Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Foxglove Tag Tutorial

Hi friends! I have a sweet foxglove tutorial to share with you today. Foxgloves are such pretty flowers and I always stop to look whenever I see one.

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Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

I used products from the Simon Says Stamp STAMPtember® release for this tag. At first I meant to use the foxgloves on a different background, but it was too busy and they disappeared on it. A dry embossed background can add instant interest and texture, while still being neutral.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Start by die cutting the Fine Foxglove from watercolor paper. I die cut one batch of extra flowers, you can use even more flowers if you want to.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Color with Tombow markers.

Color the flowers and stems with Tombow markers. I scribbled the markers on a clear acrylic block and picked up with a paint brush. Darker details were added directly with the markers. 

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Shade the flowers and leaves with ball embosser tools. I used the Tonic Craft Tool set.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Glue the flowers to the stems. I decided to make one of the shorter, which is why there are no flowers at the top of the right-hand flower. I later cut off the green top.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Add highlights with a white gel pen and darker dots and lines with Tombows and a black pen. It is easier to do this step before you shape the flowers, but I forgot.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Dry emboss the background.

Apply Distress Ink to a non-stick craft sheet and press a heavystock tag into the ink. Immediately place it in the Triangle Burst 3-D folder and dry emboss. This is such an amazing design.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Ink with Distress Ink.

When dry, ink with Frayed Burlap and Ground Espresso.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Apply a little Sizzix Gold Luster Wax to the tag, with your finger. This step gives a really nice metallic shine.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Tie lace trim to the top. The dry embossed background gave enough interest, while not being too busy for the foxgloves.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson. Add ideaology ephemera.

I added a little collection of Tim Holtz idea-ology Field Notes ephemera, inking the edges first. Paint was rubbed into the letters on the Thought Token.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

Try to think of the shading when coloring the flowers, but aim for a loose look. No need for perfection.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

The leaves comes alive with several shades of green, and some white and green lines.

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

The sentiment comes from the Simon Says Stamp Laugh In Flowers set

Layers of ink - Foxglove Tag Tutorial by Anna-Karin Evaldsson.

This is one of those projects which people will want to reach out and touch, since it has all that texture and dimension.


Also, don't miss all the STAMPtember® inspiration, surprises and exclusive products during the month. There has also been a huge Simon Says Stamp release for STAMPtember®, with stamps, dies, stencils, inks and paper products.



Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by here today! 

Happy crafting!

Anna-Karin

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2 comments:

  1. The Triangle Burst embossing folder gives this tag so much depth! Love the tag!

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  2. Wow, what a stunning tag! I love the beautiful foxgloves and how much detail that you took whilst creating them - amazing 😀. Thanks for the tutorial and wishing you a wonderful weekend! Hugs Jo x

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