Mist Four Ways

When Lead Fiskateer Cheryl Waters asked me to create a tag challenge for the Mixed Media Madness event, my mind immediately went to mist.  At the beginning of 2012, I declared Glimmer Mist to be my favorite product of 2011.  Mists are really versatile and so much fun. Here's the tag I created, using mist four different ways.  

Supplies:
     chipboard tag and scraps
     cardstock scrap, punched with a border punch                            
     3+ shades of mist

     stamps/ink
     embossing powder and heat tool
     paintbrush
     white ribbon

     

Using a border punch as a stencil

Punch a piece of scrap cardstock with a border punch (I used Fiskars Scalloped Sentiment) to create a stencil.  Place it over the tag, then spray with the lightest mist color.  Move the stencil and spray with the next darkest color.  Continue 1-3 more times, finishing with the darkest color. 

 

Misting over an embossed image
Stamp an image and emboss.  I used Versamark ink and clear embossing powder on chipboard.  Spray over the embossed image and immediately wipe with a tissue. 

 

Painting with mist over an embossed image

Stamp an image and emboss.  Spray mist onto a non-stick surface (I use the outside of a used sandwich bag.) or simply remove the cap from the mist.  Use a small paintbrush to paint directly on the non-embossed parts of the image. 

 

Dyeing ribbon with mist

Place scraps of white ribbon into a ziplock bag.  Spray a small amount of mist into the bag, seal, and massage to spread color evenly.  Remove the ribbon from the bag and lay it on a flat surface to dry (I use the inside of a cardboard box).  

My challenge asked participants to use at least two of these four techniques on their tags. The results were awesome!