Monday, April 9, 2018

Mixed Media Tag Fable Inspiration

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Tag Aesops Fable Owl Birds Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 1
Hi, my lovely blog friends, welcome back for the new challenge. I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. This week at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge, our theme is "MYTHOLOGY/INSPIRED by a STORY". Our guest designer is Paula - make sure to stop by her blog and check the fabulous project she made for our challenge this week.
I was inspired by Aesop's Fable The Owl and the Birds, and created a mixed media tag using Simon Says Stamp Birch Circle Wafer Die on the background and made the texture using Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint.

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Tag Aesops Fable Owl Birds Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 2

I was inspired by Aesop's Fable Owl and the Birds (Click to read the story ), and created a mixed media tag using Simon Says Stamp Birch Circle Wafer Die on the background and made the texture using Tim Holtz Distress Crackle PaintI found the paper owl embellishment and the birds alpha parts that from Tim Holtz product collection in my stash box. 


To start this project, I applied acrylic paints on this size 8 tag and distressed the edges of the tag using Simon Says Stamp black ink pad. I also applied a layer of Ranger Crackle Paint after the acrylic paint was dry. 

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Tag Aesops Fable Owl Birds Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 3

On a piece of heavy card stock, I die cut the tree using Simon Says Stamp Birch Circle Wafer Die, then applied acrylic paint on it. There was also a layer of the crackle paint applied on the die cut embellishment after the edges were distressed using the black ink pad. I pasted the birch circle and the owl embellishments on the tag using foam tabs.  

Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Tag Aesops Fable Owl Birds Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz 4

The letter alpha parts were colored using acrylic paints and attached on the tag using Tombow Mono Glue. I added some sticker sentiments and some Tim Holtz Rubs on. There were some random acrylic paint splatter and drop on the tag as the final touch. 


I really enjoyed The Owl and the Birds story and had fun creating this mixed media tag using the new  Birch Circle Die from Simon Says Stamp. I hope this tag inspired you to create your project and share with us! Happy crafting!
Meihsia Liu Simply Paper Crafts Mixed Media Tag Aesops Fable Owl Birds Simon Says Stamp Tim Holtz

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11 comments:

Lorraine A said...

Gorgeous tag Meihsia :-) the background is amazing! I love how you used the Simon frame to create depth and the colours and textures are fabulous! :-)

luv
Lols x x x

Macarena said...

Absolutely fabulous! I am amazed by the background. The deep greens and yellows are amazing and all that covered with those shiny crackles - what an amazing effect. Love it a lot! Hugs, Marzena

Zoey | Scrapsaurus said...

One of my favorite books is from Aesop's fable! So I really love this project of yours!
Your details are awesome!
x zoey

Andrea Ockey Parr said...

I love your inspiration and how you translated the fable so well into this beautiful tag. I was especially impressed with how your owl turned out. You always teach me new things when I swing by your blog, so thank you for the inspiration!

Stephanie said...

So cool! Love the colors and how you incorporated the wooded backdrop :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Maura said...

Really cool tag, Meihsia! Love how you built the tree around the owl and took it beyond the tag! Awesome greens and textures to make that owl stand out! xx Maura

Anna-Karin said...

What a great idea for a theme Meihsia! I love how you used the Birch die and it adds so much dimension.

Emma Williams said...

That background is amazing, Meihsia and I love how you've used the owl and perched it on that wonderful Birch die cut...it looks fabulous! :)

Kath Stewart said...

amazing tag Meihsia, love how you used the Birch die cut and the colours are wonderful, hugs kath xxx

Sandra said...

Such a gorgeous tag, Meihsia! Love the owl and the dark colors you've used. I never heard of this story, need to look it up and learn more about it . Hugs, Sandra

Barbara said...

Beautiful tag! Love the dark colors and the design, every detail is amazing! barbara