Collage Paper Tim Holtz Challenge

I created this tag for the #THA_Jan tissue wrap challenge in our FB group, Tim Holtz Addicts.  This is an amazing group filled with talented artists who love everything Tim.  Even though the challenge was for Tissue Wrap, we are allowed to substitute Collage Paper.  I love the new Botanical design of the collage paper so I chose that medium for my tag.  I guess I am hoarding the Tissue Wrap since I do have some.

 

I started by using Collage Medium to attach the Botanical Collage Paper to a piece of white 110lb cardstock.  I waited for this to dry and then used Distress Crayons to add color to the design.  I added a little water to smooth out the crayon.  Next, I added a thin layer of the crackle medium.  I wanted a subtle crackle look, but I should of applied the crackle medium more heavily. 

 

I used one of the Stampers Anonymous cling sets from Tuesday Morning to add writing and butterflies to the background.  I also used the Creativity sentiment to a piece of patterned paper.  I cut a wildflower from the Wildflowers 2 Thinlet set and spray inked it. 

I broke out my papercrafting sewing machine to stitch a zigzag design around the edges of the papers.  I always forget how much I like the look of a stitched edge.  I find that the tools that get put away when not in use seem to be forgotten.  I need to find a way to keep the sewing machine within arms reach.  

 

 

 

 I used Tea Dye Distress ink to give all of the elements an aged look.  My go-to favorite distressing color is Frayed Burlap, but this project needed a darker aging.

 

 

I had a lot of fun working on the alcohol ink background for the inside of the plaque.  This design took several re-tries.  I used Yupo paper for the base and added lettuce and sailboat blue inks.  I also used a lot of blending solution, both from the bottle and from a mini mister.  The mini mister is the last step and it adds tiny spots which look really cool.  When the piece was almost, but not completely dry, I placed a piece of gold foil over the ink.  The tacky areas adhere the gold foil (my favorite part).

 

I assembled all of the componets and adhered them to a navy blue tag base which I cut from 110lb cardstock from Joanns.  I topped it off with a gorgeous piece of hand-dyed seam binding ribbon from Dry Gulch.  

I had not made a tag in a while.  I love challenges that lead you in unexpected directions.   I am looking forward to the February FB challenge!