ENCOURAGING TAG FOR JULY

Coming up with a theme for July is certainly easy because of July 4. So this month's tag will show our patriotism by using RED, WHITE, and BLUE to create a tag for your partner. It can be a July 4 tag but can also be anything that is an Americana theme. You do need to use all three colors on the tag.

Add an encouraging word or phrase for your partner's tag--check profile for any specific struggles she/he may be facing, or use anything that boosts morale, creativity, imagination, curiosity, or courage to try something new, or the ability to see a failure as a learning and creative opportunity, etc.

Make a #8 size tag ["6.25 x 3.25" or "15,8 x 7,9 cm] in Tim Holtz vintage/shabby chic/ beautiful style--check out his web site and others such as Theresa Collins' for inspiration. Also check out the Flickr sites for members of our group--they have some awesome creations!

Add a few (2-4) fun surprises based on your partner's profile and send your tag and surprises by the deadline.

Remember that we are Crafting Queens---we make everything to the best of our abilities and send items we are proud to put our names on. Create a tag you'd be proud to show to Tim Holtz! A messy tag, poorly stamped images, or shabby imitation with sticker slapping, childish drawings, mismatched ephemera, etc. are not our kind of work.

Past experience shows that so far this has not been a problem. If you do receives a tag like that, please let me know. I will angel if necessary, but am certain I will not need to do so!

Most of all--HAVE FUN creating a wide open garden themed tag for your partner and please DO check your partner's profile for color, style, likes, and dislikes to help you create the "just perfect" tag for that partner.

If you have questions or problems, PLEASE PM or email me so I can help you resolve the problem.