A Tag You're It Farewell

Today, I'm here to participate in a farewell post

for Tag You're It.

The challenge closed its doors last month,

but Tracey wanted to do a post of both the past and present designers 

as a tribute to it.

I joined the team in June of 2014 (how can that possibly be 3 1/2 years ago?)

This was the first tag I created for the challenge:

Here are a few of my favourite projects I made as a design team member:

August 2014

August 2014

November 2014

While I left the team in December 2014, I was very honoured to be asked to be 

a guest designer for the challenge last month, for which I created this tag:

Please go and check out the favourite tags that the design team has created.

Thanks for looking! 

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Tag You're It #79 -- Guest Featured Artist

A couple of months ago, I was asked by my talented friend, Carol,

if I would be interested in being the Guest Featured Artist for the Tag You're It Challenge.

Some of you might remember that I was a member of the TYI Design Team a couple of years ago.

As this challenge holds a special place in my heart, I immediately accepted Carol's invitation.

And I'm extra glad I did, because it turns out that Tag You're It #79 will be their last challenge.

So I hope you'll play along while you still have the chance.

I bought some super pretty wrapping paper from Chapter's earlier this fall (click here, here & here),

so I decided to make a tag to coordinate with these lovely colours.

I started by diecutting my MFT snowflake from white cardstock and pressed the tips of

it into my versamark pad, so I could emboss them in gold.

I adhered it to a tag I created using PTI aqua mist cardstock and Tag Sale #5.

I stamped my sentiment (from PTI's Fillable Frames #10) in versamark and heat

embossed it in white on a strip of black cardstock.

Please visit Tag You're It #79 to see what the other designers were inspired to create

based on my tag, and to play along, if you'd like.

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It #58 -- Featured Artist

I was so honoured to be asked to be a Featured Artist

this week for Tag You're It!

Here's a close up:

I diecut one of the patterned papers I got with the Colour Pop: Autumn Kit from Papertrey Ink

with my PTI Tag Sale #7 die.

I stamped on it using the coordinating stamps from the kit in Altenew Evening Grey.

I diecut the leaves from the patterned papers from the kit.

I diecut the MFT "Thanks" die that came with my Flashy Florals kit from

white cardstock and blended PTI Simply Chartreuse and Ripe Avocado ink onto it 

before adhering it to my card.

While I was happy with my tag, I decided to use it to make a card.

I added a few more diecuts and matted it on some PTI Terracotta Tile cardstock.

I hope you'll play along with Tag You're It #58

-- I can't wait to see what you create!

Thanks for looking!

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Tag You're It Challenge #12

Today, I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #12

where we're being inspired by this festive tag by TYIC Designer Tracey McNeely:

I was inspired by the direction of Tracey's sweet tag and the snowflake patterned paper
that she layered it in front of.

I started by layering some Teresa Collins patterned paper over some white card stock.
Then, I die cut my tag (using Reverse Confetti's Tag Me, Too Confetti Cuts) and
stamped my sentiments (from Bring On The Merry) in limeade ice & pure poppy.
For the ornaments, I stamped the strings using the line from I Like You.
Then, I die cut the Chevron Pretty Panels Confetti Cuts from white, pure poppy & limeade ice
cardstock and layered them together to create a striped pattern.
Can you guess what I used to die cut them?
It's the larger leaf from Fresh 'n Fruity Confetti Cuts.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, December 17h to link up your project.

 

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It Challenge #11 -- Take 2

Today, I have another card that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #11
(click here to see my first take on Maureen's card).

I remember when Maureen posted this beauty on her blog & thinking it was amazing,
so I was pretty excited about being able CASE it!

Instead of diecutting my background with my PTI Centre Stage cover plate,
I used it as an impression plate to give texture to my background.
I diecut my tag using PTI's Tag Sale #7 and
stamped my sentiment with Reverse Confetti's Lots to Say.
I finished it off with some twine and a Crate Paper chipboard embellishment.

Remember to visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, December 3rd to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Tracey McNeely's 25 Days of Christmas Tags & Tag You're It #11

Last week, I was asked, along with the rest of the Reverse Confetti DT, 

to play along with Tracey McNeely's 25 Days of Christmas Tags.

Well, this week, Tracey asked the Tag You're It Challenge DT to play along

with her challenge, by using this week's TYIC card as inspiration.

I love this gorgeous card by Maureen!

Here's my card:

I die cut two PTI Tag Sale 5 tags from vintage cream card stock and some Crate Paper patterned paper.

I stamped my Wplus9 Pretty Poinsettia & leaves on their coordinating dies.

The banner and sentiment are from the PTI Tinsel & Tags Kit.

I tied some lawn fawn twine to my tags and used my PTI woodgrain impression plate for the background.

Be sure to check out Tracey McNeely's blog 

to see the Christmas Tags the rest of the Tag You're It Challenge DT made.

You'll want to leave a comment there -- there are lots of prizes to be won 

(from the following manufacturers: Reverse Confetti, Clearly Besotted, CAS-ual Fridays, 

Neat and Tangled,  Paper Smooches & Lawn Fawn.)

And, if you'd like another chance to win, leave a comment here on my blog.

Tracey will draw from the comments left today on the Tag You're It Challenge DT blogs 

to win something, too.

And remember to visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, December 3rd to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It Challenge #10

Note: This is my second post for today. 
Please scroll down to check out my Day 3 projects for the Reverse Confetti Release. Thanks!

Today, I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #10

where we're being inspired by this pretty card by TYIC Designer Lynn Put:

I was inspired by the direction of Lynn's tag and how she layered it over the banners.

I used some Crate Paper patterned paper, which I die cut the ends with using
the smaller tag from Reverse Confetti's Tag Me.
I die cut my tag using Tag Me, Too Confetti Cuts &
stamped my sentiment (from Lots to Say) in aqua mist.
Then, I added some twine & two Crate Paper chipboard elements.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, November 19th to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It Challenge #9

*Note: this is my second post for today. 

If you're here for the Pretty Pink Posh/Winnie & Walter blog hop, please scroll down. Thanks!

Today, I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #9

where we're being inspired by these tags that I made earlier this year:

Since I'd made the original tags as treat bag tags for my kids' teachers,
 I decided to stick with that idea, but this time used some Reverse Confetti stamps & dies.

I used some some Chickaniddy Crafts patterned paper, which I die cut using Tag Me, Too Confetti Cuts.
I die cut the "treats" (from Treat Totes Confetti Cuts) from aqua mist card stock.
The "just for you" is a sentiment from Sweet Thing.



 

  

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, November 5th to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It Challenge #8

Today, I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #8

where we're being inspired by this super sweet card by TYIC Designer Lisa Arana:

I was inspired by Lisa's design to make my card.

I stamped my sentiment (from Reverse Confetti's Lots to Say) in aqua mist
onto my sweet blush background.
I created my little tag using the smaller tag from Tag Me &
some Crate Paper patterned paper and added some twine & a Crate Paper chipboard element.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, October 22nd to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Tag You're It Challenge #7

Today, I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #7

where we're being inspired by this fabulous card by TYIC Designer Gayatri Murali:

I was inspired by the design of Gayatri's card and used it to create my card.

I used some some Crate Paper patterned paper and chipboard embellishment.
I die cut my tags using Papertrey Ink's Tag Sale #5 &
stamped my sentiment (from Summer Sweetness) in mint & berry sorbet.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, October 8th to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps & Dies for Sale

I went through my stamps & dies this week and
found that I had several that weren't getting enough love from me,

so I've decided to list them for sale.

The prices listed below include shipping to Canada or the US.

I'm willing to ship internationally, but you'll have to pay for the shipping.

If you're interested in anything, please email me at pennercl@mymts.net.

Thanks!

Papertrey Ink
Fancy That stamp set $18 SOLD

Circle Scribbles stamp set $12 SOLD
Holiday Photo Finishers stamp set (without the round sending Christmas Cheer
& rectangle Memory No. images) & coordinating dies $30
Two Feet Deep stamp set & coordinating dies $30 SOLD
Love Lives Here: Holiday (without the angel) & coordinating dies (A&B) $20 SOLD
Counting My Blessings stamp set & coordinating dies  $12 SOLD
Scrambled Eggs stamp set & coordinating dies (egg, ears & basket) $16
Label Basics stamp set  $18
Iconic Image stamp set $10
2011 Holiday Tags stamp set $12
Daydreamer stamp set $18
Beautiful Blooms II stamp set & #1 dies $26 SOLD
Gracious Vases stamp set $12 SOLD
Mum's the Word stamp set $12
Peace, Love & Joy stamp set with label $3
Out on a Limb (original stamp set with sentiments) $18 SOLD
Framed Out #12 stamp set & coordinating die $5 SOLD
Poinsettia die collection ($6)
Merry & Bright stamp set (vault) & coordinating die $24
Fancy Flakes dies $9 SOLD
Doily Details dies $13 SOLD
 Spiral Notebook Page die $5 SOLD
Mat Stack 4 die $4
Layerz Mat Stack 4 die $5
Mat Stack 5 die $5
Mega Mat Stack 5 die $9 SOLD
Layerz Mat Stack 5 die $6 SOLD
Bloom Builders #1 die collection $12
Simple Sentiments stamp set -- partial set includes: on your wedding day,
love you, happy anniversary, you're invited, just for you, welcome baby $8
Think Big Favourites #4  $3 SOLD
Think Big Favourites #7  $3 SOLD
Think Big Favourites #9  $3 SOLD
Think Big Favourites #12  $3 SOLD


Wplus9 Design
Heartfelt Holiday stamp set & coordinating dies $26 SOLD
Milk & Cookies stamp set & coordinating dies $18 SOLD
Fanciful Feathers stamp set & coordinating dies $18 SOLD
Label Layers 4 stamp set & coordinating dies $15
Clear Cut Stackers: Hearts $10

Hero Arts
Basic Grey Sunshine $8
Outline Magnolia GC193 $6
Large Flower GC134  $6
Lotus Leaves $12
Friend Definition  $9
Sweet Wonderful You  $8

Studio Calico 
Kelly Purkey Sketchbook stamp set  $12 (brand new!)
Solid & Outline Alphabet stamp set $12
Script Alphabet stamp set $12

Prima
Spool Labels $6

Mama Elephant
On Target $12
Four Seasons $12

Lawn Fawn
Summertime Charm stamp set & coordinating dies $20

Fresh Squeezed Stamp
You Said it Sister $8

Waltzingmouse Stamps
My Island stamp set $18
Woodgrain stamp set $18

Close to my Heart 
Happy Autumn $15
Huntington stamp set  $15
Poster Tidings $15

If you are interested in any of these stamps or dies,
please email me at pennercl@mymts.net.

Before you go, I just want to share the card that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #6

where we're being inspired by this beautiful tag by TYIC Designer Karin Åkesdotter:

I was inspired by how Karin had the butterfly and leaves extended over the edges of her tag
and decided to create a card using this technique.

I used one of my Pretty Pink Posh tag dies, which I die cut from vintage cream card stock.
I layered it over some Crate Paper patterned paper and stamped my sentiment
from Papertrey Ink's Wet Paint.
Then, I added some Crate Paper chipboard elements, as well as some Pretty Pink Posh sequins.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, September 24th to link up your project.

Thanks for looking!

Five for Friday

1. This has been a busy week!
Mostly due to the fact that we've been having VBS every morning at our church.
I'm volunteering as the Crafts Station Leader. :)


2. I have some very exciting news to share....

I've been asked to stay on the Chickaniddy Crafts Team for another year!
I was so thrilled to be one of the four team members who were asked to stay on the team--
my kids can testify to the happy dance I did when I got the email. LOL!

Click here to see the names of the talented women who make up the new team.


3. I was so thrilled to get my new Chickaniddy Crafts goodies in the mail,
I couldn't wait to start playing with them!
So, I made this card, which I linking up to this week's
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes.

This card using supplies from the new Chickaniddy Crafts Scrumptious line:
patterned paper, stickers & stamps.
The dies I used are Papertrey Ink.


4.  We've had such a great summer and I'm so sorry to see it come to an end.
The kids start school next week & I imagine I will be starting back to work shortly after.
It's a good thing there are some fun things planned for this fall to look forward to.... ;)


5. I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #5
where we're being inspired by this lovely tag by TYIC Designer Donna Mikasa:

I was inspired by how Donna die cut her flowers & leaves from coloured card stock and then stamped on them, so I made a card with a tag  using the same technique.

I use one of my Pretty Pink Posh tag dies, which I die cut from vintage cream card stock.
I die cut my Wplus9 Fresh Cut Florals from spring moss, sweet blush & berry sorbet card stock
and stamped on them with the coordinating stamp set.
I stamped my sentiment in sweet blush and berry sorbet, using Papertrey Ink's Wet Paint stamp set.

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, September 10th to link up your project.

I'm also linking this card up to this week's
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Anything Goes.

Thanks for looking!

Five for Friday

1. We are making the very most of our summer....

On Sunday, we went to the Winkler Harvest Festival and took in the rodeo.

On Monday, we joined some friends at the beach.

On Wednesday, we went to the Manitou pool. 

By the way, that red slide was super steep -- and kind of scary, to tell you the truth. 

But I plucked up my courage and slid down it three times. ;)

2. Yesterday was my birthday and I had a great day!

We went to the library reading program wind-up at the park and Austin won

the Hunger Games book set (which he traded with the girl who won the Divergent book set -- too funny!)

My best friend, Val, took me out for lunch at the golf course -- so nice to spend time visiting together!

In the afternoon, I took Jonah & Sage to test drive a Dodge Charger for fun (Jonah's big into cars). 

Big mistake -- it was a really nice car, but unfortunately, not one we can afford right now. Sigh.

Austin had a gift card for Boston Pizza and took us out for supper.

We had our taekwondo black belt class in the evening.

I also wanted to share what Sage gave me for my birthday....and the sweet card she made.

I love this bike/clock! It's so me!

And here's her sweet card -- using the new PTI MIM Country Fair kit.

I'm linking her card up to this week's Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: Summer

and to the Simon Says Stamp Summer Vacation Kid's Challenge.

3. We've been watching Lucy for the last three weeks and her owners got home last night.

She is such a wonderful dog. We all love her, but especially Jonah.

Hmmm, I'm predicting a layout in the near future.... ;)

4. I have a card to share that I made for Tag You're It Challenge #4

where we're being inspired by this lovely tag by TYIC Designer Marion:

I was inspired by inlaid die cut word at the top of the tag and the square beneath it.
I decided to use one of my Pretty Pink Posh tag dies,
along with my Simon Says Stamp hello die to make a shaker tag card.

I used Crate Paper The Pier patterned paper for my background,
which I layered over some vintage cream card stock.
I die cut the tag from cream card stock and then die cut the word die
and a square. Initially, I'd thought I'd switch out the Hello for a coloured die cut,
but I thought the cream on cream looked cool.
I filled the shaker with some Pretty Pink Posh wooden stars & sequins
(tangerine, 4mm lemon meringue, pink blush, pink peonies, raspberry).

Visit the Tag You're It Challenge Blog to see the rest of the DT's takes 

on the challenge and to play along, if you'd like.

You have until Wednesday, August 27th to link up your project.

5. And lastly, I have a new sketch to share for Pages With Papertrey:

For my layout, I substituted one 4x6 photo for the two on the right hand side
of the sketch and I put a chipboard frame with my journaling where the photo
on the left hand side was suppose to go.

I used some Crate Paper patterned paper and chipboard shapes/frames for my layout.
I die cut my title using my Papertrey Ink Notebook alphabet dies and some kraft card stock,
which I stamped using a My Favorite Things woodgrain stamp.

Here's a close up of the journaling, which I typed on my friend, Mandy's typewriter
(we were at a crop together when I made this layout.)

If you create a layout using this sketch, please link it up here in the comments on my blog
or here in the Papertrey Ink Forum. I'd love to see what you create!

Thanks for looking!