Saturday, January 10, 2015

TAKE IT, MAKE IT JANUARY CHALLENGE

Welcome to my art journaling blog and to my first entry into the Take It, Make It Challenge brought to us by Craft Stamper Magazine!  My New Year's resolution is to allow myself more time for crafty endeavors!  One of the first things on my list is to enter the Take It, Make It challenges that are posted monthly by the Craft Stamper Magazine.  The January challenge is all about rubber stamping!  That's it!  Stamping.  I can do that!

 A Christmas gift to myself was an order from Stampotique Originals, and it arrived just in time.  One of my new stamps is "Moth Fab" by Jill Penney and Daniel Torrente.  I was eager to use her and thought this was the perfect opportunity.  I "grounded" her with another of the Stampotique stamps called "Tenticurl" by Jo Capper-Sandon.  

 The inspiration for my tag today is a quote by Maya Angelou (1928-2014).  Before you scold me about the language on my tag, read a bit about this American author, poet, dancer, actress and singer!  Wikipedia shares that Angelou "recited her poem On the Pulse of Morning at President Bill Clinton's inauguration, making her the first poet to make an inaugural recitation since Robert Frost at President John F. Kennedy's inauguration."  So, when Maya speaks, I listen!

I created my background on a black tag by using strips of washi tape from my stash.  The quote was computer generated using my printer.  

 I will also submit this tag to the Tag Along Blog Challenge this week!

 Thanks for visiting my blog today and for taking a moment to leave a comment.  Both are appreciated!

 Cheers!
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29 comments:

  1. SueJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:36 PM

    Love this Kay, such a striking tag, and the sentiment is perfect! I hope you manage to keep to your resolutions xx

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  2. Inky and Quirky DesignsJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:40 PM

    Oh this is wonderful Kay,I love Moth Fab,she looks very classy. Nothing wrong with the quote,say it like it is ;))

    Big hugs
    Donna xxx

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  3. AmandaJanuary 10, 2015 at 5:56 PM

    Fabulous monotone tag Kay, especially with the fabulous Moth Fab!
    Love
    Amanda x

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  4. massofhairJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    Moth Fab was one of my first Stampotique characters, she reminds me of my friend with her warm, quirky and bright personality!

    Such a stunning Tag Kay, glad you got some more characters to add to your Stampotique family!

    The washi tape background and sentiment are perfect, i agree with the words.

    Have a fab weekend.
    Hugz
    Mo:-) xxx

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  5. ionabunnyJanuary 10, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    Hello, hello. Love your dark tag. Great use of the washi and the tentacle makes brilliant ground for Moth Fab. Love it. Hugz

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  6. VonJanuary 10, 2015 at 9:39 PM

    Love it Kay!! The background makes such a statement and fully supports the bold sentiment!

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2015 at 1:18 AM

    Lovely tag

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  8. Astrid Stulemeijer (AssiCrafts)January 11, 2015 at 2:51 AM

    Really fab tag!! Love the washi background. XOXO

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  9. Maria Sabina R.January 11, 2015 at 3:11 AM

    The sentiment is amazing! That's so true! Well done with the washi background !

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  10. ElizabethRJanuary 11, 2015 at 8:51 AM

    That's a fabulous tag and a brilliant saying. Thanks for joining jus at the Take It Make It challenge, Elizabeth x

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  11. Sam & PoppyJanuary 11, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    Amazing tag Kay, love it :) xx

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  12. LindaJanuary 11, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Fabulous tag .... love the stamp! Thanks for joining in with the Craft Stamper TIMI Challenge .. good luck! Linda xx

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  13. Corrie HerrimanJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:15 PM

    First of all : Happy Birthday ! Hope you are having a fabulous day ! This tag is absolutely gorgeous Kay ! Love the black and white and the little red heart is eye catching !
    Corrie x

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  14. Nikki KJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:21 PM

    Hi Kay, so pleased you've joined us for the first time, hope you keep these fab entries coming over the following months, love your tag! Good luck in the Craft Stamper TIMI challenge this month. xx

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  15. JackieJanuary 11, 2015 at 2:34 PM

    Let me start by wishing you a Happy Birthday Kay
    Your tag is fabulous and I just love Moth!
    So pleased you found time to join in the fun with our make it take it challenge this month, I do hope you carry on with our monthly challenge .
    Good luck in the draw for the prize this month, its a rather wonderful prize!

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  16. VickiRossArtJanuary 11, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Kay, this is stunning! Love the black and white!

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  17. CocofoliesJanuary 11, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Oh, this is a wonderful tag Kay!!! :D Great take on the challenge, what a lovely idea to use a set of dark and grey washi tapes like that, Linda really pops!! Good luck for the challenge, I probably will not have enough time this month to play along you, but I regret. :)
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY again my lovely friend! Mwah!

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  18. Gerrie JohnnicJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:21 PM

    Love all the black n white washi tape background, it works great with MF! Lol. Just could not help myself. You mean there were actually a few Stampotique stamps you didnt have?!!! Enjoy and have fun GF. Xx

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  19. ClaudineJanuary 11, 2015 at 7:51 PM

    Love what you have done with Moth Fab girl, she is fabulous on this tag. Also, I am never offended by Maya, I love her poems and she is awesome and what a great quote you chose for your tag.

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  20. TerriJanuary 12, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    I love this tag, Kay!

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  21. HelenJanuary 12, 2015 at 2:25 AM

    Fabulous tag, and great use of the washi tape. Moth Fab looks great and the quote is perfect!

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  22. ReneeJanuary 12, 2015 at 3:39 PM

    Unusual and truly awesome creation! Love the use of washi tape and the monochromatic color scheme. Thanks for joining us at the Take It Make It Challenge.

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  23. GerrinaJanuary 13, 2015 at 8:05 AM

    You have some great washi in your stash! Love how you made the BG and sticked to the black and white; think it looks great! Hugs, Gerrina

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  24. Nikki WJanuary 14, 2015 at 2:47 AM

    Love the b&w with the splash of color, a fab tag, with an awesome quote.

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  25. shirley-beeJanuary 16, 2015 at 12:57 PM

    Wonderful! Love the image and the sentiment :) Thanks for playing along at Craft Stamper Take It Make It - come back and join the blog hop for 12 more chances to win a prize!

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  26. My Card Attic: HazelJanuary 16, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    LOVE it, art on a tag! Hazel x

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  27. Jools RobertsonJanuary 24, 2015 at 5:25 AM

    This is fantastic and made me laugh loud!
    Just love the striking background and Moth Fab looks Ab Fab!

    Jools x

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  28. TracyJanuary 28, 2015 at 3:46 PM

    Great tag, love the sentiment ...so happy you joined in at Craft Stampers Take it, Make it challenge xoxo

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  29. JacFebruary 16, 2015 at 3:25 AM

    this is fab, the sentiment really works so well with the background x

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