Monday, July 6, 2015

Birthday Wishes Tag Card and Catastropy Averted!

After a little humungous scare yesterday, when I couldn't access my blog (it was there but it didn't recognize my sign in!!) I finally got access again this morning.  I thought I was going to have a heart attack not being able to post  - I could see my blog - but couldn't sign in! I went through Google help page after help page not being able to figure out what to do - and not finding anywhere to contact Google directly other than looking at all the suggestions that didn't apply!   In the process I think I've created another Google account that is out there in cyber space somewhere that does not associate with my blog  -  but at least I'm back and able to post!
So finally after a sleepness night worrying about my blog  -  I have a sweet tag card to share today that I was trying to post yesterday!
First, I stamped the leaf on the Stitched Tag (WMS) and colored it with Brushed Olive Distress Marker, going over it with my waterbrush. I colored the background by rubbing Salty Ocean Distress Ink on my craft mat and then using my waterbrush to pick up the color and watercolor the tag. After I dried the background with my heat tool, I stamped the text from Text It (WMS) in Classic Kraft Ink.   
I stamped the flower from Flower Garden (Tim Holtz) on a scrap of watercolor paper, colored it with Ranger Distress Markers (Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick) then went over it with a waterbrush to blend the colors.  I cut it out and layered it over the stem with a thick foam dot. I covered  the head of the cone flower with Glossy Accents- but you can't really see the shine in the photo.
I think this is the first time that I've looped twine on a card - love the look!  I stamped the sentiment from Fancy Phrases (WMS) on a Sentiment Tag (MFT) and layered it over the tag with foam dots.  Then I added sequins and flowers from Shaker Mix Vanilla Frost (WMS) around the tag.
 I die cut the patterned paper (Correspondence/Paper Stash/Tim Holtz) with a Stitched Edge Rectangle (WMS), layering it to Sweet Blush and then to the Vintage Cream card base. 
I'm linking my tag card to the following challenges:
and reminding everyone about the July Mixed Media Card Challenge

Stamps:  Text It and Fancy Phrases - Waltzingmouse, Flower Garden - Tim Holtz/Stampers Anonymous.
Paper:  Watercolor Paper;  Vintage Cream, Sweet Blush - PTI; Paper Stash/Correspondence - Tim Holtz Idea-ology.
Ink:  Archival Jet Black, Ranger Distress Salty Ocean, Classic Kraft - PTi
Accessories:  Ranger Distress Markers - Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Brushed Olive; Dies - Stitched Tag and Stitched Edge Rectangles - Waltzingmouse, Sentiment Strip Die - MFT,  Shaker Mix Vanilla Frost - Waltzingmouse, Wrinkled Seam Tape - Prairie Bird Boutique Etsy Shop, Button Twine - Waltzingmouse, Foam dots, waterbrush - Ranger.

22 comments:

Deepti said...

Gorgeous! Love the dimension in the flower :)

Samra said...

Well I am glad you were able to access your blog and show of this stunning card!! What a beauty! Have a great week Julia :)

Redanne said...

Oh golly Julia, so glad you got it back (Sue Carrington of Frilly & Funky had her block hacked and has lost it altogether - very strange)! Your card is beautiful, I love that paper at the back (my favourite at the moment) and your Coneflower is stunning! Hugs, Anne xx

Sharron said...

Goodness, what a scary event! I would panic too. Love your awesome card! The the colors and your coneflower are gorgeous--really great card!

Karren said...

Beautiful card! The tag is so gorgeous!

stampwithamyk said...

Simply stunning! I love the beautiful flower image on your tag and your stamping is fantastic! So glad that you were able to get your blog post done too. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players, hope to see you again soon!

Pamellia said...

Gorgeous Julia! Love your summery colours and the amazing dimension you created by popping up your fussy cut flower! So pretty! hugs :)

cm said...

Scary times indeed! We put so much work/time into our blogs that when things go sideways...gahhhh! Great to hear your issue is resolved so you could post your stunning tag! Gorgeous...especially that dimensional flower! WOW! Thank you for sharing this gem in the Tag, You're It gallery!
~c

Annette Allen said...

WOW this card is gorgeous.. I love that flower.. awesome designing.

Loll said...

I would have been beside myself if I couldn't log on to my blog. I do think about not having a backup of my blog --- it's scary all the work that is put into the posts. I'm glad you got it sorted out. And so happy you got to share this gorgeous card. LOVE that echinacea flower! Hmmm ... another thing for my wish list. :) xx

Kara Lynne said...

What a huge scare not to access your blog! So glad you figured it out, I don't know that I could! Your flower really caught my eye, I love the color! Your entire card is beautiful! Thanks so much for joining the fun over at Tag, You're It!

sannalippert said...

what a gorgeous card you have created!!! love it!!!

Unknown said...

Beautiful card, Julia!! Completely love the images and layers you've built! So pretty!! XOXO-Shari

LeAnne said...

First, there is nothing scarier than not being able to access stuff on your computer....worse-case scenarios pierce your brain, right?! Thank goodness all is well now! And good thing, because if we didn't get to see this beautiful card, it would be a shame! What a gorgeous image and I love the colors you used! So glad you were able to share it with us this week!

Claire Broadwater said...

Julia, this is gorgeous! I love every detail! The cone flower is so pretty and the color combo is fantastic! SO glad you joined us at The Paper Players this week! XX

Donna said...

Such a beautiful design. Love the gentleness of the colour scheme. Very pretty :)
Thanks for joining us over at Tag You're It.

Nancy Thomas said...

Gorgeous tag - I love he dimension and texture.

anja curvers said...

This is really gorgeous. Thanks for joining us over at Tag You're It.

Nancy Penir said...

Julia, you never fail to blow me away! Every element perfection, love the tie in to Erin's inspiration. Gorgeous!

Marybeth said...

Julia I think I would have a heart attack too! Glad you worked something out and you were able to share this stunning tag card with us!The cute flower looks so pretty over the script. Love this!

Deb said...

What a scare Julia, so glad you were able to access your blog again! Hope all is straightened out now, poor Sue Carrington apparently lost hers entirely and has had to start another, what a disaster :O( On a brighter note, your card is just lovely, I adore those flower garden stamps and you have used them beautifully here. Thanks for sharing this lovely card, Deb xo

Lee-Anne said...

Yikes! Blog problems are no fun, Julia! This is absolutely stunning...love the colors, the texture and the looped twine!