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Monday 6 February 2017

February Tag... for Luck or Love

February Tag
Using the 12 mini prompt/instructions here is my second tag of 2017.


Size 14.5cm x 7.cm Tando Creative tag
1: Covered in black gesso with 1 coat of DecoArt Americana Tuscan Red acrylic paint
2: Black acrylic paint rollered on
3: IndigoBlu Super Thick slap it on pressed through a 6x6 TCW Love & Peace Stencil


4: Fabric & fibre collage added
5: A layer of DecoArt white translucent paint
6: DecoArt Gold acrylic dripped down the tag.


7: Stencil layer added at bottom of tag (white)
8: Covering of clear gesso
9: Stamped origami boat from Paperbabe Oriental Zen Stamp Set


10: Focal image.. Paperbabe MayLeeDee Kimono stamped & coloured using Spectrum Noir Illustrator pens, an alternative silk head scarf has been created instead of just hair.
11: Doodles & highlights using Posca marker pens
12: Tim Holtz.. Words grateful heart


The tag is finished with hand stamped & complimenting coloured ribbon.

Thank you for sharing your time, wishing you all a creative week.

Hugs from Tracey xx

6 comments:

Catie Cuddles said...

This is stunning. I keep thinking I will revisit the tag instructions but not go round to it yet.
Catherine x

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Thank you Catherine, they are really useful instructions. I believe you could use them as the base for anything and everything xx

Teresa said...

Love this tag Tracey! It was the beautiful image that attracted me to come and take a closer look, but it's the background that steals the show when you look into it. Great work xx

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

Thanks Teresa your feedback and views really do mean a lot. She's a pretty image to work with, you may be seeing a lot more of her in my work in the near future xx

SewPaperPaint said...

Oh Tracey! This is cool beyond words! I have several Asian themed projects due and am completely inspired by this tag to get them done! What gorgeous texture and colors you've layered together! Hugs, Autumn

Tracey@Hotchpotchcreations said...

I really enjoyed creating this piece, everything seemed so flow so gently. Glad to have inspired you Autumn I look forward to seeing your creations xx