Saturday, July 7, 2018

Friends of Unity Blog Hoppers, July 2018, Christmas in July

Well hello there!  Thanks for stopping by today!  We, the friends, are getting a jump on our Christmas crafts.  You are at the end of our hop.  I hope you have been enjoying all the fabulous creations.  Please make sure to leave a comment on each blog to be eligible for a prize pack from a couple of my friends.  Here is the cue:

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I decided to make a tag for this hop.  I don't really make a lot of tags, but I wanted to challenge myself.  I want to make more tags because there's just so much you can do with them.  So here we go:







This tag is loaded with layers of stamps, a sentiment, sparkly ribbon, ruffled ribbon, beaded berries, a Christmas flower, a jingle bell, a green jewel, twine, shiny string, and some shiny dots.  I received the sentiment in a Unity grab bag.  Love their grab bags!  Just saying!  I also received the jingle bell, the green jewel, shiny dots, and shiny string as free gifts from Unity.  The flower is Prima.  Sparkly red ribbon is My Mind's Eye.  Ruffled ribbon is Hobby Lobby and beaded berries are Tim Holtz.

Here is how I created the layers of stamps on this kraft tag:  first I stamped the snowflake background from the October 2017 SMAK Kit.  It was stamped three times.  The first two times I stamped it in brushed corduroy (Tim Holtz).  The last one at the bottom was stamped in vintage photo (Tim Holtz).  I then grabbed the snowflake background from the November 2011 KOTM.  I stamped it repeatedly using white paint (Dylusions).  I then grabbed the Christmas flower from the November 2010 KOTM.  I stamped it six times in Real Red (Stampin' Up).  I then highlighted the centers of several flowers with green dimensional paint (Art Anthology).

I then die cut the stamped sentiment using a stitched die (Our Daily Bread).  I then added the ribbon.  I painted the berries with the same green on the flower centers.  They were glued down after drying and then I added the sparkly flower on top.  And last but not least I added some shiny dots.

Whew!  Yes, a lot went into creating this tag, but it was well worth it.  I think it came out just right.  Well, if you like to hop again, here is the list...remember, giveaways!

 https://inkedbyeileen.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...
https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...
https://whatsbrewinfromrobynsnest.blogspot.com/.../christ...
https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/.../friends-of...
https://thewashihorse.blogspot.com/.../friends-of-unity...
https://cropsscissorspaper.blogspot.com/.../friends-of...


Keep crafting in love and peace,
Dawn
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73 comments:

  1. scrappin' GA peachJuly 7, 2018 at 9:11 AM

    Gorgeous tag, Dawn!! I love the rustic feel of it!!

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  2. Wilma DeGJuly 7, 2018 at 10:03 AM

    Beautiful tag!

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  3. Joyce VerdonJuly 7, 2018 at 11:13 AM

    How pretty and festive, Dawn! Love it!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 7, 2018 at 11:17 AM

    Wow is right. What wonderful layers and textures on your tag. Glad you pushed yourself to try something new to you...I'd say it came out perfectly.

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  5. Crystal O. MinklerJuly 7, 2018 at 12:00 PM

    Fabulous tag, Dawn! I love everything about it... the flowers, the layers, and the colors!!

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  6. Eileen MathysJuly 7, 2018 at 12:16 PM

    Love all the pieces to this... it’s beautiful! ❤️

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  7. Glennis FJuly 7, 2018 at 12:55 PM

    Such a beautiful tag - you have done a great job!

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  8. Kim Klinkovsky.My Kraft KlosetJuly 7, 2018 at 1:39 PM

    Just lovely. Love all the layers, the flowers, and design. Just stunning!

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  9. JhaysJuly 7, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    Lovely tags! Thanks So much for the inspiration!I love all the sparkle!

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  10. Dawn FieldsJuly 7, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    Thanks Jeanie!

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  11. skrapr22July 7, 2018 at 2:36 PM

    Great tag Dawn, love all the layers!!

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  12. Mary ReinerJuly 7, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    Pretty tag! Very holiday❤️

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  13. UnknownJuly 7, 2018 at 6:41 PM

    This tag is great! Isn't it fun to use the freebies?

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    1. Dawn FieldsJuly 7, 2018 at 9:09 PM

      Thanks Sharon! Yes it is fun to use the freebies!

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  14. SusanJuly 7, 2018 at 7:13 PM

    beautiful tag!

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  15. UnknownJuly 7, 2018 at 11:52 PM

    I'm with you I don't make tags either! I always want to make them for Christmas but run out of time!! Love the vintage look of your tag it turned out awesome!

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  16. Diane AngellJuly 8, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    Gorgeous this are a gift themselves.

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  17. Carmen O.July 8, 2018 at 9:15 AM

    This tag is AHHHMAZING! I love all the lovely layers and detail. Well done.

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  18. Phaline MaysJuly 8, 2018 at 9:28 AM

    Beautiful! In my Christmas tags are simple in comparison. I love the old vintage feel. <3
    --Phaline Mays

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  19. Denise W BeardJuly 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    Such a beautiful tag!!! They are addicting!! Tags are my favorite!! So many things they can be used for from gift tags to bookmarks.

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    1. Dawn FieldsJuly 8, 2018 at 12:53 PM

      Thanks so much Denise! I’m hoping to create gift sets with them.

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  20. JaneenJuly 8, 2018 at 10:41 AM

    Your Kraft tag is beautiful. I love how the white ink shows off.

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  21. Bernie FJuly 8, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    Dawn!!!! When I saw your tag I said, " oh wow!!!" Very, very pretty! Awesome job!!!!

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  22. Kim MarieJuly 8, 2018 at 12:13 PM

    Really beautiful! <3
    Kim Marie

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  23. SandraJuly 8, 2018 at 2:30 PM

    It is a gorgeous tag Dawn!!! Love it!

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  24. Jen R.July 8, 2018 at 5:04 PM

    I love the addition of the jingle bell! So cute!!!

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  25. Brianna JJuly 8, 2018 at 5:14 PM

    That tag is gorgeous! I love the layers and different colors. Lovely!

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  26. ScoutJuly 8, 2018 at 5:57 PM

    I like the idea of doing a tag for the hop instead of a card. This gives me tag ideas now instead of the last minute.

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  27. Alaine TannerJuly 8, 2018 at 7:16 PM

    Very pretty tag

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  28. Denise BryantJuly 8, 2018 at 8:45 PM

    Beautiful details on your tag! Love it!

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  29. UnknownJuly 8, 2018 at 9:53 PM

    Yes, love me some tags! Have you ever adhered them to a card base with Velcro so they can be pulled off and used as a bookmark?

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  30. sabellJuly 9, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    Lovely tag! I love all the details.

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  31. Scrapper MyraJuly 9, 2018 at 4:13 AM

    Loving the layers and colors in your tag. Beautiful.

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  32. Paper Gems by JulesJuly 9, 2018 at 4:44 AM

    Beautiful! The embellishments bring it all together.

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  33. EileenJuly 9, 2018 at 6:40 AM

    I LOVE tags and love your tag. I host a tag making weekend every year with my family and friends. You should see what we come up with haha. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. Dawn FieldsJuly 9, 2018 at 5:18 PM

      Thanks Eileen! Your tag making weekend sounds like a lot of fun!

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  34. Ramona SimpsonJuly 9, 2018 at 7:08 PM

    Very pretty. I don't make many tags either but like these.

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  35. Dana MJuly 9, 2018 at 7:40 PM

    Gorgeous tag! Love the texture, depth and fabulous shine.

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  36. Sue DJuly 9, 2018 at 8:01 PM

    What a wonderful tag!

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  37. Sarah Biswabic July 10, 2018 at 6:52 AM

    Your Christmas tag is so BEAUTIFUL! I love it!!

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  38. Marjorie DUMONTIER July 16, 2018 at 2:14 PM

    Wow !! You’re right ! So much work on this tag but I agree, it worth it ! It’s perfect for Christmas. For somebody who wanted to challenge herself, it didn’t look like it was so hard for you ! 😂
    [margessw(at)icloud(dot)com]

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