Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Victorian Christmas Tag for My Artistic Adventures




I'm so excited to be Guest Designing at My Artistic Adventures Challenge Blog today.  The new theme is Christmas/Winter and I was lucky enough to be able to use Heather's gorgeous Vintage White Chic Victorian Christmas Boot (which also happens to come in pink, blue and red) and made a large tag for a special Christmas gift.  I've been hoarding this particular K&Co DP for years since this was my last piece out of 3 pads of Christmas Cheer (from what, 2009?) for just the right project and this was it.   I also added a chipboard tag, gold peel off border and vintage tinsel trim to the top to finish it off.



Here's a closeup of the lovely boot.  It's fussy cut and popped on top of the tag in multiple layers.  I've added some adhesive crocheted lace to the top and gold adhesive beads to the buttons.



Here's the dimensional shot.  Lots and lots of fussy cutting but I love the way it came out.  You can also see the red gems I've added to the holly berries and amber ones to the candle flames on the tree.  We lived in a Victorian House for many years and this brings back special memories of Christmases past.  I'm sort of new to this type of crafting but I find it challenging and all kinds of fun. The DT has pulled out all the stops with amazing creations using Heather's gorgeous vintage collage sheets available in her My Artistic Adventures Etsy Shop.  Be sure to stop by the Challenge Blog and be inspired.

I'm entering this in the Simon Says Wed ATG Challenge, Simon Says Monday Holiday cards, Papertake Weekly ATG, the Unruly Paperarts 12 Days of Christmas Link Up Party, the DLArt December ATG Linky Party, DLArt Thankful Thursday Any Winter HolidayDigitally Sweet ATG, the Outlawz Paper a la Mode ATG Challenge Nov 29-Dec 6Craft Hoarders Anonymous Celebrate the Season, the CHNC December Extra Challenge, the Bearly Mine Christmas Decoration Challenge and the Eclectic Ellapu Vintage Christmas and Vintage Christmas (not a Card)

25 comments:

  1. Donna, I love your boot...just saw it at Unruly Paperarts as well as My Artistic Adventures! Super cute!

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  2. Donna, this is just beautiful. I love the dimension from fussy cutting all those fab layers.

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  3. Thanks for guesting --we're so happy to have you at My Artistic Adventures. And your stunning boot is the perfect link at Unruly PaperArts--thanks for sharing your art there! Helene, MAA design team member and UPA columnist

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  4. I love this vintage project, beautiful dimension! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous for this challenge!

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  5. This is so special! Love the added lace! Thanks for playing along with us at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge!

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  6. Donna I am just loving this vintage stocking filled to overflowing with Christmas Goodies and that ever so sweet Kitty. I am picking you are very much a cat lover (me too)! Beautifully done and such a lovely card for Christmas! TFS with us Unruly Party Goers today. Danie xx

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  7. fabulous tag Donna! so much rich color and so beautifully designed! xo

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  8. Donna, this is beautiful! LOVE all the amazing dimension--just stunning! I just adore your work! ;) I'd love for you to come and hop with us at House of Cards if you have the time and would be over the moon if you entered our DT call! I hope you have time to join the fun of the hop--we have prizes! HUGS! :) Mynn

    The hop is here: http://houseofcardschallenge.blogspot.com/2014/12/end-of-term-blog-hop-prizes.html

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  9. Your project is so creative! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  10. Beautiful tag! Thank you for joining us at Digitally Sweet.

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  11. Hey Donna! This is a fantastic victorian tag!
    Thanks for joining us at Digitally Sweet!

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  12. Nice card, love your fuzzy cutting and the dimensions. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous for this challenge!

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  13. I love your idea of using that gorgeous boot as a stocking. Thanks for sharing with us eclectic girlies :)

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  14. Beautiful Project, love the boot...Thanks for joining us on the Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge Blog....

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  15. Holy wow!! Well you've definitely used this last image in a very special way! I can't imagine all the time this must have taken with that fussy cutting. Thank you for sharing your talent with us over at Eclectic Ellapu!

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  16. This is such a wonderful project! I had to look twice before I realized it was hanging on a DOOR! It must be amazing in person because it is fabulous in photos. I love all the wonderful layers, the fabulous vintage color palette and the delightful details, too. What a charming, inspiring, huge..tag! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  17. stunning!!! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Happy Holidays :) - Ashli

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  18. Stunning tag Donna... Thank you for playing along with us this week at 'Papertake Weekly'...
    Hugs,
    Marjorie DT xx

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  19. Beautiful and elegant project! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  20. Oh my! Look at those layers. I love this vintage boot! Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  21. Wow Donna what a stunning tag!

    Thanks for joining us at Eclectic Ellapu and I hope we see you again soon!

    Hugz

    Laurian

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  22. Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for my CHNC challenge extra for December - hope to see you again soon x

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  23. A beautiful creation, Donna! So happy you joined our Vintage Christmas challenge. We have 2 new challenges starting on February 1st. Hope you’ll join us again!
    hugs Asha

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Thanks for making my day!