my friends at
in Waxahachie, Tx.
invited me to participate in their
12 tags of Christmas blog posts...
make sure to visit &
if you're lucky & live close by,
Carolyn has everything you need
at the shop, to create this tag...
and MORE...
L O T S more
REALLY good stuff in her store...
(and she ships too...)
if you're not nearby,
my links take you to an on-line source...
here's my tag...
it's metallic & quite hard to get a good
straight on photo...
you see no shine on this photo...
but...
tilt it a bit & now you can see the
gorgeous foiled embossing powder...
here's the steps...
the tag is a new heavystock #8 tag,
cut to 5 ½ inches tall...
I LOVE this new heavystock...
A L O T !
the material allows the distress markers
to blend perfectly!
what a dramatic difference it makes!
I LOVE trimming my tags to 5 ½ inches...
try it!
it totally changes the proportions...
I rarely use a full length tag...
make sure to save the cut offs for
perfectly sized borders for your tags...
and
they make great sentiment strips...
I inked the script background with
watering can archival & then
added watering can embossing powder...
after melting the powder, I "warmed" it up again with the Ranger heat tool & quickly pressed a gold Ranger foil sheet onto the warmed embossing powder...
***remember***
foil sheets get applied
pretty color side UP...
the foil will stick to the warm powder & it releases when the embossing powder cools...
it's a super quick process...
5 seconds max...
you can reheat & reapply foil wherever you want...
I like it randomly applied & not entirely covering all the embossing powder...
I like the grey watering can,
with hints of the gold foil
for a two tone grey/gold effect...
one little tip...
choose a fine lined
background stamp image to foil...
solid/heavy images look overpowering for backgrounds...
just my opinion...
I've used these fine lined images
on my CHA samples, with this technique
& they worked really well...
this looks extra cool with
multiple foil colors!
old wood floor... subtle & awesome!
spatter... it's super cool too...
I LIKE these foil sheets...
there are several color pack choices...
they are easy to use...
there's no static foil bits
flying all over the place &
the foil stays securely stuck
on the embossing powder...
and another tip...
have your foil out & ready to go...
the embossing powder cools quickly...
but you can always reheat it & add more...
I inked over the tag
with sky blue & potting soil archival inks...
those little bleached areas in the background are created with the lots of dots stencil...
just moisten the blending tool with rubbing alcohol & wipe thru the stencil to lighten
the ink color...
I like the round guy for stenciling...
I use it for both adding &
removing/lightening color...
I stamped Merry Christmas at the bottom with jet black & stenciled a polka dot border
on the top of the tag...
the tag is edged with the tarnished brass paint dabber...
I hot glued a piece of tim's holiday trimming above the sentiment...
(might be discontinued?)
then added a small amount of multi-medium & sprinkled on the rock candy glitter...
I die cut the stitched oval from heavystock, inked it very lightly with sky blue & just a little potting soil
& added the stamped dots with watering can...
it's edged with the tarnished brass paint dabber & layered over another oval of the same size,
to add a little dimension...
the mat mini pine tree is also foiled...
I inked the plaid background with fern green & embossed it with fern green powder...
I rewarmed the embossing powder & placed the turquoise foil over the warmed embossing powder...
(pretty foil side UP)
the tree then got inked with fern green...
it's popped up with
onto the stitched oval...
I added a black mat mini heart to the base...
the mat mini star has a thin layer of multi-medium & then it was dipped into the rock candy glitter jar to add a bit of bling...
after it was dry, I wanted it to appear a bit more yellow, so after shaking the buttercup mica spray, I "painted" the star with a drop of the mica spray, using the detailer waterbrush...
a little pen stitching is my finishing touch around the tag...
and another tilted shot to show the shine & the rock candy glitter...
so there you have a fun easy technique...
and another way to use
some supplies you probably already have...
embossing powder + foil sheets =
foiled embossing powder!
I've had some questions about when
new product "peeks" will start...
CHA is about 2 weeks later this year
(YIPPEE, so much better for us!)
so I'll be peeking new stuff
after the first of the year...
we have some
REALLY
F U N
stuff coming...
wait 'til you see the new mat minis...
I'm over the moon excited about them...
they are simply
A D O R A B L E!
I promise!
new stamps...SO FUN...
new stencils...YES please!
new stamp-it stencil its...for sure!
and my MOST FAV stamp-it stencil-it EVER!
it's killer cool!
let's celebrate
THE CRAFTY SCRAPPER
(and the fact that I blogged)
with a GIVEAWAY...
just leave a comment &
I'll have Rick choose a random winner...
what will you win?
I'll send this tag and...
trust me...
I'll send a nice surprise package!
later today, I'll pop a quick video over
where you'll get a better look at how cool the foiled embossing powder looks...
there will be an
if you'd like to follow me there...
and have a chance to win
a SECOND prize package...
I seem to be using Instagram much more...
it's quick & easy to post there...
I like it!
MERRY CHRISTMAS and
thanks for the invite
it was fun to...
make art!
wendy
Beautiful tag! I love how you did this!!!💜
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Wendy!!! Merry Christmas!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try this when I get home. It will be a lovely way to spend the weekend while I bundle up and avoid the snow.
ReplyDeleteLove the tag and the techniques. Thank you for sharing . Am going to try this.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the new products especially the Matt Minis. Great technique with the embossing powder. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous. LOVE the shiny foiling!!
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Wow- such details and layers. Love the sparkle! Thanks for sharing! Following over on IG as well!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! 🦄
ReplyDeleteFabulous, thanks for all the tips x
ReplyDeleteIt's stunning n unique!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Love this technique.
ReplyDeleteI love the look I have to have a little bling on everything I make, just gorgeous Wendy
ReplyDeleteI love your tag and can't wait to give this technique a try. Thanks for all of the great tips.
ReplyDeleteWow! Your Christmas tag is stunning! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty holiday tag! In cleaning up my art space I found a nice supply of foil sheets. Looks like I might just try your technique this weekend since the weather is supposed to be so yukky.
ReplyDeleteGood Heavens! I didn't think your last year's Crafty Scrapper 12 Tags could POSSIBLY be topped, but Wendy...it looks like you took this one out past the STARS to get that beautiful sparkle, with those foils sheets! SOOOO creative!!! I can't WAIT to try to make this one into a card!!! (hopefully, it won't take me a year, this time! ;-)
ReplyDeleteWendy, you did it again! My favorite part is the foil over the tiny script writing. Love the tree with plaid stamped on it, such a good idea.
ReplyDeleteHappy winnings everyone!!!
Fantastic! And such a thorough instruction x
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! While I was reading your post, i was thinking how wonderful it would be to see the tag in person. I hope I"m the lucky person that receives the tag. Looking forward to seeing your sneak peeks!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, I wasn't able to make it to the Madison show last month. Hopefully I'll be able to see you there next year!
I can't wait to try the foiled embossing powder. I just got an assortment of Ranger Foil Sheets a few weeks ago...destiny.
ReplyDeleteThat foiling is FABULOUS! Love it! I hope I'm the lucky one.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing, when I grow up I want to be just like you! Thanks for the idea and I am going home right now to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteAs much as I LOVE embossing- you have made me love it even more! Using the foil is Genius!!! Pretty side up-love it!
ReplyDeleteThis tag makes me feel all swoony! I'm going to have to try this technique!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful tag. It is so shiny yet absolutely love the layers. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWow! So pretty! I'll definitely try this technique in the very near future!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! You are very talented!
ReplyDeleteThat is drop dead gorgeous, Wendy!! I will be trying this technique very soon. Thanks! Jen Johnson
ReplyDeleteLove this tag! and… I do have all the supplies for this technique! I will have to try it. =) Thanks Wendy and Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteHappy holiday Wendy! The tag is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! May need to make some of these as the weather is going to be frightful and the snow has already started!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely gorgeous tag! Thanks for sharing all the steps to create one.
ReplyDeleteI love this tag, beautiful!!! I need to try this...
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely! I am definitely going to try that foiled embossing powder, it is so subtle and classy looking! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteStunning tag, just love it!
ReplyDeleteFoiled embossing embossing powder.....pure genius!!!! Thanks for sharing and I can see shiny things in my future!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! If love to try the foil technique!
ReplyDeleteI love this tag, love the techniques!
ReplyDeleteYou make it look so easy Wendy! Love your art.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your step by step! Easy to follow and such a pretty tag!
ReplyDeleteLove the tip about reheating the embossing powder and applying a foil sheet, never would have thought of doing that, thanks
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful tag.
ReplyDeleteSuch an awesome tag!! Can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for the chance to win. :o)
ReplyDeleteThis is a very cute tag. Thank your for sharing how your created. Looking forward to trying this with my tags.
ReplyDeleteAgain a very beautiful tag. Like every detail of it and thank you so much for the step by step.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and Rick!!
What a beautiful tag! It really says Merry Christmas. Im off to the Crafty Scrapper to get everything to make a tag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow--I love this tag Wendy! The foil technique is awesome and I can't wait to try it. Looking forward to more blog posts and sneak peaks from you. Merry Christmas! Bette
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag. I will have to try this! Thank you for sharing.
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ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag! It makes me want to try somethibg similar on this snowy day.
ReplyDeleteI want to create like that! Love everything about it!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tag even without the glimmer. Glad you showed us the card from the tilted views so we could see it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteLove the tag. Anxious to try this great technique. Now on to Instagram to watch the video. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the tag. Anxious to try this great technique. Now on to Instagram to watch the video. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. How brilliant is the foil over embossing powder. I am rushing into my craft room to try it right now! I love the way you teach us to what we already have in a different way. Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteOhhhhhhh - I adore this tag - it looks vintage but very fresh - I'd frame it and hang it all year long! I love your posts - you always teach me something new :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful tag and wonderful directions on how to replicate.
ReplyDeleteLove that you are such and out of the box thinker and so you invent so much fun stuff!
ReplyDeleteLove this idea! This technique has just been added to the playbook! Thank you so much for your talent and inspiration ~ Happy Holidays :)
ReplyDeleteI love the foil technique! It is so pretty, as is the whole tag.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful technique! Thanks for explaining it in such detail.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - love that subtle metallic gleam
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love all the layers Wendy. Would love to see you collaborate with Sizzix to release the no.8 tag die & your cut down tag & pieces with a stitched edge. This would be to die for. Just saying & wishing! You have definitely inspired me to try out these techniques. Thankyou.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the foil technique! I'll be making a trip to see Carolyn soon after Christmas! Looking forward to the new products.
ReplyDeleteWHAT A WONDERFUL TAG!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS FOR SHARING
THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN
I LOVE this technique! I will be using it many times!
ReplyDeleteA GORGEOUS tag in true Wendy Vecchi style! Thanks for the opportunity! Merry Christmas! :)
ReplyDeleteHoly cow...I had to scroll a mile to comment...that's awesome! I ADORE your tag Wendy...every detail...so you and so perfect. I am so glad you said yes to the tags...lol. Merry merry Christmas to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteLOVE this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I missed the chance to win a Wendy created tag :-(
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