First of all, let me just say, "YAY for embossing!" I am a huge fan of embossing powder - it can be used in so many different ways to achieve vastly different effects. On my tag today, I've used it two different ways and they couldn't be more different.
Before I get to that, though, don't you love these stamps?! They are from the new
Regency Fashion collection from Oxford Impressions. So romantic and pretty! Since the
CCC challenge this week is Rusted Enamel (first way I used ep), I thought I'd try to find a way to work these stamps into the technique. I decided to try using
Worn Lipstick and
Spun Sugar for my background colors, to give it a feminine look. Normally, I would probably try to go all rusty and grungy with a technique like this, but I thought I'd challenge myself! I'm still not totally sure if I love it, but it's starting to grow on me. ;-)
Louise's
Tag Tuesday theme this week is 'A Tag on a Tag'. I decided that my tag was going to be my idea of what a Haute Couture sample maker would have on hand for ladies to order from. On the left side, I've stamped a small tag and attached swatches of ribbon and lace. The dress model is stamped on cardstock and colored using a water brush and the same Distress inks that I used on the background. She is mounted on a French text-covered piece that was cut using Tim Holtz's
Styled Labels die. The picture above this one shows a closeup of the buttons they could choose from, mounted over a piece of
Tissue Tape.
Ok, here's my favorite bit. Recently, I found a tutorial on making faux
French enameled number tags. How cool is that?! Ack! I seriously freaked out when I saw it! Her blog is pretty awesome. Anyway, (of course) I didn't have what she had, so I had to come up with my own method (second way I used ep). Come back tomorrow and I'll show you a quick tutorial!
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Shelly, this is wonderful! I love the rusted enamel frame you created-- the colors are gorgeous and the stamping couldn't be better. I DO love those stamps! OI makes such great images, don't they? The tag-on-a-tag design is great, and the French enameled number is SO cool! I'm excited to see how you created it! Great job with the challenge and all the fab embossing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Shelly! Love your take on the tech, and those french enameled number tags are WAY cool! Can't wait to see your tute!
ReplyDeleteFantastic Shelly! Love the colors and the frame is just superb. I love all of their stamps.
ReplyDeleteYour tag is just beautiful, Shelly! You've included so many fabulous details...and you have completed two challenges in one. Lordy--I just struggle to make one.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely work.
Fabulous Tag, I love the design and your stamps they work well in this genre.
ReplyDeleteI think Louise is going to have a good turn out on her tags this week, there are some great ones being posted and yours is one of them!
Smiles:)
Love your fashionable lady tag on tag! Your embellishments are right on. Very Creative and Inspiring!
ReplyDeletePlease save a seat for me tomorrow!! I would love to learn more about how you created this fabulous tag. A beautiful idea and creation. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI love your work, beautiful
ReplyDeletewow, gorgeous tag, love it;-))m
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your creativity. It hellps inspire me.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, Shelly. I love all the techniques and all the dressmaker details. I don't have Tim's book, but I think he shared the rusted enamel technique on his blog once, I haven't tried it in a while but you've inspired me to do it today. I number tag is inspired, looking forward to your tutorial!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Tag!! Love the embellishments.. Can't wait for the tutorial..
ReplyDeleteRobyn
It is wonderful and I love all the embellishements on your tag! Oh a tutorial? Diann
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic tag, love all the elements.
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with this weeks
ReplyDeletetechnique, great tag!
Shelly, this tag is wonderful with all the different textures and techniques you used.
ReplyDeleteShelly this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Shelly,
ReplyDeleteI wished i didn't pass by at your blog...I wouldn't have known there are new stamps from oxford impressions...oohhh, no good, I can't resist their stamps...:)
I like it all : the colors, the composition, the use of EP, the swatches as a detail, the faux enamel...
thanks for sharing
greetings from belgium
Inge
Gorgeous tag. Love the colours and stamping.
ReplyDeleteMarilyn
Oh wow such a gorgeous tag. Annette x
ReplyDeleteLove the French number tags, Shelly...and thanks for sharing the "how-to." It's a great addition to your pretty tag.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely! The pink is so girly, and goes with everything! Of course that stamp is awesome!! Great rusted enamel!
ReplyDeletePam
Shelly,
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful! I love the creativity with the samples of ribbon etc. Great tag on tag! I will be checking out that tutorial, sounds intriguing.
Shelly, your tag is just gorgeous but I'll have to admit that I can't stop looking at that unique flower frog....I'm green with envy!
ReplyDeleteLove your tag! It's so elegant! Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI recently found you out there in creation world. Love what you are doing. The enamel tag is perfect and I will be giving that a try. Thank you for sharing. KSH
ReplyDeleteWOW, love your beautiful tag. That a pretty lady.
ReplyDeleteHi Shelly! Your tag is fabulous! Can't wait to see how you did the number tag!
ReplyDeleteWOW!! What a gorgeous Tag.. I just love that Background.. Makes me want to pull out my embossing powder!!
ReplyDeleteHugs, Linda
Shelly - your tag is absolutely fabulous! Love the colour combination for your background and the stamping is terrific, gorgeous image!! The French enameled number tag is just incredible - thanks for posting the link. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWonderful, wonderful tag! It does look very romantic and your sampler idea was brilliant. Excellent art as always!
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