Hello everyone, it’s Tuesday! That means it is time for another Tuesday Tutorial! This week I have a video tutorial for you sharing an inking technique I used to create this wood grain pattern for this tag.
I used this technique first on a card I created for CHA. I thought it turned out really super cool and have been itching to share it. I will be posting that card on Thursday so be sure to stop back by to see it. For today, I created a tag to share the technique. It is a messy finger one, I hope you will enjoy!
In the video I mentioned a video of Tim Holtz’s that talks about misting with Distress Stain and how to put the stain into a Mini Mister. You can find that video on this blog post by Tim: http://timholtz.com/video-distress-stain-ideas/.
As I mentioned in the video, after finishing the background, I sanded the edge of the tag to knock off some of the coating so I could add a crisp inked edge.
To embellish the tag, I die cut a Styled Label from grungepaper. I colored the label with Brushed Pewter Distress Stain. After drying the stain I applied Walnut Stain Distress Ink to the edges and onto the surface using an ink blending tool. I also die cut a heart from Sticky Back Canvas and cotton batting using the Mini Hearts die. I inked the surface of the heart with pink Distress Ink (I just used ink that was already on my pink blending foam, so no specific color here) and Walnut Stain Distress Ink using an ink blending tool. I love adding a layer of batting under the canvas (I die cut them as one piece) because it makes the heart a little more puffy and quilty once it is sewed in place. I adhered the assembled heart to the label and then sewed both of them to the front of the tag.
I picked three died stems from a hydrangea in my yard, trimmed them to fit the front of the tag and then stapled them in place using the Tiny Attacher.
I colored some crinkle ribbon with Seedless Preserves and Walnut Stain Distress Ink. After crinkling and drying the ribbon, I tied it around the tag, tying it off in a simple knot on the front. I stamped the word “touch” to a scrap of manila cardstock using Coffee Archival Ink. I attached the word piece to a Memo Pin which I inserted through the knot of the ribbon.
As a last step, I stamped a quote along the edge of the card using Coffee Archival Ink.
Without Touch we are all but hunks of wood.
-Jim Morrison
I really don’t think I will ever get over the magic of coloring Crinkle Ribbon. I love the color variations you can get by dabbing bits of ink and water here and there. Each finished piece feels like such a mini work of art.
I think this photo is a great example of what I really love about this technique, that the speckles of Picket Fence peek through the layers of color above it and create so much color variation. The background was created with just two colors of stain in addition to Picket Fence and yet there is so much variation in color and intensity that it looks like many layers of colors.
And I love how fluid the wood grain image is from stamping with the Distress Stain. It really allows you to use a bold design like the wood grain without it overpowering and being the focal point of the design. It is subtle, you know that it is wood grain, but you don’t look at the finished tag and see just wood grain.
Tip: Do you see my fingerprint there? It doesn’t bother me, but if it would bother you on your art, make sure to clean your fingers often as you work. This is a messy finger technique and you can very easily transfer your fingerprints onto the surface if you aren’t careful. Be sure too that before you start embellishing or handling the tag a lot that you have dried it well. This surface stays wet longer than you may be used to, so be careful with those dirty fingers!
In the video I also mentioned that I transferred the design of my fabric towel onto the tag. You can see it here between the letters and the flower. I happen to like it and think of it as bonus texture, but if you don’t, be careful when you blot.
I hope this technique has given you some ideas of ways to experiment with Distress Stains! I really love them and think they are a “must have” for every ink collection!
Don’t forget, on Thursday I will be sharing the card from CHA where I used this technique. I hope you will come back by to check it out!
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love the Tag Tammy…and the technique. But seriously much of the inspiration today is your color choice. Grey and raspberry are wonderful together. Just makes me happy. paula xx
Very pretty Tammy! Guess I am going to have to give this a go so I can get the full effect eh?!
TFS!
This technique is really easy! It is messy, but easy!
Tammy – gorgeous in every way. Funny thing – I’ve been working on a journal page with TOUCH being the theme. I was just saying it is the most important sense to me. I love the quote by Jim Morrison (being a child of the 60’s – loved him!)
Tammy!! This is amazing!
Gorgeous tag!! Awesome technique!! TFS!!
You never fail to inspire and amaze me Tammy. Such a cool background….just beautiful.
Thankyou for the video tutorial. I will have to try it. Although I don’t have walnut distress stain. I just bought my first 3 distress stains today, picket fence, antique linen ,spun sugar, so I guess I need more distress stains. This looks like my kind of technique, messy!
Jacquelene L.
Canada
You are so talented, Tammy. I agree that this tag die is essential! You work magic in this format. I will have to try this technique and also play with that stamping paper as soon as my new space is ready. Shooting to be up and at em by the second week of Feb. Wish me luck!
Can’t wait to get my fingers messy 🙂 Love this technique, thanks for the video. Great tag again.
I love this tag…..it is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing the technique. This is on my TO DO list!!!
What a lovely card! A lovely touch of sweetness!
It’s beautiful, Tammy! Thank you for the video!
Wow! This is beautiful! I love the texture of the tag!
This is just beautiful, Tammy!
Love, love, love this technique! The textures are fabulous.
TAMMY This is AWESOME…..Can’t Wait to see the Finished Card!! Such a Great Background…..xo
Love the suttlety of the wood grain background stamp technique. Your chosen colors are just beautiful and the tag is gorgeous. Thanks Tammy.
Marcie
I love it when you do the videos!!!
Finally had a chance to watch your video! Love this technique. The little fingerprint and towel texture you pointed out adds to the overall texture and uniqueness of your tag. I love the Jim Morrison quote. Your tag is very touching. I have this die and use it often. Maybe it’s time to add this stamp to my collection. Thanks for another wonderful video. Now time to check out that CHA card!
I love that woodgrain stamp. I find so many uses for it!
Your blog is chock full of brilliant cards and techniques. I am so hooked going through the older posts as I found your site only a few weeks ago. Hope to try all of them at some point. Not enough time to try new techniques each week 🙂 Thanks for the fantastic tuts and videos, it’s so appreciated!
Amazing tag – I just love all the colours, they go so well together. And thank you for the great video – i really appreciate it when I can see it being done. Just off to have a go myself! Thank you!!
I love this! Can’t wait to try it. Thanks Tammy!
What a great techinque! TFS!!!
Absolutely stunning, Tammy! The woodgrain technique looks wonderful, but it’s your trimmings of that beautiful crinkle ribbon and the glorious dried flowers that have really made my heart sing! Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Alison x
Popped over to your blog after seeing Tim’s Tattered Floral Challenge…absolutely adored what you created. I love your creations & the step-by-step descriptions, so much inspiration here. Thank you for sharing 🙂