Saturday 25 May 2013

SPRING BOUQUET

I'm using the Spring Bouquet stamp this week for 100 Proof Press as today feels like a real spring day, AT LAST I might add.
I painted the background of my tag with Fresco Finish Paints hey pesto, added a coat of crackle glaze and then a top coat of snowflake. I was inspired to use the fresh green of peeled paint Distress Ink after walking in my garden this morning, the greens in the garden at the moment as so fresh, I love them.
The Spring Bouquet image has been stamped onto three hearts and then one layered on top of the other for dimension. Each heart has been coloured with peeled paint Distress Ink and flicked with water.
Lace has been added to the top of the tag secured into place with my tiny attacher and I have added with love along with wooden hearts for dimension. One of the hearts has been stamped with the Spring Bouquet image. I love using parts of stamps this way.
A touch more lace to the bottom of my tag along with three small hearts stamped with the Spring Bouquet image and coloured with peeled paint Distress Ink. I have also added two brass keys for further interest.
This picture shows the fabulous dimension achieved by layering the hearts.

Thanks so much for stopping by. Time for me to now do some work in the garden. Until next time, enjoy your weekend. Tracy x x

20 comments:

Monique said...

Beautiful tag, I love that color green as well, so fresh. I also love walking out in the garden and looking at all the different greens that spring has to offer =)

Sarah Anderson said...

Gorgeous layering! Love the green too, and you're right, the greens are amazing in the garden at the moment

Words and Pictures said...

So in love with this tag, Tracy - the beautiful, fresh, layered hearts against that delicious shabby peeled background, and the flower stamp is utterly lovely! Yay for Spring Greens!!
Alison x

Gez Butterworth said...

Gorgeous tag Tracy ♥ Loving the greens against the white crackle, really great effect. So inspirational as always xxx

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful creation, love the colours and textures.

cheryl said...

wow Hun just love your work,always love the designs,colours and the texture you always add hugs Cherylxxxxx

Barb Cady said...

Oh, oh, oh, just amazing, love the colours and the layering, it's beautiful! X

Patricia Howarth said...

Hi Tracy, I love this tag, the green distress ink is beautiful and definitely fresh looking. I love the stamp it is gorgeous, and the layering is really lovely.
The weather has been glorious today, so much different to yesterday when it was freezing and really windy. Lets hope the weather stays nice for the rest of the weekend.
Lots of love from Patricia xx

ria gall said...

Hi Tracy
this tag is increadable the crackle effect is perfect and the colours used work so well together. Love the stamping such a pretty stamp and love that you have used it on the small hearts also.
So pretty
Ria

Redanne said...

Gorgeous, gorgeous spring greens Tracy. Really love the crackling on the tag (and the colour) and the lace is so beautiful too. Love this! Hugs, Anne x

Carol Q said...

gorgeous Tracy - some great stamping techniques there.

Unknown said...

Hi Tracy, I think you could be right it has been such a wonderful weekend. Love this tag it's beautiful. The colour is so summery green grass. Have fun in the garden. Hugs Debbie R xx

Dianne said...

Looooove this tag tracy, it being so green hearted and all:O).The crackling is amazing, how you did those three hearts is freaking gorgeous,love the braid lace on the top and bottom, with 3 more beautiful hearts, adding the keys to your hearts, its a fabulous tag and I'm so glad you shared it with us..

Unknown said...

This is beautiful! Love the colour contrasts. Chris xxx

Lori said...

Oooo....love this!

Brenda Brown said...

Another fabulous colour palette and such amazing dimension. Love this Tracy.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Jenny Marples said...

Gosh this is beautiful Tracy. Love that crackle background and the way you've stacked the hearts. Hugs, Jenny x

Suzanne C said...

Beauteous! I love the layered hearts in the green hues and the waterspots add so much depth. Lovely!

Lynn Stevens said...

Oh my Gosh another stunner. !!!!!
The Hearts have it here!!
Hugs Lynn

Little Rose Creations said...

You are very inspiring.