Day One ... Twelve Tags of Christmas

Hi everyone.  Welcome to the start of the Twelve Tags of Christmas 2015.  I had such a fun time last year, that I'm back with another tag event for this year! :)

Over the next twelve days, I'll be sharing one Mixed Media Christmas tag each day that I've made, plus two Guest Designer tags.  All twelve of my wonderful guest designers from last year will be here again,  as well as thirteen new friends.  Each of them has a unique and creative style that I'm sure will inspire you.

Come play along and join the fun.  Any style is welcome, as long as you link a * Mixed Media Christmas Tag.  The linky will be open until November 22, so there's lots of time to play along.

* For this event, Mixed Media is defined as stamps + ink, plus two other elements which add texture and/or dimension

Loll

Smooshed Inka gold and peacock feathers distress ink background (click HERE for my video tutorial on this technique).  Script stamped background.  Stenciled mesh design with Inka Gold and die-cut trees also covered with Inka gold and embossed with flourish design.  Clear glitter glue dots were added for sparkle.

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Guest Designers

Here's a tag from the multi-talented Shirley (shirley-bee's stamping stuff).

Not only does Shirley have an amazing CAS Mixed Media style, but she also has her own line of fantastic stamps call "The Bees Knees" which are available through STAMPlorations.  Drop by Shirley's blog to see the full details on how she made this gorgeous tag below.

Shirley

This tag is so beautiful, elegant and dreamy looking with the soft colours.

Thank you so much Shirley! xx

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Here is a stunning creation by my friend Karen (Serendipity Dragonfly).  Karen makes the most beautiful, elegant cards I have ever seen.  She has a talent for layering die-cut elements into works of art ... as you can see from her tag below.  Please stop by her blog to find out how she made this beautiful tag.

Karen B.

Love the icy blue background which is perfect paired with all the sparkle from the silver elements.  Amazing tag Karen!  Thank you so much!  xx

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Prizes

  $40 STAMPlorations gift certificate for Winning Tag
$20 STAMPlorations gift certificate for each of the Top Three Tags
$20 Happy Little Stampers gift certificate - random prize draw
Dee's Arsty Impressions Christmas Bell Medley stamp set - random prize draw

Random prizes donated by:

          

    Happy Little Stampers                       Dee's Arsty Impressions

Everyone who enters a mixed media Christmas tag(s) is eligible to win. The winners of the prizes above will be picked by an independent judge.

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Here's how to play ...

• Make a Mixed Media* Christmas tag (any size, any style)
• Upload to your blog or favorite gallery (Splitcoast Stampers, Pinterest, Flickr, etc.)
• Include a link to this post on your blog or gallery
• Add the link to your post (not your blog) to join the event
• Enter as many times as you'd like --- new creations only please (no backlinking)

The event is open until the November 22, so there's lots of time to play along.


I'm also playing along with Happy Little Stampers November Christmas Challenge - Tag.  How perfect is that??  I'll be entering my tags for each day of the event.  Come join in the fun there too!

See you tomorrow with another Mixed Media Christmas Tag and special Guest Designers!

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