wreath for all seasons revisited...

Oh yes, it's true....Wreath for All Seasons is one of my very most favorite stamp sets....it's just Melissa-ish, just my style, but perfect for your style too.  That's why it's so lovable I think.

I created a shabby tag trio using this set...and since it's feeling very fall-ish, we'll start with this one.  We saw our first tarantula this evening...that means fall is here, so I'm officially on fall crafting duty now.

I went with a unique fall color combination on this tag, Harvest Gold, Plum Pudding, Orange Zest, Canyon Clay, and Simply Chartreuse.  The berries were dressed up a bit with glitter.

A wreath for Christmas...

This tag uses Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Classic Kraft, and Simply Chartreuse.

A wreath for spring, using Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, and Simply Chartreuse.

These tags are so easy to create and use the same supplies and dies.  I'll quickly tell you how!

*Each tag uses the Mat Stack 4 die as the base.  I die cut a thin sheet of chipboard using this die so it would create a sturdy tag, but also so I could use a distressing technique.

*After die cutting the chipboard, I embossed each tag using an impression plate.  Any plate will do and you'll love how different they look with the antiquing, but for my project I used the Background Basics:  Diamond Impression Plate and the Herringbone Impression Plate.  

*After embossing, I painted each tag with cream acrylic paint.  I let the paint soak into the impressions as much as possible and then wiped with a dry sponge.

*I then sanded the edges of each tag to expose the chipboard underneath and then distressed the edges with Vintage Touch Chamomile Tea Dye Ink.

*I stamped my chosen wreaths onto each tag and after the ink had set for a few minutes, I lightly sanded the top of the tag to age the image and help it blend into the antiqued background.

*Next I die cut a small heart from the center of each wreath using the Heart Prints die.

*Lastly I embellished each wreath with felt cut flowers and leaves using The Sweet Life and Flipping Out dies.  

*The Fabulous Frames and Tiny Tag dies were used to create areas for my sentiments...all using the Wreath for All Seasons set.

So, will you give this little project and technique a whirl?  Hope you enjoy creating and thanks so much for stopping in.

The other Sr. Design Team members have projects ready to share with you too:

Betsy Veldman

Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Maile Belles

Welcome Fall Tag

Supplies Used:
Stamps:
Wreath for All Seasons, Fabulous Frames

Ink:
Plum Pudding, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse, Orange Zest, and Canyon Clay

Cardstock:

Kraft and Rustic Cream

Accents:
Canyon Clay Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Canyon Clay, Simply Chartreuse, and Harvest Gold felt, Rustic Cream Button Twine

Tools:
Mat Stack 4, Tiny Tags, The Sweet Life, Flipping Out, Fabulous Frames dies, Background Basics:  Diamonds Impression Plate

 

Merry Christmas Tag 

Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Wreath for All Seasons, Fabulous Frames

Ink:
Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate, Classic Kraft, Simply Chartreuse

Cardstock:

Kraft and Rustic Cream

Accents:
Vintage Cream and Simply Chartreuse felt, Scarlet Jewel Saddle Stitch Ribbon, Rustic Cream Button Twine

Tools:
Mat Stack 4, Tiny Tags, The Sweet Life, Flipping Out, Fabulous Frames dies, Background Basics:  Diamonds Impression Plate

Happy Birthday Tag

Supplies Used:

Stamps:
Wreath for All Seasons, Fabulous Frames

Ink:
Autumn Rose, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate, and Simply Chartreuse

Cardstock:

Kraft and Rustic Cream

Accents:
Autumn Rose and Simply Chartreuse felt, Autumn Rose Swiss Dot Satin, Rustic Cream Button Twine

Tools:
Mat Stack 4, Tiny Tags, The Sweet Life, Flipping Out, Fabulous Frames dies, Herringbone Impression Plate

Comments

[kelly]

a wreath for all seasons is one of my absolute favourites as well and i love what you have done with it!

[JenniferK]

This has always been one of my favorite sets too. Thank you so much for including the steps on how you made these. As soon as i saw your first tag i knew i wanted to recreate them. Simply divine!

[CraftyDawn]

Oh I likey like ;0) lovely work as always xx

[Katherine]

Gorgeous as always. Love the color combos.

[maria f.]

These are so soft and lovely. So you! I just love your post about making your own chipboard and am on a roll at the moment. These lovely tags (those exquisite backgrounds) are just begging to be recreated!

[Melisa Hunter]

I would buy this stamp set just to make these fabulous tags. Love all the special details that you have added to them. True works of art!

[Suzanne Russell]

Great inspirations, Melissa! Thanks for sharing all the variations of colors and textures as well your unique techniques! Fabulous tags are something I love to make. :)

[jan m]

Love your distressing techniques, just awesome Melis!!

[Judy F.]

What a way to perk up my day! Just love, love, love your tags! Your choice of textures and elements are perfect. You always manage to get my brain cells moving...you're so inspirational! Thanks for sharing, and enjoy your weekend....

[Nancy Guse]

Oh... Melissa these are so yummy!!!

[Roxanne]

So darn cute! Thanks for sharing your process for making them. I always adore your tags and think I'll make some time from my holiday weekend to make a couple myself - inspired by your lovely work!

[Patie Jns]

WOW! Melissa, these are fantastic. I love these tags, so much texture and so much inspiration..thanks for sharing....hugs and smiles

[Paula Barin]

Did you say tarantula?!! How scary. I love these beautiful tags. I agree.... totally Melissa-ish. Thanks for the tutorial too.

[JoAnn B.]

Gorgeous tags. Love how each one is different.

[Patty O'Malley]

Happy September! We are already seeing the leaves start to drop around here. I have a deathly fear of spiders particularly large ones, so I would not like seeing tarantulas. Fortunately, for me, they're not common to this area. Anyway, on a much more happier thought, I love your tags. I think berry wreaths are so beautiful. Love what you made here! Enjoy the holiday weekend!

[Bev LoPinto]

Just love your tags--like everything you create--lovely, sweet and so pleasing to the eye. You r wonderful!

[Kristii]

Love, love, love!!!!

[Mackie]

WOW! So cute,cute,cute!!! Love the shabby feel and the precious little heart cut outs!
P?S. Did you say tarantula?!?!

[janet wilson]

Eeek, my heart skipped a beat when you mentioned the T :(

Magnificent tags, Melissa! Amazing detailing :)

[Holly Saveur]

Stunning..LOVE them will for sure try your technique..one question ..how does the backside look..did you paint it too..or dress it up?

Would be so scared of the spiders you have around your house..here in the Netherlands about 1 1/2 "is the biggest we have and those are more legs then body!

[Carol R]

Fabulous tags! I love each one and the color combinations are wonderful. Need to ask, what has fall and tarantulas have to do with each other? Is it migrating season for them?

[Geri]

Ooooo, these turned out so very pretty! Love the bright touches of felt on them and the gorgeous backgrounds, also!!

[Lynn Darda]

these are gorgeous and you have inspired me to ink up my wreath stamp again.

[Heather D]

Love the colors you used for your tags, very subtle fall, so pretty. Ugh, so nonchalant about the T (can't even type it) I'm afraid I'd run screaming like a little girl across my yard if I saw one and not go back out.

[Char]

That is a set I always look at and never buy...I don't know why, but your tags are so drool worthy lol!!! I may have to break down :-) Thank you :-)