Multi Colored Tag Tutorial

I wanted to show you how to make a tag with more than one or two colors, and even with colors that would get muddy if blended.  Most colors can look great together, if you keep them separated.

  First thing I did, was to take my tag and stick it UNDER the plastic that I was going to color on.  That way, I could place my color in the positions I wanted it, and made sure it was pretty random.  For this, I used the real red, glorious green, and brilliant blue markers.  I used red sparingly, since it is an overpowering color.  I removed my tag, and spritzed the plastic with water. 

I pushed some of the ink around with my finger, to take away the squiggle lines, BUT NOT to mix the colors.  I then put my tag down on top.

  Here is the finished tag, and the close up of the stickles and white gel pen accents.  You can also see the tag I created with my tutorial HERE.  I sponged the edges in basic grey and matted it on black.  I stamped some flourishes along the edges, and added the ribbon.  I again added the jumbo eyelet to the top for stability.  Try this tutorial, I LOVED the end result.  Have fun and happy stamping!!

 

Comments

[Elva]

Hi Julie-How come you`re going shopping the day after Christmas ? Well maybe you guys ate up all the food !!! Enjoy visiting you each day. Have a Wonderful New Year !! "HUGS"

[Lenoria]

I love how the colors showed up on the tag and it is beautiful! Thank you for everything you take time from your day to show us, I hope you know that we really appreciate all you do for us here in blogdom! Merry Christmas to you and your family and may God Bless You greatly!!

[Cheryl M]

Beautiful tag!

[Maureen]

Julie - this tag is beautiful - thank you for sharing. Can you tell me how you were able to make your MDS header for this site?

[Ellen Kemper]

Alright, I'm not sure how I'm going to use this idea but I AM going to use this idea because this is just too cool!

Thanks for the great tutorial.

[CraftyKJ]

Cool take on the TH Style technique!!! Great to see the results of using SU markers--very clever how you wrapped the ribbon--and I love your little Shrinky embellishment!!! Very pretty tag!!!

KJ

[Susan]

Yes---it would be hard NOT to love this stunning result. Some times we're too focused on finishing a big item, when this is so adequate. TFSHappy Holidays to you, Russ & your 2 munchkins!

[Cindy Otto]

What a cool technique! Tags are definitely the trend this year and I'm lovin' it! Thanks so much for sharing. I love your blog.

[Helen]

So gorgeous and so clever too!
Helen
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[Lisa Sturgill]

Very nice tutorial! Thanks for all your great info!!!