The view into my studio is a mess today; too many things going on at one time, but the view outside is gorgeous. So, I took today’s project outside for a little photo shoot. I barely made it, but this tag will be entered over at Studio L3 as part of the Compendium of Curiosities 2 Challenge #6. This was a new technique for me as well and I also agree with Linda that I wasn’t sure if it was going to work until the end, but it did very well.
This Tissue Wrap Collage technique comes from Tim Holtz’ Compendium of Curiosities Volume 2 book, page 38. I will try this one again with a few more twists. The challenge this week is sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique.
I had fun coloring my little chipboard with Viva-Décor’s InkaGold in Platinum and then debossing it with Melody Ross Chip art set. I then tarnished it with a little Distress ink and Distress stains.
I love how this came out. I even spritzed a little Perfect Pearls Mist in Bronze and love the bronzy shimmer.
I also added that InkaGold to the Tim Holtz metal corner that I used as a roof for my little house and all along the edge of the tag. The house and little birdie are Tim Holtz Alteration dies.
I topped my tag with Prima Angel eyes flower and some Chatterbox Ribbon.
Thanks for stopping by today.
This turned out AWESOME, lots of different techniques!
THANKS for posting this Cheryl!
Thank you, Dale Anne, for stopping by and commenting. I truly appreciate it. It was a fun tag to make.
LOVE all of the techniques you used in this piece, Cheryl. I got all excited when I saw the element that looks metal stamped…since I am addicted to metal stamps! Then as I read I realized that it’s chip. How cool! The Inka Gold really gives it a metallic look. That’s awesome.
Thank you so much. I am dying to try my hand at playing with metal but haven’t done so yet. I’ve got to get some tools and pieces. :-). Soon.
I mostly make cards, but have decided to try my hand at something different. This is so pretty.
LaWanda, you would love making tags; they can be quick and easy or ornate. You can add them to a card front or put them in a card as a gift. We need to get together soon.
This is so beautiful! I love it! I’d really like to try stamping; do you have any suggestions for someone that is new to it?
Thank you, Peggy. Find out what kind of stamping you would like to do. Is there someone or someplace nearby where you can play with some? Stamping would be great on some of your home decor pieces. I love the sentiments to be used in my journaling for cards, canvases, and layouts, but I also love any that can be used as bits and pieces to create backgrounds. My favorite stamps are the cling mount rubber stamps. Try them with inks, paints, gelattos, etc.
I love the colors. Very clever.
Thank you.
Thank you all for the sweet comments and taking the time to leave them; CindiB, Mrchi2500, Jacquelynne, Ann, and leslierahye.
Fun tag! Great techniques, thanks for the tips
Beautiful!
Like the Perfect Pearls Mist- nice shimmer.
Great tag…love what you did with the Viva Decor’s InkaGold!
I am liking InkaGold!
This is just lovely – the soft tones and textures are fabulous!
So romantic.
Thank you, Laura.
Any plans for all those tags you are making? I’m always looking for ideas for using mine.
I will use some for card fronts or to go in my art journals, but these for the challenge are going up on my receipt holder to be used a reference.
This is so cute. You are so good with tough techniques. I am always in awwe
I’m going to get you to try a few of these yet! Come over and we will play with some.
Pretty, pretty!
Why thank you.