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Hi there,

I would like to show you how I created this Mixed Media Flower Tag over on the Elizabeth Craft Designs Blog:

• cover a sturdy white tag with gesso
• add color with Distress Paint (Spun Sugar, Dusty Concord)
• create some texture by applying gesso through the ARTplorations Leaves 2 stencil and by stamping script from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Elements set and a dot pattern from the STAMPlorations Mixed Media Grunge set with Archival Ink Watering Can
• spread some crackle paste over random spots and let everything dry thoroughly
• to create the Lilac use the Elizabeth Craft Designs Garden Notes Lilac 2 die set
• cut the base once from very sturdy craft cardstock and once from 270gr Elizabeth Craft Designs white Soft Finish Cardstock
• cut five leaves, the plate with the larger flowers four times and the smaller flowers twice - use the Elizabeth Craft Designs Soft Finish Cardstock as well
• add color to the white cardstock using Alcohol Markers
• shape the elements with the help of the fabulous Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Tool Kit
• create the flower right on the tag
• add green prills to the center of the little flowers and shading using purple and green Pan Pastels
• add two sentiment stickers and dye a piece of torn seam binding with Distress Ink Dusty Concord
• cut out a ladybug from the Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden Bugs & Butterflies die set, color it, shape it and adhere it to one of the leaves - to achieve a shiny, more realistic look add a thick coat of Nuvo Crystal Glaze on top

Hugs,