Somehow tags have become a focus for me lately so today's post is mostly tag art. I'm going to start with this tag meant for the Simon Says Monday Challenge theme of "All Loved Up":
It's been difficult getting good photos as the sun has not been around (but for a fleeting moment or two) for days now.
Products: Tim Holtz Botanical tissue paper; gesso; pink acrylic paints; Golden Shading Grey High Flow paint; Tim Holtz Small Talk Occasions Stickers; foam heart sticker (AC Moore-sadly closing their doors); threads, ribbons, lace, vintage buttons from my stash.
For Tag Tuesday with the theme of Black,White, Red:
This is actually a tag card so I can write a note inside:)
For T Stands For Tuesday I have this yummy small plate to share from - again- our last visit to Cape May. Speaking of, we made our first reservations to go back in the Spring - one of several trips we hope to make again this year:):)
Another visit to Hemingways where we stopped for happy hour appetizers and a drink. Hummus with veggies and pita are a fave of mine, along with a nice glass of J Lohr Cabernet Sauvignon. Cheers!
Back to tags.
I used the above supplies along with some Dylusions Spray Inks on manila tags for a technique I was introduced to thru IG:
The technique is to coat your surface of choice with black acrylic paint ( I also tried a deep brown- on the brick stencil one). Let dry. Spritz with Dylusions spray inks. Let dry. Dab white acrylic paint thru a stencil over top. That's it! As the white paint dries the Dylusions inks will somewhat seep through the white bringing back some color. Pretty cool! You do need to use water soluble sprays- NOT permanent color sprays.
And lastly I will share this journal page for Art Journal Journey (theme is "something new") and Try It On Tuesday (white space or colourful grunge):
New are the two bottles of pink acrylic paint in Dragon Fruit (Americana), and Neon Pink (Craft Smart). This is in my Dina Wakley Media Journal. I also used her collage tissue words, Collage Collective image, stencil and Lapis and Penny paints.
Joining Paint Party Friday also. Looking forward to visiting and seeing what you've been up to. Have a super week!
" The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." Kobe Bryant
Your tags are great and thanks for sharing that technique with the black paint. I was looking at your photo as those tags caught my eye before I continued to read and I was trying to figure out how that it worked and I would have never guessed the white paint. Thanks so much for for colorful grunge for our latest challenge at try It On Tuesday also. It is really beautiful. ANd happy T day too. You must be excited about the first of your planned trips to the shore. Hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pieces Linda! Love the last one especially - and that quote is so right
ReplyDeleteWOW, lots of tags this week. They are all beautiful. I was delighted to read the technique you used until I got to the part where you have to use Dylusions. I've never even SEEN those, so I somehow doubt I could find a good substitute, although I have some sprays that bleed all over the place when they get near water. Regardless, this is a wonderful technique.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving your beautiful entry at Art Journal Journey. It's perfect for Jo's theme with those new pink sprays. Thanks for sharing this with us.
The hummus looks so good and the veggies look lovely and fresh. Pita chips are a favorite of mine, too. Looks like they went well with your wine, too. Thanks for sharing your incredible tags, your art journal entry, and your wine and humus with us for T this almost Tuesday.
you have some stunning tags displayed here! well done! xo
ReplyDeleteWow, Linda! What a gorgeous selection of art today. Love all of the tags, and especially the one for Wendy's challenge at Tag Tuesday, thanks for joining us. Great journal page, too. And hummus sounds fantastic. Happy T Day and thanks for the well wishes on my blog. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteGood evening, Your tags are really beautiful-and I am loving those stencils for textures and your new techniques. I love hummus too-sounds perfect for a snack or appetizer. and I love the sentiment on your last art page-great page with textures too. you'll have something to look forward now in the spring time Happy T wishes hugs Kathy
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful tags!!! I love the third one especially!
ReplyDeleteYour food looks healthy :-)
Wonderful quote to end with - a happy T-day to you!
Such a romantic tag..I love the little flowers on the side.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us for our Black, White & Red challenge at Tag Tuesday x
Love the Valentine tag ~ (1st photo) ~ great composition ~ You are always ready for any holiday ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka ( A Creative Harbor)
Such a romantic post with those beautiful tags that you created! Your journal page looks amazing with those new paint colours and I love the wording you added too 😁. Thanks so much for playing along at Art Journal Journey and for joining us at Try it on Tuesday too! Happy T Day! Hugs, Jo x
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Valentine tag :) and I love those stenciled patterns. Happy T Tuesday!
ReplyDeleteFabulous art work, love all your tags. Thank you for sharing with us on Tag Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteGreat creations, super tag.
ReplyDeleteYour tags make cute Valentines. I enjoyed seeing how you created the backgrounds with the stencils. Fun technique. Spring isn't that far away and then we'll be able to travel vicariously to Cape May. I like your appetizer selection, too. Happy T Day!
ReplyDeleteLOVE those tags, Linda - the black ones, that is - though as usual I love all your art. Nice bit of collage on the heart tag and the black, white and red one is so striking. I could just eat a bowl of hummus now...yum! Must make some soon. Lots of lovely art again. Thank you for sharing - and for sharing with Try it on Tuesday. That page is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCath x
Amazing blog post. Your tags are just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteT stands for Terifiic Tags at Heartfully Inspired ;-) The tag card is a great idea yours is a stunner as well.
ReplyDeleteMaking your reservations for spring already - what fun - it gives you something special to look forward to and get through the rest of winter.
I love your black background tags. That looks like fun to do. I'm guessing IG means Instagram.
Fabulous page for AJJ and TioT. Love the phrase.
Touching Kobe Bryant quote - sniff.
Happy T-day! Eileen xx
Fantastic art again this week Linda, the tags are fantastic and it was a super technique. I loved your journal page and the quote you used. Thank you for joining ans sharing with us at Try it on Tuesdays and Art Journal Journey.
ReplyDeleteYvonne xx
Wow, I love your romantic red tags. They're perfect for Valentine's Day. I also like your other tags. Your food looked delicious. Happy T-Day!
ReplyDeleteI love your tags Linda, I don’t very often make them!, I have the leaf stencil and have only used it once but I will try the technique you used as it looks very effective with the dark surrounding the leaves.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your visit, I’m in the hotel, it’s raining so I’m out visiting the T gang
Jan x
Lovely BW theme in your wonderfully creative tag ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
wonderful Posting with the tags!!!i love hearts and i am fascinated by these ideas!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day, Elke
Wine and tapas! My favorite. This would be called a tapa in this country. Good for you that you have already booked to go back to Cape May.
ReplyDeleteI love your tags. And the work you did with the stencils.
A belated happy T-Day,
Hugs,
Lisca
Beautiful beautiful tags. Hurray for ART!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF
muchlove...
The black paint technique has it's own unique style when using the dylusions sprays don't you think. Fabulous tags. I'm loving your sweet red, black and white tag with those little added extras of buttons and lace, it's not a good time of year here in the UK for taking photographs either as when the sun is out it casts a bright white wintery glare on everything but I think you did a grand job capturing your tag. Beautiful, I'm keeping everything crossed I get chance this weekend to play along if our little puppy gives me an hour or two spare he hee!!
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF Linda sending Hugs your way Tracey xx
Happy PPF and have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteYour tags are really beautiful and I love how you composed the art journal page. Effective design.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF ❤️
Beautiful work Linda! The food looks good.
ReplyDeleteIs this another that didn't publish?? I love this post Linda! Your romantic tag and tag cards are lovely! I love the look of your hummus plate! I am definitely going to try that technique with the black and white! Your page for TIOT is fabulous, Thank you so much for joining us! Belated Happy T day! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteThose Dylusions sprays sound interesting, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove hummus too ~ they have a hummus with artichokes and kalmata olives that is yummy! I like a glass of Malbec ~
ReplyDeleteGreat 'how to' demo photos too!
Happy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Hi Linda :)) I LOVE your heart tag! It's so nice! And wow...that Dylusions piece is wonderful, what a neat technique!! There are so many different things I'd love to try for my art...and so many things I haven't even heard about! I love hummus on pita! :)
ReplyDeleteWow you are tagged. They are so lovely. I make my own hummus. We have one restaurant here that serves it and it is just awful. So hope this was good.
ReplyDeleteLinda ~ hope you had wonderful weekend ~ your creations are always wonderful! Thanks so much for your visits and sweet comments ~ ^_^
ReplyDeleteHappy Moments to You,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Beautiful
ReplyDeleteYour tags looks great. And I just figured out how to do this. But I have no idea of what spray ink is. :( Have to see if I can find any over here. :)
ReplyDeleteNice shapes and patterns...I'm totally out of stamping but your works look great! :)
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