I had such fun watching Tim Holtz's 12 Tags of Christmas again this year. He is such an inspiration and I just LOVE the grunge and distressed look... with glimmer! :-)Here is a tag I made for my bff Bona. I had so much fun creating this. I sorta played it by ear and added a little something here and there as I went. I love how it turned out.
First I used Archival Ink to stamp the snowman image which is from a Tim Holtz Christmas stamp set. Then I used Archival Ink to stamp the french script, also from a Tim stamp set. Then I used Distress ink in Broken China to stamp the snowflakes. I sprinkled on clear embossing powder and it allowed not only the snowflakes to "rise and shine", but unexpectedly the french script too, I love how it did that!
The sentiment "Christmas Snow" and the small snowflakes are colored in using Frost lace Stickles. Then I edged the tag with Broken China Distress ink. I then took "Frost" Tattered Angels glimmer mist and shined up the entire tag, then edged the tag with Vintage Photo. Finally, I wanted to add a "snow" effect, so I used my Versamark pen and sprinkled on some UTEE randomly and heat set. Instant snow & shine!
As a finishing touch, I added an XL eyelet, Prima flower (using Velma's technique!) ribbon & fibers and a home made charm.
Hope you like it! MERRY CHRISTMAS all!
hugs,
Arlene
5 comments:
It's so stunning and beautiful arlene..great job!! happy holidays
-michelle
B E A U T I F U L !!!!! Love this tag and the gatefold album is also gorgeous...thanks for sharing your talent! I try to scraplift as much as possible :o)
Sue C from the Scrapbeach
Hi Arlene i am from Colombia ...beautiful album and tags. Merry Christmas too.
Pd I like the cricut !!!! my mail is oclearc@yahoo.com
STUNNING Arlene, totally STUNNING!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
Hugs,
Kylie X
very nice!
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