52 tags : Week 1

When I shared my creative plans for 2021 back in December, I said the only thing I wasn't sure of was what I'm going to do for mixed media and stitched projects. I wanted a regular "something" like Klimt in the garden with Rumi (2019) or the Journal 52 weekly cards I did last year. I was sure something would come to me at the right time and it has! Although I wasn't looking for another weekly project, I've discovered that Anne Brooke is hosting a weekly challenge on Youtube called #52tagshannemade. 

This will be a fun challenge including fabric and stitch and on the back I can write something about the week to create a set of memories of this year. Anne's tags measure 2"x 3" (excluding the top). Challenges will come out weekly (hopefully ready for the weekend) on Youtube, Instagram and FB. 

I've gathered my 52 tags - my working area is 2.5" x 4.5". Not sure if they were purchased or gifted since they were luckily in my stash! They are slightly narrower than my Jumbo playing cards (3.5'' x 4.75'') from last year and I think I'll enjoy this size. Will be interesting to see how my interpretations vary from the instructions given. I'm already going my own way since Anne is gathering her tags on a split book binding ring. I already know I want to add ribbons and fibre to the tops of mine and they'll end up in a box - I just need to find the right size. I love the look I achieved with this tag concertina journal project from last year 

and hope this year's challenge will turn into another gorgeous colourful project. I'm keeping all the tags banded together for now and I've got a couple of date stamps for the back. 

First tag challenge : All White. I always love the gathering stage

Still room for some personal journaling on the back as the week passes. 

Take the challenge and make it your own. Mine includes machine stitching, paper, gesso, modeling paste, paper doily, tape, heart, embroidered flower, fabric, lace and ribbon.This challenge was all about texture and I love my first tag.