Aug 24, 2016

Verve Stamps Mixed Media Tag and Handmade Flowers

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Welcome back to Day 2 of our Anni-VERVE-sary Spotlight Hops!  We're back with more inspiration today spotlighting our new release! Everything previewed this week will be available to order in the Verve online store on Friday, August 26.  Today we're sharing our first projects featuring the Kindness Matters stamp set and coordinating, Great Kindness Die Set.

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I used the flower dies to cut three layers of crinoline (you can purchase in the fabric section by the yard at Joann's).  I tapped both Evergreen Bough and Shabby Shutters Distress Inks onto my craft mat, then spritzed lightly with water.  I then rubbed each flower into the ink and heat set to dry.

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I snipped into each petal to create more fluff in my flowers.  I scrunched them up like shown , then opened them and layered three medium and three small flowers to create one finished flower.  For my centers, I took large brads and dipped them into Mod Podge, then dipped them into Finnabair's Art Stones.  I used Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink and a paint brush to color them.

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The foliage in the Great Kindness Die Set reminded me of the beautiful foliage in the New Mercies Stamp Set.  I embossed those repeatedly on my tag background with Distress Embossing Powder.

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I am thrilled to add this Kindness die to my stash, it cuts so beautifully and is the perfect size!  The entire set is gorgeous.  I loved using it in mixed media.  I hope you'll be inspired to get messy with your Verve today!

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Don't you want to win some shiny new Verve? We'll be picking a random commenter on one of the hop spots below to win today's featured products! So be sure to leave a little comment on all the blogs below to increase your chances! Check out the Verve Blog today for the full hop list, a little more about our new products and all the prize info and deadlines!

Kindness MattersGreat Kindness Die Set

Day 2 Hop List
1. Julee7. Charmaine
2. Stacey8. Laurie
3. Maureen9. Teresa
4. Marisa10. Christyne
5. Hillary (Guest)11. Autumn (Guest)
6. Betty

68 comments:

Marty F said...

Ooh, I love your fabric flowers! The colors are so nice together and the centers are fabulous...love those art stones!! Beautiful as always and these are nice stamps and dies. If I remember correctly, Verve is where you got that awesome "coffee" die, right? Love these, Autumn, and can't wait to see what else you make!!

Lyn said...

Oh my goodness I so want to try making these flowers as they really are beautiful <3 thanks for sharing your gorgeous creation

Moira said...

The layers-I just swoon!

JH said...

Gorgeous tag! Love all of the creative elements and especially what you did with those flower dies. This will definitely be a must-have stamp and die set!

Whimsey said...

Aaaaccckkkk, beautiful colors; your flowers are FABULOUS!!!

Marjan said...

Wow... those flowers, gorgeous! And love your tag as a whole!

Donna Ellis said...

Those flower centers are fabulous! I've never heard of Art Stones before, Autumn! Your colors are amazing. Thanks for the tips about flower creating with "burlappy" fabric. It's a beautiful kindness tag in every way. I feel submerged in nature's watery goodness! hugs, de

wannabcre8tive said...

Autumn, your tag is so gorgeous. I have always loved navy and green together. I am loving the flowers you made with those fab dies.

SewPaperPaint said...

Hi Sweet Merry Marty! <3 Yes, the coffee die I use so much is by Verve - a true favorite! There is also a "beautiful" die in the same font that I have and adore. Thanks for your sweet comment. Hugs, Autumn

brenda said...

It's another lovely tag Autumn and you have really made me want to create some tags as soon as I am able to craft again.

B x

Linda said...

This release is fab. Your tag is so beautiful!

Sandy said...

Thank you for your creative tag. Love the crinoline flowers that add so much texture

sharrilou said...

So beautiful. The colors are so rich and the flowers are amazing. Thanks for inspiring me.

CherylQuilts said...

Oh, Autumn, congratulations on being Guest Designer, and I love this amazing and beautiful tag! What fabulous color and texture! Stunning! Hugs!

Arianna Barbara said...

Awww!!! Stunning tag!!!

Christi Flores said...

Wow!! Those rich colors and that flower! Absolutely stunning!

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a stunning tag. Those crinoline flowers so gorgeous especially their centers. This is the first I've heard of these art stones. I must try to find some. The sentiment embossed on the vellum is a perfect soft touch here.

Anneleise said...

Wow! That is so awesome. Looks like you can do so much with that stamp / die set. Thanks for sharing !

Mac Mable said...

Love how you made the flowers on this amazing card. Great colours and the most stunning tag x

Colleen said...

Love the tag and the way you made the flowers. That is so cool looking

craftytrog said...

Love those flowers, great tag Autumn! xx

Janelle said...

Wow! Your artistry is amazing. Love the whole thing!

Annheidel said...

Wow, this is a gorgeous and detailed tag!

Juliz Design Post said...

Your flowers are stunning, just adore this tag and I love the accent of vellum.
Julie x

eemel said...

Such a cute tag! That is a great way to use those flower dies!

Gail said...

Stunning! STunning - loving those layers!

Mary Holshouser said...

Beautiful tag.
Love how ;you made the flower.
thanks for sharing.

Lisa said...

This is absolutely gorgeous, Autumn!! The crinoline flowers look amazing!! I love the background!! The white sentiment just pops against the pretty colors!! This is fabulous my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

cebelica said...

Those flowers are gorgeous. Thank you very much for showing how you made them!
The whole tag is amazing. I love the fresh green tones and how the sentiment stands out. Beautiful!
Hugs! xx

Redanne said...

Ooooh I love your gorgeous flowers and those art stone centres are fabulous - really love them. I like how you did the sentiment on the vellum, it is a lovely delicate touch. Beautiful!!! Hugs, Anne xx

Ravengirl said...

Amazing! I love that you made your own flowers and shared how you did it with us!

Casandra Bennett said...

That is one gorgeous tag! Wowzer!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautiful tag. Love your colors and the center of the flowers. Thanks for sharing

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Really Nice!

McStamper said...

What a beautiful tag. Love your art.

Christine said...

Today's samples have been wonderful, and your pretty tag is like dessert at the end of a great meal! Love the handmade flowers and the beautiful background. You are making me rethink my fear of mixed media.

Marilyn McLeod @ Pink Paper Cottage said...

Love love love your crinoline flowers! Just wonderful.. I do the same thing with paper.. but the crinoline is even better! Such a pretty and unique tag!

Miriam Prantner said...

I love this so much! Those flowers look amazing and I love the embellishments. So much great texture and color, great way to end the hop!

Sue Crease said...

How amazing is this, love love the flowers and rich colours used.
Sue

stampwithsandy said...

What a fabulous mixed media piece, Autumn! Love all the great texture and those gorgeous flowers.

Sue D said...

Love the colors and textures.

mitzilynn said...

I Love the stamps and the Dies! What you did with them is absolutely beautiful! And sharing how you did it was very kind.

kiwimeskreations said...

My computer is in danger after drooling over this amazing tag - those flowers are beautiful Autumn with the varying colours and the fabulous texture.
Blessings
Maxine

Lesley said...

Wow, what a gorgeous creation! Love the embossing on the vellum and those amazing flowers, Autumn!

SD pooja said...

Beautiful tag and i loved the handmade flowers specially the centers !

Me said...

I love the tag you made!! So gorgeous!!! Those stamps and dies are beautiful too!

Zsuzsa Karoly-Smith said...

Every time I look at your projects, Autumn, I want to soak them up with my eyes! Seriously, my eyes open wide and I just want to suck it all up, LOL. It's like virtual cake - irresistible!

Enigma Artist said...

Wow... just Wow...

Anne said...

WOW. You do such amazing art work. I really love your colors and styles. Thanks for sharing this with us.

Michele K. Henderson said...

I love gorgeous and detailed tags and yours is one of my all-time favorites! Beautiful!

Michelle said...

Oh man I just love tags. This one is beautiful.

Words and Pictures said...

Gorgeous colours - and I love the white embossed sentiment.
Alison x

Pawsitively Creative said...

Yeppers! This tag is a delightful design filled with wonderful mixed media techniques that pack a punch! Those flowers are incredible and look like inky fun! I can see why you like the Kindness die, the size and the font are wonderous! Awesome sauce tag and details. Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

Julee (Vervegirl) said...

I can see a trip to JoAnn's for some crinoline in my future. Such a decadent looking tag! And I just love that torn strip of vellum for the sentiment overlay. Gorgeous!

Rosemary said...

your tag is absolutely gorgeous!

crafty-stamper said...

Brilliant tag love the colour,inky background and beautiful flowers
Carol x

Marisa said...

Beautiful mix of colours and loving those flowers

Unknown said...

Your tag is drop-dead gorgeous.
Thank you for sharing your talent.

Carmela said...

Very pretty tags. Love your work!

Denise Bryant said...

Wow... gorgeous tag! Love the colors, flowers, textures! Amazing!

Vintagehandmade said...

Wooow, Autumn, your tag is breathtakingly beautiful! I simply adore your fabric flowers and especially the centres! What a genius idea, my friend! Super creative and super awesome tag! Bravo! Big hugs to you! Branka xx

Sue said...

Just beautiful Autumn, one of my favourite colour combinations xx

Mary-Anne V said...

Wow these handmade flowers are beautiful...love this tag.

Lucy E. said...

Your tag is amazing!
I love all of the gorgeous layers
and texture!

Helen Gullett said...

Autumn, this tag is Stunning and Gorgeous. Love the green flowers!

Karen Davis said...

Oh my gosh, your tag is totally divine!! The flowers are to die for. Gorgeous.

Super Stick Chick said...

Love your beautiful textured flowers and colors!

A Pink said...

Gorgeous! Autumn Lush colours and wonderfully crafted flowers .
hugs x

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