Thursday, June 28, 2012

Takeo, Tag your it!

Well hello there!!

If you've stopped here from Amy's blog you are definitely on the right track.  If you just stopped by to see what this girl has been up to today then you are in for a treat!!  You have just stumbled upon the first day of the Sister Stamps 1st Anniversary blog hop & Release #8 party!  Want to get in on the fun?  Then you should definitely start at the beginning where all things kawaii (cute) start.  That would be at the Sister Stamps blog.  Why?  All of the past guest designers & a few lovely special guests will be sharing our inspirations using the release #8 images.  I also heard from a reliable source one of our blog hop sistahs, Debi, will be giving away stamps during the four day blog hop!

Now, in case you get lost, start at the Sister Stamps blog:  http://sisterstamps.blogspot.com/

I was so excited and happy to be asked by Jenny to help with this celebration.  Can you believe it's already been a year?  Seems like yesterday we were oohing and ahhhing over these adorable images introduced by Jenny and Denise.  Congrats to Sisters Stamps for this wonderful accomplishment.  As you know Sister Stamps are one of my favorite images to play with.  So it was definitely easy to say yes to Jenny. (hehe)  For my day one share, I took a page out of Amy's book and created a simple tag using some fun dp (Simple Stories Happy Day) and the adorable little boy with the balloons, Takeo.  I have always loved how Amy uses paper to her advantage to create beautiful scenes.  Well mine's by no means beautiful, but I do think it's cute.  (hehe)

I really enjoyed making this tag.  I think the paper took out all the guess work for me, which is such a treat sometimes, yea?  I edged the whole tag with cocoa pigment ink by Color box, embossed it with clear embossing powder and then heat set it to give it that old distress, yet glossy look.


Mahalo for stopping by and remember make sure you leave some love on everyone's blog.  We're all excited to hear what you all think. :)  Come back tomorrow for day three of this four day party all starting at the Sister Stamps blog culminating to the big release day on Sunday, July 1st.  For a full list of shops and online stores please head on over to the Sister Stamps blog and check out the list of vendors on their sidebar.
Now it's time to hop on over to Nadine's blog.  She's always got something up her sleeve and I'm positive you will love it!! 

Happy hopping!! 

Hugs,
Leanne
*:)

Supplies not listed above:
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)
Kraft & white cs (Neenah)
Copics: 
Skin: E50, E51, E01, R20
Hair: E25, E27, E29
Clothes: E71, E74, E77, E79, R39
Balloons: Y15, Y23, B21, YR65, YR68
Bamboo: E31, E34

23 comments:

Heidi Brawley said...

AWE what a Gorgeous tag Leanne!!! Great new release!!!

judkajudi said...

Love little Takeo! Your tag is delightful!

Rachel Parys said...

Cuuuute! Love this tag! I need to have more things like that on hand!

Jenny said...

Ooooh, you went vintage! Love your use of the background paper. Thanks again for all your help! Looking forward to what you make next!

philsmom said...

I admire your use of "masculine" colors. I am so programmed into pinks & greens, but this definitely work with Takeo for boys. Cute!

Mimi said...

Leanne,what a great vintage tag! Love the way the paper turned out! and perfect match for Takeo! Be back tomorrow! :D

ParkNSlide said...

Your techniques give this design a vintage theme.

Cheryl said...

Cute Leanne! Love how you made this tag vintagy!

1LuvnMama said...

Hey gf, {waving back @ you with glee}! :) I've missed you too! I'm thrilled to be hopping' with you and the rest of the girls for this special hop celebrating SS 1st b-day! You did such a wonderful job on this tag using Takeo . . . vintage huh? I can never get that look right and you've done wonders! Can't wait to see all your projects in the next couple of days!

donna mikasa said...

Hey Leanne! Love your awesome masculine tag! The colors you chose are perfect for Takeo!

Joy said...

what a fabulous tag! gotta love what you made and the colored image is sweet! it's great to see everyone still crafting! but I miss it so! hope all is well! take care!

Nadine said...

So glad I was asked by Jenny to participate with the SS release as it got me back into the groove with my crafty friends! Love your distressed, vintage tag and the way you colored Takeo! Fabulous!

Danni said...

Fabulous!! Love the distressed feel to it!

Jazzmom said...

Love the colors you used to make the tag ... colorful yet just right for a boy! I love Takeo & his balloons!

Creations by Shirl said...

Hello Leanne~
Glad you are back and sharing those SS cards on your recent postings.... How fun doing the hop with the bunch of Jenny's team mates...Great take on this new release and using it on a tag...
Enjoy your evening and can't wait to see what else you are making....

mimi said...

Great tag! Love Takeo - he's having so much fun with the balloons!

Alyce Kit and Clowder said...

I love this Leanne! This is just the cutest! Love the image and the layout is perfect :)

Tan's Hobbies said...

Oh, Leanne!! Your tag is absolutely fabulous!! Love how you designed the background. Love the image and your coloring is so damn excellent.

Linda said...

Hey girl! LOVE this tag! The colors are fantastic! Can't wait to see what's next! xoxo!

Cyndi said...

Very cute and fun Leanne! Love the vintage look!

ldemello said...

love, love, love the tag :0)

sunflower sue said...

Love your card and use of design paper. Simply wonderful..:)

Cami said...

I love this! You have showcased Takeo perfectly...I struggle with "boy" cards and your choice of papers and colors is great!