Hello Crafters!
Here we are to a brand new challange over Simon Says Stamp!
I started with covering my entire tag with old book pages, I did that because I wanted then to use Tissue Wrap Paper by Tim Holtz. But this thing is thin and you can see through it and my tag is yellowish…so I wanted to get rid of the yellow!
When the glue was dry, I then added the tissue wrap paper and let it dry again.
I toned down the Tissue wrap paper with a bit of gesso and then I started adding color with stencils. I used a blending tool to apply Distress Paint through the stencils. I dry it with the heat tool and then I added a good amount of Heavy body gel and set aside to dry. Once it was dry I added color with distress paint.
I honestly do not pay too much attention when I work on backgrounds, I mean, I usually go with the flow, no plans, no ideas, nothing. I just take things and put them there. Does it work? Sometimes! Other times I make a mess but nothing that a good amount of gesso can’t fix! LOL
When I was ok with the stenciling, I added a bit more of color, this time I used Distress Paint with a bit of water so that the color was not going to cover up all the stenciling.
When it was all dry I added details. I started with my usual stitching all around the tag and around the clock stencils so that I could give a place “to sit” for the paper doll I choose to use for this tag.
I then glued the paper doll and the sentiment.
I love the smirk this little fella has on his face and i think it perfectly matches with the quote I wanted to use!
Simon Says Stamp is also on Instagram! If you would like you can also share your projects there, but don’t forget to use the hashtag #sssmchallange
Stay Happy Stay Creative…till next time!
Ciao , Zoey
- Ranger MINI ROUND INK BLENDING TOOLS IBT40965
- Ranger EUROPEAN VOLTAGE HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL HIT27089
- Prima Marketing HEAVY BODY GEL Art Basics 963040
- Prima Marketing MODELING PASTE 2 Oz Tube 962975
- Prima Marketing WHITE HEAVY GESSO 17 OZ. Art Basics 961374
COLORS :
- Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint FOSSILIZED AMBER Ranger TDF50209
- Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint RIPE PERSIMMON Ranger TDF53200
- Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint SPICED MARMALADE Ranger TDF53279
- Tim Holtz Flip Top Distress Paint PEACOCK FEATHERS Ranger TDF53149
STENCILS :
- Tim Holtz Layering Stencil NUMERIC THS054
- Tim Holtz Layering Stencil CLOCKWORK THS013
- Tim Holtz Layering Stencil SCHOOLHOUSE THS011
- Tim Holtz Layering Stencil MESH THS041
INKS :
MISC :
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology TISSUE TAPE SYMPHONY Music Self Adhesive Vintage Paper TH92829
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology POSTALE Tissue Wrap Paper TH93181
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology PAPER DOLLS Paperie TH93555
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology INDEX CLIPS Fasteners TH93574
- Tim Holtz Idea-ology SMALL TALK Stickers TH93193
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Ormai credo che entrambe siamo dipendenti dalle Dolls di Tim! tu pensa che io ne ho prese due confezioni! Come sempre fantastico sei così brava a creare strati! Li adoro!
Another beautiful creation! You are SOOOOO talented at creating texture and combining colors in beautiful ways. And I always love the words and sentiments you choose to include. You always inspire me!
your stencilled background is amazing Zoey and I love that handsome young lad…hugs kath xxx
Beautiful tag Zoey! I love all the layers in your background and the stitching is perfect – especially how you stitched a chair for him.
I love that you’re addicted to the Paper Dolls just as much as I am and this is another stunning work of art ~ that background is amazing and looks wonderful! Love it… <3
Gorgeous mixed media tag! Lovely background and colors!
The image and sentiment are totally perfect… not too mention the gorgeous texture and color on the tag! Well done, Zoey! : )
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
WOW! Awesome tag, Zoey! Love the colors – you are brilliant with them, and all those stencils! Sewing adds so much to what you do, I really need to pull my machine out. Great message! hugs, Maura
Gorgeous tag!!! Love the colors and all that texture!!
Oh, Zoey, the vibrant colors on your tag are gorgeous! I love the depth of your stenciling and of course the stitching is always done to perfection. Gorgeous!
Cathie ♥
Oh this is so beautiful! I love the great texture you gave it by stenciling. And love the stitches of course. You’re right the little one has something tricky clever on his face 🙂 Great idea with stitching him a place to sit! Hugs, Macarena!
Gorgeous tag Zoey, I love the colours and textures on the background and the vintage boy and sentiment are fabulous, love the sentiment, so true! 🙂
luv
Lols x x x
The mix of colours you used on the background are fantastic, there is such a warm feel to them, the stencilling adds some lovely depth and the stitching here and there is a wonderful touch!
It has been a pleasure to work alongside you for this last month! Hugs, Anne x
Zoe, This is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the palette and your layering as always pulls at my mixed media heart!
May I ask what colors you used? That yellow is gorgeous! (kampysgirl)(@)(gmail)(dot)(com)
hugs,Jackie
geesh, I just saw your colors on your list! If I had kept reading I would have seen before I asked! Duh! heehee