hey bloggers! i'm flying out today to florida to teach at a rep trade show this weekend,flying back home sunday, and packing up for my cruise which is less than a week away...so excited! i wanted to share this fun halloween tag i created using my new paper rosette die. i'm telling you i love this die - it's so much fun to make and even better that it's SHIPPING NOW! to create this tag, i used my retro halloween stamp set for the background images that i stamped in archival ink. next i inked the tag with distress ink (crushed olive, spiced marmalade, dusty concord), and then misted the tag with the new perfect pearl mists (perfect copper). i cut a grungeboard strip using my scallop on the edge die and used the 31 from the grungeboard mini set. i painted all of the grunge pieces black using a paint dabber, let it dry, and then added black soot distress stickles for the ultimate vintage sparkle effect (the pic doesn't do it justice). i created a ruffle along the bottom edge of the tag by gathering tissue tape and sticking it on the tag and adhering the grunge strip over it. i made a paper rosette and adhered the 31 to the center - here's a video i did using the paper rosette die...
finally i created an embellishment with my new facets for the top of the tag by gluing paper to the flat side of the facet using glossy accents and cutting it out. i finished the top of the tag with a piece of ribbon and added the facet and one of my new baubles with a jump ring and mini pin. of course i would have loved to do a full step out for this tag for the blog, but i simply ran out of time to do it all - go figure? at least i wanted to give you a quick how-to so hopefully you'll get inspired to do something creative this weekend! also, remember to check out the links from my design team - they've been creating some amazing things too...t!m
awesome!! thanks for the rosette instructions!
Cindy in Chicago
Posted by: Cindy Christoffel | September 24, 2010 at 09:41 AM
I need this....really I do!
Posted by: Kim Dalton | September 24, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Tim it is FABULOUS! I actually have in my hand your new Rosette die and I just ordered a ton of your new stuff. I am waiting for the paper to become available and the tag die. Have a wonderful trip and thanks for the video.
Posted by: Shirley | September 24, 2010 at 09:43 AM
Another great tag Tim..really need to get that rosette die..see you on the ship!!!
Posted by: Nancy D. | September 24, 2010 at 09:44 AM
I love love love that die!
Posted by: Yelowflower Mo | September 24, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Wow--love all the elements. Looking forward to getting this die!! Wish I were going on the cruise! Have fun in Florida too!
Posted by: Lisa S | September 24, 2010 at 09:45 AM
Can't wait to get my hands on one of those dies!
Posted by: Jen G. | September 24, 2010 at 09:46 AM
I'm gong to be broke!! But, I'll start slow with the paper rosette die!
Posted by: Karen W | September 24, 2010 at 09:46 AM
Can't wait to get that rosette die!! Wonderful Halloween tag!
Posted by: Pam Loris | September 24, 2010 at 09:47 AM
This die looks fabulous can't wait to get it and create.
I'm so excited that I get to take classes with you tomorrow. Hopefully you can fit a couple of hours in to see Mickey Mouse.
Posted by: Suzanne | September 24, 2010 at 09:48 AM