Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Dutch Card Lovers - Spots, Spatters, Splashes

When I saw the challenge at Dutch Card Lovers to use spots, spatters, splashes, circles and / or swipe on your card, I just KNEW I had to play along!  Plus I found out I didn't have to be Dutch to play!  LOL!  Plus they are such an incredibly NICE group of designers who make their challenge so much FUN!  You should go check it out and play!
 
Anyway, what perfect timing!  I got my first commission to make personalized tags for a Beach Destination Wedding gift for the guests.  I can't show the gift - which is so COOL! - because the wedding isn't until this April, but I DID get permission to post the tag:
Checks out the splats!  It's gold embossing paste through a TCW mini texture stencil which just happened to come in the mail yesterday. Perfect timing!
 
Here is the front of the tag which I personalized with the happy couple's photo:
I put splats on the front and back of the tag but you see more on the back.
 
In this photo you can see the white gesso I added to the edges of the photo to jazz it up a bit, the gold mini doily with the starfish (beach wedding!), the gold splats, and the gold seam binding I won  at DCL #203 here and just received from Cards and Wishes!  I can't believe with all of the colors I ordered, I got gold just because and didn't know how much I needed it!
 
And here is the back with LOTS of splats!  I also distressed the edges of the tag with gold ink and added the bit of lace.
 
I hope you like it!  They wanted artsy and CAS.
Now I only have to make 66 more by next week!

27 comments:

Dianne said...

Oh Miss Sue you will get lot's more commissions when they see this tag, it's gorgeous, love all the gold, and you know I'm
spots, spatters, splashes kinda of girl, fantastic tag, thanks for sharing your creative ideas, have a wonderful week.. ((( BIG HUGS)))..

Lisa Elton said...

Lovely tag Sue and what a cute couple! The gold splats and doily are eye catching and I LOVE the little starfish! Can't wait to see a photo of this with the gift!

Michelle said...

Very pretty! I love those odors with the gold. And what a wonderful keepsake! I'm dying yo know what the gift is. ;)

Lynn said...

Sue, absolutely gorgeous. I'm sure they love, love, love these!

Marjan said...

Congratulations on your assignment, hope you'll have lots of fun! The tag you are allowed to show is so pretty and stylish, I love the gold splattering. And thank you for joining us at DCL again, Sue! We appreciate the kind words too :)

Jill Norwood said...

Sue this is gorgeous! I love the raspberry with the gold and the texture paste! My sister and I made a huge batch of tags for a marriage encounter a few weeks back...it went pretty fast but there were two of us! Hope it goes quick for you! :)

Ros Crawford said...

Wonderful tag!! And so vibrant ... like you!

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

This is gorgeous! LOVING the colors and the starfish!!!

Unknown said...

Those tuned out so cute! I bet the wedding party just love them!

Hugs~

JoAnn said...

Wow Sue, this is gorgeous. Congrats on your first commissioned project. You created a beautiful keepsake. Love all your special little details. Can't wait to see the gift too.
Have a wonderful day.

Vickie Z said...

Wonderful tag!, love the splatters and the gesso around the pic is perfect!! Sounds like you have some work to do....busy week!!

Maria said...

Oh, my! So pretty and elegant! Just perfect for a beach themed wedding! Wonderful work, Sue!:-)

Mona Pendleton said...

Beautiful tag Sue! Love the beach theme! The gold splatters are so eye catching!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

These are so cool! What a fabulous job! I believe a business may be born!

Margot said...

love it! thanks for joining the DCL!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous Sue!!!!

miriam said...

prachtige lieve tag
dank je wel voor het meedoen met DCL
groetjes miriam

Pauline said...

A beautiful tag Sue, I love the gold splatters against the hot pink, so beautiful.

Nancy said...

Awesome Sue...I can see why they asked you to do this for them! Great Tag! Love the splatters!

Unknown said...

Congrats Sue on your commission!! I love this tag and the gold embossing paste over this cool stencil looks amazing. Good luck with the other 66 and can't wait for the reveal of their gift. :) Hugs, Lisa

Marybeth said...

How exciting your first commission ..congrats !
Love the tag and the colors pink and gold.just beautiful! You came up with a beautiful design for the adorable couple. Love the starfish .

~Tammy~ said...

I am not sure how I missed this post! Congrats on your commission! That is awesome and what a beautiful job you have done! Gorgeous!

1CardCreator said...

Love thos splats! Great tag! ~Diane

Monika/Buzsy said...

So pretty. Congrats on the 'job'! What a fun tag to make... love the spatters and that sea star! Perfect!

Shirley said...

I can only imagine how beautiful you gift must be after seeing the lovely tag you made for them!! What a keepsake to bring back the memories!

Katie Berberich Handmade said...

Oh boy, you did great! The gold is so on trend and how cool to write "Kait" like that! These must have kept you super busy.
Hope the happy couple enjoy their special day.
Katie

Juls said...

love it !!!! Hugs Juls