CQ: ENCOURAGING TAG FOR OCTOBER - INT

Even though it is still summer weather here in Houston, we all start putting out our "fall colors" decorations in October. Since I love real "autumn," I've been looking forward to this month's swap so I can pretend I'm seeing beautiful, bright fall leaves, at least with paint, ink, paper, etc.! So this month we have another choice of two options: celebrate fall and/or Halloween You may do one or the other, or you may combine them. If you choose Halloween, please check your partner's profile for info about Halloween. You already know I like only "cute" Halloween, for example.

Our tags should be a combination of our styles and our partner's preferences in terms of colors and other likes and dislikes.

Add an encouraging word or phrase to your partner's tag--check profile for any specific struggles she 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.Most of all HAVE FUN making your tag!

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' or 7 Gyspsies 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 cannot angel for this swap as I plan on right knee replacement surgery by Sept.3, but am certain I will not need to do so!

Most of all--HAVE FUN 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.