Monday, February 23, 2009

Cactus Monday: Prickley-Paisley Tag


Well, this one's a little wild! I love doing these brown paper tags though. The color just pops! This will be part of the CM giveaway. I think I need one more before I draw names. Happy Cactus Monday from rainy Pacific Grove!
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29 comments:

  1. Lisa RivasFebruary 23, 2009 7:48 AM

    Wonderful design with all the energy contained so beautifully!

    HCM Laurel and a great week too :)

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  2. pRiyAFebruary 23, 2009 7:53 AM

    i love yout blog,
    i love Bliss,
    i love the fact that you love her so,
    i love paint and colour on brown papered stuff especially envelopes,
    i love Renee too,
    and i love giveaways.
    ;-)

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  3. yoon seeFebruary 23, 2009 8:23 AM

    Fabulous pop art cactus art and pattern. It made a great piece for giveaway:)
    HCM lolo!!!

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  4. TeriFebruary 23, 2009 9:01 AM

    Oh boy, pick me pick me!! I love these.

    Question: do you use anything to make it more stable?

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  5. TeriFebruary 23, 2009 9:04 AM

    Oh, and,

    HCM

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  6. ArtistUnpluggedFebruary 23, 2009 10:03 AM

    Looks beautiful on that brown paper. I really love paisley and those colors are lovely!

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  7. Mary Stebbins TaittFebruary 23, 2009 10:09 AM

    I love paisleys, always have--what a fun tag. Nice colors.

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  8. stapeliadFebruary 23, 2009 10:25 AM

    I love these tags; they are so beautiful and clever.

    HCM!

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  9. ReneeFebruary 23, 2009 10:46 AM

    You never need to be a wreck. I don't believe you are. While I save you, you can save me right back. With each other we will do what we need too.

    White wine is completely fine. I believe the bar will be well-stocked.

    The poor lady at 90 to lose her companion.

    Did I tell you that my grandmother died at 87 saving her little dog from a fire. The dog lived of course but she did not.

    Love Renee

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  10. Margaret AnnFebruary 23, 2009 10:54 AM

    YOWZA...another beauty...I love the tags also...the brown paper is so earthy and your color combos just come alive! :)

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  11. get zappedFebruary 23, 2009 11:22 AM

    Oh, this is splendid. Playful and joyful.

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  12. marianneFebruary 23, 2009 12:02 PM

    Wow just love it!
    These colors against the brown have something Mexican.....

    Happy Cactus Monday dear!!!

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  13. ReneeFebruary 23, 2009 1:38 PM

    Yes, I know what she means too. It is terrifying.

    My Mom and Dad took care of the dog and it lived for a long time afterwards.

    Yeah Emma, good dog.

    I read some things on catnapping's blog that you had written and I am sorry to hear that. I know you have reconciled, but I am still sorry to hear it because you are my friend.

    Cancer??? How so.

    xoxoox

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  14. soulbrushFebruary 23, 2009 1:42 PM

    look like pincers with one keeping an 'eye' on the other...tee hee.magico. hcm fellow cactuteer and extra cm hugs for you lo.

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  15. Debra KayFebruary 23, 2009 2:02 PM

    I adore this one!

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  16. UnknownFebruary 23, 2009 2:19 PM

    I like the idea of paisley and cactus together! amazing and vivid. HCM!

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  17. DeLiFebruary 23, 2009 3:27 PM

    i love your new header...happy tueday lolo!

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  18. kjFebruary 23, 2009 5:38 PM

    okay, so what if i show how little i know...did you do this with colored pencils, or what?

    i have to know...

    xo

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  19. Lynn CohenFebruary 23, 2009 6:57 PM

    What clever cacti you have drawn and yes, the color does indeed pop off these brown bag tags.

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  20. JulieFebruary 23, 2009 6:59 PM

    This is wild, sweet, and colorful...right up my alley!!! I love the simplicity of it! Happy Cactus Monday to you!!!

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  21. Kathleen RietzFebruary 23, 2009 10:00 PM

    How fun! I love it! You make me miss time for 'creative freedom' (but then I would wish I had work, wouldn't I?). Hope you are doing well.

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  22. ReneeFebruary 24, 2009 6:09 AM

    I am quite happy that you were thrilled.

    You know us Canadian girls need to stick together.

    xooxoxo

    Love Renee

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  23. studio loloFebruary 24, 2009 8:10 AM

    Thanks for liking my wacky cactus!

    Soulbrush is the only one who saw the eye!!

    KJ...yep, colored pencils work really well on brown paper. They have to be good pencils though, like Prismacolors! I'm going to get you into this...you'll love it :)

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  24. ReneeFebruary 24, 2009 8:22 AM

    Now wouldn't it be wonderful if it can go forward 11 more. xoxoxoxo

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 26, 2009 12:32 PM

    You should do a show of all brown paper tags! It would be so different and so awesome!! Love these!

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  26. Kay AkerFebruary 26, 2009 6:58 PM

    How utterly phantasmagorical!

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  27. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2009 4:43 AM

    This is beautiful! I love the theme, too! Just how are these made? Are they all handmade, or do you buy the tags and add your fabulous illustrations? This is so lovely!

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  28. Lisa at GreenbowFebruary 28, 2009 5:43 AM

    You are quite right about the color popping on this tag. I love the eye looking at all the paisleys reeling around.

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  29. human beingMarch 01, 2009 5:36 AM

    wow
    i LOVE your paisley-patterned cactus...
    this pattern is so Iranian... did you know it's taken from a bent cypress?
    this tree is the symbol of life and eternity...

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