Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Artsy "Beauty" Tag

Hi Crafty Buddies,
I have an artsy tag for you today. But, first here is a
Publication Update

I have two cards in "Just Cards! Birthdays!". One uses a Sweet N Sassy Cocoa stamp. I also have two cards in "Take Ten". They both use Artistic Outpost stamps.

Okay, now let's get to today's project. I used lots of different stamps to make this tag. The script, face, beauty, and bug are from "ATC Stamps - Years Ago" by Blockheads Stamps. [Next week I will post another installment of "Adding Texture with Embossing Folders" over at the Blockheads Design Blog. I will post a sneaky peek here on this blog to remind you.] The background stamps, at the top of the tag and on the base layer, are from Sweet N Sassy. The leaf is from Stampin' Up.

Cs: Cream from Staples, Really Rust from SU. Inks: Really Rust, Crushed Curry, and Chocolate Chip from SU; Vintage Photo and Tattered Rose from Ranger.


I used a cool technique  discovered sort of by accident. When you distress with the Ranger Distress Inks and than sprinkle on embossing powder - the ink is wet enough to hold the embossing powder. Heat it with a heat gun and you end up with this great shinny surface. Love it!!   I am hoping you can see the finish in the detail photos.




I used a Martha Stewart punch set. I wove the Organdy ribbon thru the punched edge. I added a lot of gold seed beads by smoothing on some Fabri Tac glue and sprinkling on the beads.


I also added a ribbon loop at the top. I think I will hang this piece somewhere in my house. It looks nice on an easel too, but I think I will use the ribbon hanger and hang it.

A few fun Challenges for Beauty Tag:
Simon Says Stamp and Show: Tags
ABC- Challenge: Old Fashioned- max 4 other challenges
A Spoon Full Of Sugar: Anything but a card
Desert Island: Itinerary- use three. My three are: Border Punch, No Flowers, and Sparkle
Sir Stamp a lot: All creatures great and small- I went with the small- the small bugs on my tag. max 6 challenges
Well, that's it for me tonight. We had a lovely warm and sunny day today. 50 degrees!! I know it won't last, but it sure is nice. Sleep well my lovelies.
Karen

14 comments:

  1. So beautiful and quite unique as well. Thanks for all the tips and tricks as well

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  2. This is outstandingly beautiful!!

    Thank you for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!

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  3. Such a beautiful tag! Love the beads, the seambinding...everything! Thanks for joining us at The ABC Challenge this week!
    /sari

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  4. This is a really gorgeous tag. The beads looks amazing.
    Thank you for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Clare x

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  5. Congrats on your cards being published .... how exciting. I love your tag...wonderful colours and love the way you have used the ribbon and beads.

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  6. Congrats on your publications Karen! You did a fabulous tag on your tag, totally cool!!

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  7. This is beautiful...I love it! Thanks for joining us at Desert Island Crafts challenge.

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  8. This tag is so pretty! I love the beads and the ribbon! Thank you for joining us over at ABC Challenge.

    Hugs x
    Cecelia B

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  9. What a beautiful tag, love all the detail and the gorgeous tones of colour. Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month.
    Pinky

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  10. Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Sir Stampalot’s challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  11. Okay, you are a ribbon master too!!! I love what you did with both tags and did I say I am in love with the ribbon!

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  12. Wow! Stunning tag, Karen. Love the beads! Thanks for joining us at Sir Stampalot this month and good luck!

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  13. Beautiful tag Karen, love the stamping and the seed beads are a gorgeous embellishment!
    The Design Team and I loved that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week!
    Thank you!
    HuGs Kim :)

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  14. So nice! Thank you for playing The Desert Islands Crafts Challenge :)

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