Just What the Doctor Ordered!

Hello Again Everyone!!! 

It's me Tera here again with another super fun tutorial!! 

Today I want to share something that would be great as Halloween props, or for general decoration if you have a cabinet of curiosity's like I do! This is still in keeping with the creepy medical theme I have had the last few projects, as you can tell I LOVE this theme!!! 

 

Ok lets get started to create these vintage style medical labels I used the following:

Stamps:

Plate 1430 

Other Supplies:

Inks:  in Browns, Reds, Blacks, (any other colors you like) I really LOVE VersaFine in Sepia, and VersaFine Black (because these two won't run if you need to add more distressing) as well as the distress inks in Vintage Photo, Walnut stain, and Antique Linen 

Stamping Markers:in RED, BROWNS, BLACK, etc (these are optional if you want 2 tone labels like I made) 

Miracle Tape (or your adhesive of choice to adhere labels to you bottles)

Small Bottles to alter

DISTRESS STAIN (vintage photo, weathered wood)

Cardstock (for string tags) 

printer paper (for labels that will go directly on the bottles) 

DieCut Tags (optional)

Scissors 

String for tags

Non--Stick Craft Matte to work on

water spritzer

Start by swiping your distress stains (or distress ink) a crossed your craft mat, then spritz with water so the colors will flow better. Drag and blot your paper and cardstock through the stains (let dry between layers so it doesn't become "muddy", I love the look of the spots!)

Now (making sure that your paper/cardstock is completely dry) start stamping your numbers for your "Labels" In various colors to decide what you like the best, This is the fun Part!!! 

Once you have your desired # of "labels" cut them out, and decide if they need any "EXTRA Distressing" (many of Mine did!!) 

Once you are satisfied with the look of your labels, use your Miracle Tape and adhere to your bottles!! If you've also created form hanging tags, grab some string and tie it to your bottles

Thank you all in advance for your comments!

Hope you enjoyed this fun adventure!!! 

I'm Late.. I'm Late... for a MailArt Date!!!

Hello again Everyone!!!!!!!!!!  

Today I want to share a fun piece of MailArt that I created for the wonderful

100 Proof Press Stamp company! 

Ok I know it has been a while since i have had regular blog posts, 

I'm sorry life has been all sorts of crazy lately, and my art has been set on the back burner 

(School and real life/family must come first) 

But I know you all have been there too and hopefully you all understand :)  

(OK ON WITH THE SHOW....) 

Stamps used:

Large Handsome Hares

Large Handwritting

Don't you just love the fun carefree feel of this envelope? Want to make some yourself??? 

There is a wonderful tutorial by the fabulous blogger Tiffany Smith showing you how!!! 

HERE is her Blog (Southern Gals Designs) 

and

  HERE is the link directly to her video tutorial

She is such a wonderful mixed media artist and you will love her southern accent!!! 

Please leave her a comment to show some love and let her know I sent you over! :D 

Here's a closer view ow the AWESOME "HARES" 

(one more full front view of the envelope)

Thank you all again!!

(Hopefully more to come soon!!)

 Please stop by 100 proof Press Blog and Tiffany's blog and show them some love!!!

Mail Art Mania is Back!!

Hello again!!!

It's me Tera here again with another super fun piece of Mail Art created for Viva Las VegaStamps!

For this piece i wanted to stick with the fun medical theme from my last post, but go in a slightly different direction.

 If you like what you see here you can easily recreate it with the following products:

Stamps used: 

Biohazard 2 x 2

Dictionary Page 4 x 2 1/2

Prescription Pad 2 x 2

Doctor With Needle 2 3/4 x 3 1/4

Ball and Stick Molecular Model 1 1/4 x 2

DNA Strand/Helix 3/4 x 3 1/2

Periodic Table 3 x 4 3/4

Vision Chart 1 1/2 x 3 1/4

Volume Measurement 1 1/2 x 2 1/2

Place Stamp Here 1 1/4 x 1 1/4

Man With Organs Exposed 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 

Other Items:

Envelope

Black Marker

Your favorite Black Ink

Color Box ink-Seattle grey (or other Dark grey ink)

Distress ink- Weathered Wood (or other light grey ink)

post-it note or other item to trace to draw your "Rx pad"

Ink Blending tool or make-up sponge

Scrap paper to create "masks" to cover images you want to protect

LET'S GET STARTED...

To begin stamp the Doctor With Needle 2 3/4 x 3 1/4 and Man With Organs Exposed 1 3/4 x 2 1/2  in black and create a mask to cover them so that non of your other stamping/inking will get on them. Next trace around a post-it note to create the base shape of your Rx pad. Stamp the Prescription Pad 2 x 2 letters on the upper right corner and add some numbers for fun! Cover the freshly stamped area of your Rx pad to protect it from further inking/stamping.

Now stamp all of your "background" images (these ones will be in the darker grey)... After those have dried use your blending tool to add the base color of weathered wood (or your favorite light grey ink). Now you can add your Wow factor stamping in black to pull the whole piece together. Make sure to stamp some over the "masks" so that it gives you the depth and feel that they are behind the 1st focal images we stamped... (this is why we use the "masks") 

FINALLY... 

Remove the masks and enjoy your work of art!!!! 

(add shading with a pale grey marker for added depth if you'd like) 

Can you imagine what the post office workers will be thinking when this passes through?? 

Below are a few more angles so you can see more detail 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today!