getting krafty for creative expressions DT

well it is time for another creative expressions dt piece,

 and my first proper tutorial...

so here is my krafty tag:

 

 

this tag uses the fab steampunk stamps again..

and this time i have used the tree as my focal image,

there are so many combinations to choose from in this set..

and they are very versatile..

 

so start with a blank kraft tag,

ink the large cog stamp,

using embossing ink,

cover with clear embossing powder  and heat..this will make the images go clear

and they will act as a resist

next spritz the tag with water and then cover with

picket fence distress stain

and dry with heat tool.

 



once dry,

use a damp kitchen towel to remove stain

from embossed cogs.

 

then ink up small cog stamp,

using picket fence distress stain and stamp randomly.

 



once dried,

i admit i used my heat tool,

i distressed the edges, to scuff them

and inked using vintage photo distress ink

then add liquid pearls to the centres of the cogs..

 

 

now stamp the tree, onto kraft .

again using picket fence distress stain,

dry and cut out

and set aside..

 

 

now for the wire tinsel,

take some thin silver wire and fold in half,

then twist the two pieces together..

 

 

staple to the tree

to create the tinsel

using the mini attacher..

i used two strands..

then add liquid pearls to the centres of the cog designs on the tree too..

 

 

finally

cut a lace die cut border,

i used Tim's vintage lace

colour with antique linen and

vintage photo..

then cover with clear embossing..

heat and repeat 3 times to create a glossy finish..

 

 

finally add some vintage ribbon,

coloured with distress stain

and some idea-ology

 

 

i used Christmas muse token and some idea-ology baubles

on a trinket pin...

 

hope all that helps and makes sense...

this could easily be made into a card rather than a tag..

 

have a fun and inky day!!!!