Sunday, February 18, 2018

Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial

Hello friends! I hope you are well and had a good weekend! We had a birthday party for Anton which was a big success and lots of fun. 


 
This week at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog we have a Grunge It Up challenge. Lots of fun! Don't miss the stunning project by our February guest designer Stacy Hutchinson.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I made a really grungy tag this week, with lots of layers and techniques. There is quite a bit of embossing powders, as you can see, and I also used Tim Holtz's Ultimate Grunge set a lot. It is an older set of his and it is one of my favorite and most used stamp sets. The tag also has left-over bits and pieces that I found on my desk. 

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I started by smearing Distress Paints on a craft sheet and misting them with water. Dip and press the tag into the paint. I colored more than one tag, and this is the second one, the one I used on the project has somewhat darker colors.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Tim Holtz stamps

Heat emboss various designs from Ultimate Grunge on the tag using Gunmetal and Verdigris powders. Stamp the number stamp repeatedly with black ink. I also stamped the grid stamp with Broken China Distress Oxide, which gives a nice extra layer to the tag. The edges were distressed and inked black and finally I applied some glue stick to the tag and pressed a gold foil sheet on top. Rub and remove the sheet.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Ranger Letter It tags and embossing powders

The little tag is a grey tag from the Ranger Letter It Ivory & Grey Assorted Tags. I embossed the grid stamp with Gunmetal, inked the tag with Broken China Distress Oxide and then embossed it with several layers of clear powder. In the final layer, I sprinkled in some Verdigris powder. Do NOT touch the melted powder until it is completely cool, since it is very hot. You can also use UTEE, but I used ordinary clear powder.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Ranger embossing powders

Die cut gears from grungeboard and paint with Cracked Pistachio, Mermaid Lagoon and a little Ground Espresso. When dry, stamp with the Checkered stamp and emboss with Rose Gold powder.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

The hearts were die cut from dark blue wool felt using the SSS Clipping Hearts die.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I also used a SSS Cottage Stems die cut and inked that I found on my desk. The little butterfly was die cut from packaging and painted with Cracked Pistachio.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I had some flowers left-over from my Wildflower Mason Jar tutorial and glued them to the small tag. Under the tag there is a small piece of cheese cloth.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Sizzix Tim Holtz Industrial

Here's a better look at all the layers of embossing powders, ink and stamping on the small tag.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Another look at the layers of embossing powders.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

The sentiments come from the SSS You Matter background stamp. I really like this stamp and it works great both as a background and for individual sentiments.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

Here's a close up of the details and textures created by the embossing and stamping.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson with Clearly for Art Modeling Film

I also found a butterfly on my desk, which was stamped on Wendy Vecchi's Clearly for Art Modeling Film and colored with alcohol inks.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

The Distress Oxide stamping shows really well on top of all the layers. All the shiny bits are gold foil.

Layers of ink - Grunge It Up Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson

I hope you will join us this week in our Grunge It Up challenge. As always, you have a chance to win a $50 gift voucher to do some fun shopping at Simon Says Stamp. You have until next Monday 8am Ohio time. 1pm UK time, 2 pm CET to join in.




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Thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog today!  

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

Supplies

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Tim Holtz ULTIMATE GRUNGE
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Tim Holtz FLOWER JAR
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Simon Says YOU MATTER BACKGROUND
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Tim Holtz FLUTTER
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Tim Holtz Sizzix Framelits FLOWER JAR
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Simon Says Stamp COTTAGE STEMS
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Tim Holtz Sizzix INDUSTRIAL
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Tim Holtz Sizzix TINY SHAPES
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Simon Says Stamp CLIPPING HEART
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Ranger MANILA TAGS #8
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Ranger IVORY & GREY TAG ASSORTMENT
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology GRUNGEBOARD BASICS PLAIN
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Simon Says Stamp Wool Felt Sheets NIGHT SKY
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Ranger Embossing Antiquities Powder VERDIGRIS
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Ranger Embossing Powder GUNMETAL METALLIC
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Ranger Embossing Powder CLEAR
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Ranger TINSELS EMBOSSING POWDER SET
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology CRINKLE RIBBON
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink BROKEN CHINA
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Wendy Vecchi Modeling Film CLEAR CLEARLY FOR ART
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Ranger Archival Ink Pad JET BLACK
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Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD
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Tsukineko Stazon JET BLACK INK PAD
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Tim Holtz CRACKED PISTACHIO
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Tim Holtz FRAYED BURLAP
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Tim Holtz MERMAID LAGOON
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Tim Holtz GROUND ESPRESSO
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Ranger VINTAGE Shiny Transfer Foil Sheets
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Ranger Inkssentials MINI COLLAGE GLUE STICK
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink MERMAID LAGOON
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink CRACKED PISTACHIO
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink GROUND ESPRESSO
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink TUMBLED GLASS
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink PICKED RASPBERRY
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Tim Holtz Distress Ink FOSSILIZED AMBER
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink TURQUOISE
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink SUNSHINE YELLOW
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Tim Holtz Alcohol Ink SUNSET ORANGE
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Tim Holtz Distress Collage Medium MATTE
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Hemptique WHITE Hemp Cord Twine
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Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Gray And White
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Sizzix MULTIPURPOSE PLATFORM STANDARD FOR WAFER THIN DIES
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Sizzix PURPLE WITH SILVER GLITTER
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Ranger US HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL United States Use
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Ranger EUROPEAN VOLTAGE HEAT IT CRAFT TOOL
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Hero Arts Rubber Stamp CLEAR ACRYLIC BLOCK
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Tim Holtz Idea-ology TINY ATTACHER
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Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18
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Tim Holtz Tonic PAPER DISTRESSER
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17 comments:

  1. Fabulous grungy tag Anna-Karin! the colours and details are all gorgeous! I love how the flowers brighten the whole design and make it so pretty, the whole design is stunning!

    Happy Birthday to Anton, I am sure he had a brilliant birthday! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Your tag is so pretty, Anna-Karin, it reminds me of a beautiful springtime garden.

    Cathie ♥

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  3. You always make me want to bring back old tools i dont use anymore like embossing powders! I love what you create, it is awesome!!

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  4. this tag is filled with layers of gorgeous grunge!! And you just reminded me to use my grungeboard sets of diecuts:)

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  5. Wow, wow, wow! This has got to be one of my favorite pieces of yours ever! It is so full of perfectly-grouped ephemera and I adore the color palette and texture. Again I say wow!!

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  6. As always, a great project. Love the colors and all the layering. TU for always including instructions as they teach new techniques. Forever inspired by you@

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  7. Great earth and nature inspired colors and a lot of texture. Love all the details and layers. Hugs, Marzena

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  8. This tag really packs a PUNCH, Anna-Karin! The texture is fabulous and I just love how you used the tinsel embossing powder!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  9. WOW ... this is awesome, love the textures and those colors... love that grunge stamp... you rocked this !!

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  10. Love all that cool embossing that shows up in different ways all over the tag, Anna-Karin! You reminded me I have that stamp and need to pull it out. Love all the greens and browns and nature focus. hugs, Maura

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  11. Anna-Karin, This is such and AMAZING tag, I absolutely LOVE all the delicious layers upon layers of grunge!! The colors that you used blend beautifully together. Great job!
    ~Stacy :)

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  12. Wow, your tag is stunning! I loved seeing all the wonderful details that you created, so beautiful 😁. Happy Weekend! J 😊

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  13. This is fabulous Anna-Karin! The colours are amazing and I love all the layers and the texture you've incorporated into this beautiful tag... :)

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  14. Love your gorgeous tag, Anna-Karin. The texture and colors you created are so beautiful. Love those fabulous flower embellishments. :)

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  15. wow wow wow,there is so much beautiful grungy texture to feast my eyes on, hugs kath xxx

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  16. Fabulous tag, Anna-Karin! Love all the layers and all the textures! So much going on, so much to see! Hugs, Sandra

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