Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Questions answered and Tag #3

Before I start with today's tag,  want to thank everyone who has been visiting my blog and leaving comments. I really appreciate you taking the time to stop by, and I hope you continue to do so in the future. I read each and every one of your comments, and I'm very happy to do so. 
I have received a few questions regarding my microfine glitter projects, and my altered dress form and tags which I want to address real quickly before I continue with today's tag.
First off, I wanted to let you know I will be making a video tutorial on all the microfine glitter techniques, so for those who are interested in learning more about it, expect it coming soon (as you know, it's been a little crazy around here, and well it's taken me longer than I'd hope to get this turorial filmed for you. Also, the microfine glitters are very easy to find online. or at your local scrapbook store. I know for a fact that The Paper Niche, My Favorite Things, and Simon Says Stamps carry them.
Regarding the dress form questions, I purchased  it at one of my local Ross stores. Dress forms are really popular now, and I've found many different varieties at TJ Maxx Stores, Marshalls, Home Goods and Ross. To change it's original color, I just purchased some spray paint at Walmart that was made specifically for painting metal objects. No priming was needed because the paint already had it mixed in. Saved me a lot of time too. Also, the Sizzix frame die I used in Tag #1 does fir through the Big shot and the Cuttlebug. I only have the Cuttlebug machine, and that's what I use to cut all the dies I use. I think that about covers everything for now.
Again, thanks so much for taking the time to comment and asking questions. If you ever need anything, feel free to e-mail me at smscrapper@gmail.com. I try to answer within 48 hours, if not sooner. It is hard to reply at the comments section because the person who asks the questions never knows when the question is answered unless they return to the comments section in the future. I usually try to visit the person's blog and answer there, but many don't have blogs, and therefore it's kind of difficult to get the answers back to them.
Alright now, for today's tag I did something completely different than the previous two tags. I used a black chipboard base which I sprayed with Witch's Potion Purple Starburst Spray, and then embossed using King Midas Gold embossing powder. The fleur de lis background stamp is from Stamper's Best, and I really wanted  a subtle pattern in the background, so I tried to not go too heavy on the embossing powder. The shimmer on both the spray, and the embossing powder really shows nicely on the dark background.
I added some Maya Road cream colored felt trim to the side of the tag, as well as some small mulberry paper flowers which I colored using more of my Lindy's Stamp Gang Sprays. The colors I used on them where Tiger Lili Red Orange, California Golden Poppy and my Glitz Pritz in the Desert Moon Cactus Gold. I embossed the edges of some of the flowers with the King Midas Gold embossing powder too.
I added a metal key embellishment from a K&Co. embellishment pack from my stash, and I embossed it using King Midas Gold Embossing Powder. I layered the key on top of a Fancy Label I cut using one of my Fancy Labels Spellbinders dies. That piece I also sprayed with Desert Moon Cactus Gold. To finish I added some bling, as well as some gold and ivory ribbon at the top of the tag.
As you have been seeing, I tried to focus not only on the shimmer the LSG products give to your projects, but also on the different ways to use them. I particularly love using the embossing powders on  metal embellishments for my projects. Have you tried embossing your metals? Try it and you will be hooked!
P.S. New Distress Crackle Paints, Tools and more added to the Blitsy site on sale today. Check it out! http://blitsy.com/rewardsref/index/refer/id/8250/

41 comments:

  1. Very pretty! It also is giving me a touch of Spring fever!

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  2. T4S....its funny when you wrote that you embossed the key, i was like wow i didnt know you could do that....then you asked if we have ever tried it....LOL!!

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  3. I like all the different elements. The key, trim, and flowers. So beautiful when combined like that.

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  4. WOW! THIS IS GORGEOUS! I LOVE IT! I love the idea of the roses on the felt trim, such a brilliant idea. This is just so beautiful. Never seen a tag like it. Love, love, love it.
    I've never been into making tags but this just gives me the inspiration to try it out. Thanks for sharing Sharon.
    Hugs, Rosalee

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  5. I've never paid attention to the tags, creating only very simple tags, but these are really beautiful and made me wanna put more things inside. The strass are lovely!

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  6. Great tag would go great in my craft room...hint hint. jk what do you do with the things you create? Ive placed my first blitsy order from your link. thanks!

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  7. Great tag, it looks like a pocket from a snazzy pair of Jeans, am loving all the glitzy bits you keep adding, they finish it off perfectly xx

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  8. My favorite of the tags so far. Gorgeous

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  9. Love how the background is so subtle, but shows so nicely. That spellbinder die is really nice.

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  10. Hey, you know for summer (here in my country are in the month of July) I would like to organize a craft club for girls. I have no idea how to organize, what kind of materials will I need, etc.. Could you please advise me. Waiting for your answer. regards.The tags are beautiful, as always sharing your great ideas.

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  11. Awesome! Thanks for answering my question. Now that I know you only have the Cuttlebug, I'll know that the dies you use will work!

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  12. oh my gosh, its like each tag gets better then the last... you have some real talent girl... TFS all you work with us here and on youtube... xo

    Anna

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  13. OOOOooOOOOOooooOoOoOHHH I am a tag lover and this is just beautiful Sharon!!! I love the colors and those flowers are too cute!!! I was going to google if I could use that die with the cuttlebug since thats what I have! yeaaayyy!! :O)
    xoxo
    Jen

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  14. Another very beutiful tag from you :) Love the bling and the die! I only have a Cuttlebug too, so I'm glad a lot of dies can be used with that too.

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  15. Very pretty tag. Love the flowers and the ribbon behind them. Beautiful.
    TFS.

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  16. Stunning tag! I love how you make your papers and elements your own with sprays and stamps and embossing powders. The result is so worth it!
    -Heather M
    http://cardsbyann.wordpress.com/

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  17. Ooh another spellbinders die I need to find. I use my Cuttlebug for everything too I can't see spending money for another die machine when my Cuttlebug is working just fine. Great colors on the tag, this tag must be so beautiful in person with all the shimmer. TFS
    Evelyn (Evinadas)
    yt: evl14512

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  18. This tag is so beautiful Sharon. I love the denim blue colour and the wee flowers are beautiful. I really wish Blitsy would ship Internationally, apparently they are planning to in the future but its not happening quickly enough for me, lol. Lee x

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  19. Great tag. I have this spellbinder die on my wish list!!!

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  20. Wow!! I love this..the roses are so pretty!!

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  21. I now have to get my hands on some distress crackle paints!

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  22. Pretty. Looking forward for more videos too. I love heat embossing but haven't try on metal yet. Definitely will try that technique soon.

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  23. Those little glittery flowers look so pretty!

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  24. Great colors on this one. I can't wait for your tutorial.

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  25. Loved the previous ones, but this tag is even more beautiful I think!

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  26. Another one of my fave tags.....that trim on the side is gorgeous!!

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  27. I really love the color combo on this tag! The blue on the tag makes everything else pop!!

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  28. I love the little key embellishment! Very pretty!

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  29. Love that MR velvet trim! *wink* hehehe... beautiful vibrant colors and love the way you framed the KEY! =)

    TFS.

    x0, D

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  30. Love this tag too! OMG, that Maya road trim with the flowers on it is beautiful! Can't wait to watch your tutorial on the micro glitter! Thanks for sharing all these wonderful tags with us!

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  31. I think this is my fav so far!! Love the key & trim!

    Pam

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