Holly Bough Stencil take two

Another tag today using the new Holly Bough Stencil...I mean I couldn't stop at only one.  This time I'm using a #8 tag.
Color the tag with Festive Berries Distress Stain by adding the stain to a craft mat then spritzing some water onto the stain.

 Lay the tag into the mix for the initial coating.

 Then dry with a heat tool, going back into the stain numerous times to build up the layers of red.

 Pounce a little Distress Paint in Tarnished Brass onto the craft sheet.

Using the Blending tool and a foam pad, add the paint over the Holly Bough Stencil pattern.  Work quickly and wash the stencil immediately.

Lift stencil to reveal the golden holly...a very subtle glow.

A sentiment from the Deco Christmas set works great since it runs down the side of the tag leaving room to add more embellishment.

I painted a piece of Grungeboard in black, then used the Vagabond to cut the Victorian Carolers die. The die has a man and lady but I'm just using the man playing the violin today.

Add him to the tag.

 Then a Seasonal Word band tied with red and cream Trimmings.

 I added a small pieces of Wonder tape (1/8" wide) to his hat.

 Then sprinkled a very small amount of Distress Glitter over the Wonder Tape.

 I pressed it into the tape then dusted off the excess.

Hand cut a piece of holly then add a dot of Cranberry Dimensional Pearls for the berry.

Once dry, I added music from the Christmas Remnant Rubs.  Each package comes with a sheet of black and a sheet of white.  The white is perfect over the black paint surface.  A little Distress ink to knock back the white color just a bit, and we're done.

Well, it's back to working on cutting, mailing, planning, creating, gathering and garage sale shopping (all code for top secret CHA stuff).  Can't wait for the reveal in just a few short weeks.  I mean who knows what I will find on the side of the road this year?

carry on,
paula

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