Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Early Release Wednesday

Gosh I used to hate them when my daughter was in school, but am kind of loving it on a glorious day like today.  Issues at my afternoon client, had to reschedule.....bummer.....not!  :)

Today I have 2 Tags to show you.  I made them for the Mixed Media Color Challenge # 5, purple, blue & green.  There are some really beautiful Mixed Media projects on this site.  My entry however, will not be one of the beautiful ones.  I just can't pull off this technique.  It's a tricky one for me.  If any of you have any suggestions or tips on making any kind of Mixed Media project please let me know.  I need all the help I can get.  I will keep trying so this might be the year of  'bear with me' .

Tag #1 (and my official entry)


Used the following supplies:  Paint, Sakura glitter pen, buttons, bottle cap, rhinestones, fibers, Gina K Designs stamps; Pretty Patterns 2 & Springtime Silhouettes, ribbon, butterfly charm, flower punch, clear embossing powder, hole punch.


Ran a piece of crafting metal through an embossing folder to capture the word JOY (my most favorite word ever!).  Added a ribbon tab, they really work well on cards too.   The small punched flowers are topped with small buttons and rhinestones.

 
Added paper piercing for the charm butterfly trail and traced the clear embossing with an orange glitter pen.
 
 
Tag #2   Once painted reminded me of Halloween so I went with that theme.
 
 
Supplies used:  paint, Washi tape, doily, border punch, mini clothespin, embossing folders, embossing ink, glitter, fibers, flower punch, Gina K Designs stamp set, Wicked.
 

 
 
I used a Picket Fence embossing folder and made this 'gate-like' feature, held closed by the mini clothespin.
 
 

 
When opened, screams.....Happy Halloween.  :)
 
 
That's it for today.  And any hints, tips, or tricks for creating a Mixed Media project is greatly appreciated.
 
Enjoy your day and thanks for stopping by!




7 comments:

  1. Both of your tags are terrific Donna! Love all the bling! Thanks for joining along with A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

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  2. CUTE tags Donna! LOVE the gate with the tiny clothespin! THX for playing with us at A Mixed Media Color Challenge!

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  3. Don't know why you don't think you can do mixed media. These 2 tags are a perfect example of this technique. You are a better man than I am my dear. I love them both!!! Especially the colors you used! And the clothespin is genius!!

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  4. Don't know why you don't think you can do mixed media. These 2 tags are a perfect example of this technique. You are a better man than I am my dear. I love them both!!! Especially the colors you used! And the clothespin is genius!!

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  5. Okay Donna...YOU GO!!!! Mixed media is your thing! These tags are awesome!!! Love the gate, and the butterfly!!

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  6. Great tags!!!! They are both very cool looking! Isn't fun how things sometimes take on a life of their own like your halloween tag? TFS!

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  7. what fun bright and vibrant tags!

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