It is the most magically creative time of the year....it is time for the 9th Annual Tag Exchange. It makes my heart happy to know this tradition has lived on. Interested in joining this year?
Here are the rules:
- Make 12 tags of the same design to trade with the other participants.
- You can use any product you like and the design can be as simple or elaborate as you like.
- Please email me (thepaperpickle@gmail.com) to register by NOVEMBER 30th.
- Drop off your 12 tags to me at my hubby's office (Hinnegan Law at 75 Thames Street, Chatham) between 9am-5pm DECEMBER 6-10.
- Pick up your tags at the office (75 Thames Street, Chatham) any day between DECEMBER 13-17 (9am-5pm).
- There is no cost to register or participate other than the cost of your product that you use.
Check out the 2020 Tags:
Last year we had 13 incredible designs which you can now see here. I feel bad that I did not post these a few weeks following the exchange like I usually do but time escaped me. It is funny how that could happen. Damn pandemic messing with my flow and energy.
So pardon my delay.....I think you will agree, that each of these tags deserves to be celebrated here NOW!
Annie created the coziest winter scene in a real vintage mason jar lid! I loved the use of flannel as the backdrop along with the frosty accents on the pinecone and evergreen bough. This tag will be an ornament on my tree for years to come!
I feel bad but my camera did not do a good job capturing the pure elegance of Barb's tag. This dimensional shaker tag was over the top incredible! The die was fabulous and all the little details (snowflake confetti, glitter, etc) were set off perfectly against the navy background. Very nice!
Debbie's oversized oval tag was a real beauty! The stamped image was coloured beautifully with copic markers and was set off against a gorgeous decorative paper. I loved the holiday ribbon and jingle bells. Very elegant and festive!
It is hard to see all the details here but Debbie's watercolour poinsettia tag reminded me of days gone by. The perimeter of the tag was heat embossed with gold powder to give a gorgeous aged look and the cut out poinsettia reminded me of when my mom did paper tole. PS...It is quite possible Debbie took those classes WITH my mom! Lovely!
Donna has always had a knack for putting dies together on her tags to create a beautifully festive scene. The dimensional snowman and light post are set on top of the most gorgeous glossy silver card stock and I love the subtle dusting of blue ink to create the sky. This tag is just SO cheery!
Helen has blown me away year after year with her rustic and vintage designs. They are always perfectly imperfect and "Tim like" (which is the highest of compliments in the paper crafting world). We lost Helen this year. Helen loved paper crafting and shared her love with her daughter and granddaughter. Helen, Kerrie and Brianna were my three generation Pickle girls and I loved watching them in the store and LOVED having them participate year after year in this swap. Always classy and kind. I will miss her.
This is another tag that deserves to be hung from the branches of a douglas fir each and every year. Jasmine has added layer after layer of paper, wire, and technique after technique to a real disk of wood. And that vintage Santa? All I can say is wow.
Jody has created a stunning tag! This die is over the top. But what I love the most is the pairing of papers. The gold mirror paper used on the "j" and "y" just POPS against the beautiful burgandy tag base. And the glitter detailed on the wreath and perimeter is perfection.
How can you not smile when looking at this tag? Kell did an awesome job with this adorable little guy. I love the designer paper she used for his hat and the pom pom detailing is spot on. This really is the perfect tag for those young and old.
So I have been completely obsessed with embroidery hoops for a long time. I scoop them up at every thrift store I find. The funny thing is that I have never done a craft with them! I was thrilled when my love of embroidery hoops collided with my love of this stamp. A Scandinavian masterpiece if I do say so myself. LOL.
Yes....another gnome! This guy that Nancy created with plaid material, yarn, ribbon and a wooden nose is SO creative. I just can't get enough. This tag speaks for itself. It says, "Yes. You want to do the 2021 Tag Exchange! It will be a blast!"
But in all honesty, if you have a desire to join, please do! Everyone is welcome. Let's keep that Paper Pickle community going strong after all these years.
Love, Kim xo
PS....Looking for inspiration? Check out the tags from past years! I just love walking down memory lane through these posts.
