Tuesday, May 7, 2013

selective embossing...PART 2...

but this time...

here's the TWIST...

it's...
WITH COLOR!

again, only the main image is embossed, 
but as you can see, 
the color from the tag does not show thru the flower, 
like it did yesterday...


start with a #5 kraft tag...
I'm really liking these smaller sized tags...

stamp this flower with jet black archival & dry...

I used the distress markers shown to color & shade the flower & leaves...


use the Perfect Medium Pen to go over the flower/leaves, 
then sprinkle with clear embossing powder & heat to emboss...



now comes the background colors...
faded jeans, rusty hinge & peeled paint applied with the blending tool...


mist water onto the craft sheet, 
then use the polka dot background & 
stamp into the water ONCE & stamp over the tag...

allow the water to sit for about 10 seconds, then dry...


this creates a flippin adorable
SIMPLE background...
which appears to be BEHIND the flower...

another reason why I LOVE distress!
it's pure MAGIC!


next, I stamped my not-scary spider & 
wish with jet black archival & dried them...

then used my striped border stencil with black soot distress ink on the blending tool to add a tiny border at the top & bottom of the tag...

my Blossom Bucket crow is a perfect fit...

here's the finished tag again...

I used the tarnished brass distress stain to add 
a beautiful metallic edge to the tag...


 to review...

same technique from yesterday...
but yesterday, the flower had NO color...


here's the same daisy stamp below...
but this time using today's technique...

WITH color...

coloring in the image with the distress markers 
totally changes the look of the daisy...

change the background stamp & the sentiment...
and you get this...


oh...I stamped the daisy 2 times, cut out one & layered it on the sample above...

again...
simple, but so much fun...

last reminder for the 
40% off code on ALL my products
 over at Simon Says...
the sale ends Thursday @11:59pm EST...

enter this code at checkout...

4wendy...

the cute crow is sold out...
but Heidi has LOTS of other
 FUN Blossom Bucket pieces...

speaking of fun...

I'm off to
Great Lakes Mega Meet...
it's in Novi, Michigan...

I hope you'll come & see us...

tell me you're a blog friend & I'll have a little gift for you!

Ted (Mr Stampers Anonymous) drives this giant rig there...
and it's 
not an inch to spare 
LOADED 
with everything you need to...


make art!
wendy


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25 comments:

  1. HelenMay 7, 2013 at 6:00 AM

    Today's tag is, if possible even better than yesterday's! Ted's truck is huge!! Have a great time.

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  2. RedanneMay 7, 2013 at 6:12 AM

    Hi Wendy, hope you have lots of fun at the Mega Meet! Love this tag too, that technique is a useful one to know and love the misted stamping too, it looks amazing.

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  3. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityMay 7, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Your tags are wonderful Wendy. Love them thanks for the clear tutorial
    lovely greet Marja

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  4. DorothyMay 7, 2013 at 7:02 AM

    Love the tag!! Have fun!

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  5. sueMay 7, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    Thanks Wendy, that is a great technique .

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  6. SusanKMay 7, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    To color or not to color...that is the question of the day! Nope, the question for me is..which flower bed do I start weeding first...it's not raining today!!!!!!

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  7. Carol McCreadyMay 7, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Loving these posts. Have fun in Michigan.

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  8. DonnaMay 7, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    Nice technique. I especially love the polka dot stamp in the water technique for the background. Can't wait to try a tag like this.

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  9. slbt17May 7, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    wonderful - I love visiting ... thanks for all the tips and inspiration.
    Sandra ltb

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  10. KimMay 7, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    Beautiful, Wendy! You do make such delightful art! XXOO

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  11. paula tracy williamsonMay 7, 2013 at 1:48 PM

    ohhhhh!!! I will see you there at Mega MEET!!!!!

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  12. LisaMay 7, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Oh wow, absolutely stunning!! Both techniques are fabulous, but I really love the look of the color coming through on today's flower!! As always, thanks for the inspiration!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  13. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comMay 7, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Beautiful tags and thank you for the tutorial.Inspired now to get inky.:)
    hugs
    susan s

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  14. DebbyMay 7, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks for sharing this technique! Flowers turned out great!

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  15. Kate YetterMay 7, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I love these tags! Thanks for sharing how you made this.
    Kate

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  16. Art By WandaMay 7, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  17. rkramadhMay 8, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Today is my first day on your blog and I LOVE your tags etc. Guess what, I am going to be in Novi for the Megameet! I now have to find you somewhere, I don't know if the booth is under your blog name. Sorry, new to your site, will need to figure this all out. Oh, thanks a ton for the tut on the tags, very nice!

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  18. Kathy EddyMay 8, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    These are great Wendy!

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  19. rkramadhMay 8, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Sadly a lot of items are sold out; I wish I had known of this site/sale earlier :)

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  20. AnonymousMay 8, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Wow, such gorgeous tags!!!

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  21. RobynMay 8, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    fun technique- will try- hold the spider!

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  22. UnknownMay 9, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    Even better than yesterday's tag! lol

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  23. Tarnished RoseMay 10, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    I loved what you did with the polka dot stamp so much that I have it on order! Great projects.

    Marilyn

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  24. sara jMay 10, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Okay, I'm late to the party - but I am EXTREMLY ENTHUSIASTIC about your molding paste. I held off ordering it because I had a couple different types, but I kept reading about it, so I finally gave it a try. It's so amazingly light and fluffy in the jar - takes paints incredibly, and then stands up to a pretty good amount of abuse when dry!! It's AMAZING!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!! Great Stuff.

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  25. Bev GerardMay 14, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    Oooooh, I really do like this tag, Wendy. And as of this moment, I'm 'needing' the Perfect Medium Pen! (No surprise, probably.) Glad y'all had a fab show in Novi last weekend. Hope your travels home were safe & easy.

    ~Tex

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