Saturday, 22 February 2014

GOLDFINCH


Hello my Lovelies Ladies, I'm finally back with something I can post I made this for the Dragons Dream TIO #160 the letter G and Birds.. I was all a twitter not being able to think of anything to make, when a sweet little Bird ( Miss Darnell) told me the Gold finches were put out 
that I hadn't thought of them right away, so I thought I would would honor them with this tag..


Sorry no photos of the process so I'll explain how it came about, I was testing my new mixed media paper, just dropping on different  watercolors I was using at the time, blue and green, then I sprayed it with some orange, it looked like a wonderful background to add my trees stamp to make a forest. I cut it out to fit a large tag then attached it to a corrugated frame. I had some lovely pictures of my Goldfinch friends so added them on around the tag..
I made 2 flowers from the same paper, I have 2 small flower punches.
I framed the pics with the same paper and it tells them I do love my bird friends....
I stamped their name, made 2 curly cues, one from the original paper and one from corrugated cardboard.. I dyed my seam binding with orange gelato stamped some tree tops on it hard to see, then wrapped it with some gold chain to hold it.I edged everything with gold Inca ink.Once I finally got it going I fell in love with it, I hope my Goldfinch friends like it too..
I am entering this in the Dragon Dream challenge..
Thanks so much for visiting  my nest, I will be flying around blog land to visit all my Lovely friends, hope you all have a wonderful weekend..... ((( BIG HUGS )))...
                                 
                                          NAMASTE...
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18 comments:

  1. pearshapedcrafting22 February 2014 at 08:37

    Fabulous Dianne! One of my favourite birdies(especially when they come and visit my garden) They will be singing your praises for making such a lovely tag! Chrisx

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  2. Redanne22 February 2014 at 08:51

    Your tag is wonderful Dianne, I love the corrugated card backing, the fabulous ribbon top and the lovely goldfinch - you have really done him proud. Anne xx

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  3. Stamping With Bibiana22 February 2014 at 09:45

    very pretty tag, specially I like the curly metal piece, the corrugated on the back and of course I love birds...TFS
    hugs
    bibiana

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  4. Anonymous22 February 2014 at 10:21

    beautiful tag .I like the flower.You blend colours and I think you will win or at least be recognized for your talent and creativity

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  5. Words and Pictures22 February 2014 at 10:33

    Just stunning, Dianne - glowing colours and wonderful depth in that background, and the goldfinches have a setting completely worthy of their glory!
    Alison xx

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  6. Anonymous22 February 2014 at 14:02

    I have also fallen in love with it!
    The use of orange is stunning as it is as though your beautiful tag is glowing and the way you wrapped chain around the seam binding is completely fabulous.
    A WOW from me
    Wishes
    Lynne
    Thank you, sweet woman, for your beautiful comments that always touch my heart.

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  7. May22 February 2014 at 14:11

    Gorgeous tag Dianne, love the corrugated card, the colours are amazing Love the finches & flower....Great ribbon design too... Thank you for dreaming with us at Dragons Dream... Hugs May x x x

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  8. Sue Lelli 22 February 2014 at 19:55

    OOOH, Dianne, this turned out so FABULOUS! LOVE the watercolors and the goldfinches and that sentiment! Truly Wonderful with that corrugated backing! LOVE it!

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  9. Unknown23 February 2014 at 01:28

    Goldfinch was the only bird I could come up with that completely hit the brief too! Great tag, love the background. Thanks for playing along with the Dragons this time. Jax DT Member

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  10. Silvia(Barnie)23 February 2014 at 09:26

    A gorgeous tag with great elements. Love the hanging. Thanks for sharing with us at Dragons Dream Tag It On.

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  11. Diane23 February 2014 at 10:03

    Your tag is wonderful Dianne what a fun collage of colors.

    Hugs diane

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  12. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/her24 February 2014 at 13:28

    What a charming piece of art! I love all the elements and the over color is both sooting and vibrant!

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  13. Kate Yetter24 February 2014 at 16:16

    Gorgeousness! Loving the mix of colors and textures. I think it has an asian flair.

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  14. Felicity W24 February 2014 at 21:32

    Dianne,
    It's been so long.
    I missed so many of your posts.
    Thanks for caring about me and your support.

    I keep my fingers crossed that you will find a tea cup he he. It is nice to have one yourself to enjoy a cup of tea.

    Take care,
    Felicity

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  15. Victoria25 February 2014 at 05:19

    Wowness....sublime..beautiful..so intriguing...I always love hearing your process and journey..fantastic my friend! Wishing you a magical day..and always look forward to your posts and all the enchantment you share!
    Hugs
    Victoria

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  16. Julie Lee25 February 2014 at 08:37

    Dianne, this is just amazing! The Goldfinches must be honoured to be included in such a gorgeous tag! I really, really love that effect with the ribbon - so original! It's lovely to have you sharing with the Dragons! My throat and glands have been troublesome again, but it only took a little stop by your nest to cheer me up! You always lift my spirits with your imaginative creations: what a tag! Julie Ann xxx

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  17. Darnell25 February 2014 at 10:06

    Oh, well done, Dianne! Your gold finch friends will love it and this human friend totally adores it! I loved reading about the creative process, too! You are a true artist!! Hugs, Darnell

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  18. Gio25 February 2014 at 14:12

    Lots of inventiveness on a little tag, Dianne! It's lovely!

    Have a nice week, my dear!

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