Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Wax Paper Poinsettia

Tim's Day #7 Tag uses glassine so I pulled out my wax paper.  I have some white glassine but decided to show how the wax paper will work in a similar fashion.  I used the alcohol inks on wax paper with the mixative and it turned out beautifully. I wanted the Memory Box Poinsettia to pop so I embossed with the white embossing powder and sprinkled a little white embossing powder over the surface to give it a snow embossed effect. I hand cut and layered the poinsettia.

The background includes the layers of stains and pearl mister to give the soft colors. (weathered wood, walnut stain, antique linen)

Then I stamped the vintage Christmas words (Memory Box) and the Vintage Music Records (Memory Box) using brown archival ink on the tag.

Have a wonderful day!

Suzz

38 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous tag, that poinsettia is stunning!

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  2. Oh,you can use wax paper, AND you can heat emboss it? That's pretty cool.....so thank you for sharing those tips. I even have some wax paper!! lol

    You're work is gorgeous and I'm so happy to have found your blog and can follow along!

    Laura

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  3. Your poinsettia is stunning, love the white. Gorgeous background too. Tracy x

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  4. This is the most beautiful technique I have ever seen!!
    Stunning poinsettia!! You are one creative lady!!
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    Thank you for pointing out that the wax paper is similar to the the glassine so now I have something to use for this technique!!
    Jane Swanson

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  5. Suzz your tag is absolutely stunning! I LOVE the waxed paper technique and those little feathers are the perfect touch!
    Terrie

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  6. What a stunner, Sue! Love the touches of gold! Never thought to use wax paper - again, you've inspired me!

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  7. Your flower is breath taking suzz as is this amazing tag!!

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  8. wow you did it again! Another stunner!

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  9. stunning and so pretty. doesn't that wax paper work well!

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  10. Awesome - I love it when you can use something you have on hand instead of buying more

    Thanks so much - I did pin this to pintsrest I do hope you don't mind

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  11. *clap! clap! clap!*

    This tag is SUPERB!

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  12. it is amazing what you did with that poinsettia.

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  13. I think I love you :) I looked at Tim's tag today and wondered what the heck glassine was and what I might have that was similar. I have heard of it before of course, but have never bought any. This is my favorite tag so far and I really want to try it. So, if you get a minute, could I get a little more info on how to use the wax paper - like what side do you stamp on? Thanks so much.

    rebeccadunham at hotmail dot com

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  14. I love the results you got with waxed paper...thanks so much for sharing. Now I don't have to rush out to get the glassine paper. Your tag as always is utterly fabulous!

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  15. Oh my goodness! I'm so glad I didn't see your tag before I posted mine - I might have just chucked it! I love what you did with the waxed paper!! Really truly inspired!

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  16. Amazing tag. I absolutely love it. That waxed paper technique is outstanding.

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  17. Now, that is something I would try and totally rip it to shreds. Wow, Suzz! Gorgeous tag and that flower is amazing!

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  18. wow, love that poinsetta. great job on improvising with what you had. i love that "using up, making do" attitude that so many crafters have. tfs

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  19. Absolutely gorgeous and ornate, Suzanne!

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  20. beautiful tag. Love all the extra glimmer you put on it. The poinsettia turned out really nice.

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  21. That's really pretty. Love the wax paper idea.

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  22. What a great idea to use wax paper. I love the way those turned out.. What a fabulous tag!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  23. Wax paper!!! Awesome! Your bling is fabulous! This tag is over the top gorgeous!!!

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  24. I adore your art and style...had to "follow" you ...by way of our Tim H. Happy holidays

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  25. Absolutely gorgeous! I thought I was improvising, but you made up a technique all your own! Thanks for sharing! :o)

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  26. Beautiful results with wax paper! I wouldn't have guessed you could do this.

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  27. wow Suzz... stunning. And thanks for the hint about using waxed paper. I don't have any glassine paper and wondered what to do. Love your tag heaps.

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  28. This is gorgeous! Love the poinsettia! This is one of my favorites.

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  29. Wax paper? Really? That's brilliant - I'm going to give this a try!!!

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  30. Stunning Sue! Love the use of the wax paper, gives the poinsettia a beautiful look and is not at dark as the Glassine! The added embellies are wonderful!

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  31. Beautiful! Love how that poinsettia turned out!

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  32. Absolutely breathtaking .........

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  33. That wax paper flower is just SO beautiful! Such a great idea. And the backgroudn of the tag is wonderful too. TFS!! I so love your tags.

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  34. Thats a brilliant flower. So gorgeous. love it. Lovely tag!

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  35. Totally love the wax paper poisietta stunning.

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