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Monday 16 November 2015

12 tags of christmas tag7

Good morning Lovelies!!! How are you? I'm back after a weekend away in Nottingham - I went down for a workshop at Indigo Blu in Retford - more of that tomorrow. But I'm back now! What have you got happening today? I'm supposed to be going to the gym - but my friend Julie has asked if I want to go to lunch for a catch up so thats what will be happening after coffeepot this morning!!!

So today I want to share with you my tag for the latest 12-tags-of-christmas challenge from Linda over at the thefunkiejunkie boutique who are sponsoring this challenge. Linda's tag was beautiful as always and I was inspired by the snowflakes. This is what I did.


Firstly I used versamark through the TH snowflake layering stencil - I then added white wow powder and heat set. next step was to add blue DI to create the rest of the background. I used tumbled glass, salty ocean and blueprint sketch.



Next I used kraft card to cut the snowflake using a TH die and used the accompanying embossing folder to emboss it. Then I swept lightly over the top with a chipped sapphire DI pad. Then I added the words cut with dies from TH and also added the lace. I would like to enter this into


Here's what was going on in my house the last few days of last week - I was having my open fire 

changed for a log burner


It may not look much but its so much safer - plus I have now removed the fireguard that Shaun made to protect the girls from the fire/hearth when they were learning to walk. It is a shame to lose that but my girls not longer need it. I now need to dismantle it and then I'll be able to burn it! I think Shaun would very much approve! Can't wait for the decorator!!!

Hugs

Rachel xx





19 comments:

  1. Gorgeous tag Rachel, can see why you want the decorator to come but will be worth the wait at least you are all safe and warm

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  2. I love your gorgeous tag Rachel. Also love your new log burner and have to agree they are much safer than the good old open fire. The decorating is still very much ongoing in our house at the moment, but at least our bedroom is finished and the new furniture in, worth waiting for. Looking forward to seeing what you did at the weekend.

    Hugs Sue xx

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  3. Another fabulous tag Rachel, love how the snow flake came out. Your new fire place looks very cosy too! Well done you!

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  4. Brilliant "Tag" love it.
    I keep saying we should change the open fire for a Log Burner.
    However I love to sit and watch the flames.
    Have a good day
    Patricia x

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  5. Really delightful tag - the colours are right up my street, and it's so elegant. Love your new log burner too.
    Alison xx

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  6. A gorgeous Tag Rachel, I love the colours. I love your new Log Burner, our Daughter has one and it gives off a lot of heat. Big Hugs Marlene

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  7. A gorgeous tag Rachel, great design. Enjoy the woodburner...looking forward to moving as there is one in the new house. Carol x

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  8. Gorgeous tag Rachel and I love the new log burner.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  9. The log burner looks great and I love your beautiful tag, the snowflake is stunning! Anne xx

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  10. A gorgeous tag Rachel, I love the Kraft and pale blue combination.
    Your log burner looks fabulous, you will be lovely and warm this winter.
    Pauline
    x

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  11. A beautiful tag Rachel. Love the colours on the background and I really like the snowflake, so unusual die-cut from Kraft card. You won't know yourself when the decorators are finished. Log burners are so much cleaner than an open fire, easy to light and the heat stays in the room and does not disappear up the chimney ! Plus you know it will be safe if you have to go out. Best thing we ever did lol! Have a good week.
    Hugs Jennifer xx.

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  12. Love the gorgeous snowflake! Fabulous tag!

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  13. Brilliant design and lovey papers used. { aNNie}

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  14. Oh I do envy you a log burning stove, your'e going to be so toasty.
    Gorgeous tag, love the frosty look, Kate x

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  15. Beautiful winter tag, Rachel! Great changes in your home! xxx

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  16. Gorgeous tag Rachel. Love the design and colours.
    Your log burner looks fab.
    Mags
    x

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  17. Beautiful tag, love the colours you've used Karen x

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  18. Great tag & a gorgeous log burner! They give off such a good heat!
    Hope it's all tidies up soon & you can relax!
    HUgs
    Dawn xx

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  19. This is so lovely, Rachel. The blues you used make such a pretty background and I love the addition of kraft for the snowflakes and sentiment. I really like the way you used the Holiday Words: Block too. Another wonderful tag!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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Thankyou so much for leaving a comment - it really does mean a lot to me! Hugs Rachel xx