Monday 27 February 2017

Going down the memory lane - Old book page tag

Hello there,

If you want to give an antique look to any of your projects, just use old book papers as one of the design elements and using them to create tags seems to be my current favourite. So here I am sharing my latest creation. I hope to share many more in this series very soon.

I started by sticking two pages using mod podge to make the base durable. I also distressed the edges using a pair of scissors. Then I applied texture paste using a clock stencil and then used another stencil with brown archival ink to create more interest in the background.

I carried on to stamp two fairies and then fussy cut both of them. I used golden glitter to colour the wings and dark pink glitter to make the flower stand out on one of the fairies.

The flowers are also made of old book papers. I have used heartfelt creations botanical rose stamp and die to create these vintage flowers. I have used thin cut dies from Itsy Bitsy for the leaves and the ornamental doily. I have used small crystals and fibres to add appeal to the doily and have also distressed the edges lightly with walnut stain.



I have used more fibres and a piece of golden coloured net to tie a string on the tag. But most importantly, I wanted to incorporate one of my favourite sentiments "Make your own magic" in this tag which also served as the theme for this tag. I printed the sentiment on my printer and backed it with black CS. The tag is mounted on a black CS which has been embossed using an A4 size damask embossing folder and then distressed with antique gold inka gold.


Hope you like this antique, very vintage and motivational tag. Thanks for stopping by. Do share your feedback in the comments section below.

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17 comments:

  1. Beautiful 😍 creation lOVE the use of dies ,
    Thanks for playing along February 2017 Challenge – Creations using Itsy Bitsy Thin cut dies
    DT Itsy Bitsy
    SHARADA DILIP

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    1. Many thanks for the appreciation Sharada. In complete love with these dies :)

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  3. A beautiful tag. Lovely textures, vintage colours and fairies. The use of book pages for the pretty flowers ties the project together nicely.
    Thank you for joining in with our February challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media and good luck x

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    1. Thanks for the appreciation Andree. Really means a lot!

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  4. Wow this is absolutely stunning! Thanks so much for joining us at Itsy Bitsy February 2017 Challenge – Creations using Itsy Bitsy Thin cut dies. I hope you join us again next month!

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  5. beautiful is the apt word...i loved every bit of it...Thanks for playing along February 2017 Challenge – Creations using Itsy Bitsy Thin cut dies

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  6. This looks fabulous Neha, love the book pages !! Thanks for playing along Feb Challenge, hope you will join us again !!

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  7. Absolutely LOVE this! And yes, old book pages are delightful in vintage projects!
    Thank you for playing along at the Itsy Bitsy Thin Cut Dies Challenge, February 2017.
    xx
    Suchi (Itsy Bitsy Design Team)

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  8. How could you pull out such a pretty project with these less colors. Love the use of doily dies here too :)
    Thank you for playing along at the Itsy Bitsy Thin Cut Dies Challenge, February 2017.
    Angela Jose (Itsy Bitsy Design Team)

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  9. Such a beautiful tag and I love the distressed look completed by your gorgeous embellishments and flowers. Thank you for hopping on board with us at AVJ x
    Annie CG

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  10. Hello… Thanks for sharing your tag with us at Crafty Friends Challenge Blog… your tag is absolutely beautiful, I love it and your tag fits perfectly with our ‘All that Glitters’ challenge theme… hope you can join us next time and good luck in the draw.
    [Diane Louise, Team Leader for Crafty Friends Challenge Blog]

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  11. What a delightful design on your tag - the sweet little fairies and beautiful flowers! Thanks for joining us in the A Vintage Journey Challenge! Julia xx

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  12. Beautiful work Neha. Thanks for joining our Mixed Media challenge at STAMPlorations this month. Carol DT x

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  13. Thank you all very much for so much appreciation and motivation.

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  14. This is such a gorgeous tag Neha! I love your handmade flowers. <3 Congrats on your win at AVJ!!! Hugs, Autumn

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