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Friday, 30 November 2018

Tag Friday at A Vintage Journey

Hello friends, welcome, can you believe it's the last day of November? Well it is and it's also the 5th Friday and that means it's Tag Friday at A Vintage Journey.

Since I am busy doing Christmas projects, I decided to do two tags, with one having been made into a card:



Both are made using the same set of stamps by Lynne Perrella by Paper Artsy LPCO16 
I'll give you a quick run down of how I put them together. Starting with the card:
I started with a large tag and stamped with Versafine Dove Grey, In inked around it with Distress Inks in Antique Linen, Stormy Sky Chipped Sapphire and Wilted Violet. I then painted over the stamped image with what I though was transparent silver Aqua Tint. Big mistake, the paint is not totally transparent and I lst most of the detail of the stamp, even though it gave me a lovely silvery shimmer.
 

So then I had to start the tedious task of putting some of the detail back in, using a black and white pen as well as a black and white Stabilo All pencil.. I also added some colour with a red and green pencil. (To be honest I actually quite enjoyed it, though it took a while)....

Finally I added the stars in the background using the little star layering stencil by Tim Holtz, using silver embossing paste and then sprinkling Vintage Platinum Distress Glitter while the paste was still wet.

For the tag I used the other main stamp in the set. I wanted some gold shimmer and this time thought I would add some gold Aqua tint to start with, then use my inks and stamp the image as the last step. Sadly the result was not much better, as again I lost a lot of detail which I then added in in the same way.

I added a strip with one of Tim's 3D Dresden trim dies and a little snow flake charm.
 
And this time finished the tag with some gold embossing paste, which like usual with anything shimmery I find almost impossible to capture on a photo.
Well, that's it for now, - if you like tags, do check out what my teamies have created for your inspiration by clicking HERE, and we would love it if you add any tags that you have made.

Thanks for your visit like always and happy crafting!
xxxxx

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22 comments:

  1. My name is Erika.30 November 2018 at 01:18

    Astrid these tags are amazing. I love these Lynne Perella stamps and you used them to create 2 amazing tags! I've been into Christmas art lately too. It's that time of year! Hugs-Erika

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  2. Kate Yetter30 November 2018 at 01:43

    Very gorgeous tags, Astrid. These are some of my favorite stamps. I love that they can be used as a focal point, not needing much else to embellish. Your marker accents really brings the image forward. Beautiful for Christmas!
    Kate

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  3. S@ndy Diller30 November 2018 at 03:57

    These are stunningly unique. The stamps are wonderful and the way you used them is fabulous!! Hugs, S@ndy

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  4. Maryann Laursen30 November 2018 at 06:04

    Fabulous work from you here again Astrid, I love how you´ve used these amazing stamps, well done.

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  5. Brenda Brown30 November 2018 at 07:08

    Delightful tags Astrid and I loved reading the story of how they came together, detailing can take a time but oh so worth it in the end. Xxx

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  6. Valerie-Jael30 November 2018 at 08:52

    Fantastic projects, so pretty and very suitable for the season. Hugs, Valerie

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  7. Words and Pictures30 November 2018 at 11:57

    I love the sparkly stars against the subtle shading of the backgrounds, and you've showcased those glorious LP women beautifully. Lovely tag and tag-card.
    Alison x

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  8. froebelsternchen30 November 2018 at 12:25

    These tags are gorgeous - unique dear Astrid! Happy start of the christmas month!

    Hugs, Susi

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  9. Dorthe30 November 2018 at 16:07

    Beautiful card and tag, Astrid,- I love them both, and the Dresden trim is simply perfect for the Russian doll.
    Gorgeous details, of stars and colors !!
    Hugs, Dorthe, xo

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  10. Julia Aston30 November 2018 at 19:42

    What wonderful stamps you used on your tags Astrid! The images are so detailed and interesting! Both filled with lovely colors and sparkly stars! Julia xx

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  11. Redanne30 November 2018 at 20:02

    The LP stamps you used are wonderful and I just love the beautiful backgrounds you created for them. Beautiful tags Astrid. Hugs, Anne xx

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  12. Meggymay30 November 2018 at 21:38

    Both the tags look awesome Astrid, the LP stamps you used are fantastic.
    Yvonne xx

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  13. Annie1 December 2018 at 10:16

    Good morning Astrid x Love your tags and the fabulous outcome achieved using those LP stamps on both x x
    Happy Saturday
    Annie xx

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  14. Caty1 December 2018 at 13:26

    Wowww these tags are really Gorgeous Astrid !! Love love them, they are very original and lovely, the stamps are so beautiful, and the colours perfect !!
    I wish you a very nice weekend, big hugs, Caty

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  15. sarascloset1 December 2018 at 16:21

    These are two incredibly rich designs! I love how you've colored the main image in silver and added back in the details--a happy outcome! The halo effect around the images if perfectly done and I love how you've done the stars on your first card--giving me the inspiration I need right now! Merry Christmas!

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  16. Paper Profusion2 December 2018 at 17:10

    Both look fantastic Astrid. Well done on patience with the filling in and the gold additions make them even more festive. Nicola x

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  17. Deb2 December 2018 at 19:56

    Two lovely tags Astrid and well done you for adding all those painstaking details, they look fabulous! Love the shimmer and shine you've added with the glitters and pastes, truly festive. Thanks so much for sharing them, Deb xo

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  18. Anita Houston The Artful Maven3 December 2018 at 16:18

    Wow are those images so fabulous and what original Christmas tags! Glorious and old world feeling too.

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  19. A Pink4 December 2018 at 18:10

    A lovely pair of tags, Astrid . Love that you have altered up the design of both even making one into a card. The shimmering stars against the blue skys are gorgeous and your stamped imagery with all the detail you have patiently re added are wonderful .
    hugs x

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  20. Felix the Crafty Cat4 December 2018 at 20:45

    Beautiful tags Astrid. So love these stamps. Sending hugs, Angela xXx

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  21. Jackie PN7 December 2018 at 18:08

    Oh Astrid! Some of my favorite stamps! I adore Lynne Perrella everything! lol
    Both are beautiful Astrid, but I absolutely love the silver stars on the card!
    Your posts are always so beautiful as well as inspiring! What a great way to start my day!
    hugs my friend! Jackie xx

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  22. Margaret Mifsud8 December 2018 at 00:47

    Your tags are gorgeous Astrid!! I love the stamps you used and, even though a mistake was made with the paint, the larger tag turned out so beautifully!! My fave of the two!! Love, love, love them both though!! hugs xx

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