Sunday, April 11, 2010

Gothic arch mini tag challenge

Well I haven't done too much scrapping today I've been working on my last swap which is my petite one but so can't concentrate with kids running around like the house like it's the end of the world, but I did spot a mini arch challenge at http://gothicarches.blogspot.com/2010/04/mini-gothic-tags.html so thought I would give it a go as I enjoy making tag's......
I've started with a basic tag and distressed and crumbled it with inks, perfect pearls then I have added my arch which I used a plain paper brown that has been stamped with a darkroom door stamp, added my image under it...
And then just tore my arch to showcase her face, then I have used a couple of different materials, little gold nails, and then dripped candle wax over my tag mainly around the edges of my arch to highlight it and bring it into focus more....

And okay I brought myself a little something now I'm not into bling bling but I saw this little cameo and earring awhile ago and they appealed to me well I finally back to see if they were there and they were so I just brought them even hubby likes them so that's an even better bonus....
I picked these up from Beth Leintz's etsy shop aren't they pretty.....

13 comments:

Ngaire said...

I really like your new bling! I love the colours!
Your arch is gorgeous! I love how you are able to just put your shabby style together and not think about it!

Lou said...

Absolutely looove your Gothic Arch Tag M!! Totally stunning!!!
Lou xx

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

Your tag is vintage perfection...love how you created your arch.

fairyrocks said...

Your blog is so beautiful.
Full of inspiration and WOW Eye candy!!!
Love your shabby chic elegant flaire

LynnF said...

Your mini arch is dazzling...it's a feast for the eyes! I love the entire composition. LynnF

My Creative House said...

Maria thanks for visiting my blog and for your sweet comment, your tag with an arch on is very lovely, I love the arch shape, I have made some arch in fabric.
Anni

Ginger said...

Loved your new blog,Your mini tag was awesome.Loved the back round on the picture great art!

sparkles said...

Nice to see a different technique. I have tried ! Love the colours
Barbara

Jeanne said...

I absolutely love all the textures on your arch! is it propped up on an eifel tower?? great job!!

scrappin' girl said...

LURV your ARCH Maria, xxxxx

Sugar Lump Studios said...

gorgeous arch Maria! I love the torn effect you created...it has such a fantastic 3-D look! :)

Effie said...

Great arch.. tag! love the crumpled look.

lena-dailyscrap said...

Lovely tag! The crumbled back is just gorgeous and the shabby chic look is sooo nice!