The last few days have really been CRUNCH time, trying to get everything ready for my daughter's departure to college. There are 6 large suitcases and duffel bags out, being filled with WAY too much stuff....I think she is in for a rude awakening next week when she tries to fit all of her things into her T-I-N-Y dorm room! We leave in a week. Gulp. So much to do, so little time...
Which is why I have NO business making crafty little tags for the tag challenge I've decided to join over at
Tag Tuesday....but I find that when I have
way too much to do, I always like a little distraction (do you like the way I'm justifying my procrastination?!?). These are tags I made for the last two weeks' challenges:
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This week, the challenge is "Complementary Colors", and I chose to do a blue/orange tag. I colored a print of a vintage image of twin girls, using Prismacolor pencils (which work so well on matte photo paper, look rich, and are very blendable). |
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Each girl holds a complementary-colored butterfly (cutting around the girls' thumbs was a challenge!), and the perfectly two-toned butterfly was added at the top. I only glued them at the center, so the wings could be folded up a bit for some dimension. |
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Last week , the
theme was "Wedding", so I made this frothy little concoction. Played
around in Photoshop to invert a fancy clip art frame and lettering to
white on dove grey. I cut out the inside of the frame and behind it, added a
vintage photo from The Graphics Fairy. I found that pretty lace on some ugly garment at Goodwill, and have had it in my stash of goodies for a while. |
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I made a teeny-tiny bouquet out of some ribbon roses, then added a few rhinestones for sparkle. | | | | |
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And now, back to PACKING.....
You do such beautiful work, Maggie. I love how pleased the couple in your wedding tag look! And yours was my favorite among the complementary colors tags so far (shh! I didn't say that!) I am wishing you a smooth transition getting your daughter off. So much to do.
ReplyDeleteThose tags are gorgeous and I applaud you for taking some time out for yourself!
ReplyDeleteI am like you, when I am really stressed, I find that doing something creative really relaxes me.
ReplyDeleteOh, the joy and sadness of taking a child to college. We were basket cases with the first and much more relaxed with the second.
Enjoy every minute of it.
both your tags are gorgeous Maggie.
ReplyDeletehave a safe trip...hopefully not too far....?
Your tags are gorgeous, Maggie! Best of luck with the big move-in.
ReplyDeleteen-JOY a lovely day,
Kimberly
Love these tags, Maggie, esp. the twins. Is the image available through Google images or Graphics Fairy? I would love to use it. Your work is excellent--should have guessed you have been a fashion illustrator. I write and edit and do graphic design. My next big goal is to make soldered jewelry. I love yours, and I also love Portland! Maybe I'll come up for a class one day. I'm planning on taking a Diana Frey workshop in San Luis Obispo in the Fall. I just joined as a follower and would love for you to follow me. I also have an Inspired Sunday link party, so feel free to join any time with any post. So nice to get to know you.
ReplyDeleteHeavy Sigh - for your daughter leaving, and the beauty in these cards. GRAND diversion, I would say - PERFECT diversion - these ROCK!!! Happy Thursday, Maggie - XOXO Tanya
ReplyDeleteLove the bird nest silver things in your side bar how gorgeous! I saw your Tag on TT and really love the way this was created so I had to stop by Dxx
ReplyDeleteI have so enjoyed looking at your blog. I am a bit slow in getting around to everyones blogs in the blissangels group. I love your artwork!
ReplyDeleteXXX Becky