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Day 14 of 31: Bombshell Skull Tag

Happy (?) Monday! I hope you are all faring well. Today I have a quickie post to go along with my quickie tag. I chose to work with the largest image from Bombshell Stamps' Sugar Skulls set.

I started off by stamping my image with Versa Craft. I should have used Staz On though, as it would have dried quicker...as I was rather impatient when I made this. ;) Then, I simply colored the whole thing with Distress Inks. I started with Mustard Seed, then Ripe Persimmon, and last was Seedless Grapes. I applied all of these with a cosmetic sponge. I have a sponge for each Distress Ink I own, to avoid mixing the colors.

Before I continue...I have no idea why but I couldn't get my second photo to "Bump." I took my pics with my phone, because the camera is freaking siiiiick on it (Samsung Galaxy s4), but I couldn't Bump my pic to my computer. Have you ever used that app? It''s awesome, and has never given me a problem until today. Oh well. This pic shows off what I have done well enough.

Anywho...After I sponged the background, I went in with Cut 'n Dry Nibs (from Ranger) and applied the color to my flowers and falling petals. Last, I broke out the Pumice Stone Distress Ink, and colored in the skulls. Super simple, super fast. Took me about 10 minutes. And I needed a fast one, 'cause so many of my other projects take me so long. Which is fine, but I was outta time when I made this! :) Well, I have gone on long enough. Please be sure to check out the rest of the Wicked Bloggers' amazing creations, all listed in my sidebar. Thanks for stopping by. Have a fang-tastic day!
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ldfdesign said…
Love how you left it white around the image. It really makes the image pop. I'm always amazed with your shading, like the skulls.
October 14, 2013 at 6:33 AM
Anonymous said…
what a nice tag! perfect fall colors and the skulls with flowers are so lovely!
hugs serafeena
October 14, 2013 at 9:37 AM
Laura S Reading said…
This does not have the look of a fast and simple process project.

You are inspiring me to add to my collection of supplies.
In my defense, most of my stamps would be considered vintage. I need to update.
October 14, 2013 at 9:40 AM
Lyneen said…
Your 10 minute tag is AMAZING!!!! Love all the colors you used... the skulls really pop on your tag!!!
October 14, 2013 at 10:36 AM
valscraftings said…
Wonderful tag...love the Fall/Autumn colours and the fibre, lovely warm feel!!
October 14, 2013 at 11:22 AM
Leigh S-B - The Sharpie Domino Queen said…
I love this tag! Gorgeous colours with a gorgeous image!
October 14, 2013 at 1:15 PM
Matney said…
Tag turned out great. Love the gradient of colors on the frame and awesome stamps!
October 14, 2013 at 4:50 PM
maureenjscott said…
This is beautiful! When you talk about the cut n dry nibs - do you use them like a pen? Like pick up the colour from the ink pad and colour in with it? Anyways, it's a gorgeous tag! love it mo x
October 14, 2013 at 5:12 PM
Emily Thubbron said…
Your shading is fantastic. Love those sugar skulls. I really like the white border around the skulls.
October 14, 2013 at 5:44 PM
DonnaMundinger said…
Fabuous sponging, Alison! Such a happy tag. xxD
October 14, 2013 at 6:38 PM
Wendy said…
Great tag Alison. Love the depth you achieved with the sponging. Love that skull stack stamp that you used!
October 14, 2013 at 7:02 PM
CarlaKH said…
one of my faves along the hop so far...love the colors, the image and the shading2
October 14, 2013 at 9:18 PM
Steph said…
Beautiful tag, I love the colors and the ribbon matches wonderfully.
October 14, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Sharon Sahl said…
Really pretty shading of the colors and I love those grinning skulls!
October 14, 2013 at 11:44 PM
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