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Reverse Embossing – Tag it Tuesday

This tye-dye look is achieved with a technique called reverse embossing. It uses the “wrong” side of the embossed card stock. After ink blending into the negative spaces, black ink is applied to the raised surfaces to create the look. I added a sticker sentiment and a few gems to finish the tag off.

If you are interested in the word sticker set, it is available in the store at the following link: [Art Words]

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In this close-up image, you can see the addition of the gemstones better. I think they add to the final overall look.

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Tag it Tuesday – Pocket Tag

This week’s tag uses items from my stash, embossing, and a DIY liquid resist piece. (video tutorial here: DIY liquid resist) The elements are random but are related by the color green. The pocket contains a small card for journaling or writing a special note.

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Tag it Tuesday – Collage

This week’s Tag it Tuesday is all about collage. Using printables from the Try it – Like it – Create it store for the background collage and wording. Collaging with a printable image can be fun and playful. You can cut, tear, and layer pieces.

The materials used for this week’s tag are pretty basic. A few printable pages, a paper flower, glue, and minimal ink blending work together for a cohesive look.

Grab the word set printable here: [Word Set] – $

Grab the Collage pieces printable here [Vintage Mail] – free

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The close-up image shows the subtle ink blending, torn edges, and layering of paper pieces.

Tag it Tuesday – Reactive Inks

For this week’s Tag it Tuesday, I am working with Hero Arts Reactive Inks on watercolor paper. These inks are extremely fun to play with and you never really know the results you will get.

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I got my inks in a monthly subscription box from Sketchbox, but they are available individually as well. The inks react with water and each other.

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After making the tags, I continued to work with the paper and created a few sentiment labels. I used words from a free printable in the shop. [free printable]

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Color Hive Ink Shop at: SB	Reactive Inks Shop at: AZ	Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ	Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB
Temu Glue Bottles Shop at: O	White Uniball Shop at: AZ	Word Sticker – Temu Shop at: O

Tag it Tuesday – Faux Watercolor

This week for Tag it Tuesday we are exploring a faux watercolor technique. If you don’t know how to watercolor or don’t feel confident in your ability, this technique will provide the look of a painted image.

Stamping your image and then using a water brush to move the ink around simulates the look of a watercolored image. I find this technique playful and relaxing without the stress of painting from scratch.

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A close-up look at the stamped image. Notice the variety of value you can create with just a few ink colors and water,

Tag it Tuesday – Lace Die

This week’s tag utilizes a lace edge die-cut for texture from Crafters Companion. With the addition of the soft purple colored cardstock, it is a very feminine-looking piece.

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Recommended Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Gemini Die Cut Machine Shop at: AZ	Glassboard discount code JANET20 Shop at: AZ \| O	Mini Maker Shop at: O	Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ
Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB	Teflon Craft Mat Shop at: AZ	Temu Glue Bottles Shop at: O	WRMK – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

In this close-up image, you can see the quality of the die cuts and how well all the parts work together. Such a simple and sweet tag.

Tag it Tuesday – Stencil

I started this tag with Distress Oxide Sprays that I found on clearance, knowing I wanted to stencil on top of them. And then it grew from there. Not really having a set plan in place. A variety of materials were used and I will link them at the bottom of this post.

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Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Craft Brushes Shop at: AZ	Distress Oxide Spray Shop at: AZ	Finger Daubers Shop at: O	Glassboard discount code JANET20 Shop at: AZ \| O
Mini Maker Shop at: O	Number Collage Stencil Shop at: AZ	Pixie Spray Shop at: AZ	Pops of Color Shop at: SB
Reptile Glue Shop at: AZ	Rinea Foiled Paper – jade and gold Shop at: O	Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB	Temu Butterfly Washi Shop at: O
Temu Glue Bottles Shop at: O	VersaFine Clair Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB	WRMK – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

In this close-up view, you can see the visual and actual texture of the tag.

Tag it Tuesday

Embossing

This embossed paper tag tells a story of attention to detail. Whether adorning a beautifully wrapped present, adding flair to your junk journal or scrapbook, or enhancing your crafting projects, this embossed tag is a testament to the art of elevating the ordinary into something extraordinary.

While this tag uses a variety of different materials, it came together quickly.

Materials used:

P13 We Are Family Tag
Cropadile
Recollections eyelet
washi tape
purple cardstock
Postcard Embossing Folder
Word sticker

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Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Crop a dile Shop at: AZ	Gemini Die Cut Machine Shop at: AZ	Glassboard discount code JANET20 Shop at: AZ \| O	Postcard Embossing Folder Shop at: SB \| O
Scrapbook Scissors Shop at: SB	Teardrop Stamp Pads Shop at: AZ	Word Sticker – Temu Shop at: O	WRMK – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

Here you can see a close-up of the inked texture from embossing.

Tag it Tuesday

Tag it Tuesday – making a tag with alcohol ink markers. #tagittuesday

with Alcohol Ink Markers

I started this series calling it Tag it Tuesday. I’m wondering if I should have called it Technique Tuesday since I am trying to use a different technique each week! anyway…

This week’s tag is made using alcohol ink markers. I first stamped an image with dye ink and then colored it in. To finish the tag off, I chose to ink blend around the edges of the tag.

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Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Artify Markers Shop at: AZ	Craft Brushes Shop at: AZ	Glassboard discount code JANET20 Shop at: AZ \| O	Intense Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS
WRMK – All-In-One Tool – The Works Shop at: AZ \| SSS \| SB

A close-up of the image shows how the blending brush added a visual texture to the edge.

Tag it Tuesday

Transform a paper tag into a work of art with washi tape. #DIYCrafts #WashiTapeCrafts #GiftTags #CreativeGifting

with washi tape

Adding a personalized touch to gifts or craft projects can truly make them stand out. One way to achieve this is by creating your own paper tags using washi tape. Just a few rolls of washi tape that color coordinates and you can quickly decorate a paper tag.

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When you’re in the mood for some creative crafting, grab your washi tape and cardstock, and let your imagination run wild!

Suggested Materials:

Links are Affiliates
AZ – Amazon, SSS – Simon Says Stamps, SB – Scrapbook, O – Other

Non-Stick Scissors
Shop at:
AZ

Reptile Glue
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AZ

Temu Glue Bottles
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O

WRMK – All-In-One Tool – The Works
Shop at:
AZ | SSS | SB