Houston, we have a problem.......this tag won't dry. I have tried a heatgun, sunshine and a very quick zap in the microwave until i remembered the metal eyelet....nothing works.
This tag is for the mixed media challenge using printed pages. Underneath all the layers of ink, glimmer mist, gesso and molding paste are 3 entire pages from an old dictionary. They barely show up in the photo, but are quite visible in real life.
I scrapped gesso over several pages, layered them on top of each other, then after they dried I made die cut flowers with them. To add a bit of contrast colour I cut 3 very fine strips of green cardstock and attached them in one or two spots.
The black ink is just TH distress ink - black soot, but for some reason it has reacted to something and has remained tacky. I went over most of the inked stamp with an Aqualip pen. Hmm quite a mystery.
Thank you for looking
Date: Saturday, March 22, 2014 GMT Views: 2203
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Registered: June 29, 2010 Location: Recently moved to the seaside, with views over to the Isle of Wight Posts: 13680
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 3:43 AM
Goodness Susie, what a strange reaction ... wonder what's going on. I can actually see your dictionary page centre left on your stunning creation - I dream of making cards like this .... keep us posted on the drying time !!
Registered: March 13, 2012 Location: Southern Florida Posts: 5253
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 5:50 AM
Very mysterious! But lovely. So hang it somewhere and enjoy it, and it won't matter if it never dries!
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Registered: May 25, 2006 Location: So. Oregon Posts: 121526
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 6:02 AM
Susie, I have had things do that before but, I was able to cover the wet ink with clear embossing powder and seal that so things did not smear. that is funny on the TH ink doing that though. This has such amazing depths of color I love those blooms and the contrast of the green grass too.
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 7:05 AM
Another amazing creation, Susie! I have to agree with Sandie that I too, can only imagine doing something like this! Awesome muted colors and background! What a fantastic touch by cutting the thin strips of grass and love the flowers! Beautiful!
Registered: May 23, 2009 Location: sunny california Posts: 9825
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 9:07 AM
I am going to have to have an "all Susie" board on my pinterest page....you keep making such awsome creations. I love how the flowers turned out, and all of your textures are fantastic. Colors and the border add up to perfection.
Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 6:14 PM
OMG! This is awesome! Sorry you are having trouble getting it to dry!
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Registered: April 18, 2011 Location: Melbourne, Aus Posts: 51844
Sat, Mar 22, 2014 @ 11:46 PM
24 hours later and still not dry. I did as Stacy suggested and covered card with clear embossing powder, then heat set. Worked a treat, thank you Stacy.
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Registered: February 9, 2010 Location: Mentone, California Posts: 7361
Sun, Mar 23, 2014 @ 1:04 AM
You awe and amaze me with the versatility of your talents! This mixed media tag is incredibly creative and went right to my Pinterest Tag board and into my favorites!