The tag is a #12 (8"x4"). The background was created with Scattered Straw and Wild Honey Distress Inks. I smooshed Vintage Photo DI onto my craft sheet then spritzed the ink with water. I strategically (not!) placed the tag in the droplets, pulled up, heat set, placed the tag in more droplets, heat set, etc. until I was happy. (If mama ain't happy, nobody is happy!)
I stamped Tim's large flourish using the Perfect Distress technique that's on page 38 of his Compendium of Curiosities book. Cool, huh? More distress inks were applied to the edges, along with black dots and stitching lines.
The flowers were some that were sent to me but the colors mimicked those in the butterfly. Isn't she a beaut? I ran the brayer across a rainbow pad then cut out the butterfly with Tim's die. Once the layers were glued together I smeared Rock Candy Distress Stickles all over it. Wire was twisted for the antenna.
The idea-ology piece was inked up with alcohol inks; a turquoise checked ribbon was tied on for more color pop. Small square brads bring more color to the bottom of the tag.
Just love the colours on the butterfly! Great looking tag, love it.
ReplyDeleteOoo, this is GORGEOUS! And a BIG one! That butterfly is way cool! The "big O" has really added to your creativeness! lol! I love everything about this, and thanks for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!
ReplyDeleteTerrific tag, love that butterfly such great colours. Annette
ReplyDeleteThat butterfly is a stunner ... the colours are gorgeous ... Thank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show for our very first challenge ... I hope to see you again next week :0)
ReplyDeleteSusan.....what a wonderful tag....and all the others on your blog!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks bunches for playin' along with the Design Teamies and Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!!!
great take on the challenge--love that butterfly and what it's carrying.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The colors in your butterfly are soooo vibrant and beautiful! Thanks for the inspiration....I think it's time to take my butterfly die out of the package and give it a whirl...
ReplyDeleteThe colours you have used on the butterfly are stunning and stand out against the background. A gorgeous piece.
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