Just overall terrific!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:21 PM

    I so love this happy little tag Jean. Always a pleasure coming here to see your wonderful creations. Hope you have a great day

    Erika

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  7. FayeFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    Oh, such a gorgeous tag, Jean, with all the red and white embellishments. The butterfly and the flower are especially beautiful.

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  8. LoriFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    Beautiful tag, Jean, I see no missing mojo here...lol...Love the image with that background, the color scheme is perfect!

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  9. Carola BartzFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    This is such a beautiful tag. I really like your art work.

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  10. Hearts TurnedFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    LOVE this tag, Jean! Everything about it is just perfect!

    Julie

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  11. JenFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:15 PM

    Beautiful tag!! Love the colors in it and and those butterflies!!

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  12. JannaFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    I love your tag, it has my favorite color on it...red!! I haven't made my tag yet, still looking for my mojo!!!

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  13. Art ChickFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    I love all the little details in your tag, along with the butterflies and the great use of color!

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  14. Valerie-JaelFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:44 AM

    Great tag, and a lovely idea!

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  15. PiaFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    such a gorgeous tag
    hugs Pia

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  16. DiannFebruary 24, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    What a beauty this Tag is...I love it! Diann

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  17. JacquelineFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    What a beautiful tag Jean - nice to see red and white on a vintage tag!

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  18. DanieleFebruary 24, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    gorgeous tag Jean, so many delish elements
    hugs

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  19. Lynne MoncrieffFebruary 24, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Jean I cannot believe you ever lose your Muse.
    This is so beautiful. The image is captivating but I particular love the layers you have created.
    I am in a dither as to many choices, do I use postcard stamps, vintage postcards ot downloads, yep too much choice and I am getting now here lol.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  20. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Oh I love it and the splash of red really works well

    Love Dawn xx

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  21. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Oh and thanks for the tip of the PDC it really fit well with their colour combo xx

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  22. Silvia(Barnie)February 24, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That's a beautiful tag, love the image and the flowers.

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  23. HellemorFebruary 24, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    OH, this is so beautiful. Love the frech red color and it´s goes well to the cute image. Lovely work.

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  24. Louise (KardKrazy)February 24, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Nothing wrong with you mo-jo near as I can tell, Jean. YOu've created an absolutely fabulous tag!

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  25. LyneenFebruary 24, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    LOVE your tag... Great image... I think you found your mojo!!!! Thanks for stopping by!

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  26. YvonneFebruary 25, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Beautiful tag, Jean!

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  27. PetraBFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    A terrific tag, I love the colours!

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  28. Lynn StevensFebruary 26, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    Missing mojo? No way!! Your tag is fabulous!!!!

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  29. Gayle Page-RobakFebruary 26, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful tag!

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  30. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Sweet tag! Love all your wonderful texture elements!

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  31. Marie Lost Bird StudioFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Beautiful tag,Jean!Love it.

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  32. Dolly DaydreamsFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I just love it its so fresh and bright and cheery . Marie

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  33. UnknownMarch 3, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Your tag is absolutely gorgeous. I just love it..

    Hugs, Linda

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  34. JannMarch 10, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    What a beautiful tag! I love the Paper Whimsy image--I have that one, too--isn't she adorable? I love what you did with her!

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