Monday, August 1, 2011

My first entry in a blog challenge...

I have no idea how to take a good photo, how to clean it up in Photoshop or most of anything that I'm trying to do, but I have to take the leap and enter a challenge - so this is it!
(Please forgive the photos - I'll learn...)


This week's challenge at Simon Says Stamp and Show is * Tags * This tag is perfect for a gift bag or package containing a hand-crafted gift and was inspired by the beautiful Graphic45 paper and the Tim Holtz Alterations die - what a combination! The dress form is colored using Distress Stain on Grunge Board - the result feels and looks almost like suede.


Thank you for stopping by. I have included the details below.
(My first challenge posted - YAY!!!)

(breathe...)   It just took a little Leap of Faith...

Papers: Graphic 45 "Happy Homemaker" (Domestic Goddess collection), Grunge Board
         scraps of Ivory and Kraft cardstock
Dies: Tim Holtz Alterations "Sewing Room", Movers & Shapers "Mini Baroque"
         Spellbinders Lacy Circles and Stardard Circles
Stamps: Stampabilities "Uniquely Handmade" (front)
          Stamper's Anonymous "Flourish 1" (back)
Ink, Paint and Stain: Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Fired Brick and Vintage Photo Distress Stains
          Black acrylic paint
From my bins: Black satin ribbon, various vintage buttons, old tailor's measuring tape, black embroidery floss
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11 comments:

  1. DanAugust 1, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Great tag and perfect use of the dress form! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!

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  2. Enchanting StampingAugust 2, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Thanks for visiting my place and leaving a comment. I'd say for a first time with photoshop you did great. The learning curve is steep but once you get it it's so much fun. Your tag is lovely!

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  3. DebbieAugust 2, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Fabulous tag! You did a great job of posting for a newbie! I'm still a newbie, as I started my blog this year too! Thanks for your kind comments and hope to see you again in the blog challenges!

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  4. TerryAugust 2, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Well you sure did an amazing first challenge piece! Love your tag and of course you used the dress form so perfectly! Thank you for visiting my blog. I am a new follower to your blog!

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  5. AlisonAugust 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Absolutely stunning tag Faith! The first of many challenges I hope! x

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  6. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comAugust 3, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Really great. I actually thought it was fabric until I read it was grungeboard.
    Thanks for entering Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge---Renee, Simon Says Stamp

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  7. Brenda BrownAugust 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Wow Faith, this is a fabulous tag. The G45 paper, the die and the colours combined with your terrific style has combined to produce a tag more than worthy of your first challenge. Way to go girl, let's see what comes next.
    Thanks for your lovely comment on my blog.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  8. MorganAugust 6, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    So pretty, such a lovely vintage feel. I have that dress form die on my wish list!

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  9. wendypAugust 9, 2011 at 5:04 AM

    Beautiful tag! Love the dressform on it! Fabulous job with the challenge!

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  10. Silvia(Barnie)August 9, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Such a wonderful tag with great details. Love this sewing room die.

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  11. PsyPenguinAugust 12, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Wow this is great! Really elegant and classy vintage tag. Love the red dress form. Thanks for visiting my blog and your lovely comment. Xx

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