I made another country chic hen tag, this time a bit smaller, and this time, she's glittered up!
To adhere the glitter, I used a makeup wedge/sponge to apply a thin layer of matte accents (a clear adhesive that dries with a matte finish), and then sprinkled on some Martha Stewart course crystal glitter. Sparkle, girl, sparkle!
To create the text paper lace at the bottom, I used an EK scallop punch to scallop the bottom of a narrow strip of October Afternoon paper. To soften it up a bit, I spritzed the strip with stamp cleaner (because it was within reach). Once the strip was damp, it was much easier to form it into the gathered shape I wanted. I adhered the strip to the tag using a piece of sticky strip tape. The matte accents gave the dried strip a bit more stability, and of course the glitter makes it sparkle!
Off topic: Thanks for the nice feedback and comments about the video tutorial I did on painting with craft/pigment ink. I'm happy you found it helpful! If you have other topics or processes you'd like to see in video, please let me know and I'll see what I can do!
Oh that chicken again! I just adore it...and add glitter and it's even more perfect!
Posted by: Danielle | November 03, 2010 at 07:54 PM
ADORABLE! What a great tag. Just precious! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 26, 2010 at 09:51 PM
Love this! I may have to try my hand at a christmas hen.
Posted by: Beth M | October 26, 2010 at 12:20 PM
Your tag is so adorable, Anna! Country chic!
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | October 26, 2010 at 02:53 AM
Cluck, cluck, she's a cutie!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 25, 2010 at 09:31 PM
Your tag is just so fun - thanks for the tips on the cute ruffle - it looks like fabric. And, I love, love, love your Dad's recipe - mostly the way it's written! Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 25, 2010 at 11:21 AM
Who doesn't love "Sparkle!" Looks divine.
Posted by: Ida | October 25, 2010 at 07:56 AM
Like that news print lace it’s a nice touch! You’re so talented!
That last tutorial was fantastic! You are a natural! My favourite thing about your cards is your coloured images, the fill, the shading, the colours you use are all so perfectly punchy, is a calm country way, it grabs my attention right away. I've been very curious about the different types of mediums you use to colour your images and how you apply them all. I would love to see a series of tutorials on just your colourings and the tools you use to colour.
Posted by: Jo | October 25, 2010 at 07:43 AM
This is such a lovely tag! I love all of the sparkle you added!! So beautiful!
~Lacey
Posted by: Lacey | October 25, 2010 at 05:15 AM
What girl doesn't love glitter?! And this hen tag is just so you, Anna!
Posted by: bonnie weiss | October 25, 2010 at 05:05 AM
LOVE your tag! Great shabby chic look, glitter and ruffled paper!
Posted by: Kathy Martin | October 25, 2010 at 04:55 AM
I absolutely LOVE this little chick!! She reminds me of an apron my Grandma always used to wear!! Too CUTE!!
Posted by: Boni | October 25, 2010 at 03:29 AM
Oh my! This is ADORABLE!!! I LOVE the paper lace- I'll have to try that out. Love all the sparkle!
Posted by: Anette Eakins | October 24, 2010 at 04:16 PM
This is adorable! I love that little ruffle.
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | October 24, 2010 at 03:20 PM
Love the texty ruffle!!! Spritz with water. Brilliant.
Posted by: JulieHRR | October 24, 2010 at 02:58 PM
So sweet :)
Posted by: Robb_eeie | October 24, 2010 at 01:44 PM
Anna!! This is a gorgeous tag!!
Posted by: Janine | October 24, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Anna, this is so cute!
Posted by: karrie baker | October 24, 2010 at 10:55 AM
I just love these chickens and the papers you use make them that much more adorable. I would like to know if there is a template of some sort to get the shape of the chicken. Also I would like to know if the 'Rollerderby Hen' is still available. I went to Whipper Snapper site but no price was listed on it.
Posted by: Mary Lou Kemp | October 24, 2010 at 10:53 AM
MY goodness this is one sparkly Chicky! Have a great day, hugs....
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 24, 2010 at 10:40 AM