My favourite
machine at the amusements has always been the ‘2P falls’ slider machine, where
you put in a whole load of 2Ps in the hope that the big stack of 2Ps all
teetering on the edge at the front will be nudged forward and come tumbling
down filling the tray at the front with your winnings, before they are all put
in again. With a bit of luck one of those
little prizes, maybe a key ring or sweeties will fall too! In the name of research for Tag Tuesday I set
off for HAPPYLAND on Bournemouth Promenade, with my 2 daughters and a few bags
of 2Ps. Needless to say we came home a
little lighter in the pocket, but happy.
My girls (aged 20 and 23!) won some bubble blowers, and they filled Bournemouth
Beach and Gardens with bubbles all afternoon.
What JOY!
My tag this week is
based on a 2P falls machine. I am aiming
at a pink theme for the next few tags, so found a pink Disney castle for the
back of the machine. The base tag is watercolour paper painted pink. I photocopied and cut out lots of 2P coins and stuck them
onto a piece of mirror card. They are
overlapped and stacked up, some with foam pads.
I stuck a little pink Minnie Mouse, some sweeties, and letters spelling 'WIN' on top of the paper
coins. At the top of the machine is a
photo of a real coin slot, with a 2P in it.
When the tag is folded closed, on one side are some other images of signs at the
amusements; a change machine sign and
contact details for a Gambling Helpline, just in case research for this week’s
tag has got out of control!!
On the other
side I have put a photo of bubbles in the Gardens as a reminder of our day.
The tag is
finished off with sparkly gems and ribbon.
Thank you so
much for all your comments on my mermaids last week it’s lovely to read them
all. I’m off now to see all your creations for this week’s theme, so bye for
now, and have a great week!
Jane xx
That's cute.
ReplyDeleteSensational!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a very creative tag! Love the idea of researching this months themes - I wonder if I could get to Monte Carlo this weekend, haha :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit and commenting on my winning the stencils - I can't wait to really break them in!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you did some expensive research for your tag, but glad you all had fun. Great tag, too! Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to research your tag! Love it!
ReplyDeleteCreativity is certainly abounding in this tag Jane, it's superb! X
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun day and what a bonus - a great tag as a result. I don;t know these machines, but can see their appeal.
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag - I bet you had a great time. I am always convinced that a huge pile of coins will just tumble out but they never do!! Carolyn x
ReplyDeleteThe simple things are often the most fun! Amusements AND bubbles? Definitely a good day in my book! Great tag!
ReplyDeleteBrillant tag x x x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun and well executed tag! I love the helpline number...
ReplyDeleteVery cool. You done good!
ReplyDeleteThats always been my sisters favourite.
ReplyDeleteLove the tag.
Lynn x
What a fab and creative take on this theme...cool little tag!
ReplyDelete