Friday, 22 October 2010

The Stampman Challenge - One for the Men

Well I finally settled down to a little crafting after a week full of hospital visits and other trauma so it was time for me to spend an hour or two doing something I like.

The Stampman supplied just the right theme cos I fancied playing with a tag (although strictly speaking the theme calls for a card but every Christmas I buy my brother a lovely, classy tie from........my favorite shop.............Poundland!  It started as a joke a few years ago when my bro asked me to get him a really nice tie and I saw these nice ties in poundland and wrapped it up for him. He was so polite until he unwrapped the real pressy which contained an explanation then he threw the poundland tie at me!!  I've bought him a poundland tie ever since.

This tag then will go on his Christmas pressy which this year I intend to wrap in brown paper

 
I have enjoyed playing with this stamp set both for this challenge and the ATC Travel swap on the ATC swap blog  but when I saw my teamy Debbies design using the same stamps I was blown away! You've just got to pop over there and have a look, all the designs are awesome!

I'm off now to go play some more
x Michelle

10 comments:

Artyjen said...

Fab tie tag Michelle :) Those hospital visits really take it out of you take care
xoxo Sioux

Debbie Dolphin said...

Wow this is BRILL Michelle. Such a clever idea having the tie as the tab. Love it!
love Debbie xxx

Fiona said...

Spectacular tie tag Michelle. Your bro will love it.

craftimamma said...

What a brilliant idea Michelle. I love the quirkiness of it The ribbon 'tie' is great and I'm sure it will go down really well with your brother.

I'm so glad you posted today as I was almost on the verge of emailing you to check you were okay. Sounds as though you've had a bit of a 'heavy' time. Hope things get better next week.

Hugs
Lesley Xx

Unknown said...

Totally cool idea Michelle! Love how you worked your ties! TFS, Ira

Brenda Brown said...

Hi Michelle - I have just popped by to say hello. I have loved having a nose round your blog and seeing all your gorgeous creations. I particularly stopped to have a look at the wonderful wedding photos of Liam and Fizz and to see all the hard work you put in to make it such a special day. You must be very proud.
I am looking forward to working with you as I am the new member of the Stamp Man team.
Luv Brenda xxx

georgina said...

Very masculine,love it, luv Georginaxx

Netty said...

Terrific tag....All Tied Up....sorry couldn't resist.
Annette x

Unknown said...

Fab tag, love the way you done the hanging bit
hugs
Ildiko

ISA said...

Coucou ! :-)
I see a lot of beautiful project in your blog ! -)
And this one is so.. original !! I love love love !
Kisses, ISA from France