Hi all. Here's a tagnet I've made with some challenges in mind. It's been a while since I made one and I do love making them. For those wondering what a tagnet is, it's basically a tag with a peg on top that has a magnet attached to the back. I tend to use my sizzix originals tag die to make them and I started off with chipboard, this was from a recycled cardboard envelope I received some new masks in. so I can give it a good battering with paints n inks etc.
I saw a project on Tando tutorials blog using melted wax crayons and been wanting to try it for a while, so I did.
Firstly cheap crayons melt thinner, I ended up borrowing Katie's Crayola crayons. Sorry Katie, I'll buy you some more. Lol
I've created a crackle background using acrylic paints and eco green glue, this is the best I have found for this technique and have tried many different glues. This one works every time, others have been hit n miss. Then stamped Visible Image grunge dots stamp and Adirondack cranberry ink randomly, second generation stamping. Then stamped with Visible Image grunge flourish stamp and embossed with Tim Holtz distress powders and then various distress inks to colour the tag more. I've glued on some gold beads with cosmic shimmer pva glue, again this is one amazing and versatile glue, it has glued everything I've tried. Love the stuff and fast drying too.
Now my melted crayon butterflies, die cut chipboard using movers n shapers die and then covered with wax crayon bits and melted with heat tool building layers til happy. I did try melting it first n dipping the shape in, but it seemed to run off and not get what I was after. Any tips gratefully received.
Then I patted on some gloss multi medium to give shine n texture to match my flower.
This was made using Tim Holtz tattered florals die. A creative expressions leaf stamped onto paper coloured with left over acrylic paint that I just smeared on the paper n dried.
The peg was wiped over with edge of ink pads and glue dotted over and gold embossing powder sprinkled on before decorating and beads glued to sides.
So lots of different techniques and messy play for me, which is what I enjoy the most. I do experiment throughout and quite a few things don't get used but kept for another project. I have a basket full of painty, inky, sprayed pieces, and come in handy. And if it don't work at all, it finds the bin, eventually.
I've put a few pictures showing step by step of crackle technique.
If you've made it to here, congratulations, I know a long explanation.
I saw a project on Tando tutorials blog using melted wax crayons and been wanting to try it for a while, so I did.
Firstly cheap crayons melt thinner, I ended up borrowing Katie's Crayola crayons. Sorry Katie, I'll buy you some more. Lol
I've created a crackle background using acrylic paints and eco green glue, this is the best I have found for this technique and have tried many different glues. This one works every time, others have been hit n miss. Then stamped Visible Image grunge dots stamp and Adirondack cranberry ink randomly, second generation stamping. Then stamped with Visible Image grunge flourish stamp and embossed with Tim Holtz distress powders and then various distress inks to colour the tag more. I've glued on some gold beads with cosmic shimmer pva glue, again this is one amazing and versatile glue, it has glued everything I've tried. Love the stuff and fast drying too.
Now my melted crayon butterflies, die cut chipboard using movers n shapers die and then covered with wax crayon bits and melted with heat tool building layers til happy. I did try melting it first n dipping the shape in, but it seemed to run off and not get what I was after. Any tips gratefully received.
Then I patted on some gloss multi medium to give shine n texture to match my flower.
This was made using Tim Holtz tattered florals die. A creative expressions leaf stamped onto paper coloured with left over acrylic paint that I just smeared on the paper n dried.
The peg was wiped over with edge of ink pads and glue dotted over and gold embossing powder sprinkled on before decorating and beads glued to sides.
So lots of different techniques and messy play for me, which is what I enjoy the most. I do experiment throughout and quite a few things don't get used but kept for another project. I have a basket full of painty, inky, sprayed pieces, and come in handy. And if it don't work at all, it finds the bin, eventually.
I've put a few pictures showing step by step of crackle technique.
If you've made it to here, congratulations, I know a long explanation.
I would like to enter this into the following challenges.
Tando Creative online classes challenge - Dana's
using melting crayons technique and butterfly chipboard
Visible Image - inspired by Autumn
The Stampman -Oct challenge-butterflies birds n bees
Papelitos stamps challenge #15 - anything goes
Ink It Pink - challenge 15 fqll or halloween
Totally Gorjuss challenge 152 - anything goes
PanPastel challenge 39 - altered/recycled item
cardboard envelope, crayons, beads from charity shop necklace, clothes peg
Craft-Room Challenges - Alter it
This really is eye catching :) xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning I love the colours and the background is beautiful. Thank you for joining in with the PanPastel challenge blog
ReplyDeleteLindsay xx
Love the colours,Really stunning.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Lisa
Gorgeous Tag with so much texture and dimension - it's a beauty! Thank you for sharing with us at the Craft Room this fortnight.
ReplyDeleteWow Dawn! Your tagnet is fabulous! I love the deep orange flower and butterflies and the crackled background is fantastic! The texture and dimension on this piece is really cool! Thanks for trying out my tutorial. You've inspired me! =)
ReplyDeleteWOW this is absolutely stunning, love the warm colours. Hugs, Claire x
ReplyDeletestunning tag , i love love love it, love the techs you used and the beautiful colours, ok well just everything lol
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us at http://visibleimage.blogspot.co.uk/search?updated-max=2012-09-29T17:55:00%2B01:00&max-results=3 best of luck with your entry x
An amazing tagnet Dawn, I love the colours and the variety of techniques you've used x
ReplyDeleteWow Dawn this is amazing! Really enjoyed reading your detailed description of how you created it too thanks :) I didn't know you could do that with crayons! Your leaves and butterflies are fabulous, and our stamps look great! Thanks for entering our 'Inspired By Autumn' challenge over at Visible Image
ReplyDeleteGreat tutorial and wonderful inspiration with the thickly textured butterflies on the vibrant tag. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty, I was going to do Tando too, but now seeing yours I think mine will fail miserably, oh well, I want to make one anyway.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project! Your butterflies look loively - glad Dana was able to inspire you to play with crayons!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning! Your butterflies are really gorgeous, I love the flower as well! Thanks for joining in with our Alter It theme over at the Craft-Room Challenge.
ReplyDeleteMaria xxxxx
This is so pretty! I love these colours and autumn is my favourite season =)
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your blog candy!
beautiful colours! just love the flower and butterfly, thanks for sharing with us at Craft Room Challenge, Debi x
ReplyDeleteI adore your tag, the colours are perfect for this time of year, wonderful embellishments. I must get some of the Eco Green glue to try the crackle technique with, hope it turns out as good as yours.Thanks for sharing it with us as Craft Room Challenge and good luck. Julia xxxx
ReplyDeleteGreat technique!! Thanks for playing along at Visible Image
ReplyDeleteI'm in love! This is beautiful! Thanks for sharing it with us at Visible Image
ReplyDeleteOooo...gorgeous! Thank you for showing how you did it! Thanks so much for joining us for the Ink it Pink Challenge.
ReplyDeleteReally love the texture and bright colours, thanks for joining in the challange with visible image http://www.visibleimage.co.uk.
ReplyDeleteJulie X (design team member)