The tag created for today is for the Craft Stamper blog challenge. The theme of the challenge is Monoprints created with acrylic blocks. We are at the halfway point of the challenge so there's a little reminder on the blog. For more details about the March challenge and to enter one of your amazing creations just pop over to the Craft Stamper blog.
I started this large, Ranger 5 1/8" by 10 1/2" manila tag, by creating the background. I wanted a steampunk style tag using the colors of aqua green, deep yellow and light magenta. Artist's Loft acrylic paints were perfect for this and I used a large acrylic block along with a few stencils to get the different patterns with the paints. I will share a few photos showing the process.
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| A stencil and some scraps of paper cut to make more patterns are laid on the acrylic block before applying the paint. |
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| Carefully lift off the stencils |
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| Press the tag firmly into the paint on the acrylic block, you can get several pulls off of this large block. |
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| This is the initial first layer of colors |
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| I added more color and texture to the tag using the same acrylic block |
After each color of paint was applied I allowed some drying time. I wanted the colors to maintain their integrity and not blend all together. It is messy but really fun! When the paint dries it is time to add the details like outline the figure with a Fude Ball 1.5 black pen, some stamping with StazOn Jet Black ink and Tim Holtz's Remnant Rubs, metal gears and tickets.
For the ribbons at the top of the tag I used Dylusions spray inks to get colors that coordinated with the tag. A little white gesso pushed through a stencil to tone it all down a notch and pull the colors together. The edges were distressed with Ranger's Vintage Photo ink as a finishing touch.
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope that you feel inspired to try this technique and link your creation for all of us to see at the Craft Stamper's blog. Have a great day, talk to you soon ~ Renee
