How to make a custom mix media tag

In today's post you will see how to make a custom mix media tag to use it as you like: gift card, bookmarks, etc ...

I will tell you that the media mix is ​​a mixture of artistic techniques and in this case we are going to mix decoupage, watercolors, acrylic ... An all in one that I show you below.

Materials to create the custom mix media tag:

  • Violet card stock.
  • Watercolor or heavyweight paper.
  • Decorated paper napkin.
  • Watercolors.
  • Acrylic.
  • Black marker.
  • Drill.
  • Ribbon, lace.
  • Double sided tape.
  • Scissors.
  • Fine brush.
  • Decoupage adhesive (You can use white glue diluted with water).

Process to make the tag:

  • Start with the decorated napkin, separating the layer of the drawing from the other two. With a brush dipped in water apply along the outline of the drawing you want to use.
  • Rips carefully that area, you will see that it will break well.
  • Apply decoupage adhesive on the rectangle of watercolor paper and carefully place the drawing on the napkin. Always brush a few strokes from the center to the ends so that it is well glued and without wrinkles.

  • Apply below watercolor For the blank areas, do it to your liking and letting the brush flow with the paint. Let it dry.
  • It is the turn for him acrylic. In my case I have used a spray but you can apply it with a brush, letting drops fall on the surface.

  • To make the tag corta one of the corners of the upper part in the shape of a triangle. Use as a base to make the other corner so that the two are the same.
  • Finish off the contour of the tag, for this pass the scissors scraping the paper, you will get a more rustic look.

  • Place the double-sided tape In the reverse.
  • Make the same tag on the colored cardstock, but half a centimeter larger in both width and length. Stick the decorated tag on it.

  • Mark a fake stitched with the black marker around the contour of the tag.
  • Now, customize the tag. You can put the name if it is for a gift, or a word like in this case.

  • Pierce a hole, you can put a brat if you want.
  • Minute the ribbons and lace, even a cord to tie it wherever you want.

It can also double as a bookmark now that book day is approaching.


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