Tuesday 26 November 2013

Black and White

Well, my tag is actually Black and White with a splash of red.  I apologise, but I tried using different black and/or white embellishments, including a white flower and a white heart, to no avail.  My design needed a simple focal point that stood out.


I began by cutting a black tag base with a Tim Holtz die and embossing a white panel to glue to it.  Next, I pieced a smaller panel on a strip of black cardstock with three different black and white prints.  I attached it to the tag with foam pieces.  Then, I embellished the top and bottom paper prints with fabric flowers and letter beads.  As a finishing touch, I added the red felt heart and a herringbone ribbon tie to the top.

I truly enjoyed working on this challenge, even though I feel I failed it.  I can't wait to see what everyone else did.  Blessings!

14 comments:

  1. This is lovely Arnoldo. I added a touch of colour to my tag too - without it it just all seemed to blend together.

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  2. Your tag looks terrific and the wonderful background you created did need something as a focal point and what could better than a heart.

    Chrissie xx

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  3. Ooh, Arnoldo, definitely not a failure my friend! It is wonderful, as all your tags always are. Have a wonderful week :o)

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  4. Very nice! Love the crossword puzzle-- clever!

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  5. A wonderful tag, Arnoldo. You were so right to add the pop of red - I wanted to do this to mine but seeing as I set the theme I thought I'd better not - I forgive you though!!! Carolyn xx

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  6. The pop of red is just right, love the other elements you have used, a great tag. x

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  7. The red sets off your fabulous tag. love it.

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  8. Well done Arnoldo I like the touch of red

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  9. This is beautiful! I love the red heart. Gorgeous!

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  10. this is NOT a fail! it is gorgeous. i love the music and game piece bits and the red heart is exactly what the piece called for. xo

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  11. Wow! this is simply stunning, I love it! :o)

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  12. Isn't it amazing how the smallest touch of colour on a black and white design just jumps right out at you? I love the contrast of the quite geometric background designs and the soft flowers and heart.

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  13. Beautiful tag and the red heart is well judged just to lift it, but not take away from the monochrome.
    Jane x

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