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In the Pink

 


At Tag Tuesday. Pinky O' Hagan is hosting a tag challenge which  asks for 'a bit of pink".... not so difficult if you like pink. 
I don't use a lot of pink in my work, so it was quite a bit of a challenge when I thought only of pink - my thoughts went to pink roses, pink hearts, pink confectionery !!!  Then I referred to this week's colour prompts, #coloricombo by artists Este MacLeod.... pink with sap green, dark tea, and sea green. I'm not sure I got the colours in this palette exactly, but here is my tag, a stylised landscape  - 


The collaged background of the tag has torn pieces of watercolour art rejects, painted magazine pages and a little bit of gift paper. The tree silhouette is decorated with paper  dots, cut with a hole puncher. 

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  1. pinkyFebruary 15, 2025 at 1:55 AM

    Wilma this is absolutely stunning! I love your background papers, placed so beautiful and your fabulous tree with PINK blossoms!! Thanks so much for taking time to play along with us at Tag Tuesday!
    Pinky

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    1. Wilma Simmons (Empress Wu Designs)March 16, 2025 at 1:52 AM

      I'm wondering if someone can help at Tag Tuesday please. I cannot access the site any longer as it says that it is for invited readers only. I would love an invitation please

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  2. MicheleFebruary 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM

    what a delightful tag, it has such texture and dimension. well done! thanks for linking to tag tuesday! xo

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    1. Wilma Simmons (Empress Wu Designs)March 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM

      I'm wondering if someone can help at Tag Tuesday please. I cannot access the site any longer as it says that it is for invited readers only. I would love an invitation please

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  3. Sandra Wright.February 16, 2025 at 9:50 PM

    Oh my, how fab is your Tag, I love it, so vibrant and has Pink too. Thank you so much for joining us at Tag Tuesday x

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    1. Wilma Simmons (Empress Wu Designs)March 16, 2025 at 1:53 AM

      I'm wondering if someone can help at Tag Tuesday please. I cannot access the site any longer as it says that it is for invited readers only. I would love an invitation please

      Delete

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