Tag You Are It!

January 1 2012 Theme: Round Tag

2012-01-14T14:59:00.000-08:00

Josie Hancock

Cynthia Stevens

Shannon Proffitt

December 25th Theme: Winter Green

2012-01-14T14:56:00.000-08:00

Shannon Proffitt

Cynthia Stevens

December 18th Theme: Numbers

2012-01-14T14:50:00.000-08:00

Cynthia Stevens

Shannon Proffitt

December 11 Theme: Letters

2012-01-14T14:33:00.000-08:00

Shannon Proffitt

Ellie Pollock

Cynthia Stevens

Suzanne K

December 4th Theme Felines Cats

2012-01-14T14:30:00.000-08:00

Cynthia Stevens

November 27th Theme: Glitter

2012-01-14T14:21:00.000-08:00

Shannon Proffitt

Josie Hancock

Brigitte Vosgien

Cynthia Stevens

November 20th Theme: Crepe Paper

2012-01-14T14:16:00.000-08:00

Josie Hancock

Shannon Proffitt

November 13th, Theme: Patterns

2012-01-14T14:06:00.000-08:00

Suzanne K

Shannon Proffitt

Cynthia Stevens

Josie Hancock

November 6th Theme: Beads

2012-01-14T13:58:00.000-08:00

Suzanne K

Josie Hancock

Cynthia Stevens (2 tags)

October 16th Theme Vintage Chic

2012-01-14T13:50:00.000-08:00

Cynthia Stevens

Tee (Teresa) Hall

Josie Hancock

Shannon Proffitt

October 9th Theme: Western

2012-01-14T13:46:00.000-08:00

Cynthia Stevens

Shannon Proffitt

October 2nd Theme: Owls

2012-01-14T13:40:00.000-08:00

Cynthia Stevens

Jean E Roman

Josie Hancock

October 30th Theme: Autumn

2012-01-14T13:31:00.000-08:00

Tee (Teresa) Hall

Josie Hancock 2 tags

Cynthia Stevens

Wendy Kirk

Sept 18 Theme: Roosters and hens

2011-10-22T16:03:00.001-07:00

Cynthia Stevens

Josie Hancock

Sept 9th Theme: Butterflies and Insects

2011-10-22T15:55:00.001-07:00

Cynthia Stevens

Brigitte Vosgien

Josie Hancock

Sept 4 Theme: Retro Kitchen

2011-10-22T15:46:00.000-07:00

August 28th Theme: Castle tag book

2011-09-10T08:43:00.000-07:00

Jean: "Everyone enjoyed making tag books a month or so ago, So lets do it again.

Tag book should be 3 pages....at least.

Embellished with a castle theme.

One handmade flower must embellish the front cover."

Cynthia Stevens

August 21, 2011 theme: Veggies

2011-09-10T08:31:00.000-07:00

Jean: "Colorful garden variety veggies please!

This is the time for county fairs and canning garden vegetables.

Please design a tag with colorful background and a veggie theme. "

Cynthia Stevens

August 14, 2011 Lilacs and lace

2011-09-10T08:15:00.000-07:00

Jean: "Feel free to break out the pastel paints on this one!
I would love to seem some beautiful lilacs or lilac colored tags. "

Cynthia Stevens

August 7, 2011 Victorian Velvet Tag

2011-09-10T08:09:00.000-07:00

Jean:"For this tag I would love to see some dreamy velvet. You can achieve this anyway you like. Use velvet to make a flower, or a little girls dress, or maybe a velvet ribbon. I think the flocked papers feel a lot like velvet too!

Please make this in a Victorian style. Add an image and accent your tag with a charm or dangle."

Brigitte Vosgien

Cynthia Stevens

Tee (Teresa) Hall

July 31 Book Mark with mini Journal

2011-08-05T14:23:00.000-07:00

Jean:"For this challenge, please create a book mark and a mini journal for your partner.

You will make or cover a mini journal for your partner and make a matching book mark. "

Josie Hancock

Teresa Hall (Tee)

Cynthia Stevens

July 31, 2011 Embossed Tag

2011-08-05T13:54:00.000-07:00

Jean: "For this tag I would like to see some embossing.

You can clear or color emboss, dry emboss, run it through a crimper, or a what ever you can do to make a cool embossed background.

Don't forget to tell us about your technique.Finish your tag with a charm and some yummy fibers. All other elements are up to you. "

Brigitte Vosgien

Sarah Hemphill

Cynthia Stevens

July 24th, 2011 Theme: Secret Pocket Tag

2011-08-05T13:41:00.000-07:00

Jean:"

Make a tag with a secret pocket.
Don't tell us where it is and see if we can figure it out! "

Josie Hancock

Cynthia Stevens

Teresa Hall (Tee)

July 17th, 2011 Zipper Tag

2011-08-03T15:49:00.000-07:00

Jean:" Zippers are showing up more and more in mixed media work. I am glad, 'cause I have a lot of old zippers and don't know what to do with them! You can make a zipper flower, a zipper pocket, even a zipper tie.

Come up a unique way to use a zipper in your work.

I will be offering 4 PDA points for the most unique. "

Update: Cynthia is the winner of the 4 PDA points and below is her fabulous entry!

Cynthia Stevens

July 10th, 2011 Torn Paper Green Vintage Tag

2011-08-03T15:09:00.000-07:00

Jean:"Tag theme torn paper. Tear some book text, scrapbooking paper or tissue for this tag. Please incorporate the color green and a vintage image."

Linda Dunham

Josie Hancock

Cynthia Stevens

Brigitte Vosgien

Teresa Hall

June 30th 2011 Theme: Recipe Tag Swap

2011-08-03T14:49:00.000-07:00

Jean:"

Do you wish for simple tried and true recipes? Or do you have a favorite that everyone asks you to make for family picnics and pot lucks?

For this swap you will make 3 tags, with a recipe on each. You can use one of your favorites from your grandma's cook book or your personal recipe box. If you don't cook jot one down from the internet. These should be simple easy recipes you have tried and like. Something cool and refreshing for summer would be great!"

Teresa Hall (Tee) Tag Set

Josie Hancock Tag Set

June 19th, 2011 Theme: Dress Form

2011-06-26T08:18:00.000-07:00

Jean:"Tag cut to shape of dress form. Make a tag featuring fashion or sewing, Please include at least one sewing notion to embellish the tag."

Teresa Hall (Tee)

Brigitte Vosgien

Josie Hancock

June 12th, Theme: House

2011-06-26T08:06:00.000-07:00

Jean:"This challenge is house. Please cut your tag in the shape of a house. It can be embellished as you wish but must be in the shape of a house. You can make it look like home sweet home or maybe a school house, hut, tee pee, or whatever else is your idea of a house."

Brigitte Vosgien

Josie Hancock

June 5th, 2011 Theme: Recycled

2011-06-26T07:53:00.000-07:00

Jean:"For this tag challenge I would like to see some thing recycled. Your tag can be made out of recycled materials or you can use recycled items as one of the embellishments."

Teresa Hall (Tee)

Josie Hancock 2 tags

Cynthia Stevens

Brigitte Vosgien

June 26th, 2011 Theme: Distressed

2011-06-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Jean:"The distressed tattered look seems to be all the rage with mixed media art. Lets see your best distressed look on this tag. You can crumple it and ink it,Sand it, tear it, burn it(please be safe!) what ever your technique is for distressing we wanna see it!

No other specification other than a vintage image must show on the front and you must also finish the back of your tag...show us your back side so we can see how you finish your work.

No previously made tags from your stash please. Keep in mind any copyright rules!"

Teresa Hall (Tee) Front and back

Brigitte Vosgien front and back

May 31 2011 Tag theme: Tag Book Swap

2011-06-07T12:32:00.000-07:00

Only showing the front of each book, there are so very many lovely pictures please go to the Tag Book Discussion to view all of the images related to each book.

Lynda Gilchuk

Lydia Hildebrandt

Teresa Hall

Jean E Roman (2 tag books)

Brigitte Vosgien

Kim Newberg

May 22 Tag theme: Tye Dye

2011-06-07T12:25:00.000-07:00

Jean says "Any woodies out there? Here is a cool and sublime tag theme for you. Tye Dye...."

Josie Hancock (2 tags)

Jean E Roman

Teresa Hall

May 15th, 2011 Theme: Tulips

2011-05-17T09:37:00.000-07:00

Jean says:"This year I had about 7 tulips in my garden. LOL. At least the deer did not eat them before they had a chance to bloom!

Make a tag featuring tulips, lace, and a button. "

Brigitte Vosgien (2 tags)

Josie Hancock

May 8th, 2011 Theme: Mother and Child

2011-05-16T11:23:00.000-07:00

Jean says: "The timeless theme of many artists, mother and child.
Make an Altered tag featuring a mother and child image, one charm, and the colors pink and gold."

Josie Hancock

Teresa Hall

Brigitte Vosgien

May 1st, 2011 Theme: Memories

2011-05-16T11:17:00.000-07:00

Jean says"Memories la la la de daaa.....reminds me of a song!
Make a tag or bookmark featuring a memory theme. Can be a special memory, a memento from a special place, a love one.
Please use the spring color palette and a phrase or word to tell us a bit about your memory."

Josie Hancock

April 24th,2011 Theme: Stitches

2011-05-16T11:04:00.000-07:00

Jean says: "Love to sew?

Maybe cross stitch or embroidery is more your forte?

This tag should feature a stitch or two.

You can hand stitch or machine stitch."

Cynthia Stevens

Brigitte Vosgien

Teresa Hall

April 17th, 2011 Theme: Crimson and Clover

2011-05-16T10:55:00.000-07:00

Theme: Crimson and Clover

Cynthia Stevens

Teresa Hall

April 10th, 2011 Theme: Aubergine

2011-04-14T09:44:00.000-07:00

Jean said:

All my dreams I dream in Aubergine.

Now what is aubergine say you my dear?

Why mother it is the color of the sky at dusk and a dahlias blush.

Ah, my love your aubergine may be that of dreams but it appears that through the years we called it simpley purple.

Tag should be aubergine and contain a vintage girl image.No previously made tags from your stash please.

Brigitte Vosgien

Cynthia Stevens - Front

Cynthia Stevens - Back

March 27th, 2011 Theme: Small, mini, diminutive, wee

2011-04-14T09:10:00.000-07:00

Jean said:

For this challenge we will be doing a pair of small tags.

This tag should be smaller than the standard luggage tag. Such as a price tag or small gift tag.

Color scheme is up to you.

Please add at least one diminutive element.

This can be a tiny stamped image, a button, a brad, beads or any vintage or recycled item. Can't wait to see the art!

Lynda Gilchuk - next 6 tags

Brigitte Vosgien

Cynthia Stevens

Teresa Hall

March 13th, 2011 Theme: Black and White

2011-04-14T08:47:00.000-07:00

Jean Said:

What could be more classic than black and white?

This pair has stood the test of time and is still an all time favorite in the art and fashion world.

What do you think of with this color combination?

Black and white photos? Zebras? Chocolate cake with white icing?

This tag should feature the black and white color scheme. Please add a vintage image and some sort of dangling charm.

Can't wait to see your twist on this old standard.

Brigitte Vosgien

Lynda Gilchuk

Cynthia Stevens - Front

Cynthia Stevens - Back

Jean E. Roman

March 20th, 2011 Theme: Old Book Tag

2011-04-14T08:34:00.001-07:00

Jean Says:

Books are something every artist loves.

If you don't read them at least you have figured out a way to use them in your art.

Whether it is using the cover for a base or tearing out pages to print on or embellish with.

This challenge is for you to use books or book text in an interesting and creative way.

It could be a catchy book mark for your favorite novel. Or a fancy collage tag.

Color, size, focal point is up to you. Just have fun and keep it new. No a previously made tags from your stash. Art on!

Cynthia Stevens

Josie Hancock

March 6th, 2011 Theme: Buttons

2011-04-14T07:50:00.000-07:00

Jean says:

Buttons! Buttons! Buttons! I love buttons!

Lets make a button tag. I would love to see a fancy button grace your tag this challenge.

You can sew it on, glue it on or thread it on the fibers.

The only specs for this challenge is that you must use at least one button.

New tag, no pre-made from your stash.

Cynthia Stevens - Tag Front

Cynthia Stevens - Tag Back

Josie Hancock - Tag Front

Josie Hancock - Tag Back

Wendy Kirk - Tag Front

Feb 27th, 2011 Theme: Vintage Postage Stamp

2011-03-05T13:04:00.000-08:00

Jean "Snail mail has not gone out of style and I still love getting mail with pretty little stamps. I fell in love with Teresa's stamp tags she posted on the photo gallery and I was inspired to see what we could come up with in the tag group.

For this tag you can use a vintage stamp, rubber stamp image that looks like a stamp or make up your own.

The only other specs are that the tag/bookmark should feature the color blue and have some hand writing on it."

Teresa Hall

Josie Hancock

Cynthia Stevens

February 13th, 2011 Theme: Hearts

2011-02-18T12:52:00.001-08:00

Jean: "Great tag for the hearts lovers. Me!!

Bleeding heart? Pumping heart? Heart Cupcake?

Specs: Heart any type, lots of fibers and red!"

Teresa Hall

The Sparkly Fairy

January 9, 2011 Theme: Old Attic

2011-02-18T12:28:00.000-08:00

Do you have an attic?

Do you remember times of sneaking to you mother or grandmother's attic to see what goodies you could find?

Pick one of the treasures you remember or imagine being in the attic and make a tag or bookmark.

Is it an old wedding dress, a trophy, a old feather hat, a military uniform, books, dolls, or maybe an old sewing machine?

Trim, brown, and vintage are the only other specs for this challenge. The rest is up to your imagination.

The best thing about playing in an attic is your own imagination. Dust off those winter cobwebs and lets get into this new tag challenge.

Amy Manis

Lydia Hildebrandt

January 1, 2011 Theme: Choice - Open Theme

2011-02-18T12:14:00.000-08:00

This is a 'your choice' tag. That means you can show us a tag that features your style or technique.

Only one requirement: It must be a new tag not one already made in your stash.

Teresa Hall

Lydia Hildebrandt

Kathryn Egan

Jean E.Roman

December5th, 2010 Theme: keys

2011-02-18T12:05:00.000-08:00

Lydia Hildebrandt

Lynda Gilchuk

November 28th, 2010 Theme: Snowflake

2011-02-18T12:01:00.000-08:00

Jean E. Roman

November 21, 2010 Theme: Poppies

2011-02-18T11:49:00.000-08:00

Jean: "Poppy and Poppies have become a popular art element over the past year or so. Poppies are one of my favorite flowers. I would love to see what you come up with for this tag challenge. Tag should feature Poppies, ribbon, a charm and a vintage image."

Lydia Hildebrandt

Jean E. Roman

November 14th, 2010 Theme: Hearts and Music

2011-02-18T11:45:00.000-08:00

This tag should feature hearts, music and a vintage image.

Jean E. Roman

October 24th, 2010 Theme: Copper, Charms, Leaves

2011-02-18T09:27:00.000-08:00

Jean: "I just spent the weekend in the mountains of West Virginia and the sites were awesome.

The leaves were a marvelous copper color with some very beautiful orange and green still peaking through. Aren't fall colors so beautiful?"

This tag should feature Copper colors, charms and a leaf motif.

Lydia Hildebrandt

Lisa Wilson

Jean E. Roman

Kim Newberg

October 17th, 2010 Theme: Lace, Cream, Vintage Buttons

2011-02-18T08:58:00.000-08:00

Tags must have lace, buttons, be more than 50% cream color (ivory, ecru, eggshell, off white) must include a vintage image of any kind.

Jean E. Roman

Kim Newberg aka imagesbykim

Linda Freeman

Lydia Hildebrandt

Lynda Gilchuk

Margorie Jumisco