FFC-148 Train Tag

Hello and welcome back!  Have you every just had one of those weeks?  Well I did!  This week’s challenge is a color challenge:  Coral, Tan and Aqua.  I used a lot of tan and aqua on the tag (I know it is hard to tell, but the background is a light aqua) and I used coral to for matting and the title.   I am absolutely thrilled with this great tag I created using Scrapper’s Delight’s  Train Spotting digi.

Train tag layout

To create this layout I did the following:

The Tag:

1. Print the image onto Crafter’s Companion White Ultra Smooth Premium Cardstock.
2. Color the image.  I used Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and Copics with the following color combinations:

   Colored Train Spotting digi

   1. Skin:  FS1, FS2, FS5, FS8
   2. Hat:  E31, E33, E57
   3. Shirt:  CT1, CT3, GB4
   4. Pants:  IB3, BT8, BGR3
   5. Scarf:  YR07, YR09, YR68
   6. Shoes, logs and tree bark:TN4, EB3, EB8
   7. Train:  BGR1, BGR2, BGR3, Black
   8. Smoke:  IG1, IG2, IG3
   9. Tree tops:  JG1, JG2, DG3
   10. I colored the background with BG3
3. I created my tag the old fashion way; I took a stencil, traced it on cardstock and cut it out with scissors.

4. Embossed & Resist Techniques

   Using train themed stamps from the Stampendous Railway set and 7 Gypsies Journey stamp set.  I used black pigment ink to stamp the images.

5. I covered the pigment ink with fine black embossing powder and embossed the images by heat setting it with my heat embossing tool.
6. I colored the tag with Tim Holtz Distress Inks using a resist technique.  After applying the colors I wiped off the tag to remove any ink from the embossed images.
7. Lastly, I found a very textured green ribbon, the texture reminded me of train tracks.  I attached the ribbon using glue dots.
8. I inked the edge of the tag with brown chalk ink.

To create the layout itself I chose 3 pattern papers and 2 coordinating solids from a travel pack I have.  I wanted to incorporate circles and so I cut one large circle using my brand new large Creative Memories large Circle Cutter.  I am so going to love using this tool!  I cut my circle in half, placing half of the circle on each page, lining them up to show a full circle as shown in the photo.  I cut a slightly larger circle from the blue paper to mat the circle.  Using my smaller Creative Memories Circle Cutters I cropped my photos into circles, matting them on brown and blue.  I used 3/4 coral strips to break up the patterned paper used upper and lower part of the page.  I used the blue and coral combination for the title and mat.  I created the title and mat on my Gazelle using Baby Kruffy font.

Train tag layout

I hope you enjoy this tag and layout as much as I do.  I look forward to hearing from you.

Now my crafty friends, it is YOUR turn to show us what you can do for this challenge!

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4. All entries must be NEW and created for the current challenge.

5. You may combine with other challenges as long as
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 * All entries that do not meet the challenge requirements will not be eligible for
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You have until Friday, July 29th at 6:00 PM (eastern) time to link up. All winners will be announced on Monday, August, 1st.

Have fun and we look forward to seeing what you create!

Thank you for stopping by! Please be sure to leave your comments, I love hearing from you.

  Michelle