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Wednesday 3 June 2015

12 tags of 2015 - June

Hi all,

I LOVED this month's Tim tag. Seriously loved. But when I sat down to make my own, I knew exactly how I was going to make it my own. Easy peasy... It had to be tea!
Most people who know me know I'm somewhat of a tea-a-holic. Can't get enough of it. I'm also somewhat of a snob about it, lol. No supermarket vileness for me, thankyouverymuch. I get my tea from specialist tea shops, and almost always loose leaf. And don't even think about going near my cup with milk and sugar! ;-)

So, I settled on a colour - pinks this time, to match what I hoped would turn out to be a pretty teacup - and loosely followed the techniques Tim used for his tag.

This is how it turned out:


As you can see, I changed a few things, besides the obvious. I didn't have the stripy stencil, so went with a burlap-type texture, and the colours I used were Worn Lipstick, Victorian Velvet and Spun Sugar (with some Gathered Twigs around the edges). I punched and layered some flowers in those same colours to decorate my cup, which I hand-cut, and the "tea tag" is also Worn Lipstick.
I was stumped for a little while as to what sentiment to use, as my stash is rather lacking sentiment stamps and dies, but in the end stumbled across the rather perfect "simple pleasures". And look! Fishtail! You all remember how much I love those, right?

I had So. Much. Fun. with this one.

Anyways, off to bed I go. I'll come a-visiting in the morning!

Have a great day!

Sammy-x

14 comments:

Lozzy said...

Great tag Sammy..Im of to put the kettle on now..Hugs Lozzy xx

downrightcrafty said...

beautiful
hugs Kate xx

Jane Savage said...

Gorgeous tag, Sammy! I love my tea too but I’m afraid I’m a Yorkshire Tea girl and a teabag at that! There’s milk and sugar in there too! Bet I’ve gone down in your estimations now haven’t I!! :)xxx

aussie aNNie said...

Brilliant tag Sammy...good to see you pop in my place too.xx{aNNie My Personal Blog}

Sarah said...

Great tag Sammy and a cup of lapsang souchong for me please!! xx

Kat W said...

This is so lovely; the vintage style is always a winner for me and I'm with you on the fishtails - love 'em! The teabag tag is also super cute :-)

Sadly, I am not a fan of any kind of tea...coffee addict all the way - lol!

Big hugs, Kat xx

Pamellia said...

Brilliant Sammy! I love that you went tea instead of coffee! Wonderful version of Tim's tag. hugs :)

Donna Mosley said...

Great tag Sammy. love it!

Donna x

cotnob said...

A fabulous tag Sammy, a great background and colours.
I haven't been able to drink tea since I was pregnant with my youngest son who is now sixteen, don't know why but I just can't stand the smell - I used to love it!
Pauline
x

Pop's Cards said...

Morning sweetie, I am loving your gorgeous creation today :0))

Christine L said...

Hi Sammy..

Well I'm back from my hollibobs and trying to catch up...... you've been producing fabbie creations while I've been away! Loving this gorgeous tag..... and WOWWWWWWWW to that donations little house!!

Big hugs
Christine x

Dawn said...

Gorgeous tag Sammy! I love a cup of tea myself!
Hugs
Dawn xx

www.hokiecoyote.com said...

Very cute tea cup. Your colors are so well coordinated. Great job!

Mylissa Stout said...

Thanks for the stop by ...i love your sweet vintage teacup....Makes me want to sit down and have a cup...just with sweet cream please.
You did a great job on your back ground for your tea cup...I am liking it!