It may seem early for Valentine's but that's the theme this week over at Kard Krazy. I pulled out a stamp that I've had for a few years but have almost never used. When I first got it I didn't know much about the different kind of inks and when I tried it out the image didn't work very well since it was so detailed and I was probably using pigment ink, so I put it away and kind of forgot about it. So when I was leafing through my binders of stamps and came across this one I thought it was time to try it again since it would work so well for the theme. I used VersaFine ink and was amazed at how well the image turned out. It definitely won't be so long until I use this stamp again.I'm also entering this tag into the Compendium of Curiosities challenge over at Studio L3. I've been wanted to try this since I got the book for Christmas but just haven't been able to squeeze it in. The theme was Weathered Wood Grunge on page 50. I know it doesn't look like I made any weathered wood but I used the technique on the hearts. I hadn't used this technique yet and I think it turned out pretty good for a first time.
I actually made a few more Valentine's tags today but I'll share them with you another day. I'm making them for Laura who is going to be bringing them to a few seniors homes on Valentine's Day. Isn't that a great idea!
16 comments:
Great tag! And that image is a stamp? I thought it was a photo, that's fantastic! Love the hearts, too!
Wow, how beautiful!! Thank you for participating in my little Valentine's Day project too!
wow...this turned out to be a stunner of a tag!! I really like it! Great background, really "dig" those dotted hearts...just a great feel to the whole piece.
oh! Such a Gorgeous Tag! Great Work!
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your tag is so beautiful - I love the stamped image and your hearts are great too!
Your tag is beautiful, Wendy!
The grunge look is quite pleasing with that sweet image.
Such a lovely tag, now i'm off to see your awesome collage above!
Such a wonderful tag.. I Love it!!
Your tag is gorgeous and that is one of my favorite stamps!! I really need to dust it off and use it. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Your background is beautiful and I like the "spotted" hearts!
Lovely fairy! Great tag.
A sweet Valentine, Wendy. (I love your project for Theme Thursday, too!)
This is just adorable! Love the colors and the image is so sweet!
I don't think it's EVER too early for Valentine's Day, and you're made a stunning tag for the occasion! I love your weathered wood grunge hearts-- you did the technique perfectly and the entire piece is sweet and beautiful!
I'm so glad you joined in with the CCC, Wendy, and I hope we see you again!
Beautiful tag love the stamped image and hearts too.
Marilyn
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