Yesterday I was lucky to watch the Tim Holtz Saturday Demo--Live! Yay! :) I have watched most of them in replay-and I learn so much. I have been using distress ink for a loooooonnnnggggg time and I am in awe of Tim's creativity to launch new products with different effects. So cool.
So yesterday was about distress crayons-which I have and just use one way. LOL-I needed the help. So check out my tag:
Here's how I made it:
I gessoed the tag. Added modeling paste through a Tim Holtz star stencil. Then I watercolored each star using fossilized amber crayon first and then tarnished brass crayon. The tarnished brass adds a little shimmer 😍
Then I sprayed it with distress oxide spray-wild honey, stormy sky, and dusty concord.
Ok check this out-- See the area around the stars-I drew little arrows to help. That is the crayon resisting the spray. I know! I can't even wrap my mind around it. The stars resisted too but not as much as I thought-hmmm maybe because I didn't put gesso on them? No matter-I LOVE the way this background turned out.
The magic of distress crayons is collage medium-which I do not have. So I stamped this stampabilites stamp on cardstock with jet black archvial ink. Then I covered it with clear gesso. Then I drew a line with the different crayons and put water on my finger to move the color around. Then I added tarnished brass crayon for that sparkle.
My moon is a paper clay moon that I made using a Finnabair mold. I painted it with wild honey distress oxide stain but it was too bright. So with rusty hinge and walnut stain I toned it down and grunged it out a bit. Then added tarnished brass crayon with water to give it that shimmer. Shimmer for the win!
And here is my tag all put together. I used dusty concord oxide stain for the ribbon. (It's old when Tim sold dyable ribbon. Told you I have been collecting I mean crafting for awhile!) LOL
Here's a close up. I used foam adhesive for the sentiment. And added wings to a Tim Holtz paperdoll.
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4 comments:
Dear Artist, The sparking stars are stunning! I am digging your moon. What are & are they expensive supplies needed to create your delightful crescent moon? Appreciatively, Mary Simet The email of mine listed is incorrect. It should be marsim5@verizon.net
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This is gorgeous! LOVING the colors and that moon!
Wow....gorgeous! Love the multi-media look. We are so pleased that you joined us this week at Watercooler Wednesday. Karen - DT
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