Hello friends
Hope you are all good
WOW.....can you believe its already November.....
and that means one thing....
MOVEMBER!!!
a very worthy cause and I just LOVE the moustache!
So with that in mind I was inspired to use this original vintage photograph .....
This rather dapper gentleman is so rockin a mighty fine moustache!!
I started with a Ranger #10 manilla tag and added some of Wendy Vecchis Embossing paste through a Layering stencil by Tim Holtz (I used Burlap one)
when dry I then used distress inks (vintage photo and walnut stain)
I then added some stitching to the tag and photo and some remnant rub-ons
I distressed the edges of the photo using my Tim holtz scissors
and added a vintage label under the photo.
I then used beeswax all over the tag, which makes it a translucent look and gives a really
cool vintage look
The numbers, lace, pen nib and key are from my own stash of vintage finds....
I then added my favourite Idea-ology, which was coloured using alcohol inks (copper)
I then backed the tag onto some mount board which was covered in vintage newspaper
which I then added more beeswax to.
To finish I added some rusty wire to create a hanging
I hope you like ......
As always feel free to leave a comment...great to know you popped by
Have a very
fan-tash-tic week
Kaz
x
I love your tags, Kaz! Always so much to look at and so many layers of goodness!
ReplyDeleteYour art is always so stunning, Kaz! Love your play with rusty elements, vintage newspaper and scraps, metal embellishments, the stitching and the lovely photographs!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Claudia x
Love this tag, fabulous job showcasing your vintage bits.
ReplyDeleteLove how you bring a group of eclectic elements together to make a fantastic piece of art. The dashing satche guy makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteSuch a very special tag! I love all the details that go into your projects. Always a delight to visit your site!
ReplyDeleteI love this, but hey I love all you do, you are a natural at making things special
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag Kaz. I love how you achieved the aged process. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous details, I love the rustiness!
ReplyDeleteOh my word this is fabulous. Love it. The gentlemen is amazing he looks so very dashing. Brilliant find. Love the way you have distressed the word plate at the bottom. The lace is stunning, need to get me some ;-) xxx
ReplyDeleteMy dad has sported a moustache for as long as I can remember (57!) so this has prompted some ideas for his birthday next when he turns 80 - so MANY thanks for a brilliant idea that I may well pay around with :-)
ReplyDeleteSally
Ruggedly and manishly FABULOUS!!!! Love every single bit and stitch, and great photo!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteIt looks great, Kaz!
ReplyDeleteLove how you use so many elements that come together perfectly to create this fab tag!
ReplyDeleteYou're producing some stunning work lateky Kaz, are you enjoying yor freedom?
ReplyDeleteHappy craftin
Rebecca
Another gorgeous piece Kaz. Do you display your work in your studio? Karen.x
ReplyDeleteHi Karen
DeleteAs my workspace is a small shed I tend to have it collect dust around the house xx
I'm intrigued by the beeswax. I have seen it used before, but it was much more yellow than yours seems to be. And as the Queen of Impatience, I don't think I could wait for it to melt for me to use. Yup, that impatient.
ReplyDeleteNo surprise you jumped into the Movember theme :)
love this tag and that moustashe is just amazing
ReplyDeletehugs
Miranda
A stunning tag Kaz and the gentleman is very dapper. Love all the elements you have used
ReplyDeleteAnnie x
Totally wonderful Kaz! Kim
ReplyDeleteKaz....your vintage work is just simply flawless and gorgeous beyond words. I so love your work! This mustached gentleman has never looked better than being featured on this work of art! I love all of your gritty, rusted metal finds that you've added to the already fabulous distressed and grungy machine stitched tag. Absolute perfection!! <3 Candy
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