Chine-collé Tag

See how Chine-colle’ inspired this week’s tag tutorial.

finished tag

This week’s tag is inspired by the technique of Chine-collé. Chine-collé is a printmaking method where a thin sheet of paper is bonded to a thicker backing at the same time an image is printed onto it. For our tag, we’re borrowing that idea in a simplified way—adhering a thin napkin layer to our tag base first, then stamping directly on top. This creates a beautifully soft, layered effect while still keeping the project easy and approachable for everyday crafting.

napkin on tag

After separating the extra layers from the napkin, I used a light mixture of water and glue to adhere the remaining thin layer to the tag base. Once it was completely dry, trimming away the excess was quick and easy, leaving behind a smooth, delicate surface ready for stamping.

word

After stamping and adding a touch of sparkle spray to finish off the tag, I adhered a large black die-cut “hello” as the focal point. The bold sentiment contrasts beautifully with the soft, layered background, bringing the entire design together.

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sparkle

The image above shows a close-up of the finished tag, where you can really see how the sparkle spray catches the light, adding a subtle shimmer and a touch of shine to the surface.

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Amazing Resist Tag

What a stunning effect using DIY resist spray.

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Resist spray and Lisa Horton’s Color Explosion Powders combined to create a stunning effect on our Tag it Tuesday project. I am absolutely thrilled with the result!

I used two shades of Color Explosion on top of a stenciled resist image, creating a vibrant and dynamic effect full of colorful depth.

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Here is the full view of the finished tag. Links to the text used and the recipe for the DIY resist follow.

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Interference Tag

For this week’s tag project, I explored interference ink pads.

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butterfly tag

I recently purchased interference ink pads from Lisa Horton, and I’m really impressed with how beautifully they work together. For this week’s tag project, I explored their versatility by combining a bit of ink smooshing, stenciling, and stamping. The results were a stunning mix of subtle shimmer and layered textures that really brought the design to life!

ink pads

At first, I wasn’t sure how the interference inks would work together since they shift in different color directions, but I was pleasantly surprised by the result! The two colors I used—Pink Champagne and Peacock Tails—created a beautiful interplay of shimmer and depth that added a unique dimension to the tag.

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shifting color sample

Here’s a closer look at the stenciled image on the tag, showcasing the stunning interference shift. The way the light catches the ink adds an eye-catching dimension, making the design truly stand out.

final tag

The final results of the finished tag!

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