Literally! I have a quick video tutorial to share with you today that features Texturez, which is a gritty paste that came in our Color Add-on in Scraps of Darkness‘ June 2013 “Firecracker” Kit. I had some inspired crafting last night and was thrilled with the results – totally ORGANIC, which y’all know, is totally MY THANG lol!
It was cut from my well used Sizzix Tag and Bookplates Bigz die – love that thing! Below, you can see its soft sheen in the light.
Tags are not done enough, in my book. A format which lacks any of the intimidation one might experience with large format papercrafting, and allows you to play for play’s sake. Here are a few details – the focus of the tutorial…
And the warped fiber…
Here’s the video – hope you like it!
Tata for now!
-Vivian
contadina k 
Turned out Gorgeous. TFS
Hugz Tonniece
thank you, tonniece! so easy too!
Love the texture on your tag and the effect of the embossing powder. Thanks for sharing,
thanks, johanne – yes i’ve been playing more with the texture paste + embossing powder and really enjoying the immediate grunge appeal.
I love this piece, your wellness journal and your misting video!!! So glad you are doing videos once again!!!
thank you, willow! this week so far has been projects, but i’m hoping to have another video before the end of the week.
Such cool ideas here Vivian. Will definitely give this technique a go. Jenny x
thanks so much, jenny! you’ll have fun with this one – very easy and of course watching the bubbling is kind of psychedelic!
Beautiful simplicity. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tag. Also for the reminder to just sit down and play. Tags are a stress free, expectation free, fun surface to play on. The sparkle gems were a perfect embellishment. The tip of heating the cord, very cool.
I enjoyed the inspiring video.
Jacquelene L
Canada
the cord responds to the heat like a snake! after this project, i’ve been making tag after tag after tag lol! hugs to you, jacquelene!
Love the tag!
thanks so much, carolon!
Love it! The colours are gorgeous.
thank you, julie! i loved how it turned out but didn’t know how other folks would feel. i’m so glad you guys like it, too!
OMG! This is fabulous!! Love it!!
yay! hope you pull out the texture paste, sam! mine is out on the crafting table and i’m having fun experimenting.
Loving the organic feel of this tag. Fun to watch the embossing powder and paste bubble up. Thanks for the video.
thanks, sharon. i think i’m nuts over all things “organic.” i actually have an idea i’m thinking about trying out and sharing, but i have a feeling it’s a bit too organic lol!
Very realistic looking. No need to stamp “Earth”. The embossing powder reminded me of lava as it bubbled and melted. I wish all fibers would react that way when heat was applied to it.
yes, re. the fibers, it’s such a hit or miss thing. sometimes the same fiber will cooperate one day and not the next.
I really like the technique and the finished project – I’ve never seen Texturez before. Instead of using printer paper, how about using another tag and then you get two for the price of one!
that’s a spectacular thought, linda – no waste!
Wow! Loved this demo!! I especially loved that bubbly effect too. I bought a heat gun ages ago but haven’t tried it yet, thank you for the inspiration!
Mary
thank you, mary! i swear that bubbling never gets old.
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Wow, that is some magic there! I came here from Jenn’y blog, Pushing The Right Buttons. She just created an awesome Halloween tag using this technique for inspiration.
I have now subscribed to your channel. Thank you for sharing your work :o)