Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tag Tuesday - Arbor Day

IMPORTANT - please remember to leave a comment when you post your art tag on Mr. Linky! 


There were a basket full of lovely tags last week for Easter. And thank you all for leaving comments on my blog after posting on Mr. Linky, it certainly made things  smoother for me!


This week we celebrate Arbor Day!  National Arbor Day (USA) is the tree planter's holiday, and has been celebrated since 1872. It began in Nebraska, a state with a largely treeless plain back in the 1800's. It's always the last Friday of April, a day to plant and dedicate a tree to help nature and the environment. Millions of trees will be planted Friday, April 29, 2011. Please make a TREE the focus of your tag.


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For my tag, I used a tree cut out from a black and white wallpaper sample, and altered it with Spica pens. The butterflies were a bronzed metal and I sanded them a bit, painted them with white acrylic paint, then splashed on different alcohol inks. There is copper Sakura pen around the edges, but it's hard to see in the photo.

I love alcohol inks, but they sure can leave a stain!


Thank you for visiting the other artists - we all appreciate a kind word. And if you'd like to read today's Tuesday story on my other blog, click here.

HAVE FUN!

Rebecca



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20 comments:

  1. DiannApril 26, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Your tree is lovely...Arbor Day is a perfect day to plant a tree(s) or make ART! Check my tag here: http://diannsartspot.blogspot.com/

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  2. woodandfabricApril 26, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    Great tag Rebecca! And such an important day to remember! Thank's for another fun challenge!
    Michelle *Ü*

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  3. ChristineApril 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Thanks for the challenge Rebecca.

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  4. peggy gattoApril 26, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I love your tag!!!
    I also love trees!
    Trees are for climbing, for swings, for shade, for leaves an blossoms, for branches to hang wind chimes or bird houses or feeders!!!
    I love trees!

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  5. peggy gattoApril 26, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Christine, I tried to leave a comment for you,no luck! I love your "hug a tree" tag!!!

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  6. FayeApril 26, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I also love trees and cry when one gets knocked over in a storm. My entry is on my blog.

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  7. Cindy AdkinsApril 26, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Hi Rebecca,
    Thank you for this fun challenge!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  8. Cindy AdkinsApril 26, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Your tree and butterflies are so beautiful! And I also love your blog header with that tag!

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  9. Days End StudioApril 26, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    A bit of a rush this week... trying to get things laid away before we leave for our belated Honeymoon Trip. *squeee!*

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  10. Evelyn S.April 26, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Hi Rebecca! Your tree tag is very happy! It took me awhile to decide about a tree for my tag, but eventually it came together.

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  11. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsApril 27, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Rebecca I love that this weeks theme is in honor of Arbor Day!
    And I love your tree tag with the pretty colors you used to create it!
    Hugs, Tee

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  12. Linda M.April 27, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Hello Rebecca, I have my Arbor Day tribute tree finished and linked. Your tag is beautiful, I love the colors and butterflies. Tim says we need a craft sponge, I think that is what he calls it for those inked fingers, Fells Napatha soap and a brush might work too and then lots of moisturizer. Oh gee, it will wear off eventually. Smiles, Linda

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  13. VickyApril 28, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    very pretty Rebecca , love the little butterfly accents :)

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  14. Silvia(Barnie)April 28, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    It's a wonderful theme and your tag is very inspiring. Love the butterflies.

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  15. DianeApril 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Beautiful tag...and another great challenge!

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  16. JeannetteApril 29, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    This is a wonderfu chaallenge.and your tag is very beautiful,its so inspiring,i love the colors and the butterflies.

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  17. ZoechaosApril 30, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Had not realised that you have picked Tag Tuesday up and are carrying it on, so pleased to see it thank you. Thank you as well for such an inspiring theme. XOXO Zoe

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  18. BeansieleighApril 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Hi Rebecca! Sorry I'm so late this time around, but better late than never, I hope?.. Love your tag, and I especially love your blend of colors. Beautiful!.. (and something I'd like to get better at in time!)... Thanks for hosting, and looking forward to next week's Tag Tuesday! Hope you're enjoying your weekend! ~tina

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  19. HellemorMay 1, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    Your tag it very beautiful and the background colors has a lovely feel sun and good weather. Again I have fun making my tag. Great theme. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  20. PetraBMay 2, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    A wonderful challenge and a fabulous tag, many thanks Petra.

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