I really love these new dies! They have captured all I love about spending time at the sea!
I made some slight alterations to Tim's tutorial - so I used UTEE to create dimensional bubbles instead of embossing acetate. I also used part of the "Festive Greenery" Sizzlits die to create some seaweed (which I covered with Distress paints and clear UTEE).
The background was done with Distress Inks and the Wrinkle Free Distress technique. I also added some sprinkles of Distress stains using a fine detail brush which I tapped with my finger.
The big sand dollar was cut from a piece of greyboard and covered with Distress stain "picket fence". The edges were blended with Distress ink "gathered twigs".
I also used Distress paints to customize the "Observations" tag. The seahorse was painted with Distress paints "Wild Honey" and "Barn Door" and then given a coat of Clear Rock Candy Crackle Paint. To highlight the creases I let some Distress stain "Brushed Corduroy" seep into the cracks.
I dry embossed the "explore" using the new Tim Holtz embossing folders. I love how the word looks as if it was underwater - so the silhouette is a bit blurred.
The sea star was painted with Distress paints and then sprinkled with Ranger "brown puffs" and "old paper" Distress embossing powders. As both melt to a non-glossy surface the add wonderful texture.
I added some Idea-ology "linen ribbon" and rough ribbons to the bottom of the tag which are meant to resemble fishing nets and rigging.
I had a lot of fun creating this summer tag and playing with the lovely new dies! I hope you like my tag and have fun creating your own!
Hugs and happy crafting,
Claudia x
Och Claudia, das Tag ist ja traumschön *schwärm*
ReplyDeleteAuch all Deine andere neuen Werke sind wieder der reinste Augenschmaus, Du hast so einen tollen eingen Stil, der mich immer sehr anspricht.
Ein Tag der Extraklasse, sieht toll aus.
ReplyDeleteFantastic version Claudia,love the seahorse and everything else! I can see you enjoyed doing this :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are okay
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Donna xx
OHHHHH!!!! Great take on this month's tag! I had the embossing folder in my hand and almost used it! Looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag with great textures and details. The new die cuts look super.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
Your tag is fantastic! I love your own touches, especially the seaweed, the dimensional bubbles and how you've done the sand dollar - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteDas ist wunderschön - ich liebe das Meer und ich liebe dein Tag! Die Farben deines Seepferdchens und des Seesterns sind klasse! Die ganze Gestaltung wieder sehr gelungen - tolle Arbeit! Komm gut ins Wochenende, liebe Grüße, Dagmar
ReplyDeleteClaudia, I love your tag. The colours and textures are fantastic. I adore the little fringes at the bottom. Gorgeous!! Jean.x
ReplyDeleteEinfach wunderbar! All diese Texturen und wunderschönen Farben. Gerade die Farbkombination von dem Hintergrund und dem Seepferdchen ist toll.
ReplyDeleteAlles Liebe, Manuela
Wonderful version of Tim's tag!!!! I lve the star and the textures !!!! barbarayaya
ReplyDeletewieder ein echt interesantes schmuckstück, liebe claudia!
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margit
Fantastic! So subtle in the details. Love it!
ReplyDeletetolle Idee und prima umgesetzt!! Schönes Wochenende, Kerstin
ReplyDeleteLove your take on this month's tag, Claudia! The sand dollar at the top looks great and the 'fishing nets' are such a cool addition.
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Agnieszka
Wow! I absolutely love how your tag turned out and the adjustments you made to Tim's tutorial. Great color for your seahorse too - love the contrast.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous colours for this Claudia and the idea of using Glossy Accents for the bubbles is inspired. I love this take on Tim's tag. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteDer sieht großartig aus!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely sea colors, it's like being underwater Claudia, lovely contrasts. Love your Tag
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Susan
Very nice tag!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous take! I love the sand dollar up at top, and the netting at the bottom. Awesome and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Claudia - so many lovely touches. Love the sand dollar topper!
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