Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Lollishops Bits and Pieces Collage Group Challenge

Well, I couldn't resist this challenge (see post about it here) because of several reasons. First is because it is for Valentines' Day. Another is because I love little itty bits and pieces of things--anything in miniature appeals to me. Next, I couldn't resist a challenge and wanted to participate. Also, embellishing is just SO fun. Finally, I wanted to try my hand at doing some "paper art"--something I have little experience with and know little about. Now, scrapbooking and paper art is something that I don't do and haven't done much of in the past. I don't know all of the details of what type of paper to use, what kind of glue to use, whether to seal over your work or not, or how the details should be put together. Regardless of my lack of knowledge, I decided to do this and had a ball doing it. I really do respect people who make tags and scrapbook goodies all the time, since I had glue and scraps of paper all over me and my kitchen. I know this doesn't look as professional as many you may see, but this is my version!
I decided to do a tag. We're supposed to put these in our Lollishop/on Etsy...but, do people really buy things like this? I have no clue what to charge. These certainly aren't my area of expertise. I worry about the embellishments and bits falling off. Anyway, the size of the tag is 4" x just short of 2-1/2" . I divided the main part of the tag into 8 main sections and glued different coordinating papers into each section. I trimmed out each section with glued sections of "pearl" trim....then embellished away. You know me, I LOVE to embellish.
Since I love tea and roses and sparkles, these had to be a part of the collage.
Then I finished off the tag with a bright pink organdy ribbon with a little lace flower and my signature and date on the back just to make it extra special.

3 comments:

Pauline said...

Morning, Michele. I don't know how you can work with such tiny materials but they turn out so beautiful :o) Well done, you.

Blessings

Coralie Cederna Johnson said...

This is so sweet! Some of my best projects have turned out well because I really didn't know what I was doing! Honestly! There's a certain element of newness, unique and wonderful, in an adventurous creation! Lovely!

Shabby Cottage Shops said...

Michele, everything is just so pretty! Thanks for stopping by our blog and entering our giveaway! Don't despair, we'll be having another one very soon!

I love your Lollishop~you should check us out, I would be thrilled to have you join us as a member!

Happy Monday,
Debie