Tuesday, January 29, 2013

White Valentine Tags...


These are my White Valentine Tags I made for a swap with ArtJoyStuff.  Kimberly always does the very best swaps and I hate to miss them.  When she announced this theme I was slightly stumped.  No red or pink?  How can I do Valentine with no red or pink?!!


I began with an image and because it had too much color I gave it a whitewash.  I also brushed white gesso over it all.  Toned down and with very little color showing I proceeded.  Then my glitter which looked white turned out to be very pink.  I let it dry and then did the same white layers of paint and gesso which ruined the pink glitter but gave me a new background to shake some fresh white glitter onto.  Success.


Every time I felt the tags were done I sat back and waited.  Added more bling.  Now let me see...


Now I feel good about my White Valentine Tags.  They have been mailed and received.  Now to sit back and wait for my return swap tags.


Here is a sweet little Norman Rockwell image that I made into a little paper pocket.
I am loving all the Valentine creations I am seeing on your blogs.  There is something so happy about hearts.
Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
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21 comments:

  1. Kathryn ZbrzeznyJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    I love your white Valentine creations, Sherry! I am convinced that there is no challenge you can't tackle, no project you can't make beautifully. I love hearts, too...they make me happy.

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  2. Angelsdoor * PennyJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    Sherry they are just beautiful! I love the white Valentines..

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  3. Tanya January 29, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Absolutely delightful, Sherry - I know how much love went into making these. Happy Wednesday - XOXO Tanya

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    I agree all the hearts are contagious, so happy,
    your tags are beautiful!

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  5. Scrappy Pink CornerJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Very pretty tags. Love that the swap challenge was no pink or red. I have seen many videos on youtube with the same rules, no red or pink. Makes them look very shabby chic. Ana

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  6. The Polka Dot ClosetJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I would have thought the same...Wait no red or pink!! You pulled it off, they are wonderful!!!

    Carol

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  7. margaretJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:04 PM

    these have worked perfectly for Valentine`s day Sherry

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  8. Kimberly at ArtJoyStuffJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:13 AM

    Hi Sherry, you met the challenge beautifully!
    enJOY a sweet day,
    Kimberly

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  9. elleJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:41 AM

    I really luv these toned down valentines. I'm gonna whitewash everything in sight now. The Rockwell photo is too cute! LOL

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  10. Connie Eyberg OriginalsJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Love your tags. Those sparkley hearts and the lace add the perfect finishing touch!

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  11. TammyJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Creating tags is fun because they are quick and easy and it is amazing how much you can actually put on them. I'm sure your swap partners were quite happy. I'm still crocheting hearts. Best wishes, Tammy

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  12. MarjoleinJanuary 30, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    Very pretty!
    I have a question. Do you use these tags with a name on it to go with a Valentine gift?

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  13. scarlett clayJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Whitewashing the image, how perfect was that?!! :)

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  14. DortheJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Dear Sherry,
    Your Valentine tags looks beautiful, also without the red and pinh :-) love your little gold fairy.
    Thankyou dear, so much for your kind ,warm greeting on my mail,- so very sweet of you.
    Hugs,
    Dorthe

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  15. LorraineJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I like the tags Sherry. There is something about white versus the normal red...

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  16. TerriJanuary 31, 2013 at 10:05 AM

    Oooooh lovely! I really love the vintage feel! The white wash is perfect! There are going to be some thrilled people to receive your Valentine tag!
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  17. DaniellaJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    I love that the swap was to use white!! That really is "outside of the box"! And I LOVE what you did with it!!
    Makes me think.....
    xxD

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  18. JayeJanuary 31, 2013 at 5:48 PM

    I wanted to drop by to thank you for your comment on my blog about our self portraits! I am having a great time with it....your white valentines are beautiful!!

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  19. EllaFebruary 1, 2013 at 12:22 PM

    Wow, that is a challenge! YOU more than surpassed it! I love your white Valentines-they are so unique n' gorgeous! Fun to be challenge and see what comes of it~ :D
    You are so clever~

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  20. 1CardCreatorFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    These are gorgeous, love how you gessoed over the image too, great effect! ~Diane

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  21. AppleApricot WenFebruary 13, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    so cute and totally gorgeous!!

    hugs, Wendy

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