So here are the results a large tag ...just for the pure pleasure!
I started by playing with some distress stains....namely faded jeans ...hasn't been off the shelf in an age and thought it might be feeling unloved! and evergreen bough...So I smooshed and spritzed until happy and also did an extra piece which I set aside for the tentacles to be stamped on.
I then edged in walnut stain distress ink...gosh I love this colour!
I stamped the tentacles onto the background and added a bit of colour with my trusty distress markers and then when dry a smidge of walnut stain.
Now for this rather captivating chappy! I think he has gone to the top of my favourites...there is something about him...stern yet captivating! maybe its just me . I coloured him with my much loved waterbrush and distress markers...tearing the bottom edge and inking .
finally lots of yummy idea-ology, in my book a girl can never have enough cogs!and some dyed seam binding...and voila happy me and happy playtime pleasures !
keep those fingers inky!
trace x
Great tag I've just got 3 sets of Brett's stamps first post will be up shortly using one of the other sets yet to use this one yet but you have done the Captain proud!!
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Amanda x
A fantastic tag, looks like you had some lovely new goodies to play with.
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p.s. Belated Happy Birthday wishes.
That's a great image, isn't it? Love the colours - I love walnut with the blues and teals! Lovely stuff. Belated Birthday wishes, too!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous Trace, I love that new Brett stamp set and you have used it beautifully, he really a fabulous and I love how you used the tentacles too. It is great that you found time to craft just for you too! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Trace. Fabulous tag. I love the colours and that stamp is brilliant too. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely. I love the colours and the stamp too. I succumbed to The Presenters as my first new stamp, but this is on my to get list.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got some fabulous birthday presents Trace. I like your inking techniques too.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
So glad you got time out to play with the new stamps. Fabulous results too! I love those tentacles emerging from the edges and the way the stern man looks against the wrinkle free background. Jenny x
ReplyDeletea fabulous tag Trace - love that stamped image - I agree - he is very captivating xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous indulgence, just love it xx
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you lucky girl, such cool stamps and you used them to such great effect! Wonderful tag and great that you managed to have some time just for you!!
ReplyDeleteAnd why shouldn't they spoil you? You absolutely deserve it... And so fabulous to see the results of the spoiling and some playtime too... a fantastic tag using those new images, brilliant! Belated birthday wishes too.... hope you had a brilliant day.
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Concretulations!!! And go on..with playing Ha ha with your new stamps :-) You are good in it!!
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Wonderful tag, I LOVE it!!! Got to got those new stamps from Brett Weldele. I'm glad you had a lovely birthday & were thoroughly spoiled - just as it should be.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday Trace!
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful gifts from the family and well deserved for sure.
Love this tag and the weathered sea dog.
Chrissie xx
Great stamp and tag! Verry late, but still: Congrats at your birthday and I wish you a new year with beautiful moments and much creativity! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, I love that image, and I have to get some of Brett's new stamps, love them. Happy belated birthday, and enjoy playing with all the goodies.
ReplyDeleteA fabulous tag, I love those stamps.
ReplyDeletexxx Hazel.