Penny Black, Rustic Layered Scrolls Tag, Guest DT 2018

I've gone full circle with my final tag today by revisiting the bell I made for my first 

Penny Black 

Guest DT post...


It's not quite the same as it's not 3D like the first bell and I've added some rust and scratched markings
(more details on that later).

And as you can see, this time the bell is just one of several elements I've used to decorate not one, but four layered scrolls...

I've kept the inking and colours used to a bare minimum as there's already a lot of detail on this tag.

Here's how it was made...




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Cut out all of the main bell pieces from Christmassy in Matt Silver card stock.


Then cut out the main body of the tag again in White card and the tiny top and bottom ends of the bell in Metallic Copper (see photo)....  and leave to one side for now.




Using Ranger/Perfect Medium, stamp Winter Branches on to the silver body of the bell in small sections, heat embossing the first layer in Ranger/White Embossing Powder and the second layer in Holtz/Distress Embossing Powder (Walnut Stain).



Using a small piece of sanding paper, lightly sand the inner section of the bell on a diagonal (the piece the looks like a skinny oval with pointed ends). 

Then add some more Ranger/Perfect Medium along a small section of the edge (see photo) and more Holtz/Distress Embossing Powder (Walnut Stain) to create the illusion of rust.



Do the same to the main body of the bell, using the photo above as a guide.




Once cool and dry, assemble the bell as pictured - remembering to add the White bell layer underneath the bell and the brown top and bottom pieces of the die to the front...   and add a touch of Ranger/Stickles (Frosted Lace).


Then glue on a bow, cut from a Warm Gray card stock using Wreath Noel.



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The Paper Scroll that the bell is wrapped around is the medium one out of set the three.

Cut 2 from White card stock and leave one to one side, inking the other with a gentle application of the following Holtz/Distress inks:


Stormy Sky
Broken China
Iced Spruce



Then, add the Enjoy The Wonder Of The Season sentiment using Tsukineko (Expresso Truffle) and the bird from Nature's Gifts - which has also been stamped in Tsukineko (Expresso Truffle) before being cut out and glued on.




 Next, cut out 2 more Bell 'top ends' (the hanging loops) from Silver card, glue those together and attach to the back of the inked up scroll...

... and add the White/blank Scroll layer underneath to reinforce strength.




Now simply attach some twine through the Bell loop first and the Scroll loop second...  and keeping the twine in position glue on the Bell.



Then add more Ranger/Stickles (Frosted Lace) to the Scroll and attach the Small Sprig from Christmassy - after inking it up with the following Holtz/Distress colours:




Mowed Lawn
Forest Moss





And finally (for now), add some foam pads to the back of the Scroll and leave to one side...


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Cut out 2 more of the medium sized Scrolls and 4 of the largest size.

Glue together so that you have one more reinforced medium Scroll and two reinforced largest, then using a paint brush add some detail over the stitched side areas using the same
3 Tim Holtz/Distress colours as before:



Stormy Sky
Broken China
Iced Spruce

...  and leave these to one side to dry.

Cut out the Snowflake from Crystalline using Silver card stock for the top layer and White card stock for underneath...  and glue these two layers together.



Now cut out the Snowflake from Christmassy.
(Just like my last tag, I've actually used the inner tube section from a finished Kitchen Towel/Kitchen Roll for my Snowflake).

Then cut a second Snowflake from White card and glue it underneath, as once again you are reinforcing layers.




Now cut 3 Sprigs from Mitten Stocking, and ink them up using the following Distress colours:





Walnut Stain
Ground Expresso
Frayed Burlap


...  and once again, leave them to one side to dry.




Using just Versafine (Smokey Gray), stamp and cut out one Holly Leaf, a Berry Sprig and one single Berry from Cheerful Christmas, and cut them out.




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Now comes the assembly line part...




Take the backings off the foam pads on the medium Scroll that's entwined with the bell, and attach it as shown to one of the largest Scroll pieces.


Add the Sprigs...

...  then the stamped and cut pieces (Holly and Berries)...




...  and then add the largest Snowflake from behind the Scroll at a slightly jaunty angle. 



Once that's all dry...





Add the next layer - the other largest Scroll...

...  and glue on the Snowflake.




And finally, add the last of the Scrolls (medium) into position.





Your finishing touches are to add some gems, a twine bow and some Ranger/Texture Paste.





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And now comes a decision...

If you want to use this as an XL tag I would suggest cutting one more of the largest Scroll pieces out and gluing it from behind so that it runs parallel with the largest tag at the front.


OR



You could choose to stick this (just as it is) to a card base.






You see, I'm a great believer that tags have more uses than just as decoration for gifts or gift bags.

I think they can be just perfect as the focal point on a card, too!



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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Dies

51-453      Christmassy
51-458     Paper Scroll
51-467     Wreath Noel
51-476     Crystalline

51-465     Mitten Stocking

Penny Black/Stamps

       40-637      Winter Branches
40-642     Cheerful Christmas

30-504     Christmas Sentiments
30-251     Nature's Gifts




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I have so enjoyed the challenge of showing you just how versatile these beautiful stamps and dies can be.  

And I do so hope that I've inspired you in some small way.

Here's the link just one last time...

Click 'Here'

to see for yourself the Penny Black 2018 Christmas release.

I believe they have a 'Part 2' due out on 10th October!

So why not stop by at their blog for another fabulous reveal.

I've seen the sneak peaks already!

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Donna. x

Penny Black, 3D Christmas Bell Tag/Ornament, Guest DT 2018...

I am humbled, honoured, beyond thrilled...  and absolutely gobsmacked to be able to tell you that I am on the Penny Black Guest Design Team for the next few months.


Here’s the first of my tag designs for the Penny Black 2018 Christmas release...  

This is a 3D Christmas bell made by simply folding and gluing three decorated bell shapes together.

I'll include a list of supplies used at the end of this post, but for now - 

Here's a quick 'how to' guide...

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Cut out three bells  - plus their 'top parts'.

Carefully fold them in half, then glue one 'top part' to each of the bell shapes.

Use tree branch stamps to decorate each bell using embossing powders.

Heat set to dry.

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For extra durability, cut out two additional bell shapes from scrap card.

Cut them in half, then cut off the top ends and trim the outer edge of the bell outline. 

Glue one piece to the back of each of the decorated bells - ensuring that whichever side you choose remains consistent for all three.

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Add a small decorative bell to a piece of twine and knot into place.

 Then glue from the back - ensuring that the twine runs down the centre spine of one of the bells.

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Cut, colour and assemble some foliage pieces, then add enamel dots.

Ensure you make enough for all three bells!

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Glue all three bell parts together, add bows made from twine and some cord to the top...

and that's it!

You have your very own decorated bell.

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Supplies used:

Penny Black/Dies

51-453      Christmassy

     51-465      Mitten Stocking

Penny Black/Stamps

       40-637      Winter Branches

Other:

Embossing Powder (Ranger) - White, Distress/Walnut Stain

Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Frayed Burlap

Twine, decorative bell and enamel dots from stash.

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I do hope I've inspired you to have a go.

'Bye for now...

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Donna. x

Small Christmas Card, (Poppystamps) Wrapped Star + Folk Star, Distressed Edges

It's Poppystamps playtime I'm sharing with you today...

or more specifically the results of my playtime.

So here it is - a quick and simple card made to play along with their latest challenge.

The theme for this month?

Poppystamps

PSC#37

(Masking/Using a Mask).

I ran with the idea I had in my head for this one. 

To be honest, you can't really go too far wrong with brown and blue anyway, can you?  So I can't take any credit for how this has turned out...

It's an easy peasy, simple card...  but somehow I love it.

(And it's dead easy to 'batch make' - if you're into that time saving thing)!

Here's a quick photo of most of the supplies used...

Three ink colours, two dies and some repositional adhesive spray...  

plus a bell and some twine.

Like I said.  Easy peasy!

Need a quick 'how to'?

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Cut out one Poppystamps 'Wrapped Star' die cut and spray Crafters Companion/Stick & Spray - Repositional Adhesive onto the back of it.

(This is your mask/stencil).

Place the mask onto your card and using a finger dauber, add Holtz 'Broken China' ink in and around the stencil.

(You want to be more heavy handed with your 'finger dauber action' in the middle of the stencil and have a lighter touch as you move out from the centre of the star).

Do the same thing again using Holtz 'Walnut Stain' ink - being sure to leave enough of a gap for the Mirri star to be placed in between.

The Poppystamps 'Folk Star' has been made from three layers of Mirri card - all glued together.  

Once dry, simply use a Pokey Tool to add two holes and then thread through the twine and attach the bell before tying in a bow.

Add a small amount of PVA Glue to secure the knot (dries clear), plus a few sequins.

A hint of Holtz 'Hickory Smoke' and 'Walnut Stain' ink was added all around the edge of this design prior to using a Paper Distress Tool.  

(You can still see the ink but it gives a softer, gentler finish if you do it this way). 

Add a tiny bit of paper tearing around the edge.

Glue into position on a card front...

Finished.

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I'm also entering this into the following challenge:

Addicted To Stamps And More

Challenge #264 - Clean And Simple

I can't stress how much it means to me when you take the time to stop by...   especially when you leave a comment, too. 

You really do brighten my day...

Donna. x