You can't go wrong with groups of three

The third and final tag for this week, using my favourite new handmade flower. In fact, I liked it so much, I ended up making three.

The largest flower, the top one, was created by loosely following a tutorial. I tweaked the demoed design a little but for the next ones, I wanted to try and add some extra oomph. Back in my craft room, I put in my own twist to give them more texture. What's more, the flowers can be made with nothing more than a sheet of card plus, optionally, some ink for the edges. Yes I used a punch to create the centres but a button would be equally as good.

The tag is decorated with a dry-brush coat of acrylic paints. I also applied crackle paint to an oval chipboard frame. I stamped 'Le Jardin' and placed it behind. I glued on a wafting, feathery, feather and added something which is new for me as an art material. Gauze. Yup, the stuff you'll find lurking in a first aid kit. It's perfect for giving an ethereal shabby look. It's wispy nature, perfectly complements the feather.

Finally I applied paint to a metal corner embellishment and adhered the flowers. I tied the tag with an off-cut of lace and wool.

It's pale, it's a neutral palette and I'm loving the results. I still have plenty more ideas that I wish to follow, but for now my sketching time has been neglected. I must go and put some focused hours into doodling and drawing in my pad.

Have a wonderful, creative day my friends
Paul x