Joining in with these Artful Times

There's a new challenge blog which my very good friend, Neet has launched along with a few of her arty buddies. I know they are excited to see it up and running and after much discussion and debate, have given it the rather gorgeous title of the Artful Times.

And their first challenge...

to make a tag!

Well, as you are probably musing to yourself, that is right up my creative street. So I'm only too pleased to conjure something up and join in.

I began by running my tag through an embossing plate, before applying grey acrylic paint. I dry brushed a lighter grey over the top to highlight the embossed pattern as well as to the edges. I die cut the silhouette images, painted them with acrylic paints and coated with a thin layer of clear embossing powder. The flower is handmade using a Tim Holtz flower strip die. The leaves were cut out by hand, inked around the edges and run through a crinkle tool.

I then pieced it all together, adding wooden flower shapes, buttons, brads and lace. I added the found text which is a mix from a scrap of MME paper and a pottery book. I outlined with white paint and finished off by tying the tag up with a length of lace.

I trust the arty folk over at the times will like it. And if you are keen on knocking out a tag or two, why not join in. The ladies (as if! lol) are all wonderful people and I know they'll be giddy with delight at each and every entry.

Hope you are enjoying your weekend and sneaking in some time to be creative too.

Px