Dec 02 2008
Reindeer Accordian Tag! & Clearance Sale!!
I had to do it. I just had to take part in this week’s technique challenge at SCS, TLC197, Speckled Backgrounds. My toughest decision was how I really wanted to ‘use’ it! As a result of playing with paper & technique, checking my stamps, and putting it down half a day to get a fresh look, here’s my first accordian tag in years!
The background was made by applying Adirondack Watermelon ink to glossy cardstock, with my Tim Holtz applicator and blending foam, instead of a foam brayer. I find the applicator to be much less messy, and the result is a smoother application of ink. 
I splattered the inked cardstock with rubbing alcohol from my fingers, as I wanted larger-looking splatters. Next, snowflakes were stamped onto the splattered cardstock with Ranger Emboss Ink. Embossing Tinsel was dusted onto the inked images, and embossed with a quick shot from my heat tool.
Each of the 3 square image pieces are framed with glitter, applied to 1/8″ Scor-Tape. (I do love that stuff!). The reindeer image was colored with Copics and embellished with Gelly Roll stardust pens, liquid applique, and Ranger Glossy Accents.
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The peppermint candy images were stamped from a peppermint lollipop stamp without including the lollipop ‘stick’. Gelly Roll pens were used to color the candies, and vellum snowflakes are added into the combination on the image layer.
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The final tag is simply the sentiment, with room to sign your name! I’m thinking that I’ll probably need a couple more of these for some special little boys’ presents under the tree! Recipe will be found at the bottom of my post!
**Now you’ve got to check out the fabulous Christmas sales at Rubbernecker Stamps! Oh my! It’s Treasure Hunt Tuesday at Rubbernecker, and the sales are the best treasure ever! Check it out!
Rubbernecker Stamp Co.
WINTER CLEARANCE SALE STARTS TODAY
All Rubbernecker, Stamp Oasis and KK Original images
are on sale until 12/16 or while supplies last
All discounts, free offers and coupons still apply during the sale.
Psssssssssst!! Be sure to check back tomorrow for the next Blogger Challenge.
Now one of my favorite parts about Treasure Hunt Tuesday is the fact that our design team shows some of the sweetest eye-candy to be found! Join in the Treasure Hunt fun, and search for the 2 members who offer blog candy today! (Hmmmm … it is not me!) Aye, aye, ye mates! Be on your way for the treasure!
Broni – Splashes of Watercolor
Candy – Candys Land
Joan – Stamping with a Passion!
Jules – Stampin with Inky Fingers
Kittie – Kittie Kraft
Linda – Linda’s Works of Heart
Pam – Iris Garden
Shelly – Stamp with Shelly
Tami – A Walk on the Mild Side
Sherry – Walkin’ on the BAD Side!
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Card Recipe: STAMPS — ‘Lollipop Set’ 52-0304; ‘Petite Reindeer’ 314-02; Diamond Snowflake 22-13KK; Merry Christmas 387-09
INKS — Adirondack Watermelon, Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers.
PAPERS — Glossy white, PaperTrey White, Vellum
ACCESSORIES — Gelly Roll pens, Cropadile, Making Memories large eyelets, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Spellbinders Nestabilities Squares, 1/8″ Scor-Tape, Martha Stewart glitter, Embossing Tinsel – Bridal, Tim Holtz Applicator, Tim Holtz blending foams, Ranger Glossy Accents, liquid applique, foam tape, Scor-Pal.
Tag Size: Glossy cardstock was cut 3.5″ x 8.25″. Score evenly (I folded a scrap paper & followed the folds for scoring). Cut even triangle corners at the top (I held it folded and did them all at once.).
8 responses so far
This is totally cute!! I love it!!
Hi…i love the accordion tag….would you be willing to share the dimesnions??
Thanks ever so much
Betsy
Ooops! Thanks for the heads up, Betsy! I’ve added the sizing beneath the card recipe. I cut the original glossy cardstock 3.5″ x 8.25″.
Your accordion reindeer tag card is soooooo darling, Bev!! I love those images, and all of your sparkle!! The colors are so pretty as well!! Wonderful!!
This is Beautiful Bev!!!! Love your images and the font on the Merry Christmas!
WOW, Bev…this is such an AWESOME project!!! The colors are beautiful and I love all those adorable images!!! FABO, missy!!!
Another WOW project, Bev! Love the glitz and dimension on this!
Wow this is so very cute Bev!!!