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Winter and Celebrations - Tags



While it seems rather strange to be creating "winter "themed tags in scorching summer weather, this was the theme for Tag Tuesday.... I created two tags, with similar backgrounds and added a stamped figure which I coloured a little to give it a bit more life, and to the other, a die cut bird. The backgrounds are collaged and then partially covered with digitally printed organza. 
I have not been participating in Tag Tuesday for some time and have missed the regular tag making, so this year, I will try much harder. I had good intentions and started the previous theme "celebrations'. I didn't quite get around to finishing on time, but here they are now.... featuring postage stamps on a collaged background. 
Pop over to Tag Tuesday to see other artists' tags and take the opportunity to join in for the next theme. 
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  1. Sandra Wright.January 28, 2020 at 12:48 AM

    Fabulous Tag for our Winter Scene Challenge at Tag Tuesday.
    Thank you so much for playing along..x

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  2. Valerie-JaelJanuary 28, 2020 at 8:28 AM

    Hi Wilma, so good to see you at TT again, I have missed you and your wonderful tags. Both sets of tags here are fantastic, and so much you! Hope all is well with you, hugs, Valerie

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  3. pinkyJanuary 28, 2020 at 8:45 PM

    Wow they are just gorgeous projects Wilma! You have captured the winter feel perfectly. Thanks for joining us at Tag Tuesday!

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