I started with a pale manilla tag, and sponged Cracked Pistachio distress ink all over the background, spritzed and flicked water and added some more ink.
Then I took the quote I was going to use, (Tim Holtz life quotes set) and stamped it several times in Cracked Pistachio, over the tag (as you can see, I got so carried away there are no step by step photos!)
Stencilled some chicken wire in library green archival
Added some little wooden butterflies painted with blue bird, a touch of violet interference paint and a swipe of white antiquing cream, before pouncing the remaining blue bird over the top
Really had fun with my green, Gabrielle, great choice! Hope you'll come and see what the others have made (you're in for a treat) and do join in - don't forget to use at least one stamp on your tag.
14 comments:
Another of those funky birds Helen, I am thinking I just might need some of them.
B x
LOVE your bird and that amazing quote! It's brilliant and very deep! Your chicken wire around the bird looks terrific! Another triumph! Love your biggest fan x
SWEET one!!
Fab loving that little bird
Isn't green the best colour - next to blue, of course? I love how you used it on this tag, Helen. The Pistachio is just gorgeous! The little bird looks fabulous and the Tim Holtz sentiment is great. This is a really lovely tag. xxx
Ah, so that's what the bird was for! A great tag and I like how you used a monochromatic ink in the background to repeat the sentiment. Very nicely done, too.
I forgot to thank you for the lovely ATC. How rude of me. It is gorgeous and got a compliment from one of the commenters who doesn't play in WOYWW. Speaking of WOYWW, I DO sit on the rocker, every time I clean it. And I have three that are big enough to ride, although the other two are wooden.
As for SOC, I was there right after Kristin announced the colors, so I had over two days to play with the colors and come up with a design. At first, I was going to use my gelli plate, then decided to go a far different route.
Still loving those Kew photos!!!! When do WE go back? I'll be with you in spirit, if nothing else.
Thanks Helen, it was a wonderful day and, when I was invited to participate, I didn't know it was a competition until a day or so before!. The voting isn't up yet so I'll let you know.
I LOVE love love that gooney looking bird and it has made a super tag!
Jo x
This is so lovely tag, cute the little bird and sentiment is nice. I love the design. xxx
Gorgeous tag, the little bird is so cute.
Love that funky bird! Great tag! x
The quirky bird is proof of his own "Creativity". LoL Such a fun bird image to create with and you've done him proud here. A really fun tag!
Ha ha! Those birds just crack me up :oD Great quote too. Lx
Love that quote. That bird though - he's fabulous :D
Such a cute tag - I love those butterflies hovering over his head - no wonder he looks confused. I've finally given in to the crazy birds - they're en route!
Alison xx
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