To plagiarise a football related phrase, this is a tag of 2 halves! (If you're not familiar with it original expression and explanations here).
When I started, I intended to apply colour all over the tag, but I needed to stamp my main image first so I knew where my sea was. Then I masked it so it didn't get colours where I didn't want it...
I was left with the raw cardboard and this where I changed direction... Well, I didn't know if it worked or not but there were a number of areas that I particularly liked so I didn't change anything :
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The stamped tissue paper showing a little bit of the colour underneath and disappearing with its feathered edges into the background.
Pencil colouring on Kraft (I have been meaning to try this and finally I did!)
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Also, to my great satisfaction, I have used scraps, recycled items and used some unloved flower embellishments ( I altered them first!) as well as some new stash (the ribbon bunting).
Stamps used:
Crafty Individuals: CI-284 - Main image
Artistic Stamper: Calligraphic Mat 13 - in sepia ink in the background
Paper Artsy : EEV06 - background and, ESN07 collaged tissue paper
I guess I'd better show you the tag now, if you're still reading!
Good or bad let me know what you think, as I am clearly not objective!
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