Welcome to day 2 of the 12 tags of Christmas! Each tag in the series is music-inspired, and today’s song…..Joy to the World! I looked for a unique version of the song to inspire me; there are tons that were practically dance versions which kinda didn’t seem right! Yes, the joy is something to celebrate, but I wasn’t in the mood for a dance party.
I didn’t know about Anthem Lights, but I’ll be checking out more of their music…this is traditional, meditative, and just lovely:
Wasn’t that pretty? It got me into that very traditional Christmas mood – which turned me toward thinking about making wreaths from pine boughs and holly and berries. I just did go pick some greens and made some wreaths and swags, so for my tag I went that direction.
Some product may be provided by manufacturers for review and use. Compensated affiliate links are here at no cost to you. If you choose to shop using my EH (Ellen Hutson) links, please accept cookies on that site in order to retain the link to my blog, or that compensation does not happen for me. I appreciate your support of my work with your purchases! Full affiliate and product disclosure | My trusted partners in art
I pulled out Mondo Holly and started coloring…and ended up filling in the areas between the holly leaves. I used subtle, desaturated colors, and of course a little white pen for highlights on the berries!
- Mondo Holly by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Clear Stamps
- Memento Ink Pad, Tuxedo Black
- Copic Markers
- Neenah Cardstock
- Shipping Tags by Julie Ebersole, Essentials By Ellen Designer Dies
- Uniball white pen
I really love that Mondo Holly stamp and you do such a great job of making the image spectacular!
The Mondo Holly stamp set looks great colored in with COPICs! Stunning!!!
Such a great and fun tag and I like the browns you put in or on the tag!
Absolutely love the plain packaging (born in a stable) with the embellishment of the tag (gift from a wiseman, or in this case, the artist). Beautiful!
Gorgeous!
I love how you’ve brought this image to life with your coloring. The rustic packaging is so pretty.
Beautiful! I dig the rich tones of your watercolors!
The tag is beautiful. I lean toward more subdued colors too. Anthem Lights Band video was amazing! Almost acapella which I love. Off to look for more of their music.
You make everything look wonderful this tag included…. I even had to look up the stamp…. would have never “thunk” it. Thank You Heavenly Father for Sandy’s creativity that brings a smile!
Wow, that is a fabulous tag, Sandy.
I love your holly berry tag! It goes perfectly with the kraft w
Beautiful tag. Great coloring.
You get a depth to the pile of
leaves. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(sat)yahoo(dot)com
Love the full coloring in all the shades of green and bright red berries!
Gorgeous tag, love it against the kraft package! Thanks for the link to Anthem Lights band too!
Thank you for the inspiration
What a gorgeous tag! Those colors are perfect with the kraft and twine.
So beautiful!!!
So beautiful!!!
Love that Mondo Holly design! Beautiful tag!
This is beautiful!
Beautiful tag, Sandy! Planning to listen to the song as I make my tag. Thanks!
Beautiful tag–so wonderfully colored!
Beautiful and vibrant holly tag….a small work of ART. 🙂
Gorgeous tag
Wow! A masterpiece in a tag!!! Your colouring is as always , totally awesome!
Such a beautiful tag, Sandy, those mondo stamps are lovely. Thanks for sharing the video, Anthem Lights is fantastic!
I love holly, so this one is a really big hit with me. Great job.
A fantastic interpretation of a beautiful song ! Your tag is awesome !
I can’t wait to try this, it is a great tag!
Great tag! Thanks for the music too… I’ll be humming all day!
I enjoy the music so much during reading your post, it brings me already a little in to a Christmas mood.
Thank you so much for the gorgeous tag, great idea to fill up the background, now the holly and berries stand out even more.
Have a wonderful day.
Beautiful tag and music!! The background of green is gorgeous and makes the image so dimensional!
Very pretty
Love this song, just what I need to get my heart in the right place instead of worrying about all the cyber Monday sales. We are so blessed! Many blessings to you for your great work in the world!
Beautiful music and tag!
So beautiful!
Very pretty!
Perfect musical artist to pair with your beautiful tag! Thanks!
Lovely greens paired with the bright red, love this fully coloured tag.
Thank you for this beautiful discovery Sandy! I love this style of music, I had goose bumps!
Ooooo this is a BEAUTIFUL holly tag! And great find on the song!
So pretty Sandy. And yes, the video was inspiring. I’ve run across Anthem Lights while listening to Pandora, really like them. Hope you’re enjoying your “sabbatical”!