Friday, June 17, 2011

GM 11 Faux Batik
If you didn’t get here from Studio L3 – take a look.  The lovely Linda entices us each week with a new challenge using techniques from Tim Holtz.  This is how I’m learning how to paper craft!  Trying out something from Tim and being totally blown away by what everyone else submits.  Every week, I take a look at what the guest artist have created and try to figure out what the technique is before hopping over to the Tim Holtz demo.  Yep, most of the time I have no clue, but it’s awesome to see how each person interprets the challenge and makes it their own.
I’ve embossed using DI before.  As a matter of fact, I like the security of seeing where the stamp is, compared to using regular clear embossing ink.  But this week, I just couldn’t get the clear embossing powder to listen to me.  It just wasn’t sticking to the ink.  I dunno, lazy powder or too dry DI pad.  Anyway, no go.  A couple of botched backgrounds later, I decided to try something else.  So I didn’t exactly do it right, but I was happy with what I got.  I started out by inking my tag with scattered straw, then used distress embossing ink and clear embossing powder with an ornate background stamp.  I inked over the whole thing with mustard seed, spiced marmalade, fired brick and walnut stain.  Then, I ironed as per directions using an old travel that could truly be at least 30 years old.  Imagine my surprise when it all worked!   The stamping and ribbon are chipped sapphire.  The frame is “tarnished” using Shelly Hickox’ technique.  (Truly, check out her genius on her blog).  Add the usual bit and bobs and there she is.  Please leave me a comment, even if just to say hi!  I’d love to hear from you.

9 comments:

  1. love your colours, they look stunning and such a great frame...

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  2. This is gorgeous. I love using photos on tag and your frame is terrific... now I'm off to Shelly's to see more. Have a great day!

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  3. I adore this tag, you batik technique is fabulous! I follow you now too. gerri

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  4. definitly looks touchy feeley and great tag :)
    Von x

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  5. Your tag is beautiful! Lovely colours! x

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  6. This tag is so precious! Love the faux batik background, which looks like fabric! Such a cutie to frame! Love this!

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  7. This is totally gorgeous!!! Love your faux tarnished metal and the way you turned your frame. Fantastic tag and thanks so much for your kinds words. :-)

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  8. I love the colours you have used and that little photo frame. Love it!!

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  9. Hi Kathleen - thanks so much for your visit. I really appreciate your kind words. I'm having a little poke around and just had to tell you how much I love the simplicity of this tag layout. I'm definitely inspired - thanks!

    Cheers,
    Susan

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