I've been a bad blogger and missed Free Fiction Friday. Let's just say, life got in the way a lot last week.
For today's Maker's Monday, I had a nice how to for a bunch of neat tags I made, but my photos won't upload so I just put together this sweet little tag that pays homage to one of my all-time favorite Halloween movies...Trick 'r Treat! When I first saw the Sizzix Thinlit "Trick or Treat" die by Tim Holtz, I imagined the victims of the Halloween School Bus Massacre and knew I'd be making something like this tag. I can almost hear Mr. Wilkins tell Charlie to "Always check your candy."
As with life, there were many hiccups along the way of making this tag. I had gotten only a few die cuts made when my machine broke. I'm still in a bit of shock and possibly denial. RIP Vagabond! There were also several elements that I thought would look awesome that ended up not wowing me.
Supplies:
1 craft tag (I used Ranger Inkssentials, size #8, manila tags)
1 sheet of Halloween-themed scrapbook paper the size of your tag or larger (I ended up not using this)
1 Tim Holtz Typed Token Halloween (I ended up not using this)
Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge, and Walnut
Tim Holtz Distress Crayon in Spiced Marmalade
1 Tim Holtz Trick or Treat die cut on black cardstock
Decorative Twine
Glossy Accents
Tools:
Scissors
Water brush
Small hole punch (1/8 -- ended up not using)
Additional Items:
Letter stamps
Archival Ink in Orange Blossom
Instructions:
1. My first step was to color the Distress Crayon over the typed toke so the color filled the stamped letters. I used a piece of paper towel to gently rub the excess off the token.
2. I covered the tag with water from my water brush. You could use a spray bottle/mister or a wet sponge.
3. Next I dabbed the Fossilized Amber stain onto the tag. I added Rusted Hinge on the lower quarter of the tag. I let the colors bleed and blend and used a heat tool to try the tag completely. You could let it air dry.
4. The die cut was too big for the tag so I snipped off the cat. It will be used for something else, I'm sure. I added squiggles of Glossy Accents to the backside of the die cut and arranged it in place, pressing down firmly.
5. I edged the tag in Rusty Hinge to give it a more finished look.
6. After dry-fitting the typed token on the tag I decided it didn't look right. After a few minutes of staring at the incomplete tag, I smiled. Always check your candy...
7. I inked the letters and added them to the card, not caring if they weren't perfectly lined up or if the rubber block stamped as well.
8. I didn't like how the striped twine looked with this tag so I ended up using a hemp twine I had on hand.
I really love how this simple tag turned out, even if it wasn't 100% to plan. What is your favorite Halloween movie?
For today's Maker's Monday, I had a nice how to for a bunch of neat tags I made, but my photos won't upload so I just put together this sweet little tag that pays homage to one of my all-time favorite Halloween movies...Trick 'r Treat! When I first saw the Sizzix Thinlit "Trick or Treat" die by Tim Holtz, I imagined the victims of the Halloween School Bus Massacre and knew I'd be making something like this tag. I can almost hear Mr. Wilkins tell Charlie to "Always check your candy."
As with life, there were many hiccups along the way of making this tag. I had gotten only a few die cuts made when my machine broke. I'm still in a bit of shock and possibly denial. RIP Vagabond! There were also several elements that I thought would look awesome that ended up not wowing me.
Supplies:
1 craft tag (I used Ranger Inkssentials, size #8, manila tags)
1 sheet of Halloween-themed scrapbook paper the size of your tag or larger (I ended up not using this)
1 Tim Holtz Typed Token Halloween (I ended up not using this)
Tim Holtz Distress Stain in Fossilized Amber, Rusty Hinge, and Walnut
Tim Holtz Distress Crayon in Spiced Marmalade
1 Tim Holtz Trick or Treat die cut on black cardstock
Decorative Twine
Glossy Accents
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| Some of these elements didn't make the cut |
Tools:
Scissors
Water brush
Small hole punch (1/8 -- ended up not using)
Additional Items:
Letter stamps
Archival Ink in Orange Blossom
Instructions:
1. My first step was to color the Distress Crayon over the typed toke so the color filled the stamped letters. I used a piece of paper towel to gently rub the excess off the token.
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| I like how this looks, but not for this tag |
2. I covered the tag with water from my water brush. You could use a spray bottle/mister or a wet sponge.
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| I was skeptical about using a water brush at first but it is really handy |
3. Next I dabbed the Fossilized Amber stain onto the tag. I added Rusted Hinge on the lower quarter of the tag. I let the colors bleed and blend and used a heat tool to try the tag completely. You could let it air dry.
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| Good thing the craft mat is there to protect my desk from drips! |
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| Adding the Distress Stains to water makes a neat effect |
4. The die cut was too big for the tag so I snipped off the cat. It will be used for something else, I'm sure. I added squiggles of Glossy Accents to the backside of the die cut and arranged it in place, pressing down firmly.
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| Bye bye kitty |
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| Glossy Accents is one of my staples |
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| Sinister and creepy |
5. I edged the tag in Rusty Hinge to give it a more finished look.
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| I was going to use the Walnut stain, but thought Rusty Hinge was more subtle |
7. I inked the letters and added them to the card, not caring if they weren't perfectly lined up or if the rubber block stamped as well.
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| I've had these little letter stamps for years and love their grungy vibe |
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| A completed tag - Always check your candy! |
I really love how this simple tag turned out, even if it wasn't 100% to plan. What is your favorite Halloween movie?
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