I have been dying to use this hot air balloon man from Artistic Outpost's French Flight stamp set like this since I first got it. Originally, I thought I'd use a gear for the balloon, but I love the heart! The tag was cut from red Kraft Core'dinations using Tim's Tag and Bookplates die. It was embossed with Tim's new Valentine's Texture Fade and then sanded with an idea-ology Sanding Grip.
The heart shape for the balloon was cut from chipboard using the new Sizzix Love Struck die. I used my Faux Crazed Porcelain technique on it - love how it looks! The wings on the heart were cut from chipboard with the Sizzix Heart Wings die, and painted with a Silver Dabber. The stamp is from Tim's Stuff to Say stamp set.
BTW, you may have seen that Wendy Vecchi has a new technique with the same name, but it's totally different. I can't wait to try it!) If you haven't tried mine yet, you can view my tutorial (and a pretty dorky video), on the Splitcoast Stampers site.
All of the items I used can be purchased from Inspiration Emporium. When you use my coupon code - stamptramp - you'll save 10% off your order! The products are listed below, clicking on them will take you to the store - have fun!
Sizzix Love Struck Die
Sizzix Chip Block Die
Sizzix Vintage Lace Die
Sizzix Tag and Bookplates Die
Sizzix Heart Wings Die
Kraft Core'dinations
Adirondack Silver Dabber
Idea-ology Sandiing Grip
Ranger Glossy Accents
I like the stamps you've used her to go with your song title. Genius!
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Everything fits perfectly with the song.
ReplyDeleteLove it! What an awesome tag with all the great images and textures you added. The glossy alphas are a great touch.
ReplyDeleteHey there, thank you for joining the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge Blog and therefore the DT, with your fabulous piece of art, loving the colors and what you did with the sentiment wowzerssss Thanksss for sharing Hugs Terry xxxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag today and darn it - I have now got that song in my head now!
ReplyDeleteThe embossed, sanded background looks fabulous with all of the other elements of your tag. Nicely done!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell this is lovely and ironic! I just used this stamp sort of in the same way...lol! Your tag is beautiful and I love the song choice, I think I know every word! Great color as well!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDelete~Linda
So clever! Love the heart with wings hot air balloon. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat way to interpret your song choice. Love your tag.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous tag Shelly!
ReplyDeleteGreetings, Alie :-)
Loooove the balloon man! Just pinned your faux cracked porcelain video...I know I will use it time and time again! Thanks Shelly!!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a fabulous tag, really wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a COOL tag, Shelly! Love the Steampunk feel to this wonderful Valentine! Dang it...now that song is in my head, too!!! haha Really cool textures and techniques. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteLove the contrast of the red and black colours and that chap is mighty dandy in his balloon! Thanks so much for joining in The Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge. Sarah.
ReplyDeleteThat red background just pops so much! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove is definitely in the air! Because I love it! haha. Very stunning!! I can't get enough of the faux cracked porcelain!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun tag.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, Shelly, this hot air balloon held by the flying heart is melting MY heart. I love it! And the tag and letters are fab, too.
ReplyDeleteShelly, this is a cracking tag, love the dashing gent in his balloon, great design as always. x
ReplyDeletewonderful tag
ReplyDeleteHi Lynn! Your tag design is sheer genius! I love all the textures ou've used and especially love your balloon rendition. Bravo! Best Wishes, Yvonne
ReplyDeletefabulous job---Shelly!! Thank you so much for sharing and allowing me to glean from you!! be blessed
ReplyDeleteBeyond Measure
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