Hi everybody!
Locks and keys is a theme with lots of creative possibilities.
I made 2 tags, both different, but I like them both.
The first one has a background stamped in various layers and then distressed, and mounted onto a second tag made from corrgated cardboard, partly peeled, painted, and 'rusted' with Viva rust. The sentiment is a stamp from TH, the flourish is from LaBlanche, and the background stamp is from EBAY - I don't know more! I fastened the tags together with a large eyelet, and added a heart-shaped loch from LaBlanche on a ballchain from TH. The key is a brad from my stash. I clear embossed the sentiment after stamping to give it more definition.
The second tag has been made from a piece of card where I tried out some new stamps from TH that I got as a present. I distressed the card with dried marigold and wild honey, and stamped with Archival sepia in a random fashion till the tag was full. The heart was made in a mould using candle wax remains, and coloured with Inka Gold in gun-metal grey and copper. The tags have been fixed together with a TH paper clip, and I added some tissue tape and lace in one corner.
Have a good week you all, take care, and thanks a lot for coming by!
Valerie
Simply goregous! I love vintage keys so both of these tags speak to me. :D
ReplyDeleteWonderful tags, both so different, and each so beautiful in its own way! Hugs, Sarah
ReplyDeleteTerrific tags Valerie with wonderful locks and keys on them.
ReplyDeleteChrissie x
Wonderful tags Valerie. You've put a lot of thought into them and given a great tutorial on them
ReplyDeleteLovely layering and stamping anf a great choice of embellishments - both tags a roaring success! Carolyn xx
ReplyDeleteLove this mixed media tag! Work of art.
ReplyDeleteStunning tags, both of them Valerie! I love all the layering of stamps you did here. ~Diane
ReplyDeleteYou know I'm already a fan of your work, Valerie, and these two are simply fantastic. I have to get one of those argyle patterned stamps. Love it!
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Superb tags as always Valerie! Someone mentioned tutorial; I think it would be awesome if you did tutorials. Your work is so inspiring. :o) Mo
ReplyDeleteTwo Fabulous tags, love all the different elements on them both.
ReplyDeleteThey are both fabulous, and I wouldn't be able to pick a favourite. Love the backgrounds.
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