Snowman Tag

I created a tag to join the Twine It Up! January Challenge: Let It Snow! 

It is a tag, includes a snowman and snowflakes. I don't have a Trendy Twine (yet) so, I used embroidery thread instead. I didn't know they come in an ombre pattern. Cool!

Tag is size 5 (4 3/4 x 2 3/8.) Image stamped first, then masked. Stamped snowflakes on background with VersaMark ink. Distressed background using Tim Holtz Distress Inks.

I colored the image using Copics. I poked holes on outline of scarf. I hand-stitched the scarf using embroidery floss. I layered the hat. I ran the hat through my Sizzix die cut machine. I poked holes on the hat trim outline. I hand-stitched the hat trim using embroidery floss.

My initial plan is to have the snowman hold a banner of hearts but then I changed it to a sentiment. I was going to use vellum first but it covered the scarf which for me, is the focal point of this tag. So, I used acetate. Cut it into a banner, as if the snowman is holding it. I painted Wink of Stella to the bottom trim of the hat. I am still having a hard time capturing the shine in my photos. I also used clear Gelly Roll Sakura pen on the dots of the hat. I applied some Black Ranger Enamel Accents for the eyes.

I doubled my card stock to hide the back of the stitching. I added a sentiment, stapled a ribbon, and now the tag is ready to be attached to a gift or given as a a card.

Thanks for viewing my blog.

Maria Giselle B.

Stamps used: Hero Arts Snow Much Joy, Hero Arts Snowman Christmas,  Hero Arts Holiday Sayings, Paper Smooches Warm Hearts, Mama Elephant Confetti
Inks used: VersaMark, Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet, Dusty Concord, Tumbled Glass,) Stazon Opaque Cotton White
Copics: R20, RV11, B00, W0, YR04, Y08
Embossing Thread: DMC Mouline 4200