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Tuesday, 13 February 2018

You are loved!

Hello everyone and happy Valentine's Day to you all! My post today is dedicated to you my lovely visitors and followers to wish you a day filled with love and happiness!
After all my posts with hand painted and drawn things, I wanted to create something using mostly inks and stamps once again, so I made these two tags to say thank you to you all, for following and visiting. At the time of writing this, more than two and a half thousand of you are following me and every day  I am surprised and humbled that you have decided to follow me on my art and craft journey here, so THANK YOU and know that you are truly loved and appreciated!!
The background to these tags was created using gelli prints with Paperartsy Fresco paints and various stencils, and a few background stamps.
I then added some Oxide and normal Distress Inks, further stenciling and embellished with some flowers, little diecuts, some strips of washi and old bookpaper and a little Tim Holtz paperdoll.
The little girl symbolizes for me the joy of life and creating.
The second tag was done in a similar way, just with a different layout. This little group represents for me all my wonderful blogfriends that I have had the joy to connect with over the years.
Like on the previous tag I used strips of washi, book paper and a few flowers etc to embellish.
The back of the tags is finished with some pretty design paper from the Prima Love Clippings collection.
Now I thought if some of you would be interested to receive one of these tags in the post, just let me know in a comment below and I will send it to you. If there are more of you I will simply pull a name out of the proverbial hat.
So once again, thank you so much for being here and following my creative journey, I appreciate you all more than I can say!!!
xxxxx

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31 comments:

  1. R's Rue13 February 2018 at 15:58

    Beautiful.

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  2. Dorthe13 February 2018 at 16:19

    Oh Astrid ,
    I will always want to own a tag from you,- and these are both so beautiful. I love the douche tones you used, the stenciling and flowers,- and whom don`t love T.H. paper dolls !!! Thank you for your words to your followers, being one of them, I can say, that your blog, always was and is one of my favorites , and your inspiration to us, is a lovely gift. Thank you Astrid, what did we do before the Internet, -we sat allone in our rooms creating, and were happy if maybe a few friends, took interest ..... now we have the whole world, to chat with - isen`t it fantastic !! Hugs from me.

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  3. Valerie-Jael13 February 2018 at 17:04

    Both tags are gorgeous, love how you did the backgrounds and I love the idea of decorating the reverse, too. Hugs, Valerie

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  4. Glennis F13 February 2018 at 17:31

    As always your projects are just amazing! I would be so happy to be a winner, thank you so much

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  5. Let's Art Journal13 February 2018 at 17:40

    What beautiful words and wonderful tags! I love how you use inks and stamps in that amazing vintage style of yours and the collage on the back is so pretty too 😁. I'd be happy to enter the draw for one of your tags and it's always a pleasure visiting you and seeing your art 😀. Thank you and wishing you a day full of love and happiness too! J 😊

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  6. alveen13 February 2018 at 17:50

    Beautiful, as always. Of course i would love to have one of these to hold and admire in reality. You are an inspiration, thank you.

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  7. froebelsternchen13 February 2018 at 18:26

    They are amazing - wonderful tags and even the backside is decorated - wow!
    Happy Valentine's Day to you dear Astrid!
    Love
    Susi

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  8. Anita Houston The Artful Maven13 February 2018 at 18:30

    Oh my word these are beautiful! LOVE the ladies, and all the hearts...gorgeous!

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  9. SewPaperPaint13 February 2018 at 21:09

    Astrid, I just love all of your posts. I'm amazed with your drawing and planners and of course adore your mixed media projects too. These tags are exquisite and so inspiring! Hugs, Autumn

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  10. Ed13 February 2018 at 21:30

    How wonderful your tags are Astrid, and how wonderful to own one, these two are really beautiful - I love your work and never tire of looking at all your beautiful creations. Thank you for the chance to win one, love Edna x

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  11. Meggymay13 February 2018 at 22:11

    Gorgeous tags Astrid and this was a super post to read. The details and sentiments are lovely.
    Thank you for the chance to win one of these tags.
    Yvonne xx

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  12. Bev. Wilson13 February 2018 at 22:11

    These tags are delightful, Astrid!

    As always I love to see your work.

    Thanks again, for sharing.

    b.w. :)

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  13. Helen Wallace13 February 2018 at 22:47

    What a generous gesture Astrid. You've created two beautiful tags in your own inimitable style. Love those Paper Dolls, and the beautiful backgrounds.

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  14. Kate Yetter14 February 2018 at 01:08

    Vintage and romantic, Astrid. The soft background and those paper dolls are lovely.
    Kate

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  15. Tracy MacIntosh14 February 2018 at 02:40

    I have always admired and been inspired by your work. The dancing girl is lovely and I would be thrilled to have her in my "studio."

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  16. christiane14 February 2018 at 06:52

    Astrid
    Your tags are both beautiful and sweety !
    Thank you and have a happy day !
    Regards from France
    Christiane

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  17. Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations14 February 2018 at 07:07

    Happy Valentines Day Astrid, a beautiful start to the day as you bless us with not one but two beautifully created tags. Your muted backgrounds create such atmosphere and help tell their story.
    I love how the ballerina girl appears to be dancing to the bird song, no wonder she has such a wide smile on her face expressing her love for dance inspired by the birds merry tunes.
    Your homage to your blogger friends tag is filled with much love, I am always enlightened when I come to visit and I believe it is us that should be Thanking you for sharing your creativity with us all in blogland. What a lovely treat to be given the opportunity to receive a little piece of your creative work.
    Thank you for your encouragement & Friendship.
    Warmest of wishes Tracey xx

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  18. Dawn14 February 2018 at 08:47

    I love the choice of colours in these tags. They are both very beautifulxx

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  19. Redanne14 February 2018 at 09:38

    What a beautiful way to share Valentine's Day with your friends and followers Astrid, your inky, painty tags are just gorgeous! The backgrounds are beautiful and, as always, I love your layering. Both tags are exquisite. Happy Valentine's Day my friend - I feel so lucky to have some of your wonderful hand made creations already... Big hugs, Anne xxx

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  20. My name is Erika.14 February 2018 at 11:17

    Wow- gorgeous tags. Happy valentine's Day Astrid. Hugs-Erika

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  21. sarascloset14 February 2018 at 12:36

    My, oh, my! You can feel the love, not only from your words but in the way you have created these beautiful tags! It's really funny, because I was just thinking to myself how generous you were to make and post these tags to let us all know you are thinking of us on Valentine's Day. But selfishly, I was thinking how GRAND it would be to hold these in my hands and stroke the textures, and try to look into the depth of your painty layers. And then you showed the back, and I was 'YES! Let me study that collage!'. And then you dropped the bomb of offering this to a lucky recipient. PLEASE put my name in the hat! I would be honored! Happy Valentine's Day to YOU, dear Astrid! Sending warm hugs--the daffodils are blooming!

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  22. Candy C14 February 2018 at 13:08

    Astrid, these vintage Valentines are beyond stunning! This is a wonderful post as you shared closeups of your work. I adore the backgrounds. The colors are beautifully muted. And your vintage people and collating is just stunning. What a thrill it would be to receive these. They need to be framed!! Thank you for sharing them and for generously offering them to a lucky someone. Fingers crossed!!

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  23. Jann14 February 2018 at 15:31

    Beautiful-I always love seeing your gorgeous artwork, Astrid!

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  24. Kathy/NorthCarolina14 February 2018 at 16:51

    Hello, Dear Astrid! Happy Valentine's Day! I just wanted to stop by and thank you so much for the lovely, encouraging comment you left on my Frilly and Funkie Dare to Resist Project today. I don't think of myself as a mixed media artist, so to receive such kind words from one such as yourself truly warmed my heart. Hugs and thanks! kathy

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  25. pearshapedcrafting14 February 2018 at 18:16

    These tags are both so beautiful Astrid - great idea to decorate the back too! If it's not too late please put me in the hat! Hugs,Chrisx

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  26. Rachel Jolley15 February 2018 at 00:39

    I must admit that I would love one of your creations, as I think we all would! They are wonderful and I love the little stories that you wrote about each one, so beautifully penned and felt. Tfs

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  27. Annie15 February 2018 at 08:41

    Belated Happy Valentines Day to you too Astrid x Your tags are simply stunning and your words of love to your blog friends are so beautiful. You are such an inspiration and I am thrilled to have you as a friend and to share amazing creative days with you xx
    Huge hugs
    Annie xx

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  28. Patty O'Malley15 February 2018 at 13:51

    Fabulous tags, Astrid! You've made me want to pull out my Tim Holtz stash and create something! I would love to have something you made and would most definitely treasure it!

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  29. Ineke Original15 February 2018 at 17:25

    Dat zou toch helemaal geweldig zijn?!

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  30. Dolly B20 February 2018 at 04:46

    Beautiful tags, I am really drawn to this style of work
    Mary

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  31. Mrs.B20 February 2018 at 20:25

    Both tags are gorgeous and I love the idea of decorating the back with DP, much better than coordinating card - like me.
    Avril xx

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