Linda Cain #1 .... Winter Wonderland

 A little intro about our "friend in art" ....

"I am a retired telecommunications tester/dispatcher living with my DEAR husband/ ideaman in Central Illinois. I have 2 children, 4 grandchildren and 2 grand dogs.  I'm also an Art College drop-out...so when I finished 30 years doing something I didn't like, I went back to my love of ART. I started out as a Watercolor artist after my 2nd child was born. Then I discovered stamping...it blew me away. Then collage....and altered art! Oh, I was in heaven. Vintage is where I hang my hat using everything I've learned along the way in all different mediums. The more they overlap, the happier I am. I've been blessed to design for Tim Holtz, Ranger and several others, but sharing is the best part in this industry. Nothing is more rewarding than to see the light in a students face when they've created something they love. Come along with me on this new journey...you won't be sorry"

First I sprayed a Manilla Tag lightly with water. Then using Leandra's technique from her videos, I added Fresco Paints with pieces of Cut N Dry foam. I wanted a warm tag so I started with my lighter colours first (Haystack , Limelight).

Then I added layers of orange hues using Autumn Fire , Smoked Paprika.

This REALLY is so much fun! Use the foam to "pat" the paints in a pleasing pattern leaving the inside area lighter. Try to leave your lighter colors in areas you want for your Winter Wonderland and the Ladies’ Face.

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Then I started adding the darker colors Claret, Eggplant and a touch of Hyde Park to the edges. Dry with a Heat Tool.

Next I stamped the images Winter Wonderland and the MedallionLady onto the tag.

Stamp just the Town image from the top of the Believe stamp onto the bottom of the tag twice to make a border. 

I inked the stamps with Versafine Ink (Onyx Black) to achieve a "crisper" image as these design have so much fine detail.

The Sharpie Extra Fine White poster pen is used to add the twinkling stars. 

I used Old Gold Fresco Paint and a piece of Cut N Dry to add a gold edge around the tag.

Stamp the Medallion Lady onto a small piece of Smoothy white stamping card
Color the small section with markers or paints and punch out center or trim to fit the smallest Facet. Use Glossy Accents to add to the back of the facet. Pierce a hole in the facet and attach with a jump ring.

I layered my tag onto black cardstock cut about 1/8” larger than my tag, and 1” taller. Then I added the White Pen marks around the tag and tied a piece of white paper string at the bottom. Add your Facet and tie a bow. 

The Crinkle Ribbon was the perfect color without adding dye, so I sprayed with water, crumpled it in my hand, and dried with the heat tool. Punch a hole in the black chipboard and tie into a bow at the top of your tag. 

"This is a perfect tag for any one of the cold and wintry months in our area this year. Hope you agree! Send one to a friend to brighten their day"!

Your Friend In Art!

Linda Cain

Leandra Says: Fabulous sponging of colour onto the tag, it really pops in the middle where you left it lighter. And yes, I too think Versafine is perfect with Lynne Perrella images - the detail in them is amazing, and after testing several inks, versafine was hands down the best one for me.

Gillian Says: This tag illustrates beautifully how well the Fresco Paint colours blend together without muddying! The added pen detail make the images and warm "fresco" colours "pop" even more. Love this bold and beautiful tag Linda.

If you want to join in this week's challenge, use the inlinkz (Click Here) tool to link to something you have made this week inspired by Linda. Use PaperArtsy Stamps, Fresco Paint and you could be in with a chance to win stamps of your choice. 
{either 1 x A5 set or 2 x A6 sets or 3 minis} 

I will be back to share some more projects with you all on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday of this week. I do hope you will join me then.