Vintage Tag

Inspired by the May challenge by Tim Holtz, I decided to create another tag using one of my favorite images from the "Da  VINCI" Rubber Dance Stamps instead of a picture ....

Have a wonderful Sunday ♥

Just a tag ......

I started out quite confident with my tag, then I realized I had chosen the wrong colors for the stenciling, way too dark. All I could come up with was to cover the whole "mess" with word dies and a little sentiment stamp :) 

Next time I will listen closer to Marjie :)

Publication in Take Ten!

I had a publication in the latest issue of Take Ten ....

.... and as usual I forgot to take a picture before I sent it off:(

 

 

Ir(resist)ible technique

Good Morning, my friends!

 I want to show you how to create a little box with an older technique called “Resist with napkin varnish”. 

  

I started with cutting my template, it’s a Sizzix Die *Box & Card* and stamped the two beautiful flowers from the Da Vinci Set. Make sure you use permanent ink, as this is going to get wet!

  

I colored the images with Koh-I-Noor pencils Mondulez and some water. Then I carefully applied the napkin varnish and tried not to get too much outside the image, since this area will not take any color after the application.

I applied different colors of Distress Ink and spritzed & flicked with water. After distressing the edges I assembled my box and tied a little tag around, the word “SEEDS” is computer generated.

 I just love how vibrant the colors of the flowers stand out!

Ready for summer and some new flowers?

You can find the flower images right here at the Rubber Dance Stamps shop!

Today I choose to be happy ....

It's been quite a battle lately, but I will not let the situation put me down (too often).

Today I played with my Rubber Dance Stamps and found one that at least cheered up hubby when he saw my creation.

... and the other sides ....

Yes, I think I will make this a happy day, no matter what :)