I thought I'd pull out some goodies and start on some Spring/Easter projects. Inspired by the so-very-cute "scrappy tags" by Michelle, and some of the holiday projects I made with Mom last Christmas, I made these little scrappy CHICK tags! I chose various prints of October Afternoon paper from my scrap drawer, layered them up, and used a Sizzix tag die to cut the layered tags. The chick was cut from chipboard and vintage sheet music using another Sizzix die (called Chicken & Eggs).
The Sizzix die cut chicken has a couple of "odd" looking features when she's cut out (shown here, on the packaging insert), that Alan and I both agree need to be "fixed". I think Sizzix needs to consult with me before designing any more Chicken dies! *grin*
A couple of quick snips with the scissors, and the odd looking spike in her comb and the WAY too big waddle are removed. MUCH better!
I colored her comb, beak, and feet with markers, added a thin layer of adhesive to her fat little chipboard body, and dipped her into some fine crystal glitter. Oooooh la la!
She's a happy chicken! And I'm a happy crafter!
I LOVE YOUR CHICKENS! So darling, a must have. It's been awhile :). Hugs my friend.
Posted by: Linda Duke | September 27, 2011 at 09:36 PM
So pretty... I like Your chicken tags are adorable. I love them. It looking so wonderful and impressive.
Posted by: | July 28, 2011 at 11:41 PM
Oh Anna, you couldn't be more right about the dies,designer does not mean crafter. I can't tell you how many times I have used their dies in other creative ways and I'm shocked that symetrical dies are not the same on both sides/ends?!! Which boggles my brain to no end. I have both of these dies and I love your sparkly chickens!! And they are perfect for spring. I got the rooster die at the same time as my chicken, haven't used my chicken except for the first cut to make sure it worked. TY for your Springy chickie inspiration. I love that the thick sizzix dies can cut many layers at one time.
Posted by: Paulette S. in MO | February 19, 2011 at 09:50 PM
Anna, sorry to be so dumb, but did you adhere the various pieces of DP to another sheet of cardstock, use the tag die cut on them, sew the lines, and THEN attach the set to the tag chipboard? Or do you have something that will run it all through at once? These are super cute! Love the quilted look and the sparkly chicks.
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | February 19, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Your chicken tages are adorable. I love them. So pretty.
Posted by: Jennifer | February 18, 2011 at 06:18 AM
Uh-oh I didn't know that I stole Mr. Wight's line...I just read back, oops!
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 17, 2011 at 01:52 PM
Oh soo cute...I didn't even know they had a die as cute as that (although anatomically incorrect ;)
Posted by: Kelly Schirmer | February 17, 2011 at 01:51 PM
i actually HAVE this die! I'm so excited... you know, she looked a little odd to me too, but you're alterations are much cuter. now i just need to get a machine to use! :) i bought the die on clearance b/c i thought it was absolutely adorable!
Posted by: Yvonne | February 17, 2011 at 12:59 PM
Your chick tags are so adorable - thanks for the tips on fine tuning the die cut! Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | February 17, 2011 at 11:06 AM
These tags are so gorgeous! I knew that when I saw that die something didn't look quite right! Now I know!!! Fabulous tags. I have to tell you I cannot say how much I love these two tags......
Posted by: Theresa Grdina | February 17, 2011 at 08:53 AM
Love, love, love!!! So adorable! Love OA too!
Posted by: Toni K | February 17, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Oh so adorable ... what is it about adding some glitter or glitz that just makes the entire project come to life?!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | February 17, 2011 at 04:46 AM
Adorable...as usual!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | February 17, 2011 at 03:53 AM
You surgical procedure giving her just the right "lift" was a great decision.. :) I grew up having a pet chicken. She was cute but not as cute as these.. I LOVE the music paper you used.. OA is my favorite designer paper to..Love the quotes on that sheet. I am hoarding mine.. Great job Anna.
Posted by: Dawn Burnworth | February 17, 2011 at 03:46 AM
Oh I would faint if your images were turned into dies. Do it. You need more to do. BBBWWWAAAAHHHHAAAAHHHHAAAAHHHAAAA!!!!
Love your chick tags, they're so full of happiness! Hugs.
Posted by: Mel | February 17, 2011 at 03:29 AM
Right on about the anatomicly incorrect chick! It could be "dislexia" that's when the viewer sees it upside down and backwards. I'll bet it was radioactive feed. I once heard of a Billy goat that had a similar problem. Sprinkles are so nice on stuff that I bet if you covered a burro with them it could be mistaken for an easter bunny! Yuk yuk.....Love, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | February 16, 2011 at 10:55 PM
Those are SO CUTE! You are beyond clever. I just love the things you create! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | February 16, 2011 at 07:04 PM
Love these. They are so cute. (as is all of your projects) You're one of my fav bloggers!
Posted by: Karel Hamilton | February 16, 2011 at 04:25 PM
These are totally adorable!! And I so agree that your perfected chick is far better than the Sizzix original. Thanks for trimming because yours are beauty pagent worthy now (probably that glitter).
ps to Alan - - just how "outrageous" was that shipping!!?!! I am still ROFLMAO! Your story beats mine by a mile, Anna. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: nise | February 16, 2011 at 03:58 PM
OMGosh, this is soooo sweet! I love all the sparkle...sooooo cute!
Posted by: Shelly | February 16, 2011 at 03:52 PM
LOve those Oct. Afternoon papers ( you know ) These tags are so darn cute, just like you. :) Hugs...
Posted by: Carol Dee | February 16, 2011 at 02:26 PM
these are adorable! I've been inspired by Michelle as well with her lovely tags.
And you're right, that Sizzix chick is a bit strange. None of mine look like that IRL
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | February 16, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Oh my, love the sparkly goodness and all those October Afternoon papers! I hope you sent Sizzix a note about their die. :)
Posted by: Beth Matson | February 16, 2011 at 01:14 PM
Okay - I'm swooning over these precious little chicklets.
Posted by: Gabriela | February 16, 2011 at 01:08 PM