Hello my bloggy friends!
I am in a very pleasant mood today! My whole family is getting together after a long long time! I have been waiting for this day since long..almost a year! I just couldn't sleep in excitement to meet my sisters. So what could be better than some giving myself crafty time :)
Here is small project I worked on today.. A tag. This is one of my very favourite styles.. Grunge.
I love it but don't try it often. This is the second grunge project I have made in these 2 years!
Have a look.
click on the pics to have a better view.
I have used some prima stationers desk pattern paper for the strips and the dream sentiment. The background paper is also from Prima stationers desk. I used Vintage photo, walnut stain and black soot distress ink to get this look.
Used Kaiserkraft stamp and crafters workshop stencil.
I applied gesso on the metal embellishments and then inked them with alcohol ink in ginger, caramel etc. colours. basically earthy tones.
I used a chain from an old handbag. I am using this in bits and pieces.. I avoid buying stuff I can easily find at home. Up-cycling and reusing things gives me so much satisfaction! The beads you see are from a old Dupatta ( A traditional Indian wear). it was quite old.. and the weak thread broke I was more than happy! :D
I have also used some crackle paint on the strips of paper and feather. Some diamond dust and glitter balls as well to add to the textures. Used some embroidery thread beneath the DREAM sentiment.
Hope you liked it.
Submitting it to the following challenges-
Craft Hoarders Anonymous Challenge- Tag,you're it!
Lessology- Sew Lovely- I used embroidery thread. Up-cycled item are the golden beads from Dupatta and the chain from an old handbag.
Kraftzone- challenge#7- Pattern paper ( Prima stationers desk),also made my own background pattern paper from dictionary paper. Stamps (kaiserkraft and stampers anonymous) embellishments( metal flowers, feathers, butterfly and chain and some beads)
Imaginationsonline-Bingo Challenge - I used pattern paper (Prima stationers desk). Metal Charms, Pearls, Butterflies.
How did you like it.. let me know through your comments. I love reading them!
A feast to d eyes. That's what it was to me :)) I hope u have a lovely wonderful time with ur sisters. M waiting patiently too for d time to come when I meet my family again. Do u sisters craft? Eudora b fun to spend an arvo playing together :)
ReplyDeleteOh wow Jaya...this is just fantastic...the flowers...ooh beauty!! Am pinning this one!
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This is absolute beauty, Jaya!! wow!!
ReplyDeleteWow. This is spectacular! LOVE the little bits and pieces that you've added...using found stuff is very satisfying indeed! :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the reunion with your sisters and thanks for joining us at LESSology!
The Tag is very pretty .. I Liked it :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful project...Really loved the look of the TAG
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along Kraftzone challenge#7.
Good Luck
What a Glamourous tag Jaya !! Awesome..vintage..bg loved it !! The found items look like made for it..perfect :) !
ReplyDeleteBe still my grungy heart..love it! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeletesuch great details on here! thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders!!
ReplyDeleteYAY! It's great to meet up with family after a long time - a VERY special event indeed...& I'm like you - a lover of vintage, but I don't do it all that often. Your tag is beautiful, so much packed onto such a small space....totally BRILL....loooove all the embellies you've added!!! Thanks for joining us at LESSology, of course, too:):)
ReplyDeleteYou have made one lovely tag! I love the colors and textures and and all the layers! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteOutstanding and brilliant...love the cheerful look of this wonderful creation...and close up, it is amazing.xx
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The Journey is the Start
To say I like this is an huge understatement! I love every little thing about it! Your work is so detailed and you use such stunning colors! It is deep and rich and amazing! Thanks so much for playing along with us a Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag, I love all the details you added too! So glad you joined us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous. ~Diane GDT
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, just love the tag...so many fabulous details I am just swooning over. Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteI was busy writing a post and then it seemed Blogger just threw it away....so apologies if I am reapeating myself! Stunning, stunning tag....really so beautiful! Love it to bits! So great to hear that you had some lovely family time....and that your sisters came too! I also felt for you when you left a post to say that they had left today....it's sad for sure! I know when my brother leaves, I am always sad and it's always hard to say goodbye! xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic!! It's gorgeous in its grunge greatness! Love your upcycling. Very, very clever use of embellishments and media! Thanks for sharing your hoard with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!
ReplyDeleteOh wow... I linked across from LESSology and I'm so glad I did! What a wonderful piece of artwork in such a tiny canvas. I love all the layers and the found items, actually I love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteLoved your grungy vintage tag! Like you, I also hang on to anything that is broken or useless at home, thay do come handy in these crafty projects!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous jaya... loved the tag..
ReplyDeletethanks for playing along kraft zone challenges
Wow! This is awesome! A very cool tag! Love the quote and the flowers and all of the layers! You need to do grunge more often! :)
ReplyDeleteThis dream tag is, well, dreamy! I love the old feel to it, and one would never know it had just been crafted recently.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting that your whole family was getting together! I'd be excited too. :) Hope it all went well!
This is amazing... What a gorgeous rustic tag.. Love the blooms.. Thanks for joining us at Kraftzone.. All the best
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Wow this really is lovely. Thanks for playing with us at LESSology!
ReplyDeleteWow!! Stunning Tag Jaya!! Loved all the elements n detailing. Thanks for playing along with Kraftzone challenge #7. Good luck. :)
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with LESSology!
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