Sunday, November 17, 2013

Woman of Spirit Tag

Not too long ago, I admired this beautiful Hero Arts stamp that my sister-in-law had.  She was sweet enough to give it to me, so I immediately made this tag with it.

 

It's hard to believe looking at this tag that I colored the background with Distress Inks in Broken China and Victorian Velvet since the pink color is pretty nonexistant.  I simply inked my mat with the two colors, spritzed them with water, and pulled the tag through the colors.  After heat drying it, I stamped the image with archival ink.  Perfect Pearl Mist was sprayed onto the tag which gave it a metallic appearance.  The Tim Holtz seam binding and ribbon flowers as well as a bit of ruffled ribbon was rolled around in the leftover ink mixture to give it the same color as the background.  The ornate button and crown are also Tim Holtz.  I added a couple of silver Recollections pearl to the centers of the ribbon flowers.


Now that I see the effect created here, I need to try it again to create a bit more color.  It is all a learning process!  The stamp is beautiful, but it is a bit difficult to see here from all the shine.

Since the holidays are fast approaching, I really need to get working on some Christmas projects.  Hopefully, next week, I'll be able to share something for the holidays!  Have a fantastic week!  Thanks so much for stopping by!

9 comments:

  1. This looks wonderful Patty, and yes keep experimenting, it is all such fun to see what happens with ink and mists and sprays..

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  2. I can see why that fun stamp caught your eye, Patty! Love the vintage collage style look and love the sentiment. Your matching vintage design is fabulous. Loving the background and LOVE the tiny flowers and crown at the bottom. what a great touch!

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  3. What an amazing tag this is, Patty! You have dne a great job with the inks and mists!

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  4. This is a gorgeous tag Patty! I love the subtle colors, so very elegant! and the stamp work looks wonderful! xo xo

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  5. A very lovely tag, Patty! Love the soft colors and stamping! Very pretty flowers and crown, too! Have a wonderful weekend, hugs!

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  6. Such a gorgeous tag Patty!!
    Love it!
    Have a nice sunday :)

    ♥ Hugs, Inger

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  7. Beautiful tag with cool thenique's.
    byebye,Lean

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