I began this tag with a sheet of silver mirri card, I think it was some recycled packaging from a box as it's rather thin. It has been embossed with a folder from Creative Expression. Then I painted a thin layer of black acrylic paint over it and wiped it off again to achieve the 'dirty' look.
On top of this faux metal layer I have attached a small cog cut form greyboard,that has been distressed with Distress Embossing powder and ink to make it look rusty. It is fixed with a small screw top brad form Woodware.
The steaming chimney is a stamp from an EcoGreen set and both the tag and steam engine are stamps from Creative Expressions. The ticket is raised on foam pads.
The hidden tag is stamped with another Creative Expressions stamp and distressed with Faded Jeans ink. It has a small length of baker twine threaded through the hole for easy removal from it's pocket.
The back of the tag could also be stamped with a message as the cog paper is very pale. I prefer not to do this until I know what the tag will be used for.
Please pop over to The Male Room and take a look at the DT inspiration, lot's of ideas to help you get started.
I would like to enter this tag in the following challenges:
Cardz 4 Guyz - Tag It
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes
Top Tip Tuesday - Metal or Faux Metal
Anyone For Anya?- Masculine or Grungy (hopefully both)
This is very cool! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful work and a great explanation on how it was achieved. Thanks for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Guyz. Good luck. hope we see you again. Caz
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of "metal" - screams masculine to me!
ReplyDeleteooooh like this one very much! Love how the addition of the black paint really makes the embossing look so much more raised and crisper! fab Jane x
ReplyDeleteThis is really cool! Love the embossed metal, very manly!! You have great details in this tag!
ReplyDeleteWOW a great tag. Lovely effect. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine
ReplyDeleteLove the faux metal - what a great tag - Jacqueline xx
ReplyDeleteWow, Rocky, this is fab! Love the embossed, 'dirty' metallic look
ReplyDeleteVery masculine! The embossed metal looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this! The embossing is wonderful. Thanks so much for joining us this week at Cardz 4 Guyz.
ReplyDeleteGreat work, the faux metal looks fabulous! I love the cogs, the ticket and screw brad. Brilliant!
ReplyDeleteWowsa! Awesome tag. Thanks for joining us at Cardz 4 Guyz this week.
ReplyDeleteLove the metal. Thanks for sharing at Cardz4Guys!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea - love the secret tag
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing along at Cardz 4 Guyz this week x
What an amazing tag - I love the metal effect. Thanx for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Guyz and good luck.
ReplyDeleteHugz, Jan (DT) xx
I love that EF folder and how you have wiped black paint across the tag to achieve a 'dirty' look. Great idea making the secret pocket on the back too. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteFab embossing and love the silver.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Annette - Netty's Cards
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Proud to design for :
Crafty Little Fairies,
Top Tip Tuesday,
ABC Christmas,
As You Like It,
Pink Gem Designs,
The Stamp Basket, and
Stampfairy.