Sea Side Mixed Media Tag

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Oh my I'm having so much fun creating tags lately.    Today I want to share with you my latest tag. The Sea Side theme was inspired by cleaning my room -  believe it or not!   I ran across the Nantucket stamp set from Pink Paislee and was reminded that I've always wanted to use the sea horse from the stamp set. 

 

 

This stamp set has been discontinued, however, I encourage you to look through your stash and find a stamp set that you have rarely if ever used, and center a tag around one of the images in the set.

 

 

 

 

I chose these three Lindy's Stamp Gang colors to color my tag.   Top to Bottom:  Glory of The Seas Gold, Cosmopolitan Pink, and Tiffany's Blue.  

 

 

 

 

 

For texture I used Ranger's Crackle Medium on my sea horse.  Isn't he gorgeous propped up against my flowers?   I also used Faber Castell Design Memory Crafts® Textural Accent - Glass Bead Glitter Gel to give the illusion of sea sprays.   I love how the glitter reflects in the light. Pools of water were added with Glossy Accents.

 

 

 

I look at tags as the ultimate creative play. The small space can be really challenging, and push my creative juices.  I rarely do journal pages, instead I use tags to  experiment with mediums and techniques.

 

Here is a process video of me creating the tag.

 

 

 

It is so fun to see all those tiny scraps come together to create such beautiful tags.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya

 

 

Supplies:

• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  Gelatos® Steampunk collection Iced Chai
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  Gelatos® Double Scoops® Snowcone
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen Nougat #178
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents Gesso
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Glory of the Seas Gold
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Cosmopolitan Pink
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Tiffany's Blue
• Pink Paislee Nantucket Stamps
• Tim Holtz - Sizzix  Tag & Bookplate Die
• Ranger Ink - Crackle Accents
• Ranger Ink - Glossy Accents
• Ranger Ink - Wendi Vecchi - Potting Soil Archival Ink
• Hero Arts - Friendship Message
• Stampendous - Mica Flakes Gold
• Christmas Tree hook
• Prima Flowers
• eyelet trip
• Twine
• Shells
• EK success Labels Punch
• Cotton Netting
• Garment Pin
• Brass Anchor Charm
• Clear Sequins
• Micro Beads
• We Are Memory Keepers Large Eyelet
• Chipboard
• Cardstock
• Geli Roll Pen - Black

  

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
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Mixed Media Autumn Tag

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Hi everyone, I think fall is my favorite time of year.  The air is getting crisp, the leaves are changing, and vibrant pops of color are everywhere.  I was cleaning my studio and found an old vellum quote I've had in my stash forever it says "Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."  So I decided to create a tag.

 

For my leaf foliage I used these two Die-Namite Dies

 

Leafy Branch Die

 

 

Flowering Branch Die

 

Look at all that yummy depth, rich color and texture!



 

 

Here is a process video of me creating this tag.

 

 

 

 

 

Don't forget to save the date our next Ustream is scheduled for October 6, 2014  at 8:30 p.m. EST. 

Thanks for stopping in today,

Tonya

Supplies:

• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®  Gelatos® Steampunk collection Iced Chai
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen Nougat #178
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents Gel Medium
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents Gesso
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents Whipped Spackle
• Die-Namites Dies  Leafy Branch Die
• Die-Namites Dies Flowering Branch Die
• Tim Holtz - Sizzix  Tag & Bookplate Die
• Tim Holtz - Ranger Ink - Distress Re-Inker  Shabby Shutters
• Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology - Timepieces
• Tim Holtz - Idea-Ology - Game Spinners
• Ranger Ink - Embossing Powder Queen's Gold
• Zing Embossing Powder Metallic Green
• Zing Embossing Powder Copper
• Tsukineko - Versa Ink
• Liquitex  - Iridescent Bright Gold Ink
• Stampendous - Dream Text Stamp
• Amber Gemstones
• Daisy Dee Vellum Quote
• Heidi Swapp Butterfly Stencil
• Prima Sugar Plum Roses - Pink
• Prima Mini Roses - Cream
• Gold Scallop Trim
• Crochet Lace
• Lindy's Stamp Gang Marigold Yellow Orange
• Seam Binding
• Eyelash Fiber - Cream
• We Are Memory Keepers Large Eyelet
• Chipboard
• Cardstock

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Mixed Media Tag

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I just LOVE mixed media tags. I love to create them, I love to get them and I love to share them.  This is one of my favorite ways to use scraps, and experiment with new techniques.  When I created this tag, I gave myself  two little challenges.

1. ONLY USE THE OLDER PRODUCTS 

 

 

This was easy enough -  I really don't think there was a single item on this tag that was new!   I used old Rub-ons that are so old they were cracking (LOL)  It is time for them to go!   And all the other products with exception of the mediums and pearls were found in a bucket of scraps on my desk!

 

 

2.  Do something new!    -   I wanted to experiment with different sized pearls and adding them to my floral sprays.  So I decided to use the Glass Bead Glitter Gel from Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft®.  You can see the micro beads from the Glass Bead Glitter Gel adding additional texture to the larger pearls.  LOVED this technique!   They remind me a little of grapes, and may consider that with a grape fine spray in the future! 

 

I just love this transparency that I printed several years ago when I took the Rhonna Designs' 21 Day challenge in 2010.   I added Patina Alcohol Ink to the back so that the lettering was easier to read.

 

This little Nylon butterfly has been around for a long time. I just keep putting him back in the bucket.  Now he has a cozy place to sit!

 

I have prepared a process video of me creating the tag.

 

 

Here is the finished tag!  Isn't it GORGEOUS!

 

I love how this tag looks like rusted metal.  The Patina effect is simply gorgeous!  There is a ton of texture, and so much eye candy here!

 

Remember to Save the Date - Our next Ustream will be October  6 at 8:30 p.m. EST.  I hope you can join me.  I plan to do some chalkboard art! 

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya

 

Supplies:

 

• Sizzix - Tim Holtz®  - Alterations Collection - Movers and Shapers Die - Tag and Bookplates
• Tim Holtz® Idea-ology® Findings  Adornments – Charm Pack
• Tim Holtz® Idea-ology® Pearl Baubles
• Prima flowers & Leaves
• Prima Cotton Fabric Tape
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents - Gesso
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents - Glass Bead Glitter Gel
• Dry Wall Tape
• Ranger Ink - Adirondack Earthtone Dye Ink Reinker Butterscotch
• Ranger Ink - Alcohol Ink Vintaj Patinas
• Lindy's Stamp Gang - Tiffany Blue
• Tsukineko Staz-On Ink Refills Black
• Small Tag
• Charm
• Garment Pin
• Nylon Butterfly
• Marion Smith Designs Junque & Gems Metal Filigree
• Seam Binding
• Rub On Letters
• Music Note Stamp
• Viva precious Metal Gold Paint
• We Are Memory Keepers Large Eyelet Black
• Rhonna Designs 21 Day Challenge Art Quote
• Loose pearls (2 sizes)

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
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Silly Face Girl Layout

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HI everyone today is my day over on the Die-Namite's Blog.  I hope you have time to stop by and see the video tutorial that I have prepared for you. 

 

I'm featuring these dies in today's project.

 

Leafy Branch Die

 

Spring Doily Die

 

and the Five Petal Flower's Die

 

  Here is the link to the video tutorial.

 

 

Save the Date -   Don't forget our next Ustream is set for Oct. 6 at 8:30 p.m. est.

 

Thanks for stopping in today.

Tonya

 

 

Resources

• Die-Namites Dies  Five Petal Flower's Die
• Die-Namites Dies Spring Doily Die
• Die-Namites Dies Leafy Branch Die
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Double Scoops® -  Bubble Gum
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Double Scoops® - Mango
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Double Scoops® - Lemon
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Double Scoops® - Metallic Mint
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Double Scoops® - Wild Cherry
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Gelatos® Black Licorice
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents - Whipped Spackle
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Textural Accents - Gesso
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® Essential Artist Pens - Bold & Med. points
• The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Retro Square Stencil
• The Crafter's Workshop - Mini Cubist 
• Canvas Corp - Red Burlap
• Liquitex - Gold Ink
• Gold Paper
• Cotton Netting
• Prima Wildflowers Pillar Pack White
• Marion Smith Designs - Junque & Gems Resin Roses
• Marion Smith Designs - Junque & Gems White Filigree
• Marion Smith Designs - Mad Tea Part - Rabbit Hole
• Flatback pearls
• Gold button
• Ranger Ink - Mini Mister

 

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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Die-Namites Sketch and Dare Challenge

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Have you seen this month's sketch & dare challenge over on the Die-namites' Dies Blog?  This month the dare is to use something ORANGE!

There are  THREE WAYS TO ENTER...
the Die~Namites Monthly Challenge!

Visit the blog for details on how to enter for a chance to win a
$25 Gift Certificate to Die~Namites Dies.

 

CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS!

Here is my design for this month.

 

 

Can't wait to see what you create.

 

Thanks for stopping in today,

 

Tonya

Product List:

• Die-Namites Dies - Butterfly Swirl
• Die-Namites Dies - Winter Bouquet
• Die-Namites Dies - Ivy Corner
• My Mind's Eye - Reunion Paper Collection 6x6
• Cardstock
• Ranger - Archival Ink - Potting Soil
• Studio G - Thank you
• Provo Craft - Dots Embossing folder
• EK Success Circle Punch 1.5 inches
• EK Success - Martha Steward Punch - Floral Lace Border Punch
• Prima Lace - Alencon Collection - Tea Stained Crocheted Rosette
• Prima Chalks - Moss Lawn, Pastel Peach, Pastel Blue, Coltfoot Stemens, Old Road

 

 

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Thinking of You Card from scraps

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I'm having so much fun with the Just Sayin' Paper Collection from My Mind's Eye.   I was sent to my room to clean my desk from last night's ustream, and in true A.D.H.D.  fashion I ended up making a card!

For today's card I'm using the Die-Namites Dies Flower Scroll Die.

And the Just Sayin' 6x6 paper pad from My Mind's Eye. 

Last night I shared how I created the flowers that are used on this card.  Here is the video recording from last night's show in case you couldn't make it live:

These papers are so whimsical and fun.  And make a super festive "Cheer Me Up" any occasion card!  I hope I've inspired you to create something in 10 mins. or less with the scraps on your desk. Ready Set GO.....

Thanks for stopping in today!

Tonya

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
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Ustream September 2014 Follow up

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Thank you to everyone who came to the Ustream last night live.  We had an awesome time, and learned lots of great techniques. 

Here was the kit from last night's show.  Thank you to Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique for providing the kits, and sponsoring the show last night.  I believe there are a few of these kits remaining, if you are interested, please visit the boutique. 

In the class I taught you how to create these beautiful blossoms that mimic the flowers in the collection. These are fantastic on your layouts because they add visual interest, without the bulk!  They are so whimsy and fun that you can add them to cards, as well as mini albums!  I also shared a new technique for using your Whipped Spackle from the August Kit with Embossing powders to create amazing texture and depth. 

Here is a glimps at the finished layout.  So shabby and whimsical.  Love all the elements. Can't wait to create my next project with this collection.

Here is the video recording from last night's show in case you couldn't make it live:

If you create this layout or use some of these techniques, please make sure you share them with me.  I love to see your projects! Don't forget to #FollowingTonyaGibbs  in your social media outlets so that I can easily find you on Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Facebook! Thanks for stopping in today

Thanks again for supporting my creative journey!

Tonya

Supplies (All supplies used can be found at the Scrapbooking With M.E. Boutique):

• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' 6x6
• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' Enamel Accents
• My Mind's Eye - Just Sayin' Ephemera
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Whipped Spackle
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Stamper's Big Brush Artist Pen  Nougat #178
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® Guava 
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gelatos® Cotton Candy
• Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft® - Gesso 
• Die-Namites Dies - Flower Scroll Die
• Heidi Swapp - Butterfly Stencil
• Kaisercraft - Stamp - Edges 
• Tim Holtz  - Rays Stencil 
• Tim Holtz - Distress Watercolor Cardstock
• Tim Holtz - Distress Pen Vintage Photo (journaling)
• Ranger Ink - Queens Gold Embossing Powder
• Doily - 6" and 4"
• Krylon Color Master Metallic Gold Spray Paint
• Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint - Pineapple 20542
• Prima Chalk Ink Edgers - Pastel Green, Old Rose
• Cosmo Cricket  - Tiny Text Wood Veneers
• Watercolor Set with 24 colors 
• Tombo Mono Adhesive

I love seeing things you create using my tutorials or project share. Please use the following handles in social media to insure that I get to see your creations:
INSTAGRAM: #FollowingTonyaGibbs | TWITTER: @gibbst #FollowingTonyaGibbs | FACEBOOK: Tag Tonya Gibbs #FollowingTonyaGibbs

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