License to play then...
First I cut a tag from a piece of corrugated cardboard saved from my recycling bin and tore some of the upper layers. I applied some Gesso and stencilled (Layering stencil by Tim Holtz-MTHS028) some grunge paste. I added clear crackle in places.
Whilst this was drying, I die-cut some leaves from a sheet of fun foam and painted them with DecoArt Mixed Media acrylic colours.
I also created a frame by stacking 4 die-cuts and painting them in red, brown and gold.
The image I want to frame is a charming Rubber Dance Vintage lady (Resting Woman) which I stamped with Distress Oxide inks.
Interestingly, more "oxydation" happened after the stamping without the addition of water on top of the image. Maybe the moisture from the glue underneath?
With the pastes dry, time to get some colours on the tag, with my favourite Prima Bloom sprays. I added a few specks of walnut dye (this is the Bistre container in the photo).
These don't dissolve too quickly and I obtained concentrated colour, a bit like splatters.
When dry I applied Treasure Gold Onyxite in places, as well as on the frame I had painted earlier.
I added a snippet of black metal (also saved from the bin) die-cut with a Mixed Media Thinlit in a corner.
I assembled my frame, leaves and a ribbon and stuck everything with gel medium. A applied a few dew drops with DecoArt Transparent Liquid Glass on the leaves.
A closer look at the textures and the shimmer from the sprays...
That's it for today, I hope this has inspired you to create a Mixed Media project of your own and to enter our Country View Challenge here, where you will also find plenty of ideas from my teamies!
Thanks for coming by,
I am entering the Vintage Journey, We Love To Create, Uniko Studio, SSS Monday, Addicted to stamps, Stamping Sensations, SSS Wednesday and the Rubber Dance forever challenges.
This is absolutely beautiful - I adore all the layers and the colours - and of course the fabulous texture. Lovely to see how it all came together too! Fabulous - I love it! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tag - beautiful colours and great textures.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.
This is really gorgeous Christine, such crunchy autumnal layers. I love it, great tag xx
ReplyDeleteStunning - I love the colours and texture that you have created - perfect for the challenge
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Christine, and funky foam, what a fab idea! xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous layers and textures with beautiful autumnal colours!!! I love it!!! xx
ReplyDeleteOoh, stunning textures and colours in that weathered wall - what an amazing tag!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Oops - and again thanks so much for joining us on A Vintage Journey.
DeleteAlison x
So cool !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Such a fabulous tag.Lots of techniques, texture and gorgeous colours. Didn't think to paint fun foam and some great saves from the bin. Thank you for the inspiration x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag! The texture you created with the corrugated card, gesso, grunge paste, stencil and crackle glaze is amazing and I love the autumnal colours you used too 😁. Happy October! J 😊
ReplyDeleteYour tag is beautiful! I love the leaves and textured background. Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge.
ReplyDeleteCathie ♥
Great tag and lovely details too. Thanks for joining in with us at A Vintage Journey this month
ReplyDeleteAnnie CG x
AMAZING! What a wonderful tag. Thank you so much for the tutorial. I love all that texture. Thank you for joining the Rubber Dance Forever Stamping Challenge.xx Susanne.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous tag! Love it to bits <3
ReplyDeleteHugs Evelyn
This tag has a real autumnal feel about it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at ATSM. :)
So beautiful and elegant
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x
Such wonderful textures Christine, I read through twice to find where the image was from but it eluded me! Xx
ReplyDeleteI should have made it more obvious... The clue is hidden between photos 3 and 4 when I describe how I made the frame.
DeleteBut no need to look... it's a Rubber Dance stamp, available in the best shops including Country View Crafts, of course!
A beautiful collection of colours and textures, all married together to create a superb Autumnal Tag. Fabulous tutorial! Thank you for sharing with us over at That's Crafty & joining in with the Forever Autumn Blog Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes Tracey.
Stunning! Love the rich colours and the artistry in this card. Totally smitten!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at Uniko.
DeleteI so love a good corrugated background and this is superb! Gorgeous colorations and beautiful composition. Thanks for sharing with us at A Vintage Journey. Hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteWow !! That's a gorgeous creation, very luxurious !
ReplyDeleteWow, love this! Gorgeous texture and colours. A really beautiful tag. Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations.
ReplyDeleteLynne
Gorgeous project. See you are working wonders with that texture paste again. Super effect.
ReplyDeleteHugs Flo x
Gorgeous tag! I love the colours and texture. Thank you so much for joining the Rubber Dance Forever Stamping Challenge.
ReplyDeleteI wish you a wonderful and creative weekend!
Hugs, Anita xx
Oh wow! I think this tag is fabulous. Love all the colours, textures and that pretty frame around the image. Great work. Thanks so much for playing along with Uniko this month. Deborah, DT.
ReplyDeleteFantastic mixed media tag. Wow! Love all the autumn colours x
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your tag is rich with texture, detail and lovely fall-themed elements! Work of art in every way! Thank you for sharing this gem in the Uniko Autumn/Fall/Halloween Challenge gallery!
ReplyDelete~carol
Amazing tag and thank you for sharing your process on how you made it, very inspiring. I especially like the framed image and how you created a little cluster of leaves around it. Thank you so much for sharing, inspiring and joining in on the Uniko Challenge. Hugs Bev x
ReplyDeleteOh, wow - that background is just stunning!! I want to "see" it wth my fingers. Thank you for entering it to our Forever Challenge! ♥
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