June 28, 2010

Tag Tuesday Challenge #58 -- Summer


Summer is upon us!   The heat is here -- and so are the summer storms.   But I was down at our lake shore (Lake Michigan) last week and remembered one of the really good things about summer, being  on the beach!  
So our challenge this week is to create a summer tag.  Maybe something that shows what you really enjoy doing in the summer or something that really speaks of summer to you.
And since it's the lazy days of summer and next weekend is the 4th of July weekend this will be a two-week challenge.  Our next challenge will be on July 13th.  So take your time and post when you'd like anytime these next two weeks.
Oh, and don't forget to go and see what everyone else has created!
My tag and this week's inspiration started with the circle frame I received from a friend. I stamped an "S" in the center and that became this week's theme.  I used background stamps from Tim Holtz (Stampers Anonymous) and the flourish is by Judikins.  I then created the suummer twinchie with background text by Hero Arts and a long-forgotten mini stamp by PSX.  The letters for "summer" were a rub-on I then cut up and attached to my tag.
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29 comments:

Suzanne C said...

Love your summery tag. Love the warm tones and your image is so pretty!

Lynn Stevens said...

Louise, Your tag is just darling!!
I Love how you offset the box with the main image and the colors really say hot summer days!

Unknown said...

I just love this tag... those colors are perfect for this challenge... what a wonderful beach image... Yep, I love this one! ~Linda

Zoe said...

I love your tag! I love summer, so this challenge is definitely my topic!!! It will definitely be good fun doing this tag! (And the only cool place here is my craft room...we have 30°C)so I will create something soon!
Have a nice day,
Zoe

Terry said...

Oh - I know exactly what I am going to do!! Ok - not exactly! Love the out of the box thinking on your tag! Wonderful summer colors and images!

BelleSouth said...

Such sunny colors and what a nice feeling! As I type this, I hear thunder booming, so your tag reminds me that the sun will be out again soon!

ScrappyPam said...

I like that circle stamp. Oh, and the Judikins flourish (I knew I should have gotten that one!). The colors just scream summer - nice tag!

peggy gatto said...

So I decided to get out my pastels! I used to paint with them a lot. This was a fun way to get back in to this medium!.
I love umbrellas too!

Anonymous said...

Love your tag...love summertime...
I just had to join in this
challenge.
'under the boardwalk, down by the sea...on a blanket with my baby, is where i'll be'...
memories ~

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Your tag really has a summery feel to it. TFS. Lynne M

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful summer tag, great summer feeling. Love, how you've put the twinchie on your tag.

Kris Dickinson said...

Such a warm & happy tag Louise!

Ann said...

This is my first time for Tag Tuesday. I really love this idea and your Summer Tag is beautiful. Love all the elements you used.

Jacqueline said...

Delightful summer tag Louise, you have used some beautiful elements!

Lori said...

It says summer for sure! Love it! I posted my entry, thanks Louise!

Helen said...

Love your tag, Louise. Have linked mine.

Cynthia said...

This is a great tag...like the extra piece that sticks out on the side....nice touch.

Terry said...

Wishing all of you a Happy 4th! Mine is now linked! Love yours again Louise!

penny4thoughts said...

Love your tag, Louise! Summer always makes me think of the beach which I used as my tag theme.

wwilloww said...

I love your tag!!! It evokes summer in a sunshiney way!! I hope to participate in this week's challenge!! I am glad to have found your blog!!!

Hellemor said...

Love your summer tag. I was so inspired by yours.Love the little picture of the beach.

It´s such af fun challenge. Thank you.

Dawn T said...

Great challenge this week. Hope I am still in time Louise. Your tag is so pretty.

Jann said...

Whoops--messed up the first time when I posted mine! Thanks for the fun theme!

Evelyn S. said...

Just added my second tag, Louise. I was working with Distress Inks for a Two Peas challenge, so decided to make one of the tags for the 'summer' theme.

Faye said...

Just now getting in on the summer fun by combining this challenge with Tag it On.

danyscrap said...

ceci est ma 1° participation et j'en suis très heureuse.
L'idée de ces tags est très sympa.

Sarah said...

Surprise!!! I finally shoved the fabric out of the way and made a tag!

The colors of your tag definitely say "summer". I like it!!

Days End Studio said...

I loved this theme...

nonnie said...

fun theme, sorry I was so late posting....had a log of challenges...LOL...loved your masterboard in Take Ten!