Hi
there, this week I have a bright and breezy mixed media tag to share, which
shows you just how well the original edition of Lynne’s Affirmations stamps fit
in with the latest release.
Ingredients:
Size
8 Ranger Kraft Craft Tag or you could use a Size 8 That’s Crafty! Surfaces MDF Tag
That’s Crafty! Clear Stamp Sets - Lynne’s Affirmations Set 1 and Set 5
That’s Crafty! Shimmer Paints – Orange, Pink
Ranger Archival Ink – Cactus Flower, Jet Black
Old
Store Card or Palette Knife
Extras
– Old Dictionary Paper, Vintage Music Score, Pink Chiffon Ribbon
Recipe:
Prepare
the tag by gluing on torn pieces of dictionary paper and vintage music score
with matt medium, brushing some medium over the top to make sure the papers are
secure.
When
the background is dry, swipe on some white gesso to add interest, following up
with the Yellow Multi Surface Paint and finally the 2 Shimmer Paints. Mist with
a little water, then blot with a paper towel. This will remove some of the
paint, revealing the papers underneath and creating a lovely textured look.
Next,
use the floral stencil randomly over the tag to create a subtle pattern using
the pink shimmer paint. This will add some pretty pearly shimmer to the
background.
Now
place the tag on the Stamp Platform and secure with the magnets. Make sure the
clear stamp side of the top is facing upwards then decide on the placement of
the ballerina image and put her facing down on top of the tag. Close the lid to
pick up the stamp and ink it up with black ink. As the stamping surface is
quite shiny and a little textured, using the platform helps get a better
impression as you can re-stamp until the image is clear. I actually stamped 3
times to get a nice, strong image.
Use
the Stamp Platform again to add the stars at the top of the tag using the bright
pink ink. This makes it look as if the ballerina is stretching up to touch or
throw the stars.
Stamp
the starlight text on mixed media paper with the same pink ink and cut out the
individual words. Run black ink round the resulting word tiles and swipe the
spun sugar Distress Marker brush end round all sides. This softens the look and
blends the text in with the tag background.
To
finish the tag, glue on the word tiles as shown and tie a scrap of chiffon
ribbon through the top.
Have
a great weekend and see you next week.
Fliss x
