12 tags of christmas - day 5...

"day 5" -tim holtz(c) 2008
supplies: craft sheet, adirondack paint dabbers/pitch black, juniper, red pepper, lettuce, gold, distress ink/walnut stain, ink blending tool, mini mister, glossy accents, distress stickles/antique linen, clear embossing powder, distress embossing ink, cut n' dry foam, heat tool, metallic mixative/gold (ranger); grungeboard/seasonal, elements swirls, sanding grip (tim holtz idea-ology); glue dots dot n go (glue dots); scissors (tonic); stamps/script P3-1378, scrollwork P5-1374 (stampers anonymous); rub ons (hambly); metal corners, home pro setter (american tag); snowflake embossing folder (provo craft); big shot express (sizzix); beaded trim, ribbon, tiny bells, tag

step 1: shake pitch black paint dabber and paint tag with dabber.

step 2: blend paint with a piece of cut n' dry foam to paint and cover tag.  let dry.

step 3: stamp scrollwork stamp with distress embossing ink twice.

step 4: stamp script with distress embossing ink filling in the space on the tag. (*i prefer to use distress embossing ink for all of my embossing since it provides the best detail - and it smells so GOOD - seriously!)

step 5: cover images with clear embossing powder.  remove excess - put back into jar.

step 6: heat emboss with heat tool until powder melts and becomes shiny.  let cool.

step 7: paint over entire embossed tag with juniper paint dabber.

step 8: blend paint with cut n' dry foam making sure to cover the images.

step 9: repeat until entire tag is covered with paint.  let dry to the touch until it's tacky. (*do not let paint dry completely before moving on to next step!)

step 10: spray a cloth with water from a mini mister.

step 11: wipe over painted tag with damp cloth to remove paint from the top of embossed designs. (*paints will not stick to the embossing completely and creates a shabby chic effect revealing our black base color. how cool is that?)

step 12: continue to wipe the tag with cloth - the harder you wipe the more of the background you will reveal.

*BONUS VIDEO STEP: learn how to emboss grungeboard using cuttlebug embossing folders and the new bigshot express! for another video using grungeboard click here!

step 13: paint embossed grungeboard deer with red pepper paint dabber.  let dry.

step 14: using sanding grip, sand over the embossed/raised areas of the grungeboard. (*grungeboard is designed to be sanded and the importance of using a sanding grip for this step is that the grip will remain FLAT allowing you to sand only the raised areas.  using a piece of sandpaper with your finger will sand off too much of the paint in the recessed areas.)

step 15: ink sanded grungeboard piece with walnut stain distress ink using ink blending tool.  be sure to ink entire piece.

step 16: mist a cloth with water again from mini mister.

step 17: wipe over inked grungeboard to remove the distress ink from the painted area. (*the paint dabbers will resist distress inks - yet another cool resist technique!)

step 18: paint grungeboard snowflakes with gold metallic paint dabber.  let dry.

step 19: cover painted pieces with antique linen distress stickles.

step 20: spread out distress stickles using your finger.  let dry.

step 21: apply craft glue dots from dot n go on to your non-stick craft sheet.

step 22: using your finger, roll the glue dots into little glue strips.

step 23: apply these to the thin detailed areas on the back of the grungeboard reindeer. (*this will allow you to create dimension and not have to cut little pieces of foam tape or thicker glue dots - pretty tricky huh?)

step 24: repeat for all areas of grungeboard that require adhesive.  for larger areas, simply add a few more for dimension - apply to tag to create a raised effect. (*remember the grungeboard is totally flexible and pliable so it can hang off the edges of the tag without any problem!)

step 25: shake gold metallic mixative and apply to craft sheet.

step 26: here's the cool little brush again!  dip speckle brush into mixative.

step 27: twist brush to create gold metallic speckles on to your tag.  (*love this step!)

step 28: remove small holly from grungeboard sheet and paint with lettuce paint dabber.  let dry.

step 29: scuff edges with sanding grip exposing areas of grungeboard.

step 30: ink sanded piece with walnut stain distress ink using ink blending tool.

step 31: with damp cloth, wipe off inked grungeboard. (*remember the paint resist the distress ink!!!)

step 32: cut grungeboard pieces apart with scissors.

step 33: adhere to neck of reindeer with glossy accents. (*i like using glossy accents for detailed accents.)

step 34: adhere tiny jingle bells with glossy accents.  let dry.

step 35: position metal corner on to bottom corners of tag.

step 36: position corner into home-pro and crimp corner down. (*this tool is so great for punching holes, setting eyelets, nailheads and crimping metal corners.)

step 37: apply glossy accents to the bottom edge on the back of the tag.

step 38: adhere beaded trim to tag and trim off excess trim with scissors. (*i apply a small amount of glossy accents to the edges of the trim to keep it from fraying.)

step 39: cut out rub-on word.

step 40: apply to grungeboard reindeer with craft stick. (*i like the contrast of the white rub-on.)

step 41: remove detailed flourish from grungeboard elements pack and paint with gold metallic paint dabber.  let dry.

step 42: apply glossy accents to back of grungeboard.

step 43: adhere to tag over the reindeer. (*we want this to lay flat across the tag.)

step 44: once distress stickles are dry, ink snowflakes with walnut stain distress ink using ink blending tool. (*distress stickles are actually "inkable" so you can create an instant tarnished look since distress stickles look like vintage glass glitter.)

step 45: repeat glue dots technique by rolling glue dots to create dimensional snowflakes and adhere to tag.

*in the details: look at how the variety of golds add to this tag using metallic mixatives, gold paint dabber, and distress stickles.  the unique color palette of this tag captures a shabby holiday look.

Comments

[Liz Walters]

Day 4’s tag was gonna be hard to top, however you, Mr Tim have done just that with this #5 tag.
Thank you so much for all your kindness.
Love, Liz
Liz Walters
Prescott, AZ

[Debbie]

Tim, You Rock, but seriously...I waited up until 200am Eastern Time to be the first post...My eyes are slamming shut...but just opened wide at the sight of this great Tag!
Pick me ok??

[Lisa]

Oh wow I didnt know what to do with the reindeer grungeboard. that is gorgeous.

[Genesis Jessome]

OOOOh I love love it love it!Reindeer are my favourite. And I'm hitting the store tomorrow to get my Big Shot Finally! Thanks again Tim.

[Judith Strausbaugh]

Tim,

Great job on this one. Who knew that not only can pearls be for wearing but for tags as well. Terrific use of them.

[Eliza Maria]

I can`t belive I`m the first one! I look into your blog several times a day and try to do my own tags each day now! Thank you for inspiration!!!

[Sarah]

Once again…wow! I decided to take a quick break from physics homework…and had such a pleasant surprise when I saw your new tag. I love the reindeer...I was actually looking at this set of stamps today...you may have well convinced me to buy some of your products! Well done...

[Linda Mason]

Beautiful Tag Tim. I love the color.

[Jenn]

This one looks like a lot of fun! I look forward to reading your tag how-tos every day. I have so many crafty ideas rolling around in my head now. . . Can't wait to start playing with them this weekend! Thanks again.

[SHartl]

All I can say is WOW!! Over the top? Not to me!! I love all the glitz and bling...and the vintage sophistication in this tag. What a beautiful reindeer and a gorgeous tag!