Hi Everybody!
Our new challenges at
always begin on the fifth of the month.
As always, we have an anything goes theme, this time
with the option of using pastel shades. You have four full weeks
to dream up your creations and link to us -
hope to see YOU there!
For my DT piece I used a 10" manila tag which I painted with
pastel pinks and a touch of turquoise.I collaged the right half
with paper napkin pieces in pastel
colours, and used iron paste (Pentart) through a stencil for the right half
to give a good contrast, as I find that pastel alone can sometimes look a bit
insipid. I joined the 2 halves with some TH tissue tape,
and added a die cut sentiment and some flowers from my stash.
I sewed the tag onto a dark grey background.
This tag was made last week just for fun, as I wanted to try out my new
motor bike die, but then I saw that 'wheels' is the theme at
so I am linking to their challenge. I used 2 coordinating papers as background, and sewed them together. Then I took 2 smaller tags, on one of which
a motorbike was already stamped. I added more stamping, and
gave them some colour with peacock feather DI. Then I placed my
lovely motor bike in the centre, and it was done.
Last week in Zons we met this cheery lady out shopping with her cat -
not a sight we see every day!
And some more views from the little streets, houses and shops:
The bunting is hanging because it is 'Schützenfest' - Marksmen's
festival, which takes place in all villages, town and districts
at this time of year.
Sabine and I are busy taking photos. The tote in the window says,
'Das Essen steht im Kochbuch, Schatz' - The food is in the cookery book,
darling!
This little alcove would have been used by the watch soldiers
in past centuries:
More photos to follow tomorrow!
Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!
Another wonderful post Val, full with beautiful creations and fantastic photos. The first piece is so romantic and feminine, and then there's a great contrast to the masculine power piece. Love the lady with cat! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos of the streets and buildings. And very creative work indeed. I hope you are well and having a nice week!
ReplyDeleteTerrific tag for MMM with wonderful and inventive ideas. The bike diecut is fantastic and shows up so well on your project beautiful sewing as well.
ReplyDeleteThe photographs got off to a great star today with lady and her shopping cat. Lots to take in and enjoy on your day out and thank you for sharing it with us
Sleep well
Love Chrissie xx
Both pieces are so different and both are really beautiful! Fantastic impressions of Zons!
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Your tags are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these wonderful town photos today!
ReplyDeleteTwo awesome tags Valerie, the motor bike die cut looks fantastic, it looks great on your tag.
ReplyDeleteThe photos were all super, I liked seeing the lady with her cat. We had a cat who liked to walk beside us outside, but would never be carried like that.I enjoyed seeing more of the photos from Zons, its looks a beautiful place to visit.
Yvonne xx
was für wunderschöne ausgedachte Tags liebe Valerie.. eine Fantasie legtst du an den Tag, toll!!!
ReplyDeleteUnd wieder tolle Fotos von Zons!!!
Ich wünsche dir eine gute Nacht und träum schön!
Lieben Gruss Elke
Your tag is wonderful, and the MM&M entry with two tags and the motorcycle is inspiring. I loved it.
ReplyDeleteTalk about love. LOVED the photo of the lady with her cat, and all the photos around Zon as they prepared for the Tour de France. Have a super, incredible new day. We're still in party mode here.
I took that photo extra for you!
DeleteWhat gorgeous tags! I love them, you create such wonderful art. The photos are so lovely too.
ReplyDeleteThat is a big cat to carry around. Loving these Zons photos. And what a smart way to make a tag-using 2 halves. You could come up with some really cool combinations. And love the new motorbike die. it makes a fantastic piece to make a fantastic tag. looking forward to tomorrows Zons photos. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteWow, I love both of your tags. That bicycle tag is so adorable too! Loving the contrast between both sides on the first tag.
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Beautiful tags and nothing like 'walking the cat'..xx [aNNie]
ReplyDeleteZwei sehr unterschiedliche Tags, eines schöner als das andere
ReplyDeletevielen Dank für's Mitmachen bei MOO MANIA & MORE
Lovely artwork. I love that little blue dragonfly amongst all the pink!!
ReplyDeleteThe first tag is just beautiful and the second fun:)
ReplyDeleteLove the pic of the lady shopping with her cat:) That's how I carry Monster Kitty or Franken Kitty as the HH calls him:)
What a lovely walk. You have so many wonderful places in your country that I'd love to stroll through with you.
Hugs,
Hi Valerie, Once again you meet the art challenge with pure beauty and design. I love both these different style tags. Lovely. Always enjoy your town pics. The charm along the streets and buildings is beautiful. Makes your walks something special.
ReplyDeleteHappy July and happy creating. xoxo
Gorgeous tags. I love the pretty pastels with the flowers and stitching. That motorcycle die cut is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen anyone shopping with her cat. You capture so many wonderful moments in your beautiful surroundings. Everyday seems like an adventure through your camera's eye.
hugs,
Teresa
The shopping cat-lady was a first for me, too!
DeleteAlways so many lovely textures and great details to see your tags Valerie -
ReplyDeletethe motorbike die is cool. Male themed items aren't always easy to find.
Great photos again - that cat seemed fairly big to be carrying around but it didn't seemed bothered so I guess it must have been happy.
Gill x
What lovely art. Thank you for entering Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge this month.
ReplyDeleteIt's all so festive! I have to say that if I took Lizzie out shopping like that, she'd be gone in a heartbeat! She doesn't even like me to carry her across the room! I love the colors you used in your tags and the design. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour tags are fabulous, love the colors and designs! Thank you for sharing your photos! Thank you for joining us at Mix It Up Challenge Blog! We hope to see you again!
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More fabulous tags - love them all.Gorgeous feminine journal page - precious. Thank you for sharing with us over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month and hope to see you again in future challenges.
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I love both your tags! You are so creative Valerie! Love the pink colour on the first one! That is so cute, shopping with your cat! That cat is a good kitty! LOL! Thank you for the beautiful pictures! Big Hugs!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful tags.Thanks for playing along with Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month. Good Luck, Rupa.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag! The design is beautifully detailed. Beautiful pics too. Thanks for joining us at Mix It Up Challenge Blog
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