E-Team: Get Distressed - Part 2 (with a flower tutorial)

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Are you guys ready for some more awesome creations and tutorials from the E-Team?  Well, we're "distressed" and ready for you!

Part 2 of this eclectic Paperie-sponsored series is all about Wrinkle Free Distress.  Sherry created the original tutorial on Splitcoaststampers and you can refer back to it whenever you need to!

I'm not going to write a lot today because I have oodles of photos to show you.  So grab a cuppa and settle in, 'cause here we go!

****** As always, you can click on any photo to see it larger.

First I wanted to show you my completed project. I'm calling this piece: "Bright & Randomly Fun".  Here it is:

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Really bright, huh?

First, I chose my colors: Ranger Distress inks in Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, and Mustard Seed.  I swiped the colors on my craft sheet and spritzed with water using a Ranger Mini-Mister. I dragged my piece of sticky back canvas through the ink, let it dry, then repeated the process until I was satisfied with the look.  Then I dragged just the edges back through to give it more of a finished look.

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Next I stamped my image, then used a paintbrush to add extra ink to the heart and banner.

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I stamped the image again on some scrap paper, cut the heart out, and used this as a reverse mask to spritz some extra ink and then some Ranger Perfect Pearls onto the canvas.  You can see that the ink spread outside the heart outline but the pearl mist didn't.  Just what I wanted!

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I inked up my tag the same way and stamped some images on it.  I didn't really like the swirl in the middle of the tag, but that's ok because I'll be covering it up with the canvas.

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Then I gathered the other items that I thought I might want to use on the tag.

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Before I took the above picture, I didn't have any yellow seam binding to go with the red and orange, so I had to make my own…wrinkle-free distress binding!  I inked up my craft sheet and dragged the binding all through the ink.

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There was still ink left on the craft sheet, so I spritzed it with more water and dragged another piece of binding through the ink.  As you can see, the color is lighter this time.  Then I wadded up both pieces.  You can either set it aside to dry, or if you're like me (impatient and lacking in the time department) you can use your Ranger Heat-it craft tool to speed up the process.

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Now comes the flower.  I made one of these for a card recently and was asked for a tutorial.  I'm totally NOT claiming to be the first one to make one of these or to show how to do it.  This is just my version.

I punched a circle of cardstock and covered it with Scor-Tape.  Sometime I just use my glue runner, but Scor-Tape generally holds better.

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I pinched the binding into a little knot and placed it in the center of the circle.  Then I twisted the binding as I wrapped it around the center knot.  I cut the end of the first color, then decided that I wanted the tape all the way to the edges of the circle, so I added more.  This actually worked out well, because it served to hold the circle in place on the craft sheet while I twisted and placed the binding.

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I started the second color of binding and adhered it the same way as the first, twisting it and placing it right next to the previous round.  Then I started the final color for the outer rounds.

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I loosened up on how tightly I twisted as I placed this round.  You don't have to use multiple colors for the flower, but since this was to be "random", I did.

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I used a glue dot on the back of the cardstock to attach the end of the ribbon when I was done.  And here's how I keep all the little extra pieces of dyed binding that I end up with.

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One more little tip on how to make a bright, shiny piece of metal match a darker shade of metal.  Copic markers do the trick every time!

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Here's the finished tag again and a few close-ups.

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SO….now it's time for you to move on to see what my fabulous team-mates have created for you.  You need to leave comments on each blog and Daisy will draw 2 winners of some of the new goodies that keep appearing daily at eclectic Paperie!   Here are the links:

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Latrice Murphy

Linda Duke

Linda Ledbetter

Micki Harper

Sherry Cheever

Starla Nelson

Daisy Sparks (eP blog)

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Thanks SO MUCH for taking the time to read through this super long post!  I hope you enjoyed it and maybe even learned something!

I hope you have a beautiful weekend!!

• Stamps: Urban Chic (Stampers Anonymous), sayings stamp (the Paper Studio) 
• Paper: black, vanilla 
• Ink: Ranger archival - jet black, Ranger Distress - Fired Brick, Spiced Marmalade, Mustard Seed
• Tools used on every project: Fiskars 9" trimmer, Tim Holtz scissors, Ranger non-stick craft sheet, Rock-a-blocks
• Other: Sticky back canvas, stampers dozen tag, Claudine Hellmuth paint brush, Ranger mini-mister, pinking shears, wood bingo motifs (Maya Road), Ranger Perfect Pearls mist, seam binding, charm, Glue Dots, Mandarin & Charcoal twine (Twinery), Tim Holtz: film strip ribbon, mini paper clip, mini pin, ball chain, tiny attacher

Comments

[bethann disciasco]

this is so bright and cheery yet still very distressed and sorta grunge looking, really cool.

[lacyquilter]

What a gorgeous tag. I love the bright colors.

[Sandy]

Wow, when I think 'distress inks' I always think light. This is such a great vibrant project (just what I needed on another snowy day:)!!! Love the flower too. Great job!!!

[Sarah]

Those bright colors are just what we need on such a dreary day! Totally gorgeous, love it!

[Patty]

Great technique!! I'm gonna try it.

[Laura Pryor]

FAB U LOUS! Great post, LOVED the tutorial, LOVE your project! It's super cool!!!

[Candy Meyers]

Interesting idea. Great pictures in the tutorial.
Thanks,
Candy Meyers

[bette roehsner]

Broni, this just warms my heart on this cold day. Your wrinkle-free distress colors make me think of a brilliant sunset. The flower is awesome! Thanks for the inspiration.

[yvonne]

Love your colors! Will have to try this.

[Starla]

I ruined a whole sheet of sticky back canvas trying this! OK....now I KNOW it was just me!! LOVE the tutorial! And your colors are to die for! Guess I need to find myself some seam binding!!

[Noreen]

I'm not usually an orange fan, but I love this tag! And all the little details you used.

[Micki]

wow Broni, LOVE it!!!! I didn't even try for the different orange (monochromatic) colors....oooohhhh am sooo going to tonight, lol.

Your tag is awesome. I love it but then I love all your projects. And I love the tutorials on creating the flower, etc.. am soooo going to have to get me some binding :-)

hugs

[Cassie K]

what an amazing card and I really like the bright colors and how you got the heart to pop

[Susan Tidwell]

This is a beautiful tag - love the bright colors. Thanks for sharing your techniques.
Susan

[Regina aka Mrs. Ham]

This is soooo gorgeous. The vibrant colors are amazing. The flower is wonderful, thanks for the tutorial. I LOVE it.

[Gladys R.]

Love your tag. The color is so
vibrant and beautiful.

[Kathy Eddy]

Now this is just fabulous! Look at the vibrant colors you got! Mine never turn out like that. Great tut also!

[Peet]

Wow, what a fabulous tag, Broni!! Such wonderful colors. Great tutorial!!

[Bette S]

Thanks for the tutorial! You make it look so easy. Nice bright colors on a cold, dreary day - just what we need!

[Pam Perry]

Absolutely beautiful! Great techniqes and color choices!

[Sue D]

Very colorful--I like how you made the flower.

[Dorothy C.]

So vibrant! Love your flower. Thanks for sharing.

[LeAnne]

WOW is all I can say! Oh, and thanks for the tute!

[Annette J.]

Great, simple ribbon dying technique,,I can't wait to try it!!

[Mary Harris]

Great tag!! I love those colors! Thank you for the tutorial :)

[KimMJ]

Wow that is just fabulous! The bright fiery colors just pop off the page. A really AMAZING tag! I louv it!

Kim

[nonnie]

luv luv luv your colors and your tag!

[Billie A]

Loveing the colors and great idea on the flower. I really like all the details on your tag. Great work.

[Erika M]

Love your tag and thanks for the flower tutorial!

[Sylvia/Little Treasures]

WOW..love the bright color combo, Thanks for the great info. I love TAGS and this one just pops.

[Karla]

love these colors! thanks for the reminder about the ink spreading technique with the heart..I am going to use this today on a project.

[Dee in N.H.]

That is nothing short of amazing! That is gorgeous! Love those colors!

[Edna Burgess]

Love the vibrant colors and the way you've put the whole thing together. Had never seen a flower made that way, very interesting. Edna

[Renee]

Gorgeous!!!! I just love the colors you used on your tag.

[Linda Ledbetter]

Broni, this is SO AMAZING! The wrinkle free distress looks great, and that flower technique is truly one of the coolest I've ever seen. Great job, my dear-- it's absolutely stunning!

[Karen McCoy]

Love those vibrant colors and your great tutorial.

[JILL J]

I love your tag and the flower is scrumptious!! Thanks for the tutorial Broni!!

[Eleanor]

Great tutorial and I love those bright colors!

[Sandra ltb]

love the colors Broni!
Sandra ltb

[Connie SMith]

What a colorful FUN project to do!! Love using lots of ink colors like that.. will have to try something like this!! Beautiful!

[Victoria Sturdevant]

Great tag! Wonderful flower!

iamvictorias at gmail dot com

[Bonnie aka raduse]

Oh wow! I really need to try this technique. It looks really cool!

[Glenda]

Wow, Broni, this is gorgeous! Love the colors you used....makes me think of sunshine and warm!

[RuthJ]

Your project packs a punch! A lovely way to wake up to creativity!!!

[Bev Leeson]

This is absoloutely AWESOME those beautiful Warm colours and the tip for the Binding to make the flowers, All of it. It is so Inspiring. I LOVE It....
Kind Regards,
Bev. L......

[Kittie Caracciolo]

Broni, thanks for a wonderful tutorial on making the flower. Your project is gorgeous.

[Danielle]

Hello gorgeous! Stunning Broni!

[nise]

How bright and fun! That reverse mask idea is great. Like your combination of colors and all of the step by step photos you shared. Thank you!

[Toni K]

Wow! This is gorgeous! You put a lot of work into it, and it shows!

[Debbie Corbari]

OMGoodness Broni this is SOOOOoOOOOoOOOO Pretty! I LOVE those colors...so bright and happy! LOVE that flower too! ShaZAM!

[SusanK]

Wow! This is so bright and cheery! My fave colors, too!

[Suzanne Bouchard]

WOW! Smashingly beautiful! this gives me a boost of energy! Thanks for the inspiration and the tutorial!

[Heaney]

the tag is sooooooo....beautiful!

[Darlene Castor]

Wow this is fabulous! I love the bright colors!

[f lynn rush]

this is so pulled together...the images, the colors!!! so refreshing from the "normal" distressing techniques.

[snazzyoriginal]

I use these three Distress colours together a lot but what you have done looks so bright & fresh. Loved the seam binding!

[Amanda clemons]

I just love your creation and your tutorial is great. Thank you so much for the inspiration. Love your blog too and just became a subscriber.

[Bev Gerard]

Wow! Look at these deliciously HOT colors! Bring on the SUMMER baby!!

Hope your weekend is a treat!
~Bev

[Jolanda bravery]

wow! orange is my favourite colour - I didn't now how to do the ribbon flower - Now I do!! thanks :)

[Marilyn]

Such a beautiful tag love the vibrant colors and the flower. Thanks for the flower tutorial I have never made one of these but will make them now they are so pretty.
Marilyn

[Melissa Minor]

Love those colors! I'm guilty of using my heat gun due to impatience, as well.

[Tammy M]

AS always, I love your projects! This has inspired me to get out of my normal colour scheme!

[Debby Walker]

Your tag is stunning!

[Kristin Bueter]

This is amazing, Broni! I LOVE how you shared step by step instructions on how you created your tag and especially that gorgeous bloom!! I need to start shopping at the Eclectic Paperie...I've never even heard of some of the things you've used...i.e. the sticky back canvas!

[Linda Duke]

Broni, I love everything about your tag... The colors, your step-by-step on the ribbon and flower, everything. Gorgeous my friend.

[Denise (peanutbee)]

Oh my gosh, these colors are so warm and summery, and I LOVE that flower!!

[Denise Willerton]

love this tag & flower ~ wow ~ TFS this Broni ~ I'll have to play with this one!