ATC Trio "Learn"

Hello Beauties!

I'm Zoey and today I will show you how I created these quick and easy ATCs using some awesome stamps by IndigoBlu!

I wanted to play a bit with this fun stamp set that are from this year release -- IndigoBlu Chemistry Lab A5 Red Rubber Stamp - by Kay Halliwell-Sutton.

I used for my ATC base the awesome IndigoBlu Fontastic Ephemera - Mixed Media Paper Pad - 12x12  that is ON SALE right now, so I would suggest you to grab it before its gone! I love this vintage-ish paper pad. The design is unique and perfect for any of you that love vintage!



I cut the paper to size and then I used my fingers to slightly apply Gesso. I let it dry then I took some IndigoBlu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint and added some color to the background.

I let it completely dry, then I grabbed the awesome IndigoBlu Stencil - Texture (6"x 6") and still with my fingers I tapped a bit of color through the stencil. I wanted to get a subtle tone on tone effect because I wanted the stamps to be the main focus and not the..background!



I let it dry again and then I stamped randomly here and there with IndigoBlu Harlequin A6 Red Rubber Stamp; please note that the stamped image you see is a second/third generation stamp. So if you want to get the look I have just stamp the image once on a piece of scrap paper, then stamp onto your surface.



I stamped a couple of stamps from the new IndigoBlu Chemistry Lab A5 Red Rubber Stamp - by Kay Halliwell-Sutton over a piece of old book page and with the same colors I used in the background, I colored the stamped images.



I decided to use the same color I used in the background mixed with gesso.



I darkened up the sides and then added some stitches around the borders.
And the ATCs are done....!







Stay Happy, Stay Creative...till next time!

Ciao Zoey

Product List:

• Indigoblu Fontastic Ephemera - Mixed Media Paper Pad - 12x12 ON SALE!!! 
• Indigoblu Harlequin A6 Red Rubber Stamp
• Indigoblu Chemistry Lab A5 Red Rubber Stamp - by Kay Halliwell-Sutton
• Indigoblu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Banana Custard 
• Indigoblu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Lemon Meringue 
• Indigoblu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Peppermint Tea 
• Indigoblu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Marshmallow
• Indigoblu English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Lime Marmalade
• Indigoblu GeeSso Good! Gesso - White
• Indigoblu Stencil - Texture (6"x 6")

Wherever you go TAG

Hello beautiful crafters!
eeeeek! we are in the 2016!! So first of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Did you write the list of resolutions? My resolutions for 2016 is only one: not have resolutions! Because let's be honest, I still am on the 2013' list so... LOL! I'll just try to be the best version of me and just enjoy life!

Anyway...

For my project today I made a TAG with a fun envelope to go along - I used paper from the wonderful collection Belle Epoque -- I find this paper pad out of this world! Love the colour scheme and the design, just the paper it self is an artwork!
It is perfect for collage and for all mixed media lovers out there! I truly suggest you to ask your retailer to get it, you will love the sleek texture and the versatility of it!

I started by cutting strips of one sheet of paper till I covered the whole front of the tag. I covered it with IndigoBlu GeeSso Good! White and then used my favourite English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint to add color to the paper.

I cut this awesome vintage bird from a paper sheet from the same collection  and glued it down.
The quote is from the IndigoBlu Grand Tour I A5 - Rubber Stamp -- I simply rearranged the words to create a brand new sentiment. This is another reason of why I love SO MUCH IndigoBlu Stamps! They allow you to really stretch them and use in so many ways!

When I was satisfied with the background I stitched all around the tag. And the Crown. Please a minute of silence of this HUGE mistake. I wanted to add straight stitched lines but...somehow I ended up making a crown! But shh, let's keep this quiet ;-) !

I englighted the sentiment by stitching some more under it.
Final touch was to add splashes of IndigoBlu GeeSso Good! White and IndigoBlu GeeSso Good! Black.

For the envelope I cut a long piece of card stock from the same Belle Epoque collection and a piece of vellum. I sewed the two pieces together THEN i cut it to size from the top (the only part not sewed)

To help the vellum blend and match the TAG all I did was mixing a bit of English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint Miss Moneypenny and Goldfinger together, stamped using a stamp from the IndigoBlu Grand Tour I A5 - Rubber Stamp and then flicked a bit of gesso to create interest.

What do you think?

Stay happy Stay Creative...till next time!
Ciao, Zoey

Supply List :

English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint : Pantry White
English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint : Peppermint tea
English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint : Hot Cocoa
English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint : Miss Moneypenny
English Cottage Artist's Acrylic Paint : Goldfinger
IndigoBlu GeeSso Good! White
IndigoBlu GeeSso Good! Black
IndigoBlu Belle Epoque Mixed Media Paper
IndigoBlu Stencil - Roman Numerals
IndigoBlu Grand Tour I A5 - Rubber Stamp
Versafine Small Ink Pads - Onyx Black