This week's Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge theme is to grunge it up! That is the artsy vibe I love, so it was a joy to make this tag. We're also featuring products from the fabulous Carabelle Studio.
I started with Strathmore Mixed Media paper, out of which I cut this funky-edged tag using AALL & Create's Tag It Yourself die set. I splattered on some Distress Stain Spray and then covered over the background with Dina Wakley ledger paper.
Next I started working on my focal element. I used Tim Holtz's Remnants stamp and Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink to make a background that I cut a circle frame out of. I also stamped this funny character using Carabelle Studio's Head and Shoulders stamp set.
Next I colored in my character using Distress Watercolor Pencils. I made a hat for my character and also did some coloring around the circle frame using paints, more Distress Watercolor Pencils and a pen. I cut a scallop shape out of paper using Studio Light's Scallop Fun (Art by Marlene) die and stamped some text on it using Tim Holtz's Theories stamp set. I also cut a rectangle out of Kraft Heavystock for another layer.
All that was left was to assemble my pieces together. I threw a number on my character's hat from Tim Holtz's Number Strip Snippets. I also made a red ball for the top of my hat and included the word "embark" from Tim Holtz's Chitchat stickers. I think that word captures a sense of adventure and courage when trying something new.
Next I started working on my focal element. I used Tim Holtz's Remnants stamp and Carved Pumpkin Distress Ink to make a background that I cut a circle frame out of. I also stamped this funny character using Carabelle Studio's Head and Shoulders stamp set.
Next I colored in my character using Distress Watercolor Pencils. I made a hat for my character and also did some coloring around the circle frame using paints, more Distress Watercolor Pencils and a pen. I cut a scallop shape out of paper using Studio Light's Scallop Fun (Art by Marlene) die and stamped some text on it using Tim Holtz's Theories stamp set. I also cut a rectangle out of Kraft Heavystock for another layer.
All that was left was to assemble my pieces together. I threw a number on my character's hat from Tim Holtz's Number Strip Snippets. I also made a red ball for the top of my hat and included the word "embark" from Tim Holtz's Chitchat stickers. I think that word captures a sense of adventure and courage when trying something new.
- AALL & Create's Tag It Yourself Die Set
- Carabelle Studio's Head and Shoulders Stamp Set
- Strathmore Mixed Media Paper
- Tim Holtz Remnants Stamp Set
- Studio Light's Scallop Fun Die Set
- Tim Holtz's Chitchat Stickers
- Tim Holtz's Ephemera Number Strips Snippets
- Kraft Heavystock
- Distress Watercolor Pencils (Sets 1, 2 and 3)
- Distress Stain Spray: Salvaged Patina, Walnut Stain
- Sizzix Big Shot
- Tim Holtz Theories Stamp Set
- Dina Wakley Ledger Paper, Set 1
- Dina Wakley Paint: White, Ocean, Umber, Lime, Lapis, Olive
- Distress Paint: Salvaged Patina, Kitsch Flamingo
- Distress Ink: Carved Pumpkin
Let's see how you get grungy this week! Upload your creations to the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $25 voucher to the Simon Says Stamp store.
