Two Tasha Tudor Tags

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6a00d8341c090953ef00e553f9f021883_2 Isn’t Tasha Tudor an amazing woman?  Her work is so sweet and simple, but her lines say so much. She certainly had a way with a brush and a pencil!

To check out other bloggers who are posting about Miss Tudor on her birthday, visit Clarice for more info.Pre_bella_swap_011

In Tasha’s honor, I did a couple of quick little drawings in her style.

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I’m not trying to be a copy cat, just doing an homage to sweet characters in my favorite book of hers.

I’ve made the drawings into tags, and decked them out in my own style.Pre_bella_swap_014

The book  that I love so much is "1 is One" and a blogger friend mailed it to Sugarwings last year on her 1st birthday.

I keep it stored out of her grabby, little, rippy hands for now.  I only take it down to read it to the fairy grandbaby when I can hold onto it, so it stays in one piece.

Two year olds and cherished books don’t mix well.

This is the back of my tags, they are covered in pink flocked wallpaper.Pre_bella_swap_013

I didn’t copy the pictures exactly, just used elements of the pages to make my own picture.

One tag is a gift for a friend’s daughter. The other one is for sale.

I’ll be out of town, so won’t have a chance to list it on Etsy tomorrow. If you are interested in my little tag painting, it is $18.

Please leave a comment or email me if you want to buy it.Pre_bella_swap_015

While I was making the two Tasha Tudor tags today to treat…..OK, sorry, that was going a bit far with the alliteration.

Anyway, I made more tags from the same materials. These have a Silver glaze on the front, and lots of silver accents, and are pink flocked on the back.

I’ll add some silver glitter later on. It wouldn’t be Silver Bella without Glitter! But I’m out of time tonight.Pre_bella_swap_016

These hand painted cupcakes on a silver background will each be tied to a Silver Bella Pre Swap package. 

Notice that my friend, Carol has a chocolate cupcake? She isn’t a pink girl like most of the swappers.

Silver Bella has been a great way to meet new friends. Carol and I got to know each other there last year and this year, we did a magazine article together.

Jen Hayslip is another Bella, that I have gotten to know. She is having her home photographed for Romantic Country and I will be writing the article about it for Fifi.  I’m excited, this will be a fun one to do!  Gee, I am lucky to have this article lined up, along with all of the others I have coming out.  I certainly don’t take them for granted.  And I seem to be on a roll lately! 

38 thoughts on “Two Tasha Tudor Tags”

  9. Jeanie

    I love the tags, Karla. I always liked Tasha Tudor, too (you’re right about that alliteration thing)and it’s wonderful to celebrate her. Lucky Silver Bella belles! The tags are wonderful!

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  14. Mary

    Oh to go too Silver Bella! One day ! 🙂
    I love your tags for the swap. AND
    Jen is a sweet heart! Do you get to GO to her home???
    I hope so!!!
    Hugs, mary

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  18. Jean Eakin

    Your tags are always great. Tasha really was a special lady and she will be remembered. You are on a roll with all your magazine articles. It just gives us even more to look forward to.
    Jean in Virginia

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  22. Jennifer

    EEEK!!!! I loooove the cupcake tags!!! Beautiful work Miss Karla!!! I am just BEYOND excited that you are writing my story for the magazine. This will make the experience 10x sweeter and better! 😉 XOXO

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  25. Kim Caldwell

    Those tags are so lovely. You’re such a doll to take such good care of us. I think I am just going to stare at my package for a while before I open it. Want to savor every moment!
    Hugs, Kim

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  29. joyce

    I’m SO glad that Sugarwings is liking her studio…I wonder what kind of a name she would choose for it? Happy happies to ya.

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  30. Rosemary

    I love, love Tasha Tudor. Your tags honor her work in the nicest way.
    I had collected many of her books for my children, and the books are now awaiting grandchildren. Our first grandchild should be here by Christmas!

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  31. LiLi M.

    Hi Karla! one of the good things of coming home is catching up with you guys again! You have done an awfull lot in the last 14 days (well what’s new?). But I don’t know where to start to give you compliments. Mmm I just say that I love it all, which is the truth!! Hope you had a good time shopping with Beth!! Have a nice weekend! hugs LiLi

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  33. caleenrae

    I love the Tasha Tudor tags. What a great
    way to honor such a lovely woman. I love her
    and I am sad she is gone but, her spirit will live on. I have quite a few of her books and I also love her illustrations. I love the work you did and I am sure she would be honored.

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  34. Miss Sandy

    Love the Tasha tags! Lucky duck, I’ve seen Jen’s home on her blog is it fantastic! I can’t wait to view and read the article, congrats! You are getting be quite the busy bee, how you do it all is beyond me but I am so glad you do. You provide so much inspiration in all your creative outlets. Thanks!

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  36. Michelle

    Your art is wonderful. I’m a Tasha fan, and have many of her books, and enjoy gardening. I’m not much of an artist though. I did want to pass along the news of a public memorial for Tasha that the Tudors are holding. I found this article while searching for any information of a public memorial:
    The public is welcome to join friends and family of distinguished Vermont illustrator Tasha Tudor to celebrate her life.
    Fans are invited to say farewell at the public memorial service on Friday, Sept. 12, beginning at 6:45 p.m. at the Adams Family Farm in Wilmington.
    The Adams family was close to the well-known illustrator for many years, so organizers say it was a natural fit to have the general public share their favorite Tasha memories at the family’s farm.
    “There wasn’t a good way for them (Tasha’s fans) to grief and remember and celebrate her life,” said Natalie Wise, officer manager with the Tasha Tudor and Family Inc. “The family would like to welcome everyone to come and celebrate Tasha’s life.”
    Participants will take a short walk to the pond where a brief ceremony will commence, with floating candles available for guests to release on the pond in the twilight. Wise said the floating candles are symbolic of one of Tudor’s most beloved books, “Becky’s Birthday,” in which there is a floating cake and candles on the pond around sunset.
    “Tasha Tudor fans have posted over 2,000 messages of condolence on the Memorial Web site, but now they’ll have a chance to say farewell at a ceremony held outside in nature, as Tasha would have preferred,” said her grandson Winslow Tudor in a press statement.
    This will be the first public event since her death on June 18. While there is no charge to attend the ceremony, residents will have to reserve a spot ahead of time by calling 802-257-4444.
    The website for the full article:
    http://www.reformer.com/ci_10377751?source=most_emailed

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  37. Kristin

    Here I am in my PJ’s at 2:34 in the AM, and I’ve fallen in love. Lol! In love with your website! It is beautiful… your creations are beautiful. Your cottage here feels like a gathering place for kindred spirits.
    I, too, love Tasha Tudor. I discovered her years ago one Christmas Eve. She’ll certainly be missed, but never forgotten. I hope she’s found happiness with her 1800’s sea captain once again.
    Again, this is a fantastic website you’ve got here. I’ll certainly be back to visit again. Every single day if I can.
    Kristin

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