For the very first time, I checked out
Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of 2013 Challenge and I was totally inspired. I went right out and bought a set of his distressed markers and a few additional items and got started on my tag. Here are the results.
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu1Sxrf0l_PvV07JFeDTeUB0gr4wRqd5dxMzFXKk7JvWFOOmBhj-HBOIsgHIYoZ_eIcbWUwvL75mQbkhVS1xQCxc9qRhv1YqUnOHtxJELwEdGRJhlBqoTVO1_VWTjKPSdWS9llTnkLjDQ/s640/TH+7.jpg) |
Love. Love. Love! |
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First I stamped, and water colored my images. Also tore the bottom edge, inked edges, added splats to finish this part of the tag, as shown above. Allow to dry. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNhHjBbP67-YnhO0yduyQyIb9ELjE24Mzwrq7dZa8R0_rTLXRn4stUYaqqRGGTnYHi1FtjJtn7PDisDUjA5F2lSD-o-gGU2WerdIM_gFqyKwfXLCRLkSqJ3k1ALZ_GVj83SVjZHIne-M/s400/TH+2.jpg) |
I added a bit of paint, smashed the ink pad and added some distress stain. If you do not have a craft sheet, wax paper will do. Next, you will also need to spritz with water to blend colors. |
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Drag piece through paint, stain and ink. Allow to dry or speed drying time with heat gun. |
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Drag tag through remaining mix. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7sZnlSykIj-K6xQn5WtgLZaX280ujcRusAnEATOmFGcO50cNaVFnpdenYNY41xiLds8w6-a5uAYg1UWSHn0WIkY3Z7s0g8k4s1G25yprvne7pGEOwwawx6Vti6l-9Us6F5CWEP27fORs/s400/TH+5.jpg) |
Stamp over colored tag. |
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Add large grommet and ribbons. Note. I spritzed the lace and ribbon to make it look more distressed and match my tag. I heated the ribbon to help it dry faster, which also curled the lace. Love the look. |
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FINI! |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdIAz2fhAgoD7-ByH4DUrLdENR8dNe7BxjTvC0XDpHD1cfRQdctk481UeYJCKfsRtCycMyIEq-_LoXVzxob9CG1ZBipiRPHEhOqrzgSRLvKq9p7yQLhk21flNpvBgHPT8UOlrmhB3XUJA/s400/TH+9.jpg) |
A closer look. |
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Comments are welcome and cheered!
I really love the look of this! You are becoming quite the mixed-media artist!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!!! The technique is wonderful...just love this tag!
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