Its time for a new challenge at Try it on Tuesdays and this time its 'Inky'.
I don't know about you, but I love playing with inks and just seeing where it take me, and this tag was no different. I started with a white tag and used Tim's Marbled Stains technique, using Iced Spruce and Picket Fence and because I don't as yet have the Metallic stains I used a few sprays of Perfect Pearls which gave a gorgeous simmer in places. I then started stamping the snowflake, first with Picket Fence, then Silver Paint Dabber, followed by PaperArtsy Snowflake Fresco Finish. Silver homemade Frantage for a sparkly border.
The next layer is Vellum, again stamped with the snowflake, first in Iced Spruce then Snowflake Fresco. This was then put through a crimper, before adding silver embossing. To give depth, I used an ink duster on the reverse, first with Evergreen Bough and then Festive Berries. The main image is Inkadinkado, stamped on white card, coloured with DIs and Stickles, and again a silver embossed border. The fivers were stained with Festive Berries and Evergreen Bough - you should have seen my hands - must remember to wear rubber gloves!!
I hope you will join us and show us your inkyness and if you need any inspiration, please pop over here to sew the rest of the DT's inky offerings.
Again a scheduled post - I hope everyone is well and safe.
Avril xx
Stunning effects Avril and great colour combo with just hints of red.
ReplyDeleteB x
Awesome! Love the colours and textures very much!
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Claudia x
That truly is a work of art Avril. How much thought has gone into adding layers of complimentary detail to get the most perfect overall effect. Absolutely spot on with the colours. May Santa bring you the Metallic Distress Stains:) Hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteIts absolutely gorgeous Avril! Love the silver stamped snowflakes they are so pretty and delicate. I never thought about putting vellum through a crimper but I shall give it a go! Hugs Susan x
ReplyDeleteAvril, that background is awesome, looks like a piece of frosted glass! LOVE the tag! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteWow Avril, that background is amazing and such a gorgeous image too!! HUGS
ReplyDeleteWhat a sensational background - those shimmery snowflakes are to die for - and I absolutely love your colour contrasts from layer to layer, and beautiful ribbons. This is a huge WOW from me!!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
A stunning background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful layers, actually it is just gorgeous from start to finish.
Wishes
Lynne
fabulous background and gorgeous colours too trace x
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely gorgeous Avril! You made lovely silver stamped snowflakes ...
ReplyDeletexxx Ellie xxx
ooh i love the colours in this tag... so pretty ... and frostyliscious
ReplyDeleteLisa x
Gorgeous tag, love the background and layers.
ReplyDeleteYvonne x
Love your tag!
ReplyDeleteHugz, Z
Gorgeous inky tag and love all the texture.
ReplyDeleteFliss xx
A fantastic tag, love all the details.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Avril! :) Just stunning colours!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you got the stamp below - I keep mine out on show all the time, its kind of my craft room ornament! :) lol.
hugs
xxalisonxx
Hi Avril,
ReplyDeleteI love your tag. The background is stunning, a real frosty look to it. Fabulous contrast with the colours too. Great job!
I hope you don't mind, but I've mentioned you in my blog post today - all good of course! You were a big inspiration for one of my Christmas cards - thank you xxx
Your tag is so frosty and icy looking - what a great effect you've achieved! I'm a frantage fan and your corner looks stunning!
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