I used the drawing inks in the same way as my hanging here...combined with picket fence , in the same way as you can used distress stains . I mixed in a bit of picket fence stain to soften the colours. The darker parts are where the drawing inks show their true colours and did not mix with the stains so much. I created a #10 and #8 tag to create a layered tag.
I added some stamped detail by painting the drawing inks onto the nature set of stamps and then stamping with them. This large tag was then edged with broken china DI. The next layer was a piece of white corrugated card inked with distress.For the top layer, tag #8 I coloured some gold pearl texture paste using the drawing inks.... and applied through foxglove stencil.
To complete I added a sentiment stamped with the drawing ink, some seam binding and some cheesecloth all dyed with drawing inks.
Hopefully you can see how versatile these drawing inks are and how many different ways they can be used in.
hope you have a great weekend...there is still time to apply for creative expressions DT for next year...all details here .x
have a fun and inky day
trace x
Hi Trace, I am in love with the colours you have used on this tag and love the mix of textures of the corrogated card,cheesecloth and texture paste. I have never used drawing inks mixed with other mediums before and this piece has inspired me to experiment - Thank you for sharing. Hugs Mo x
ReplyDeleteThe foxglove stencil is beautiful Trace and I love all the soft blues you have used. That piece of cheesecloth looks amazing coloured with the inks too. Beautiful work. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteLove the colours and various textures on this tag - not come across those inks so must check them out.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty tag, just beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Love the colour! x
ReplyDeleteamazing - such a soft piece!
ReplyDeleteLovely colours on this piece Trace and I love the darker patches too where the inks have not blended as much with the stain. Love the cheesecloth and the wonderful texture. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card/tag .... I especially love the color!
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
Beautiful soft colouring Trace and I adore that foxglove stencilling. You make this all look so effortless but I know it takes work (and a touch of genius). Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteLovely!
ReplyDeleteLove love love it! The colors are fab!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty Trace!
ReplyDeletesandy
Very pretty, Trace! Love the soft color palette and the texture! Fabulous tag. Enjoy the weekend!
ReplyDeleteGreat colours, a beautiful sentiment and the flowers on the bottom are made so well! Think I have to try to use flowers someway like these on my makes...find them perfect! Have a sunny and fun weekend, hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteFabulous background Trace and I just love those layered tags. Wonderful piece x
ReplyDeleteAs usual you have created another yummy tag. Love the color tones you used and everything works so well together.
ReplyDeleteI really need to get some cheesecloth!!
happy crafting
tracie
This is gorgeous Trace!xxx
ReplyDeleteSo stunningly pretty - I've been very tempted by these inks, but couldn't quite bear the price tag - especially when I have some inks I should really experiment with first! Beautiful work...
ReplyDeleteAlison x