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Tag it Tuesday This week’s tag is a variety of mixed media. Beginning with DIY resist spray and ink smooshing. Then add ephemera in coordinating colors to finish the tag. To make your own DIY Resist Spray, follow my tutorial here: [Resist Spray] For the free teacup PDF printable: [Teacups] In the above close-up image, … Continue reading “DIY Resist Spray Tag”
with Kokorosa I used my DIY Mixed Media Spray and a die from Kokorosa to make this beautiful card. I chose not to use a sentiment, leaving just the lovely image. The card turned out so nice that I wouldn’t mind framing the image. Kokorosa Metal Cutting Dies with Butterflies & Flowers Background Board is … Continue reading “Die-cut Card”
This week’s Tag it Tuesday uses a stencil in an alternative way. The alteration comes from last week’s stencil tag. The technique came from a way I was cleaning off my stencils after making the tag last week. Here are both tags so you can see the variation between the two. The close-up image of … Continue reading “Tag it Tuesday – Alternative Stencil Tag”
This DIY Valentine Chain is a fun craft that is easy to make with a few Dollar Tree supplies and a free printable. The chain can be used in so many different ways. Consider it for your Valentine’s Day decor, as a long chain with a tassel on the end, or even as a festive … Continue reading “Valentine Chain”
Tag it Tuesday This week’s Tag it Tuesday uses a double stencil technique. Using two stencils, one larger than the other. and two inks, one darker than the other. This double stencil technique offers a lot of variety. Next week’s Tag it Tuesday post will be a variation of this process. Video Tutorial: The close-up … Continue reading “Double Stencil Technique”
with Kokorosa This heart card was made with dies from Kokorosa, mica powder, and mineral powders. There were a few bumps along the way but they can always be resolved, sometimes in a different direction than planned. The technique has merit and I would use it again. I set my die-cutting machine using double-sided tape … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day Cardmaking”
I originally made these materials for a project and then went in a different direction. So I decided to use them this week for Tag it Tuesday. I collaged the painted book page and then added the coordinating watercolor-painted flowers. materials See the details in the close-up image above. The colors are stunning. Video Tutorial: … Continue reading “Using Handmade Stash – Tag it Tuesday”
The Paperclip Facebook group runs a theme each month. For January it is our word of the year. I didn’t choose a word for my year but I decided to create this tagged paperclip with words from Philippians 4:8 for the challenge. Grab the free tag printable here: [Misty Pink Tags] All you need is … Continue reading “Tagged Paperclip”
Tag it Tuesday This is an interesting way to alter the use of your embossing plates. I have done this process before with better results using a different machine. Experimenting with the amount of pressure does affect your results. What we want to have happen is only to emboss part of the piece. Here are … Continue reading “Let’s Try an Embossing Technique”