summer of fun

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Welcome papermakers!

Summer is in full swing which means backyard picnics, pool parties and family cook outs! Why not dress up the beverages you bring to the party!



I save all of the hand made paper scraps from my projects. They are perfect for smaller projects such as these tags!

So grab some scraps and dies and let's get started.




These summer theme dies from Taylored Expressions were just perfect for this project!

 The handmade paper cut quickly and easily.




I started by painting backgrounds on watercolor paper.  The sand was created using texture paste and mist.  I created a different summer theme on each tag.I added watercolors to some of the pieces and finished with a quote and twine. This is a fun project which you could even have your children help with! You could make these to celebrate any theme - a birthday, Father's Day, an anniversary or summer as I did.

Add one to each bottle and you are ready to go!




Supplies:

Medium Pour Handmold ContentsPour Handmold

Dies - Taylored Expressions -
                               Sun and Clouds, Sand Castle, and Beach Umbrella

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Comments

  1. SandeeNCJune 20, 2016 at 10:23 AM

    OMG, those are super cute tags! I love that you made diecuts from the HM paper! That rocks!

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  2. mikosspot.blogspot.comJune 20, 2016 at 10:56 AM

    Love these tags...and well.. my address is...

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  3. Anne Rita TaylorJune 20, 2016 at 12:09 PM

    Love the cut-outs as well - great ideas!

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  4. UnknownJune 20, 2016 at 6:51 PM

    These are great!

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  5. MicheleJune 24, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    Great project......so glad I am not the only person using all the wonderful handmade paper scraps.
    Love and light,
    Michele

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