Feb 6, 2016

Painting Techniques for a Funky Altered Tag

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I am over the moon excited to be this month's mixed media guest designer at Happy Little Stampers.  Even more excited to celebrate this month's theme with you - paint!  Oh how I love to play in paint and hope you'll be inspired to dig out those bottles and join in on this challenge.
 
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For my tag background I scraped a heavy layer of white glossy acrylic paint over my tag with a credit card, then used an empty lead pencil to scribe into the paint.  I just love the ability to add journaling into my layers.  I inked my tag with Vintage Photo just to add a little contrast since I was going to use bright colors.  The inks soak into the scribed area whereas the painted areas resist more.  Great effect!

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Here's a picture of the tag after I watercolored over the dried paint and ink layer.  I used inexpensive Loew Cornell watercolors.  They are a bit gritty and adhere to almost every surface I've tried.

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I added a few more layers of paint drips, white paint stamped with bubble wrap and a toilet paper roll, and some stamping and rub-ons.

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I wanted to do an nontraditional Valentine that could roll over all year.
 
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I used a Tim Holtz die cut on a scrap of mat board, then watercolored it, pooling in areas to add contrast.

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A bundle of embroidery floss and some staples were used for extra embellishment.

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A final splatter of watery paint completed the look.

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Again, the scribing effect.  Love that texture!
 
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Please head on over and visit the talented design team at Happy Little Stampers and let them know what you think of my project.  And don't forget to link up your Paint project.  Leave a link in the comment section here and I will pay you a visit.  

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42 comments:

Melissa L. said...

Yay! Super tag, Autumn! :)

rachel said...

love this autumn - its a beauty! Congrats too! Big hugs rachel x

Debi said...

this is just fantastic ! I love all the background layers and how it all comes together perfectly! Debi x

brenda said...

A great tag Autumn, always love the blue and green colour palette.

Hope you have a good Sunday.

B x

kiwimeskreations said...

What incredible depth you have achieved on this stunning tag Autumn
Blessings
Maxine

Tracey said...

Wow Autumn....your tag is fabulous. Love the writing in the paint, amazing layers. The cotton adds great texture too! Awesome work. Congrats on the guest DT.

Sharon said...

Ohh, great idea to write into the stencil paste and love the bright colours!

Petra Swart said...

What a wonderful tag, Autumn!!! Love everything about it!!! The colours are so beautiful!!!!
Have a great Sunday!!!!
Hugz

sarascloset said...

Autumn, huge congratulations on your GDT spot; HLS couldn't have chosen a better artist for this challenge. Love your handwriting in the paint , such a clever way to make this funky background!! Wonderful layout and my favorite--your color choices! So inspiring!

Thank you for joining our Grungy Love challenge at Anything But Cute! Hugs! Sara Emily DT

PS Most grateful for your prayers...God was listening!

Linda Simmons said...

Beautiful work again! Those creative juices really flowed. Love the colors, paints and all the extra touches that makes it so special.

klistersøster said...

Very great funky manila tag and it looks good with the written word in the white paint. Delightful with a love card in other colors and I love turquoise...
Hugs, Susan

experiments in paper said...

Fantabulous, Autumn - LOVE that writing, and all your inky, drippy colors! Very sweet images - great make! xxx Lynn

Maarit at Violets Corner said...

Fantastic tag Autumn, very artsy!

Love and hugs
Maarit

Lisa said...

Congratulations on your guest design spot and oh my, wow!! What a stunning tag this is!! I love the colors and the design!! The texture is fabulous!! It looks amazing, Autumn!! I love, love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Anita in France said...

Congratulations on your GD spot, Autumn! Cool tag ... such fabulous texture and amazing interest ... that scribed writing into the paint is fabulous! Anita :)

Lynne Moncrieff said...

Autumn, Congratulations on your GD spot, well deserved.
Such a fabulous tag and oh so funky! Great colours and gorgeous texture.
Wishes
Lynne

Pawsitively Creative said...

Firstly-huge congrats on your guest spot is HLS! They sure know talent! Wonderful design of your Love Queen and the color combo is fantabulous! The images and the black ink grundge it up nicely. Awesome sauce design!

Thanks for joining in our "Grungy Love" challenge at Anything But Cute. Hugz. ~Niki DT

Mimi said...

Awww... look at the little Love Queen... Awesome tag, Autumn! I really need to get you some library cards to play with too... but anyway, this is just rockin': your colors are phenomenal, your texture is delightful... bravo, and vravo on your GD spot with HLS. Very cool.

Pamellia said...

Congrats on your guest designer spot Autumn. This is just amazing, love the swirly background with all the beautiful cool tones and the black and white accents. A brilliant mixed media tag!

Thank you so much for joining us at Anything But Cute for our 'Grungy Love' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)

Toni said...

oh, wow, I cannot believe how fab your tag is! scribing into gesso? different paint mediums? a queen of hearts? Love it!

Toni
Stamplorations DT

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Congrats on being guest designer - well deserved. Love this tag you have created and thank you for the kind comments on my work too!

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Autumn, you are a star with the mixed media artwork, and this is amazing! I love seeing how you've created this wonderful tag step by step, and I love the colors! Wow, it's gorgeous! You've really found your niche!! Hugs, sweet friend!

Susan said...

Congratulations on being our Guest Designer this month at Happy Little Stampers! Very well deserved as your mixed media is inspiring! A beautiful tag in gorgeous colours! I love the way you build up your layers and use things like the bubble wrap and the toilet paper roll for stamping! Thank you for explaining your process - it's really helpful for people starting to get into mixed media.

Unknown said...

Oh wow - YOU DID THEM PROUD Autumn.... this is just SUPER FINE in every way. And yes - I love that it's a non-traditional Valentine - great way to go. The colors and textures and layers are FABULOUS. High Five girl!!! XX j.

Words and Pictures said...

Well, you can probably guess how much I love this! Colours right up my springtime street and such a fresh, funky look. Congrats on a fabulous guest spot.
Alison xx

Jinny Newlin said...

Congratulations, love! What a fun, little tag! LOVE all the textures to bits and pieces! Great color, and that little pout... Priceless!

Jenny Marples said...

Congratulations on your GD spot Autumn! Great tag with gorgeous colours/textures. Jenny x

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

This looks really cool! Loving all the textures and the colour scheme, not to mention the staples! Picked up a few ideas!

MaryH said...

Congratulations on the GD assignment at HLS. This multi-technique card sure fits the challenge, with all the different techniques you've got on this cute tag. I love the layering, and that little Queen face is just adorable. Great choice of colors, and the 3 dimensional layering items you've tucked on this wonderful tag. TFS & have a good week.

Connie Mercer said...

looks amazing!! and Congrats on GD spot!! You will rock it!!

Mona Pendleton said...

Congrats on you GD gig! Your tag is amazing! So creative and artistic!

nwilliams6 said...

I so want to try that scribing technique! THanks for all the details on this tag which looks fab by the way. Super fun creation and congrats on your GDT. Love your stuff. Hugz

coldwaters2 said...

Beautiful tag Autumn I love the colours, textures and elements you have used to create it, a stupendous make.
hugs
lorraine x

Inkyfingers said...

What a fabulous tag Autumn and I love how you layered up the colours and textures! Thanks for being our Guest Designer this month.
Hugs
Carol x

wannabcre8tive said...

What a beautiful tag. I love sweet image and your colors.

Notations of a Crafter said...

What a fab tag, thanks for joining in the fun over at The Artistic Stamper - Debs DT

Pawsitively Creative said...

Hey dearie! Huge congrats on your Top 3 at ECD for this lovely design! Come on Spring! I think of Spring when I looks at this tag. :) Hugz! ~Niki

sarascloset said...

Congratulations on your Top 3 at Emerald Creek Dares! What a great tag, and so well deserved! Hugs!

Samra said...

Nicely done!!!!
Thank you so very kindly for joining our “Grungy Love” challenge at Anything But Cute!
Samra DT
Paper Talk with Samra

craftytrog said...

Congratulations Autumn!
I'm catching up after my trip to India, and your tag is stunning! Such gorgeous colours and techniques!
Alison xx

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

What a beauty!!! LOVE the debossed texture, the color scheme, the thread, the image...everything! Fabulous!

Unknown said...

Very cool mixed media tag with funky textures. Bring on Spring! Thanks for playing with LLC this month.

Hugz, Sandy
Owner & Operator @Live & Love Crafts

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