Springtime

Springtime

Hallo There!

I don't know why I called this

thread Springtime -must be

wishful thinking!  

You never know, by the time 

this project is published it

may well be spring........

meantime it is bitter cold

and I was not made for

bitter cold.................don't

suppose you were either

To take us into a springlike

state, here's Helen Chilton

with a gorgeous tag

"For this tag I'm using Distress Crayons, which

I really love. They have one distinct advantage

 over Gelatos - if you heat them with a heatgun, 

they will dry, not remain tacky. 

This means you can stamp over them easily

 and add more colour over the top 

without it being contaminated by

 the colour beneath.

I've painted the tag with a thin layer

 of clear medium - any varnish or sealer will do.

 It helps the crayons blend.

Scribble on your colours.

Blend with your fingers.

Stencil over with a baby wipe.

take out a bit of extra colour where you're

 going to stamp.

Stamp the art stamps, heat set and add 

extra crayon over the top. 

Layer onto cardboard and add fibres and beads.

 Very quick and easy to make."

That was a treat of a project

Helen.  Many thanks for the

tips on using the DI Crayons too

If you are interested in adding

Distress Crayons to your stash

they are currently on offer at

a reduced price at

www.thecraftbarn.co.uk 

head on over and grab

a bargain

'Till tomorrow

Mickie xx