Linda Cain #2 A Real Gentleman ....

"Here we are again, and we’re starting today with a tag. Yes, this starts out as a #8Manilla Tag. Then I slathered on some Modeling Paste. I didn’t have the new Grunge Paste, but this is possibly quite similar in texture. I must get some"!!

I let this set for a bit, probably should have waited a bit longer, but having no patience I jumped right in and stamped it with two of the Minis (22 and 27). 

Mini 22

Mini 27

 Don’t forget to spritz your stamp first with water before you stamp into paste! Again, having little patience, I dried it carefully with the heat tool making sure it dried from both sides.

Next I added some Fresco Paints with Cut N Dry Foam squares. I started with Eggplant. 

 And then I added South Pacific. 

I used the Sizzix Pediment Die with 3 different pieces to it. I die cut them from MetalCard, So cool!!! Then I added Pumpkin Soup to the entire piece. Next I added SmokedPaprika and Brown Shed to the edges. 

 While it’s still damp, stamp into the paint with the Clock Faces from ID 09 and Mini 60. 

ID09

Mini 60

Remember to spritz and clean your stamps right away to remove any paint. 

 Set these aside to dry on their own.

The main figure is from the Ink and the Dog 09 set. I used all the stamps from this set except the Wings.  I stamped the "Real Gentleman" onto Smoothy White stamping Card with Jet Black Archival Ink and quickly added Ultra Fine Black Embossing Powder. Then emboss with heat tool. Trim around him leaving a good deal of margin for more color later. 

 I used water based markers to add some colour. This shows the 2 Greens before I blended them a bit, the Oranges on the leaves; Blue for the man’s shirt was added later, as was the Brown beard and a bit of flesh tone to his face. I added shadows all around as well with grey.

 Layer him onto a scrap of chipboard to stabilize and create height. Just cut a rectangle to use.

“Create” from Hot Picks 1105, and the "Pocket Watch" Mini 59 are stamped onto Smoothy Card with Jet Black and Coffee Archival Inks respectively. 

HP1105

Mini 59

They’re embossed with Clear Powder. Cut them out leaving an extra loop of paper on the top of the watch.  Add a 1/8 “eyelet to the top of the watch and a small Swivel Clasp.  I used Alcohol Inks and a small brush to add color to a Spinner and Gear for the other end of the Swivel Clasp. 

 For strength I cut a piece of CB and glued it to the back of the tag.

I loved the Pediments, but wanted a tiny bit of contrast, so I stamped them with Jet Black Archival Ink using the "Script" stamp from the ID 09 set. Let it dry on its own. Do not use a heat tool. I also added Antique Linen Distress Ink to the white area of the "Gentleman" and the "Watch Face" with a Blending Tool. 

Starting with the Pediments, we’re going to add a strip of chipboard to the back. Then add a strip of Scor-Tape (or any other strong double sided adhesive) to that chipboard. 

Glue or use brads to add a Plaquette to the bottom section. Add CB and Scor-Tape to the Create on the top. 

Now, from here on you can stop at any level you want. If you only want to have the tag, perfect. If you want to layer the other 2 layers of chipboard, keep on going. OK?

I took a piece of plain, thicker chipboard and cut a piece 9 ¾ x 4 ½ inches. 

Then I used Guacamole as a base with Limelight as the 2^nd highlight color on the edges. I stamped the circular emblem with Olive, the Watchfaces with JetBlack, and the Number Log with Coffee Archival Inks as a background. The Pocketwatch assemblage is shown in the middle.   

Use Scor-Tape or glue to add the top and bottom Pediment to the tag. Add the Gentleman with tape to the center. Attach the Gear assemblage with a small trimmed down foam square and the Pocketwatch with larger ones. 

I glued the tag to the center of the Green CB piece. Two sections of Black CB were cut with the Ornate Die and trimmed as shown. Glue to the top and bottom of the tag. The strip of Silver Nailheads was placed across the black die cuts. I cut a piece of Black CB 10 ¾ x5 ¼ inches and glued it to the back of the Green section leaving 5/8” border at the top. Here I punched 2 holes, added 2 large eyelets, and tied knots in a piece of Jute to form a hanger. 

WHEW! Did you get all that???????? If you’re confused about a section, I’ll be glad to answer questions. I wrote it and I had to read it a couple of times make sure I REALLY got it!

Your Friend In Art!

Linda

Leandra Says: Blimey, that's a lot of layers Mrs!! And how fantastic do all the colours look contrasting like that, you really do enjoy block colours and layering them, it has such a striking effect. I must send you some GP, its quite different to modelling past, much smoother and sharper, and a completely different consistency. Modelling paste is light and fluffy in comparison, GP is kind of more clay-like, yet chalky, and it dries fast. It can also be tinted easily with other colours of paint, which is handy!

Gillian Says: Oh la la doesn't he look very dapper. Great mix of colour, contrasts and layers, love the finishing details to the pocket watch.


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