Trying to Keep it Simple - A Simple Tag

I like to make what I call a "simple tag"....layers of colors, stamps, pen ink...and a couple of 3D pieces.

 

So I started with a new #12 manila tag. Sprayed with Dylusions Inks.

 

The cool thing was, I sprayed these colors over a piece of paper I'd previously sprayed with Copper Perfect Pearls....hence...when I flipped it over to blot it....a bit of copper adhered itself to the tag. LOVED it!

 

 

 

 These are some of my FAVORITE stamps of all time that are again available from Stamper's Anonymous.

 

Priceless TREASURES!!!

 

 

 

I used Black Soot Distress ink and embossing powder on all these images.

 

 

Different parts of the tag before I added the white pen marks.

 

I loved it without anything else....but I had to add a bit of white.

 

I glued it to a piece of black chipboard for stability.

 

The 3 pieces of laser-cut gears are from Paper Whimsy. The top one is Distress Stained, the other 2 are painted with Liquid Pearls. Then stamped with Archival Ink.

 

The colors are bright...and perfect when they run together.

 

White pen marks are so much fun to add here and there to break up the color.

 

 

 

 

The green gear is a bright eye catcher in the corner breaking up the white pen marks.

 

I have always loved this stamp...I'm so glad I finally got to use it. Classic!

 

Be Well and Be Good to each other!

 

Linda

 

Products Used:

• Ranger - #12 Manila Tag, Jet Black Archival Ink, Liquid Pearls Hydrangea & Key Lime
• Dylusions Spray Inks - Fresh Lime, Crushed Grape, Vibrant Turquoise, and Squeezed Orange
• Tim Holtz - Distress Ink - Black Soot, Distress Stain - Broken China
• Tim Holtz Stamps - Classic Favorites SCF 01
• Paper Whimsy - Fancy Cogs 01
• Uni-Posca - white pen
• Fine Black Embossing Powder - Unknown
   

Embossed Metal Tag and Prairie Art Stamps Class

What a gorgeous day it was yesterday!

Good friends, great weather, fun times, and awesome treats!

What more could anyone ask for????

We worked with METAL, but first I'll show you a tag from CHA...yeah, just got the OK to let you see it. But always fun to have something back there to draw from.

This is in the Ranger Booth highlighting the Metal Foil Tape.

The Distressed Doily is cut twice from Metal Foil Tape on Grungeboard.

Then emboss it all with the Damask Texture Fade folder.

Pop out the little flowers from the diecut. Add tiny pearls colored with Stream Alcohol Ink.

   

Using a Manila Tag, add Aged Mahogany,Seedless Preserves, and Dusty Concord to the tag. Stamp a few little background stamps with Jet Black Archival Ink.

Add the fantastic Paper Whimsy vintage picture of the sweet little girl and clip the Doily die cuts to fit around her.

I strung some beads onto brass head pins to add to the ribbon with a jump ring, and added the Plaquette with  Long Fasteners to the bottom.

Of course it's layered onto a piece of black chipboard for stability.

Now some shots taken by my dear friend Linda Broom after class Saturday at Prairie Art Stamps.

Here I am with Donna and Sue.

Linda Broom and I...sorry I'm in all these shots. I didn't take any pictures, but Linda took several with my camera. Also sorry I didn't get pictures of everyone in class...I'm bad.

And here with the delightful Helene. She made me this gorgeous card from a favorite paper line of ours...Graphic 45.

(I'm only 2 weeks older than Helene...same year born, same year graduated!)

And what fun to see Rhonda again in class. She was the winner of the fun doorprize of the G45 Toolbox.

And here's all of the April Birthday girls together....Helene, the talented Ms. Judy, Rhonda, Donna and myself.

Good food+ great people and a wonderful hostess= a delightfully ARTful afternoon!

Thanks again to Terri who made lunch, and Pam's fantastic daughter who made the most out-of-this world treats!!!

NOW....save June 23rd for out next class at Prairie Arts....

the Standing Curio

This is probably my most favorite class. Bring your own vintage pictures or use these 2.

Some people brought their parents pictures, grandparents, and one brought her 4th grade picture of her husband and herself.

It's always so much fun to see what people create!

Call for your spot here.

AND...speaking of what people CREATE...I'm a Guest ARTist on Erika Taylor's Blog. She is so sweet and talented. PLEASE check out her fabulous blog here and leave her some LOVE!

And one last note...

This is the finished piece that Helene did in class. GORGEOUS colors and it's her grandparents. I snagged it off her blog.

Just one Embossed Metal Canvases kit left, if you're interested, email me.

And the Poppies kits are down to just 3 left...thanks so much for all your orders!

Have a wonderful week!

Linda

Products Used for Tag:

Paper Whimsy - Vintage Photo sheet 069

Vintaj - Natural Brass Head pins

Ranger - #8 Manila Tag, Metal Foil Tape, Jet Black Archival Ink

Tim Holtz - Distress Inks - Aged Mahogany, Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord

Tim Holtz - Alcohol Ink - Stream

Tim Holtz - Alterations - Distressed Doily On-the-Edge Die, Texture Fade-Damask

Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Plaquettes, Long Fasteners, Jump Ring

New Things from Tim on Tags

Here are a couple of tags I did for the Ranger booth at CHA. This one used Tim's new Kraft Glassine Papers. This stuff is really so cool to work with. Fun to stamp and cut out with dies. I used the Tattered Florals here with some Foliage pieces. This is a #8 Manila Tag from Ranger.

The stamp is one of my favs from Tim in the Regal Findings Collection.

This tag has been run through the Vagabond with a Texture Fade Regal Flourishes. I used Distress Inks and Perfect Pearls Mists. The Salvage Stickers are from the Tim's new collection Crowded Attic.

I LOVE the little girl from Gale Blair's Paper Whimsy papers on a Facet. She is brilliant with what she does to vintage photos.

I also used the Baubles and Lavish Trimmings died with Dusty Concord Distress Ink.

Just a short post tonight. Had to see the Packers win the Super Bowl, but more importantly...the new GLEE! Finally!

Be well and stay warm!!!!!!

Linda

Christmas Configuration My Way & a GiveAway!

Hello Bloggers from the cold and snowy Midwest!!!! At least the sun is shining today. I tried to take pictures yesterday, but wasn't happy with all of them. So today I tried again...a bit better, but never satisfied. That's why the colors may be a bit different as it's 2 different light settings... here goes nothing!

This is no tutorial, so just look and enjoy...then go create! I will tell you some of the products along the way. Graphic 45 papers on the sides, Margies - the Girls Paperie inside as well as BasicGrey, 7Gypsies and Tim Holtz Seasonal paper stash. I also used one of Tim's stamps and the hanging sign Alteration.

This is from Tim's Holiday paper stash. I LOVE this Santa so much. Robin said it reminded her of her childhood and reading "The Night Before Christmas." This had Tim's Tissue Tape and gold garland from Trim-A-Tree on the edges. the boxes are sprayed with various Adirondacks sprays and Perfect Pearls Mists. I LOVE THEM ALL!

Felt stars were glittered using the technique I learned from the"Queen of Glitter", Lisa Pace. You must have her book...maybe Santa will bring it! I really love the Christmas lights hanging on the side with Martha glitter on them and gold cord to hang them. They are years old....and I have not seen them since....from Hobby Lobby. Wish I had a whole bunch more.
The tree is from KaiserCraft. Too cute!

The little girl is from Paper Whimsy....best Vintage Photos ever! Gale is brilliant when it comes to recreating these treasured images. I used a Book Plate and a Facet from Tim for the little girl. And the little tree and wreath I got at Red Lead in St. Louis!!!

The Santa's are Stickers from Tim and the Star is Vintaj. I added some color with metal in the center from Ten Second's Studio.

The vintage button I bought as well as the hand painted Snowman and Angel button on the tree. The Joy is Maya Road that is glittered.

THEN....this is what I really had fun with. You glue it to our ever popular piece of plastic packaging, fold a strip at the top and glue to the top of the little box!

It is brought forward and looks to be hanging. Bill was impressed.


Wrap a wooden block in tissue paper and tie with a bow. Add Glossy Accents to a Bingo chip from Maya Road...glue to a wooden star, a small circle to raise it up, and pop into the box.

Now, if you followed this to the end......WHO WANTS A CONFIGURATION? Leave a comment and we'll send out one with some Tools from Tim, too! May even get it before Christmas!

Be Well and Have a Great weekend!!!!

Linda

Another Christmas Tag

This is another Christmas Tag with Tim inspirations.

Product used:
Alterations-Bookplates,Reindeer Flight, and Snow Tree.
Idea-ology-Wordsticks, Baubles, Shabby Chic Paper Stash, Facets, Lace Chain, Grungeboard and Grungepaper.
Distress Inks-Faded Jeans, Dusty Concord, Stormy Sky, Wild Honey,
Spiced Marmalade, Vintage Photo, Forest Moss, Pine Needles, and Chipped Sapphire.
Stamps-Believe, and Snowflakes.
Paint Dabbers-Cranberry, Snow Cap, Copper, Silver, Pitch Black.
Distress Stickles-Pumice Stone, Wild Honey and Burgundy.
Embossing Ink and Clear Embossing Powder.
Texture Fades-Crackled.
Perfect Pearls Mists-Blue Smoke and Sunflower Sparkle.



I used the Embossing Ink and Powders to make the Snowflakes. Then I sprayed with the Perfect Pearls Blue Smoke and Sunflower Sparkle.


Cut out the Reindeer from Grungeboard, the Bookplate from Chipboard, and the Snow Tree from Grungepaper. The Deer has been Embossed with the Texture Plate...arrange as you like, I got a dot for an eye.


Use the DI on the Deer starting with the Marmalade, then Honey and edge with Vintage Photo. When dry, add a layer of Wild Honey distress Stickles.


The bookplate is painted with Copper and Silver, then spots of Cranberry and Pitch Black. Pumice Stone Distress Stickles are added when dry. The stamp "Believe" is stamped on a scrap of Blue paper from the Paper Stash with the Cranberry Dabber and a black Gel Pen adds dots and shadows.


Glue paper and plate together and add some brads.


Burgundy Distress Stickles were rubbed into the Workstick. Let it dry a few seconds, and wipe off excess.

Use the Green Distress Inks on the Snow Tree in different areas and layers. I used some Snow -Tex when dry on the branches.

The little girl is from Paper Whimsy. I glued her to the Facet and added a Jump Ring, Lace Chain, and Baubles.

I used the Snow Cap Paint Dabber to add snow around the edges.

Add a ribbon to the tag adding the embellishments. Glue and Pop Dots are used to add the rest of the elements to the tag.

Have a great week....and find time to Remember to Play.

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Linda

Christmas Tag

Boy has this glitter gotten into my blood!!! Thank you Lisa Pace!!
The wings from Maya Road have vintage glass glitter on them from Art Glitter.

Here I used a Maya Road tag and a couple of blossoms as a base. Then Distress Ink and embossing folders on them. Last I used a bit of gold embossing powder. This Cuttlebug is sooooo much fun!!!!

The vintage image is from Paper Whimsy. She steals your heart. Top it off with a key from Tim's Idea-ology and some ribbons.

I can hardly wait to hang these little ladies on the tree, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet!!!

Be Well.

The Sweetest Little Thing

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Doesn't she pull at your heartstrings??? Look at those eyes. This beautiful child is from Paper Whimsy and Gale is 2nd to none in her wonderful images.

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Wings, flowers, and tag are from Maya Road. Paint dabbers were used to add a bit of interest to the chipboard. The Alcohol Inks are used again in the metal flowers. I'm soooo into the glitter thanks to Lisa Pace!She makes you want to break out the little bottles and get your studio all glitzed up a bit.

Mini Collage

This was fun! Anybody who says small is easier...hasn't tried it!!!! Graphic 45 paper background, Collections pieces, a transparency from PaperWhimsy, a rub on from American Crafts, and of course the Ranger products from Tim Holtz's terrific Idea-ology line!!!!

A Daytrip - Galena and Moline!

I saw something again yesterday I don't see very often....the sunrise!!! We were off to Galena to see Jess and the girls at Galena Beads. I had 4 journals and hoped that they would like them....I believe they were pleased! They ordered more, gave some reviews, a few more baubles and off we went! There were literally THOUSANDS of Boy Scouts in town! Had to visit Sue's Ink and Stamp, of course, before going...love her shop....and talk art with a terrific shop owner, Sue! EVERYONE needs to visit Galena at some point.

This is the latest journal, it's a bound book, made by hand, and embellished with Vintaj findings and charms. And of course the Paper Whimsy image draws your eye to the center.

Then off to the production of Cabaret that my oldest GD, Brittany Janelle, was in. FABULOUS show...extremely well done! Hard to believe they were HS kids...and the 2 male leads are just Freshmen!! And Salley Bowles...niece to my old HS friend...will knock you out! BRAVO! Kudos to all! A few pics to follow later....
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Enjoy what's left of the weekend....and CREATE something. I, for one, had a terrific Saturday.
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Canvas Collage

I finally got a chance to use some of my new Paper Whimsy images on a canvas I had crackled and distress embossed earlier. Really love these images! They are truly beautiful!!! Grungeboard, buttons, beads,and a key add some dimension. Too much fun.