Steampunk Style Tags

"A tramp, a gentleman, a poet, a dreamer, a lonely fellow, always hopeful of romance and adventure." - Charlie Chaplin.

Close up of tag, you can see the foam pads I used for layering.

THE MAGIC OF THREE: "It is said that using three of something adds more interest and power whether it is a conversation, art or numbers."- Jennie AtkinsonI used three tags in different sizes, three medium sized gears, 3 small gears, 3 different colors, 3 reinforcement rings, etc.

My Inspiration was "Live the dream" by Jennie Atkinson, her blog is Jennie live the dream.

Going up. My inspiration for this tag was My take, on Tims tag January 2013 by Inkypinky Craft.

I used the metal gears to dry emboss the background. "Dry Embossing – Also called “relief embossing”, is done by tracing a stencil with a stylus in order to create a raised pattern." - The Paper Mill Store.

 

Prima-Craftsman Collection-Clear Acrylic Stamps - Mix 1

Bead Landing™ Found Objects™ Antique Silver, Copper And Brass Gears. 

Destination Holidays: Clear Transparent Stamp: (15 x 18 cm) Postage Stamps, Film-strip, Postcard, Globe, World Map, Planner Journal Accessories, Destination, etc.

Unknown Acrylic set.

Some of the other supplies that I used were: Tag templates (the tag in the middle of The Tramp is about 6" x 3"), card-stock, cardboard, reinforcement rings, Ephemera (Charles Chaplin), foam pads, ink-pads, Brayer, Memories Mist  (Merlot), Inkadinkado Letter Wood Mounted Stamp, paint, sanding paper, adhesive, paint brush,  Ranger Ink–Perfect Pearls Mists (Gold), toothpick, anchor brads, ribbon, Food die, oil, etc.

 

Hint: I pour my mists over in smaller mister bottles and dilute them with Alcohol. I attach the small misters to the bottles with elastics.

Techniques:

Ombré Background with a Brayer.

“Ombré /ˈɒmbreɪ/ (literally “shaded” in French) is the gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving tints and shades from light to dark” –Wikipedia 

How to use the Brayer roller – Lavinia Stamps.

DIY Cogs and gears for cards, scrapbook, art journals, mixed media projects, etc

DIY Cogs and Gears

Marbleized paper Background Christen Olivarez, Somerset Apprentice by Stampington.

This was the first time that I tried this technique. 

Marbling with Oil and Food Coloring. 

The article suggested I use watercolor paper, which I couldn't find. ;-(

My results after playing around.

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Mixed Media Tags.

I love making tags, to try out new techniques and supplies. 

(Christmas prezzies, from mom to mom.)
The tags are about 6 1/2" x 3"

 

My tags and cards are kept in a 12" x 12"  scrapbook album, with divided pockets. I date and add more information on the backs.

My inspiration: 

Thanks for the Memories - Kim Schofield

May 7th - Tim's Tag by Cathy M's Space.

Some of my supplies were: Home made Stamp cleaner and stamp cleaning pad, tag templates, ink pads. eye-shadow applicators, ribbon, a brayer, make up applicator sponges, acrylic stamps, text form an old book, honeycomb stencil, stickers, food dyes,  a hole punch, card-stock, ring reinforcements, Modge Podge by Plaid, Foam brushes, Memories™ Mists -Margaretha,  Ranger Ink – Perfect Pearls Mists-Silver, etc.

The video I used to make the DIY Stamp Cleaning Pad in a DVD Case, has since been made private, but there are many more D.I.Y videos like DIY Stamp Scrubber by thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich 

Autumn Leaves – Clear Stamps by Rhonna Farrer – Swirls.

Calendar from Time Will Tell-Rebecca Sower-Nostalgiques Scrapbook Stickers By Sticko.

 

The acrylic stamps are Art Journey - Unmounted Rubber Stamps - Eyes and Vintage Postcard Silicone Clear Stamps 15 x 18 cm.

TECHNIQUES:

Ombré Background with a Brayer.

“Ombré /ˈɒmbreɪ/ (literally “shaded” in French) is the gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving tints and shades from light to dark” –Wikipedia  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1Mw8oNOvrA

How to use the Brayer roller – Lavinia Stamps.

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Make Art.

Dance as if no one were watching. 4"x 6" card.

"Dance as if no one were watching, Sing as if no one were listening, And live every day as if it were your last.' - Anonymous. 

Inspiration and technique: Whimsical water bleaching, Craft Stamper magazine.

 

Supplies and tools: Stampin‘ Up Dance Sketches Ballerina Ballet 4 Rubber Stamp Set 2003 Wood mounted, Shabby Shutter and Dried Marigold Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks, water spray bottle, K and Company - SMASH Collection - Pen and Glue Stick - Black, Ink-pads, Glossy card-stock (I used gloss photo paper) Blending tool (I made my own), Acrylic flower stamp, Rag, Eye-shadow applicators, etc.

Blending tool I made with a Bulldog clip, a safety-pin and felt.

When in doubt...Dance! 

Bookmark. Size: 2" x 7 1/2" 

Inspiration: Design Focus tag, Nov/Dec 2007 Rubber Stamper magazine.

Supplies and tools:, Text Wood mounted rubber-stamp by Inkadinkado,  Stampin‘ Up Dance Sketches Ballerina Ballet 4 Rubber Stamp Set 2003, Autumn (Lady with hat and feather) wood mounted by Acey Deucey, sticky notes( Used as masks, Safron and Rust ink-pads by Stampin‘ Up!, fibers, Bookmark Template, Reinforcement ring, eye-shadow applicator, ink-pads, etc. 

Hint: I wrote the supplies used on the back of the tag.

Play on!8 cm x 16 cm Tag.

 

Supplies: Prima - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamps - Musicale, Template (Manilla Avery shipping tag) ink-pads, Brayer, card-stock, fibers,  eye-shadow applicators, reinforcing ring, small hole punch, etc. Style: Steampunk.
Technique: Ombré Background with a Brayer.
Theme: Music.

How to use the Brayer roller - Lavinia Stamps.

"Ombré /ˈɒmbreɪ/ (literally "shaded" in French) is the gradual blending of one color hue to another, usually moving tints and shades from light to dark" -Wikipedia 

Passion8 cm x 16 cm Tag.

Supplies: Wood Mounted Rubber Stamp Recollections Sheet Music Score, Prima - Cling Mounted Rubber Stamps - Musicale, Template (Manilla Avery shipping tag) ink-pads, Brayer, card-stock, fibers,  eye-shadow applicators, reinforcing ring, small hole punch, Sticky notes (Masking) etc.
Style: Steampunk.
Technique: Ombré Background with a Brayer.

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Mono-printed Tags.

 

 I made a few tags to try out mono-printing, which I think will be great for making customized backgrounds. I don't have a gelatine plate and although one can make them, I thought I would first experiment the technique with what I have, to see if I like it. 

"Also known as the most painterly method among the printmaking techniques , a monoprint is essentially a printed painting. The characteristic of this method is that no two prints are alike; although images can be similar, editioning is not possible."- Monoprints.com

Add many layers of paint for texture, I ended with the colors that I wanted. I love the texture. Remember to clean all tools and supplies as soon as possible.

Some of the supplies and tools I used were:

Kaisercraft - Stencils Template - Clock I put down the stencil upside down.

 Clear Scraps - Mascils - 12 x 12 Masking Stencil - Sprockets Gears.

Possible large stencils/masks at reach in a magazine holder.

Possible smaller stencils/masks ready in a magazine holder.

A Rolling pin, covered with cling wrap (The cling wrap also adds a nice texture) Good quality card-stock (The card-stock did get wet and flaked a bit), a tag template, (Avery Manifold Inventory Tag 6.25 x 3.12-Inches), foam mat, Stencils/masks, scrap paper, acrylic paint in many colors,  paper trimmer, pencil, ink-pad, fibers, small hole punch, eye-shadow applicator, a glass-sheet (To work on) Garbage bag, paper towel, etc.



I worked on a foam mat. You can also work on a glass sheet or silicone sheet. Squirt a few drops of different colored paint onto the mat and spread with a rolling pin.

 

I used a rolling pin covered with cling-wrap, but you can also use a brayer.

I worked on a green glass sheet to protect my table. Press the card down onto the paint, smooth down lightly and remove carefully.

Have an area ready for paint covered tools and supplies. Place stencils on top of the paint mixture and cover with card-stock.

 See the YouTube video further.

I used a piece of scrap paper over the card-stock, as the tag did get wet.

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"Art makes my Heart soar."

 

My Inspiration:  Journey Jump Off's by Cristy Riopel  from the "Creating Scrapbooking" Magazine, Summer 2015. 

What a talented artist, who has unfortunately passed away in August 2016. 

She has a Blog.

 

  Supplies: Inkadinkado Letter Wood Mounted Stamp, Wings wood mounted stamp, from Our Lady of rubber, Heart shaped stencil, circle shaped stencil, Sunshine daisies clear acrylic stamp by Forever in time, Decorative wavy ruler, Memories™ Mists Pink Lemonade, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Re-inker 1/2-Ounce dried Marigold, Manilla Tag, acrylic paint, paintbrush, fiber, hairspray, charcoal pencil, small scissors, eye-shadow applicator, stamp-pads, K&Co Smashpen,  baby wipes, etc.

 

"Precious."
Technique and inspiration "Stampbooking" (Smoosh) by Cathie Allan from "The Canadian Scrapbooker magazine"  Winter 2008/2009. I am very impressed with this technique, which will be handy for making custom patterned backgrounds.

How to Use Studio G Clear Acrylic Stamps.

Supplies: Avery shipping tag, Studio G Clear Acrylic Stamps, off white acrylic paint, Sunshine daisies clear acrylic stamp by Forever in time, ink-pad, eye-shadow applicator, fibers, paintbrush, etc.

"Make Art."
My Inspiration:  "Bible Art Journaling" by Allison Orthner from the "Creating Scrapbooking" magazine Summer 2017.

Supplies: Victorian angels wood mounted rubber-stamp by Rubber Stampede, Memories™ Mists Blue berry shake, Memories™ Mists Pink Lemonade, Modge Podge mat by Plaid, small scissors, acrylic blocks (See hints at the bottom),  K & Company Smash-pen, Foam brush, card-stock, Decorative wavy ruler, Text from an old book, Baby Wipes, fibers, paintbrush, etc.

Technique: Painting with Baby Wipes.

 

"Time to Fly."

My Inspiration: "Bible Art Journaling by Allison Orthner from the "Creating Scrapbooking" magazine Summer 2017.

 

Supplies: "Time to Fly" cling stamp by Paper relics, Avery shipping Tag, Memories™ Mists Blue berry shake, Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Ink Reinker 1/2-Ounce Spice Marmalade and Shabby Shutters, Modge Podge, mat by Plaid, small scissors, acrylic blocks (See hints at the bottom),  K & Company Smash-pen, Foam brush, cardstock, Decorative wavy ruler, Text from an old book, Baby Wipes, fibers, etc.

Technique: Painting with Baby Wipes-"Bible Art Journaling" by Allison Orthnar from the "Creating Scrapbooking" magazine Summer 2017.

 

"Dream On."

Supplies: Prima - Wood Mounted Stamp - Dream On Rusty Cog by Finnabair, All Night Media Crackle Finish Background Wood Mounted Rubber Stamp, Tsukineko Walnut Ink Antiquing Solution Spray, 2-Ounce, Avery shipping tag, warm white acrylic paint,  acrylic block, emery boards, fibers, paintbrush, etc.

Technique:  "Stamping With Mists" from Ideas for scrapbookers by Nancy and masking with Sticky Notes.

Hints: I use Acrylic picture frames from the dollar store.

 

 I bought small acrylic picture frames and acrylic blocks at the dollar-store, to which I attach my acrylic stamps, I have so many that I don’t have to remove the stamps from the ones I use regularly. The ones that come in sets, are in zip-lock bags.

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