You can create anything your heart desires as long as there is a Steampunkish, Vintage or Industrial vibe. I started with a canvas tag and applied a layer of modeling paste. Once the paste was almost dry, I used multiple stamps and stamped into the paste. You don't have to push hard to get results. I then applied a wash of Prussian Blue Hue.
Here is a close up since I forgot to take more process pics. Oops. I need a new phone with more memory so I can take more pictures. Hehe! But don't you just love those rusty drips and the white highlights from dry brushing? SHARED SECRET-those light bulb chippies have been on three, yep, 3, different designs and I have painted, spritzed, powdered and pull off this chippies every time. Thank goodness I was FINALLY able to use em. Whew! I didn't want to throw em away and was getting frustrated. Lol.
I would love to share this rusty mixed media tag with the fantabulous challenges:
This tags goin on my Father's Day gift
I used the different shades of blue
really cool
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome Doc!! I just love that background, all the drippage and the rusted edges with the gears in the corner...amazing!! I am so glad you stuck with those lightbulb chippies because they really make a fabulous focal piece for this tag!! LOVE IT!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful tag, love all the details and the great colours. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is amazing, Niki!! I love the color combo!! Your rusted elements are fabulous!! The stamped background looks so beautiful!! I love, love this!! I love seeing the pictures of the process of how you made it, too!! Have a great weekend!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Yes, Niki! This is way cool. Nothing like a rust/turquoise combo! Fabulous details and texture! <3
ReplyDeleteThose light bulb chippies seem to look different every time I see them Niki!! Once I saw them as hot air balloons and another time wine glasses!! And even here - I don't really see them as light bulbs... I just see them as part of a really unique part of an abstract, steam punk design! This is a really fun tag - I love the uniqueness of it and YES - the colors are wonderful. Xj.
ReplyDeleteWow, really great and beautiful. I adore this fantastic inspiration and I must try this necessarily!
ReplyDeleteNiki, that is my favourite colour combo, I always think the blue really sets the rust off beautifully - it sure has here! Those chippie lightbulbs are fabulous and I love all those beautiful cogs too. Gorgeous! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteNiki, your color scheme really is the star. I love the look. Would love to have those Edison looking light bulb fixtures for real!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great tag, Niki,
ReplyDeleteand thank you for sharing some of the stages too - I always enjoy seeing a project coming to life! Glenda (aka boozybear) really has some fantastic steampunk chipboard pieces and you have put them in such a great spotlight!!!
Just saw you entered your beauty into Emerald Creek Dares challenge too! Thank you so much for playing along!
Hugs,
Claudia xxx
Rust and turquoise is my favourite combination! Those chipboard light bulbs are fabulous, Niki! I am so glad you used them on this stunning tag! What a fantastic textured background and super cool rusted edges! I just adore your beautifully designed tag, my friend! Lots of love to you! Branka xx
ReplyDeleteOh man: yes, this color combo is brilliant. So happy the lightbulbs found a happy home here! Your playing with modeling paste looks awesome-- all of the texture on this card is delicious (honestly, best word I could think of!) Have a great weekend... Indoors or out!
ReplyDeleteWonderful steampunk going on here, and whew, those chippies finally came to rest, lol! Love your blues against the rust.... thought of you yesterday when I got a bunch of wonderful gear dies from Linda's shop.... will have to channel you one of these days and start playing! xxx Lynn
ReplyDeleteI am FINALLY able to leave a comment! Looks like the computer guy needs to come back to wave his magic wand over my laptop again!
ReplyDeleteI digress...Punkin, you have made an amazing work of rusted and 'punked out art here! Love that background, and I totally agree about the not wanting to cover it! But you have created the perfect balance of background and embellishments to really compliment that blue! Love the final resting ground for the lightbulb chippies! They look amazing hanging there, and soooooo inspiring! Big hugs!
Very cool tag, Niki! I absolutely love the rusty industrial feel you created. Thank you for sharing it at Emerald Creek Dares!
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Niki, I love your colors of turquoise and rust - there is just something about these two that draws me right in! Q-gold is one of my faves, and love those drips and lights! Fantabulous! Maura
ReplyDeleteWow - those blue hues peeking out. Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow! What a cool tag!
ReplyDeleteblue and rust, stamps and texture paste!! just a few of my favourite things and combinations!!! thanks for playing along with us at Emerald Creek Dares!!
ReplyDeleteLove that you've finally found a home for those lightbulbs Niki! What a feast of rust and texture this is. Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie x
ReplyDeleteReally love this tag! The rust elements added are perfect on the already stunning background! Love, love!! Thank you for sharing it with us at Mixed Media World! Ingrid x
ReplyDeleteWell I'm glad you finally had a lightbulb moment (see what I did there) and were able to incorporate those lovelies into such an amazing design. Love the combo of that rusty copper with the vibrant blue!
ReplyDeleteTotally brilliant tag - the rust against the glowing turquoise looks amazing, and I just love those dangling light bulbs - so glad they finally found a home!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love everything about this -- the texture, the rust, the layers, the composition and those two colors together. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteWow. Gorgeous. I love that rusty effect and the color combination. Thank you for joining us at MMW
ReplyDeleteA wonderful tag Niki, love all the textures. Carol x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous and I love how you shared your process. Thanks so much for joining us at MMW and hope you will join in our challenge in May.
ReplyDeleteWith smiles
Laine Kammeraad
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