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Thursday, November 10, 2016

Day Four - Twelve Tags of Christmas



Welcome to Day Four!

The rules and dates for this event are listed in the right sidebar.


Loll
Techniques:  Faux Mother of Pearl background (click to see video tutorial),
Sponging, Crackle embossing paste through stencil, Torn edge
Products:  Pearl Shimmer Paint, cling wrap. Distress Inks: Barn Door, Fired Brick, Mowed Lawn (Tim Holtz). Matte gel (Golden) layerd over top of  background technique. Crackle Paste (Finnabair). Holly Stencil (Dreamweaver).  Red and Green glitter glue.  Season's Gift stamp set (Penny Black).  Crinkle ribbon dyed with Mowed Lawn.



Mary H
Guest Designer
Please check out Mary's blog to see a full description of how the above tag was made.



2016 Twelve Tags of Christmas Event Pinterest Board
(Click on link above)


Come join the fun!  Enter your mixed media Christmas Tag in the linky below.










22 comments:

  1. I love your faux mother of pearl background and crackle paste holly leaves Loll. Both techniques add so much interesting texture. Your died ribbon turned out beautifully too.

    I am off to see Mary's gorgeous tag too. TFS and hosting your wonderfully inspiring event Loll. Hugs, Nancy

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  2. Wow, another stunner, Loll. So many different techniques and mediums and I love red and green combo for Christmas with white.

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  3. Such pretty tags. Great background techniques and must give the crackle paste, through a stencil a go.....it looks amazing. Another fabulous day and thank you both for the fabulous inspiration x

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  4. WOW...another GORGEOUS tag Loll! I love the layout of this one and those holly leaves are so pretty with the crackling in them! So much beautiful inspiration...thank you, thank you!! :0)

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  5. WOW!!! Love the faux MOP background, and those crackled holly leaves look amazing! Thanks for sharing all these fabulous techniques xx

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  6. This is a beautiful tag, Loll! Love the crackle paste on the holly as well as the faux mother of pearl in the background. You combined so many interesting techniques to great this unique and gorgeous tag! Love the ribbon treatment on this!

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  7. This tag is fabulous Loll, and the crackle paste stencilled holly looks so pretty and the beautiful red mother of pearl background complements it so well. Great techniques! x

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  8. Sorry, I meant to say what a gorgeous tag from Mary too. I have been to her blog for the 'how to' and she has used some great techniques too. x

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  9. Wonderful texture on those leaves, Loll! I need to get some of that crackle medium. Love the red FMOP and the torn edge and that died ribbon is so bright and beautiful!

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  10. Another really gorgeous tag, Loll! Your background is so striking and I love the effect of the crackle paste on the leaves...WOW!

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  11. Love those strong shades of red and green! And two wonderful techniques on one tag - gorgeous faux mother of pearl background and fabulous crackled holly leaves! Wonderful sentiment too!

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  12. Thanks for sharing the Mother of Pearl technique. I hadn't seen it before. Both tags are so festive.

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  13. Another gorgeous tag Loll! This one looks so crisp and clean and simple, but so elegant. Love that red background and embossed holly on it. I always love torn edges, but never seem to quite get the right look when I try it. lol Beautiful! Hugs, Brenda

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  14. Two great techniques on one tag, Loll! I love those crackle holly leaves :)

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  15. Beautiful tags Loll, need to get moving and add some. Havent been able to comment as I was restricted to the ipad and typing wasnt working in Feedly. Finally fixed the issue, have been looking and seeing so many beautiful tags and cards.

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  16. The crackle paste and holly stencil look so good! What interesting techniques. All the stamps are so inspiring.

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  17. Love that crackle paste, Loll, and the torn red panel. Glass gel. Crackle paste. Two more things to add to my wish list.

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  18. Hi Loll,
    I saw this challenge on Mary's blog and thought I would have a go.
    Your tag is so very lovely and wonderfully created and a super design.
    Congrat to Mary on her GD spot, and her tag is also very wonderful too.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  19. Wow! Twig looks like it was frozen! Beautiful effect of cracking. I also like the torn edge of a red background, it looks amazing. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration and I look forward to the next tag. I'm always stunned by their beauty!
    Tag Mary is so cute :-) Love it
    BożenA xx

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  20. Two miniature works of art from you and Mary today, Loll ... the crackle glaze on the holly against your faux MoP is beautiful! Hugs, Anita :)

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  21. Wonderful crackle on your holly Loll - and Mary's tag is lovely with her soft colors and pretty stockings!

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  22. Positively perfect! And I just love that crackle paste!

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