My "Mojo" made a brief appearance today! I was quite happy! LOL I did a Paint Marbling Tag for CC3 Challenge #1 (see it HERE) and was not entirely thrilled with it so I thought I would redeem myself with another attempt. I love the look of aged copper so I thought I'd try that color scheme this time. We can't post the Tutorial – (you'll find that in Tim Holtz's Compendium of Curiousities III) – But, I took pictures of each step for those of you who'd like to see them. Btw…Thank you so much for visiting my blog and, to those of you who routinely leave me comments, you have no idea how much I appreciate it! You truly warm my heart! As I'm creating, I am thinking of you and hoping you will be inspired. 🙂
The edges of the Tag were inked with Vintage Photo Distress and Walnut Distress Inks.
Antique Bronze Paint was sponged through the Faded Dots Layering Stencil.
A Background Stamp was inked lightly with Stampin' Up!'s Chocolate Chip Ink and pressed to the Tag in several places.
I used the matching Distress Stains to dye the Crinkle Ribbon to match the Tag.
The Key was stamped in Versamark Ink and embossed with Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder and the background stamp was inked in just a few spots and stamped in Versamark and embossed in the Vintage Photo Distress Embossing Powder to add a little more texture. The Gears were die cut and inked with Rusty Hinge Distress Ink and embossed with Vintage Photo Embossing Powder as well,.
The Idea-ology embellishments were inked with Distress Paints to age them.
The Sentiment was stamped with Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip Ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and a Heat Tool.
The top of the Tag is from the Pediment die cut and was colored using the Paint Marbling Technique to match the Tag.
The Gear was cut in half and attached to the Tag with Glue Dots. The tiny Idea-ology Gear was attached with a Brad and the Chain was looped through the Gear and then through the Key.
The Corner piece was "aged" with Distress Paint also.
And, once again…the finished project. Hope you like it! 😀
Challenges:
CC3 – Challenge #1
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday – Anything Goes
Pile It On Challenge – Rubber Stamping
Crafting By Designs – May Anything Goes
Word Art Wednesday – Anything Goes #130
Ladybug Crafts - Use Your Favorite Embellishment
TTCRD – Anything Goes
4Crafty Girls – Anything Goes
The Paper Shelter – Use That Ribbon
Crafting At The Weekend – Anything Goes
Our Creative Corner – Leftovers (The chain on the key – never knew quite what to do with it!)
Eclectic Paperie - Get Stenciled (Antique Bronze Distress Stain through TH Faded Dots Stencil)
WOW and then WOW again…your artistic creativity was working. This is fabulous and I love the pediment die that topped the tag. Awesome Cathy.
so inspiring. Gorgeous tag and wonderful tutorial
hugs
susan s
It’s gorgeous Cathy!
Wonderful creation, thanks for joining us at Ladybug Crafts this month. xxxx
Beautiful! Love your gorgeous Marbled background and the addition of the pediment die, metal bits, and those funky gears. Thanks so much for joining us on the CC3 Challenge, Cathy!
Lovely tag, great detail.
Happy crafting, Angela x
Lovely Creation fabby colours. Thanks for joining us over at the Paper Shelter this week.
Love n hugs
Marie
Lovely tag, love all the colours used! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Shelter challenge… xo Nikki
Gorgeous Tag & tutorial. Thank you for joining us at the TTCRD challenge this week. Hope to see you again soon.
Peggy T, DT Member
Hi, A lovely Tag, love the pretty colours. Thank you for joining Crafting At The Weekend this week. Good luck and we hope to see you again soon.
Hugs Erin DT & Co Owner x
Gorgeous tag Cathy, I love the colours you’ve used.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
hugs
Mandy xx
Great colors, design and fun metals on this great tag! Thanks for including the ePlay eclectic Paperie challenge – Stencils!
I have to say the moment I spy that blue/turquoise color, I’m sold, lol! Wonderful tag and love the vintage overall feel of it. Thanks so much for joining us again in our May ePlay Challenge.
What a great vintage-grungy tag! Thank you for joining in The Paper Shelter Challenge this week.
Hugs, Vannessa
TPS DT
Great tag, loving the collaging… Thanks for playing along with the CC3 challenge x
What a wonderful tag! love the colors,the pediment die at the top and all the metal pieces! thanks for joining in the eclectic Paperie ePlay challenge!
Lovely!
LOVE the metal pieces you added to this FAB tag! THX for playing with our ePlay Challenge at eclectic Paperie!
Lovely tag! Great marbled colours , love the subtle effects you have achieved with the stamps and stencils. Thanks for entering this into our ePlay challenge . Toni x