Wednesday 10 August 2011

Giveaway Time Again!

Goodly Morning Stampers... tis time for my monthly giveaway. This month it is a tag... and the extra little something is one of the brand new background stamps from The Artistic Stamper. To be in with a chance to win is simples... leave me a comment on this post... and I will add your name into the hat... I will use Mr Random.Org and a winner will be announced on September 3rd. Oh and to be in with double to chance, hop on over to my blog, HERE, and leave a comment and you will be entered twice :O))




So, my tag is made from a selection of the brand new stamps that will be launching on Saturday August 13th... Jennie has been previewing some on her blog this week... and... double trouble this month because Jennie also has a set of stamps and a tag to giveaway too. CLICK HERE to be whizzed off to see the deets.


I used Distress Stains to make an inky base for the tag - Old Paper, Frayed Burlap and Aged Mahogany with a smidge of Brushed Corduroy. The background was stamped with the Large Dotty Open and Frayed Burlap DI and then overstamped using the Mini Polka Dots background and Plum Archival Ink. I used the new Cup Ring stamps to make the lollipop flower - stamping onto Kraft Resist, colouring with Aged Mahogany and Old Paper and then scrunching and layering together. The leaves are cut from the Movers & Shapers Mini Branch die set and coloured with Crushed Olive DS. The butterflies are Movers & Shapers, coloured with Distress Ink and then overstamped with the Large Dotty Open... I wanted this to be a bit shabby so I stuck random bits of post it notes over the pattern, inked the stamp, removed the paper and then stamped... instant grungy look! I added a few bits of Idea-ology to finish and some flower Trim which was coloured with Aged Mahogany DS.



Here's a piccie of the Large Dotty Stamp that is up for grabs along with this tag. Do hop on over to Jennie's blog to more of the new releases! Thanks for looking... TTFN

Hels x

57 comments:

Lorraine said...

WOW THIS IS A FANTASTIC TAG ITS MORE LIKE A PIECE OF ART THAN PAPERCRAFT I REALLY LOVE THE COLOURS TOO AND AS FOR THE STAMP ITS GORGEOUS OH I AM OFF TO YOUR BLOG TOO SO SEE YA SOON XX

Scrapthat said...

Fabulous tag! I'm loving the mini polka dots as well as the large Dotty stamp!

slbt17 said...

great tag - that stamp is awesome!
Sandra ltb

Debbie said...

Fabulous tag! Awesome colours! Love the dotty stamps!

okienurse said...

Beautiful tag. Love all the colors and textures. Thanks for sharing. Vickie

StampDancer said...

Your tag is fabulous! I am just "dotty" for all those dotty stamps! They are awesome and must haves for sure.
Deb M

ArtfulLee Designed said...

gorgeous tag, love the colours and embelishments
just been to your blog to comment
great giveaway, i love the stamp
Lee:)

Larisa said...

Very nice tag!!! Great technique!
Hugs. Larisa. xx

Inkypinkycraft said...
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Inkypinkycraft said...

Sorry, other post had spelling error, anyway love the tag.i usually use blues and browns so am loving the warm colours and the dots!x

Sid said...

Brill tag and that stamp will be most useful!

Juliwan said...

Love the versatility of spots as you demostrate on that fab tab.

Helen said...

Grand tag and I like those dots....

Eemeli said...

Great tag and I love the colors you have used ^^
Hugs from Finland, Eemeli

margaret said...

Another lovely tag and very nice stamp would like this one thank you. Margaret

Unknown said...

Absolutely gorgeous tag. Just found this blog and will be following from now on.

Alison Horne said...

Just when you think you couldn't possibly wish for another spotty stamp, along comes another one you have to have. Your tag is beautiful, love the colour combo, and really shows the versatility of a background stamp.x

Bernice Hopper said...

Love the colours you used

Miriam said...

Lovely tag. Particularly like the colours and teh butterfly. The stamp is great - so useful!

Scattychick said...

It is gorgeous I am only just getting to grips with these techniques and this is some lovely inspiration for me to keep going :)

Glennis F said...

Fabulous tag, and the stamp would be so useful. Thanks for the chance to win

Carla said...

lovely tag and a great stamp.

Joanne said...

I only have 2 Archival inks so must put that right as I see you have used lovely colours on this fab tag.
Hugs Joanne xx

PsyPenguin said...

Oooh gorgeous tag! Loving the fab spotty /dotty stamps.xx

Shazza said...

luuuurrrrrveee this Hels x

Rachelxx said...

Fab tag - loving the dots :-)

Marianne said...

What a great tag!! Love the colours and the butterflies!! Love the whole Tag LOL. xx Marianne MW

Anonymous said...

Absolutely Fabulous, mixing the polka dots and post-it notes is brilliant.

Annette Goodey said...

Your tags are always awesome - this one is no exception. The new AS stamps all look great - can't wait till Saturday.

Best wishes - Annette

Neil said...

Great tag; ditto the comment on your blog! Have a great time and thanks for the chance to lay our hands on such a fab gift!

JoZart Designs said...

Fab tag which would look great adorning my newly tidied reorganised craft room. Thanks for the chance,
joZarty x

Anne said...

First time visitor but I really like what I see - I will return. Great tag. Anne

Lisa said...

oooh, loving the colours!!!! Fabulous work as ever!xx

Lisa said...

oooh, loving the colours!!!! Fabulous work as ever!xx

maggie said...

Great tag and love the new dotty stamps.

Maggie

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Such a wonderful tag, great elements. Love the butterflies.

whyducks said...

Oh so lovely!

Kay Griffin said...

Wow! A gorgeous tag, would love to win it :)

craftimamma said...

Just love your tags Hels and this one is no exception, it's gorgeous. I keep trying to win one, lol! The new stamps are looking good too.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Tinker said...

Oh yes please. I love it all

Tigs said...

Love the colours you have used in the tag, an inspiration as always.

SannaS said...

love love love this tag, brilliant creation!! =)
hugs, SannaS

Ali said...

Love this tag - and your fab description of how you created it. :)

Dragon said...

Woo, as I said elsewhere, I love the dots and these large ones are fabulous... I would love to win, but twice in 2 months would be pushing it eh?? But is is very pretty...
Frankie
xx

The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs said...

Awesome giveaway Hels - you do fabulous work

Kathy Eddy said...

This is just gorgie Hels! I would love to win it and the fabby stamp!

Jingle said...

Your tag is really gorgeous! I love it! That stamp is incredible!

kathb said...

Fab tag ! Love the stamps too

Kirsten Alicia said...

Beautiful tag for the giveaway Hels, thanks so much. The dotty stamp is fab.

Margie said...

Really like this tag -thanks so much for the details. Gotta get those dotty stamps!

ShazInOzCardsCalligraphy said...

I am thought to be a bit dotty so the stamp would be appropriate and love the tag - way out of my league but appreciate it none the less, thanks for opportunity! Shaz in Oz.x

Jen said...

Gorgeous tag and I adore the stamp!!

suzieq23 said...

Once again Artistic Stamper has come thru for us obsessed stampers and "artists". The tag is awesome and I just love the technique you used for the butters.

jude said...

Gorgeous tag by Hels and love the background stamp so useful .Thanks for chance to win!
Hugs judex

queenb2u said...

I love the tag and its layers. I love dots and would love to win the stamp. Count me in! Thanks for the chance to win.

Emma E said...

Love the tag ... love the stamp too!

Becky said...

Wow what a lovely tag love what you have done.
Love the stamp.

Becky x