Hello - it is Friday and a long weekend!
Today we have a Tag Friday over at A Vintage Journey - they only come round every 3 months and we do love them.
My tag started as a manila tag but in the end I added it to an MDF base so I could hang it if required.
The background is Distress Oxides with splodges of watery white gesso, some credit card gesso lines, tissue tape and stamping.
I die cut the keyhole from greyboard using Tim Holtz Hardware Findings die. I added texture paste and painted with black gesso. Once dry I dry brushed white gesso to catch the texture before adding Deco Art Quinacridone Gold.
The die cut in the background is also Sizzix - a Pete Hughes one I think? I sponged with brown paint and then gesso for contrast.
Lots more inspiration at AVJ today - and your chance to join in our Tag Fridays...
Nikki
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Love this Nikki - the layering, the colours and the gorgeous texture on the keyhole. I think we are in a similar colour mood at the moment lol. Happy Easter xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful tag Nikki, fantastic textures and a stunning effect on the keyhole! Loving the colours you used too!
ReplyDeleteA real stunner! Nikki . Fabulous blends of colour tones, wonderful mark making and excellent composition . I do love your work! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely Easter x
Nikki, I had this pinned before I could finish reading your post! What an fabulous, fabulous tag filled with so much texture and dimension! Love that rusty keyhole. I think I could sit and stare at this for days! My new favorite! Happy Easter! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteNikki, this may be my favorite tag EVER! There is complexity and yet simplicity to this design that totally pushes all of my buttons, let along the lovely rusty peach palette. Sigh... It's such a beauty and I adore every last detail and soaked it all up while reading your post. Wonderful wonderful inspiration! I feel a peach color streak coming on! Happy Easter and hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteLove the vintage feel of your tag Nikki. I always like rusty things and this one is perfect! Hugs, Sandy xx
ReplyDeleteMagnificent, Nikki - the colours and textures in the background are just stunning - the white criss-crossed credit card lines are magical - and your crusty rusty keyhole makes for an amazing centrepiece. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love this tag Nikki, lovely warm, calming colours. Adore the rusty keyhole. Have a lovely Easter. Tracy ❤️
ReplyDeleteStunning design Nikki, love that textured rust again that coordinating tag background. Those stamped circle really draw the eye. Thank you for sharing & wishing you a marvellous Easter.
ReplyDeleteHugs Tracey xx
Wow Nikki!! I love your fabulous tag, that rusty keyhole is incredible and the circles in the background are just perfect! Really love this! Hope you are having a lovely long weekend. Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous Nikki! Adore your background and the Hardware Findings keyhole is rusted to perfection, brilliant idea to brush it with gesso before adding the Quin Gold, highlights that gorgeous texture perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing it, Deb xo
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors, fibers and rustiness on this lovely tag Nikki! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteWow! This is Fabulous! Love the background and the wonderful rustiness! Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous tag! xxx
ReplyDeletewonderful background details and colours with that fabulous rusty keyhole...brilliant tag Nikki
ReplyDeleteHugs Annie xx