TPS: Technique Tags

For this swap, we'll be making and sending tags, and sharing a bit about the technique(s) we used in the creation of those tags.

You'll start by pulling out your Gelli/gelatin plate and getting your print on! You can either print directly onto the tags themselves, or cut your prints down to the specified tag size. Tags must be made from cardstock or even heavier weight paper; you may create your actual print on any type of paper you'd like and then adhere the print to cardstock cut to tag size. Feel free to add non-printing techniques/media as you wish, just no bulky embellishments, please. Punch a hole in the top of your tag so that your partner may store them all on a ring or what have you.

On the backs of your tags, please share information about how your tags were created. Include any techniques/media that were used. You don't have to write a book, but include enough info that your partner would be able to follow the instructions to create something similar in the future. The idea is to end up with several tags to have on hand that we can use for inspiration and instruction.

The details:

• 3 tags for 1 partner.
• Minimum size for tags is 2 1/2" x 4". You can make them larger if you'd like, but nothing over 4" x 6".
• Tags must be made of cardstock or heavier weight paper.
• Punch a hole in the top middle portion of your tag along the shorter edge. If the tag is 2 1/2" x 4", the hole would be along the 2 1/2" side.
• Include instructions on the back of the tags for the techniques and media used in its creation.
• Sender's choice in color, theme, style, etc.

Any questions? Just ask! If there's enough interest, I might make this a semi-regular series to allow us to collect a good amount of tags. I create tags w/info in this way anytime I find a technique I really love and want to have a way to remember how to do it in the future. It's so helpful to have the visual of the finished artwork on the front, and the instructions on the back.