Easter Tag Swap!

 

Our Circle of Friends Group just completed another awesome swap....an Easter Tag exchange! 

Here are the tags I made!  They're pictured with one of my favorite little vintage baskets. . .  and my favorite rabbit!!!

 

The front of the tags were covered with burlap, then embellished with a bit of lace trim at the bottom.  On top of that background, I added one of my favorite vintage Easter postcard images.

The little flower at the bottom is old and the "leaves" are made of dyed hem tape (one of my favorite ribbons these days).

 

 

 

The back of the tag has a brown paper base on to which I stitched green burlap (that comes in a ribbon form..but I removed the wired sides, then stitched away).  On each side of the burlap, I glued vintage yellow or beige tatting scraps I'd found at a local thrift store.

 

The image is my original STONE RABBIT picture I used when I started blogging nearly five years ago!  It's set atop a piece of brown paper that had been scalloped and glittered.  A little sentiment was added below that!

 

 

I hope none of my Circle Friends are allergic to kitties or concrete!!!  :)  These two just seem to always be interested in my projects!

 

I sent my tags out Tuesday (I'm always down to the wire with these swaps!!), so I hope they make them to the ladies by today (Friday) or tomorrow!!

The others in the group are generally better at getting their projects in the mail than me!!  :)

So far, I've received five of the eight tags and want to share them with you now.  I'll add the other three when they arrive!!

The first to reach me was Nancy's creation (My Crafty Little Page).

She is such a talent!!  Look at those bright, layered colors of paper (mine always seem so dark and drab next to hers!!)

I love the little glittery bunny, the text and vintage trim at the bottom!!

The back of her tag is equally as lovely!!  She used vintage flash cards with our individual initials and old German lithograph crosses...then added a wonderful bit of text on one side and sweet embellishments at the bottom.  Awesomeness!!!

Nancy is soooo amazing. Not only is she talented, but she's timely....she doesn't procrastinate like I do when it comes to getting these projects finished!!

Kathy's (Writer's Reverie) came soon after Nancy's!  

Isn't this just scrumptious?  The soft colors, the Easter images atop a small doily....and trimmed with a touch of lace!  She has such a way with creating gorgeous works of art!

Here's the back. She placed sweet images there, too, then added a little "flip up" book to the bottom!!!!

Just look at Susan's (Blackberry Creek)  sweet tag!!!  Such a springtime feast to the eyes!  I love the little picture she selected for the front....and how she surrounded it with flowers and sparkles and buttons and a great stamped sentiment!

 

She continued her PINKS to the back of the tag, too, with plaid  paper and floral trim!  Love how she placed a flower in the stamped basket!!

 

LaVerne (Riverside Studios) wowed me with her delightful tag!!  The vintage bunny image was placed on old sheet music, then surrounded by handmade paper flowers!  Oh my!  She is talented!!  I agree with Nancy, maybe she'll give us a tutorial on how to create such floral images!! 

 

The back is  great, too!!  I LOVE the old catalog image she included of a lady with an Easter bonnet (which cost a whopping $1.65!!!).  She then placed an Easter egg "plant" on the side and a sweet text about the hat...all on a mixture of papers! 

 

 

And here's Beverly's of HOW SWEET THE SOUND!!

How creative....she used an egg shape for her tag!!!

On the front she had a sweet little bunny sitting on some green papery "grass", with lots of glittery touches which included a sun and butterfly.  I just LOVE the surprise touch of the fluffy little chick, too!  So cute!!

 

The back of the tag has her hand written message and a pretty arrangement of fabric flowers!!  I also love her use of a single green plaid ribbon. . .it looks so springy!!!

This has been such a fun swap!!  It's awesome to share in the creativity of such great folks!! 

Please visit Beverly's blog, HOW SWEET THE SOUND.  You will find  lots more bloggers who have Eastery/Spring and Pink Saturday fun to share with you today!!

 

DANA

Comments

[RobinfromCA]

Oh, they're all so lovely! What a talented group of ladies you all are!
Have a wonderful Easter!
Robin

[Sarah]

A sweet group of tags. This is a fun idea. I'm sure each of you find joy in creating and receiving.
Happy Easter!

[Nancy]

Oh my goodness...your tag came today. It is a ma zing! It must have taken you forever to make. I absolutely love it and will get pictures tomorrow. No, no allergies here. I love kitties and will match your kitty fur with sheltie hair any day. I've been busy with wedding projects and have neglected my WWF games! We're having the family for Easter dinner - I emptied a china cabinet to the dining room table so Jeff could finish tearing the stuff off the wall. Since we're painting the china cabinet I don't want to put the stuff back in so maybe we'll just eat outside. Good thing they all have low expectations from me lately! Are you having your kids for Easter? Blessings to you and your family, Dana. xoxo Nancy

[Ceekay]

I love to stop by and see your tags from these swaps. Yours is adorable as is all the ones you got....do you put them all together for a little book?
Happy Easter.....!!

[Shelia]

Great seeing all of the tags, Dana! I hope you get mine soon and I'm the lookout for yours! Hasn't this been fun! :) Hi Stone!
Be a sweetie,
Shelia;)

[jeanne, backyard neighbor]

Oh my gosh Dana, your tags are lovely. I am sure yours will come tomorrow. After all you were completely involved with your show last week. I am very worried that you haven't received mine yet. I hope it isn't lost in the mail somehow. It has been a thrill going to the mailbox each day. I remember when a letter from a loved one was such a treat.

Your display of the tags is lovely. Most of all, your description of each card and blog friend is so inspiring. You do have a way with words. A lovely way!

I am falling asleep writing this. HA! I will give up and go to bed.
Goodnight my sweet friend. I am so glad we were able to get to know each other.
Have a wonderful Easter with loved ones all around you Dana.

Blessings and love,
Jeanne
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[Linda @ A La Carte]

What lovely tags you made and received! I love to see all the talent out there in blog land! Happy Easter!
hugs,
Linda

[bj]

All the tags are really pretty. Bet you had fun doing yours.
xo bj

[jeanne, backyard neighbor]

Hi Dana, I was hoping you received my tag for your today. I just do not understand why. It hasn't been returned so it is out there somewhere. I really love the tags you made for all of us. No wonder you have such great things to sell at your shows. You have a talent for creating lovely things.

I've been thinking about the fun we have doing these creative projects. I do not have much talent in the creative area but I really enjoy it anyway. I'm learning from my circle journal friends.

I hope all is well in your life right now. I know your running is so much a part of your life. It is wonderful for you. I really enjoy hearing about your experiences you have in your running world. Kudos to you my sweet friend.
it's late so goodnight for now.
Love,
Jeanne