This crackle background was the 'try' when I first got DecoArt Crackle Paint, applying different thicknesses and after drying this was too good to throw, so in the box it went. I've now used Distress Sprays Tumbled Glass and Chipped Sapphire and just left it to dry in the cracks and added some stencilling for interest. These sentiments had been stamped for something else, so I cut them apart and rearranged and also cut apart my little Paper doll boy as his friend/brother looked a bit timid for what I had in mind. He reminds me of my son, not in looks but whenever we took a picture of him and said 'smile' he always stood to attention!
I am going to enter this at Tag Tuesday as their theme is Use Your Scraps.
Have a lovely day,
Avril xx
What a cute little boy. And I do love the crackle background. I'm with you about being a messy crafter but I never see, to do much of a good job cleaning up, so this is a great challenge for me to clean off my craft table. :) Yup agreed about using even a few scraps. Love your tag Avril. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeletecUTE little man, love the gorgeous card and all your fabulous uses of inks and crackle.xx [aNNie]
ReplyDeleteLove your tag Avril. Hugs-Erika
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A brilliant tag from your wonderful scraps Avril. This has been such a great theme with so much variety onthe tags
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Love Chrissie xx
Gorgeous tag, had to laugh at you clearing things away when your friend comes - I often have to do the same here, which fills my bit boxes. Love the glorious BG on your tag, too. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tag Avril! My bit box, my bit bags and my desk are far too full - I think I need to make another tag....at least!! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThis TAG is very beautiful and and also the card below, Avril. I like everything.
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Don't you just love it when you can find a use for something from the scrap box....this is gorgeous Avril..x
ReplyDeleteLove this cute image in your amazing background - just BEAUTIFUL!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous background Avril and that lad is a super image.
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This is so gorgeous, Avril!! The texture is amazing!! I love, love the crackle background!! That little guy and his dog are so sweet!! Beautiful project, my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
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Wow, that's a beautiful piece of crackle effect paper that you saved and used for the background and your little boy and dog are so cute! Have a lovely week! J 😊
ReplyDeleteIts a fantastic tag Avril. I liked your family memory, saying smile to our lads always had them looking serious.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Love this ... the crackle background looks fab. Those bits we all keep do come in handy don't they! Have a great week xx
ReplyDeleteThis is great - love that crackled background, and the words go so well with this little chap's determined expression.
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Oh, I'm messy too, in the craft room and kitchen. I think I now have 3 large boxes of scraps and for some months I managed to use only scraps, apart for panels and card bases. That felt good. I'll try and continue on that path. The crackled background was to good to get rid of, I agree, it's a fab make for a boy or man.
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely perfect! A beautiful crackle treatment, and a perfect combination of the chip sentiments. Hugs, Autumn
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