Picnic baskets, puppies, pigtails, and poppies

The covers for our Dorothy tag book swap are in process!

I used a page from the old, old book that I had as a background, and added poppies from a vintage greeting card to the bottom, and also used it for the oval shape at the top too.  To the oval, I added "Dorothy", cut from the book too.   And an emerald.  Or a stone that looks like an emerald, at least.

The little girl herself was painted onto water color paper, cut out and glued to the tag, then I did the same with the picnic basket.

(Oh, the hats are from my lastest score, all under $10 each, at my last junking trip!)

After that, I cut Toto from a page in the book, glued him to some words from the story, and used marker on the text to make the dog stand out more, and glued him to a tag.  I used a handful of markers to make the background look like a rainbow, and then cut a slit into the basket with an exacto knife to slide the tag into.

Next, the tags went to the copy store, where I had them put onto ivory card stock.

I guess I got ahead of myself when I said that I was all done with my tags and was sad to be finished. I've still got a bit to do....

Since these are on ivory, I had to brighten the whites with white ink.

Then, I used a clear, glimmer ink on all the blue checked gowns.

I outlined the "Dorothy" banner in brown so it would stand out a bit.

The basket had to have a slit cut into each one to fit the Toto tag into.

After that, I glued an "emerald" under each banner, and sparkled Dorothy's slippers with ruby glitter.

They need to be cut out, and I still haven't found the perfect paper to use for the back of the tags, and the backs do need to be covered, to create a pocket for the Toto tag to be slipped into.  I also need to find the perfect ribbon to tie the books together and to add to the dog tag.

Whew! But the project does go fast. And I enjoy doing them all. 

Since I couldn't find enough ruby slipper charms for everyone in the swap, I decided to try to make lollipop charms. 

So far, so good.  I'll have to see how they dry and how they look painted. I'm making them from paper clay, rolled out into a snake, then twirled into a sucker shape and poked onto a vintage swizzle stick, cut into pieces.

After the clay dries, the sticks will be pulled out, dotted with glue and stuck back in.   I'll paint them and tie them to the front of the books with ribbon. Well, I hope it goes well, they might be fragile. That's why I've only made these few to see how it goes before I make dozens.

You have no idea how hard it is for me to be practical and stop, to wait and see if it works!  I tend to go over board and keep going and going and going.  I'm kind of proud of myself for letting this batch dry before filling the world with lollipop charms!

Okay, back to the land of Oz, I have tags to trim and glitz!

Details about the swap are on the side of my blog, click on the button if you are interested in more details and want to join!

Comments

[leann]

Oh Karla - I'm just loving all the details you're adding. Too funny about the lollipops I just printed the Lollipop Kids to think about!

Leann

[Mandy Ni Bhraonain]

looking good! amazing covers!!! :)

[Elaine]

I so sorry I missed your 25th Wedding Anniversary post.

Congratulations!

~elaine~

[Janet Ghio]

I love the TOTo tag. I have a cairn terrier--my own little toto (only a wheaten color). Your tag is adorable!

[Samantha]

Cute covers Karla! And the lollipop charms are adorable!

[Lisa]

Oh my goodness! Yay! I am so happy to be part of this swap - the covers are so beautiful. I will treasure mine.

[Gloria]

Karla, just adoreable girl..Hugs and smiles Gl♥ria

[JeanFB]

Wow, these tags are gorgeous! And I love your "tag within a tag" - that is sooooo cute! And lots and lots of work, too. :)

[Jane]

Karla, you're really going to town - so fast too! I'm still thinking about my tags - so many possibilities. Love your cover!
Jane - Jacksonville

[Lois]

Karla.
I've said it before and I'll say it again.....YOU ARE SO TALENTED!!!
They look great....and their not even finished yet.
I can hardly wait to see how the lollipops turn out.
Please post about them when they are finished.
Have a great weekend.
Lois

[Melinda]

Oh, you are a busy, busy one.
Going to work on these this weekend.

Happy Saturday.

Melinda

[fairyrocks]

Thats a whole lotta tags!!!!

Mine are packaged and ready for post office :)

[Stephanie]

You and Beth are making THE most adorable tags!!! Love them!

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Wendy Bearden]

Karla,

You are just an amazing person. I am so excited that I joined this swap. Your tags are so lovely. I am so ready to start putting mine together. I have so many ideas.
Have fun making those little lovelies.

Hugs,
wendy from wonderland

[Jill at buckscountyfolkart.blogspot.com]

These are ADORABLE!

You are quite the artist!

Your partners are going to love them. : )

Jill

[Deborah Woodrow]

Well, How Lovely ! your tags are gorgeous ! How do you come up with these neat and pretty ideas ???
Well, my tags are finally done ! YAY !
Only took me what 2 weeks ??? for 6 measley tags !
Shows how slow I am LOL ! No, seriously, I was down in my back, with Herniated discs, and had to go the ER, a few days ago, so I was laid up for a week. Well, I hope you like them.
They WILL BE VERY DIFFERENT FORM YOURS, THATS FOR SURE !
Anyway, I'll get them off to you next week.
Maybe they will match with some others, coming in.
I used what I had here, and, Hoepfully they will be liked, by anyone who gets one, they are unique, thats for sure !
Happy Crafting, Karla... Can't wait to see the Lollipops, when they are finished.

Deborah

[Linda Boren]

I sent an e-mail to join the tag swap, but I don't think it sent. I would like to be included, if possible. - Linda Boren - 13grands@aznex.net Thank you

[Sandy]

Adorable as usual! My jaw just dropped after seeing the post below and your banner for your sweet girls birthday. You have some mad painting skills and this is just beautiful.

[Ellen]

These are wonderful; I love all the details and thought!
I am still trying to decide whether to join in! I do love
this movie. Belated Congrats on your anniversary; You looked gorgeous! There is magic in our memories...keep the good ones, alive!!!

[Bobbi]

Hi Karla! Have been reading daily but not commenting...not to bring down the room, but my dear Mickie has IVDD and is paralyzed in the back...we are on day 10 of conservative treatment and so far so good...still, it is exhausting, like tending to a newborn with special needs...not that I begrudge her a minute, I love her like you love those Dorkies. But the point (and there is one) is that I am thankful for the extension on the Oz project...am so looking forward to digging into it (my first swap!) and your start on all of it is so darned exciting! Right now I need a happy diversion, and if Dorothy and Toto won't do it, what would??? Your Friend, Bobbi

[jeanie]

I can't believe how cute these are! It really motivates me to make th ebest tags I can!

[Amy]

Hi Karla,
I admire your talent and excitement. This is my first swap and I am looking forward to joining the club! Thank you for what you do.