Tuesday 22 December 2009

Shaped Tag


Created for a challenge. I used a sizzix die to create the tag shape. The larger shape was cut from canvas paper, then rubbed with Distress pads in Walnut Stain & Dusty Concord. This was then spritzed, then sprayed with a little Antique Gold spray. Finished by sponging on a little Mustard Seed ink.


The centre piece was sponged with Dusty Concord, Mustared Seed and Fired Brick, before stamping with a text in StazOn Royal Purple. Walnut Stain was sponged around the edges, and then it was also sprayed with Antique gold.


The flourishes are sizzlets die cuts. Cut from cream card, then sponged with the same colours as above. The flourishes were attached, followed by a Paper Whimsy image. Flowers were punched from a sheet of faux rust paper I had made and brads placed through the centre, and finally a text ribbon was coloured and an eyelet placed through the top of the tag before adding various fibres.

20 comments:

Evelyn S. said...

This tag definitely shows all the wonderful work you put into it! It's a real inspiration, too. I have Spellbinders dies but never do anything with them. The image you chose works perfectly with the antiqued background. Fabulous first post for this challenge!

Janny said...

What awesome piece of work!

Jacqueline said...

Just BEAUTIFUL! Wow, a gorgeous piece of artwork, love this shape and so happy you joined the group this week!

Sherry Goodloe said...

Simply Beautiful with a capital "B"!! Love it.

Faye said...

Rachel, this is truly a gorgeous work of art. Several questions popped into my head: how did you make faux rust paper? how did you find all those wonderful ink pads? (none of our craft stores carry those). And those fab cutouts! Wow, what neat shapes! I love all the antiquing you did on this piece.

Nancy said...

Oh, this is just gorgeous!!! Such a special tag! I love all the beautiful shades of Distress Ink you used and the shape is so unique...I love this a lot.

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

An absolutely gorgeous shape and design, Rachel! Love it.
Glad you joined in the Tag Tuesday challenge.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!

Shelly Hickox said...

I love the way you turned the die - I've never seen anyone use it that way before. Like everything you do, this is absolutely GORGEOUS!!

Char said...

Beautiful tag. Love the shape and the cute little girl.

Anonymous said...

It's oustanding! Thanks for explaining to us how you creating this beautiful tag.

I can't wait to see more of your tags in the future.
Merry xmas!

Kris Dickinson said...

This tag is stunning! So beautiful!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Fantastic shape and beautiful tag. I wish you a Merry Christmas

Lynn Stevens said...

Rachel, What can I say. Perfection!!!!!! Glad you joined in the fun!
Happy Holidays!

Anne (cornucopia) said...

Fantastic tag! It looks like leather. I like it a lot.

Tolegranny said...

Great tag. Love the colours and the shape. Works well with the subject. Happy New Year

Jean Franks Beck said...

Wow, this is stunning!!

penny4thoughts said...

Your tag is just gorgeous - I saw it in the sampler. I love the richness and depth of your colors!!

WendyK said...

Love all your vintage work, this tag is lovely

Chris said...

Love love love this! The colours and image are gorgeous. Never thought to turn that diecut onto its side! duh

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