Monday, February 8, 2016

Sharing some Valentine's cheer!

Hello friends and welcome to you today~

Just a quick post to share a few Valentine tags I made for my family.
I wish so much I could stay and really 'chat!' but *sigh* work is calling my name.  So I will leave you with these photo's and wishes for a wonderful week ahead!  I think we will be warming up a bit here in Colorado; so I am happily looking forward to that!  ~Karen


Using a black (small size) Graphic 45 Tag with metal eyelet. Also using Graphic 45 papers.
Here is their website:  http://www.g45papers.com/products/time-to-flourish-category

I love round and full bows; I know - I've mentioned that before ; ) !!
My inspiration for bows often comes from these 2 great ladies:
http://iralamija.blogspot.com/  Beatrize Jennings (who is currently on the Frank Garcia design team)
and
 http://cherrysjubileehome.blogspot.com/  Cherry, who is on several design teams as well.
Both encourage and inspire me with their retro/shabby-chic styles and use of ribbon in their designs~

Don't you like a bit of twine?  And the bow is layered; with thin and wide ribbon and twill tape. 
 
Below  I'm using Graphic 45's "Raining Cats and Dogs" paper collection!
Such a sweet retro-vintage look .
 
The tag  is a large  base (black) from Graphic 45. 
I created a pocket on the bottom; to insert a gift card  or a few tags & photo's.
A bit of Washi tape along the side.
And finally another large tag with some papers from Graphic 45's "A Time To Flourish" collection.  This is February paper.  I 'fussy-cut' the 'pocket' and inserted a couple of tags inside~
THANKS Ever-So-Much for peeking in today.  Hugs to you and may God bless you this week!
Karen

14 comments:

  1. Beautiful creations, Karen. You should be on a design team yourself. You would certainly be an asset to one of those companies! Keep it coming, friend! X0 Sue

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    1. Sue I thank you so much!! You bless my heart with so much encouragement dear friend~ Have a great week! Karen

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  2. These are gorgeous and you make the cutest bows!!!

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    1. Hi Connie and thanks for the visit!! I see you have a 'Tuesday' post I need to visit: ) Have a great week~ Karen

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  3. So adorable, are your tags, dear Karen. You know how I love that same style, and you created such beautiful, and romantic tags, for your family. Sweet with the pockets, and love your round bows, I never tried to do one !!
    How is your snow, still there ?
    Karen have a wonderful week, I hope you are well, and smiling .
    Hugs from Dorthe

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    1. Hello dear friend~ Thank you very much for the visit to see my Valentine tag cards! I love neutrals so much, but enjoy color projects too and this was fun! Your comments always bring me a smile and blessing. I appreciate your encouragement so much Dorthe. We still have snow piled up everywhere! But the streets are clear now. We will have some warm days now to melt it all I hope~ Take care and enjoy your beautiful island : ) Hugs, Karen

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  4. Squeeeeeeeeeallll!!! I love these! The layers, the color, ...they are sooo pretty! Cherry

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    1. Thanks Cherry! You are such an inspiration and I appreciate you taking time to stop in!! I enjoy your work so much~ Have a great rest of the week : ) Karen O

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  5. These are so sweet and gorgeous Karen! I love the layers and and all of the lovely colors.. You're work is such an inspiration. And your cards always have the prettiest bows. I'm sure your family will love them and feel your love as you share them. Blessings to you, my friend. <3

    Hugs,
    Tamara

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    1. Hello dear Tamara~ Thanks so so much for the visit and words of encouragement! It's nice to hear what is intriguing to people - (such as you mentioning layers, colors, etc.) It helps me in the creative process: ) I appreciate you my friend. Hope all is well. Blessings, Karen

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  6. OH my how beautiful are these creations!! I love love the wonderful vintage vibe for each and the bold black on the second is really stunning!

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    1. Wow! Thanks so very much Davi! for stopping in and taking time to leave a comment about my Valentine tags. To let me know that the 'bold black' caught your eye is so helpful! the kind of feedback that helps me grow~ Appreciate you : ) ~Karen O

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  7. Karen, such lovely Valentines you have shared! I think you should check out our challenges over at http://geckogalzscrapbooking.blogspot.com/ I do believe you would win! just saying ")

    Thanks so much for your visit to my blog and leaving such a lovely comment, you made my heart smile!
    warmly,Jackie

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    1. Hi Jackie! Wow, I was so happy to see you came by! I feel honored : ) and thank you so very much for the encouraging comment~ I work full time - and (drum roll) don't have internet at home right now!; true story : ) But I will take a peek @ geckogalz when I have a few minutes here @ work~ I know I've visited there before~ Sincerely, Karen O

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