Zoey Scarpelli

Count Your Blessings – A Mixed Media Tag

Hello Crafters!

Another Monday, another Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge!

This week’s Simon Says Stamp Monday Challange theme is:

Thank You / Thanksgiving

For this challange Simon Says Stamp kindly offers a $25 gift voucher to shop over Simon Says Stamp!
Simon Says Stamp is also on Instagram! If you would like you can also share your projects there, but don’t forget to use the hashtag #sssmchallenge

For my interpretation, I created a colorful mixed-media tag with a vintage feel, plenty of texture, botanical details, and a little bird taking center stage.

What I like about this tag is the contrast between the bright colors and the darker vintage elements.

The background is a mix of warm yellows, soft pinks, aged papers, and floral details. There are also some lovely textured areas that break up the surface and give the composition that slightly messy, worn look I always enjoy.

And by messy, I mean the good kind. Obviously.

The little bird is the main focal point, surrounded by dark botanical elements that create a strong contrast against the lighter background. The leaves have beautiful fine details, and their dark tones help bring everything together without competing with the bird. (I used two coats of embossing powder to make it look 3D)

I also like the combination of different paper elements, from the numbered ticket to the small labels tucked into the composition. They add that familiar vintage character while keeping the layers interesting.

A few pieces of frayed fabric soften the composition and introduce another texture among all those paper elements.

At the bottom, the “count your blessings” sentiment ties everything back to this week’s theme.

I wanted something that felt like Thanksgiving without relying on the usual seasonal imagery. Just a small reminder to appreciate the good things, even the ones we sometimes take for granted.

And, of course, I couldn’t resist finishing the tag with a dramatic black ribbon at the top. 

One of my favorite things about this composition is how the dark botanical elements frame the bird without completely covering the colorful background.

The little touches of yellow and pink keep the tag lively, while the black accents give everything some definition.

There is plenty happening here, but the bird and sentiment still have their own space.

That’s exactly the kind of controlled chaos I like on my projects!

 

That’s it from my desk today!

Thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to check out this week’s Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge and join us with your own Thank You / Thanksgiving creation.

For more projects packed with layers, texture, and a little controlled chaos, have a look at my Tags!

Stay happy , stay creative…Till next time!

Ciao Zoey

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