The ruffled bookmark, a tutorial by Antica Treasures

Materials: Antica Treasures Antiqued Ribbons, Extra Large Tags, Acrylic Rhinestones, Vintage Fabrics (I use remnants from Vintage lace curtains or hankies), Walnut Crystals, Glue Stick, Low/Medium Heat Glue Gun

Antiquing the tags: Start by mixing one cup of warm water (I prefer it in the hot side so it dissolves the crystals better, please watch your hands and don't get burned) with 1 teaspoon of walnut Crystals. Once this mixture is warm, put on some plastic gloves and start dipping the tags one by one and placing them in a covered surface to dry. (I use very large manila type of envelopes to set them for about three hours until they get dry)

Digital Collage: We use digital collage sheets from Darvahlous on Etsy. Print them and cut them to fit your tag. Glue your image to your tag.

Ruffles: Little by little add glue to the edges of the tag and place the ribbon ruffleing it as you go around.

Finish: Glue bow and rhinestone on the top and add more ribbon to the top of the tag.

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The Artful Tag - Antiquing tags/bookmarks tutorial by Antica Treasures

Hi Friends!

I enjoy so much making these lovely tags that I had to share how to make them with all of you. They are easy and quick to make. Make them for your loved ones and why not making them for you? I enjoy them tucked in my books and craft magazines.

The Supplies are available at Antica Treasures www.anticatreasures.com

Supplies: Walnut Crystals, Mica Flakes, Glue Stick, Martha Stewart permanent glue, Seam Binding Ribbon, No.6 Tags, one cup hot water, Collage Sheets by Darvahlous at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Darvahlous

Instructions:

1. Mix well 1 teaspoon of Walnut Crystals with one cup of hot water (1min in microwave) in a reusable plastic cup, let it sit for 20 minutes. Pour the liquid in a square pyrex container (craft use only), dip each tag and place over absorbent surface of hang outside (make sure to protect the countertops, this really stains). Allow to dry for 6 hours approximately.

2. Cut out the lovely digital collage sheets by Darvahlous and glue them to the tag with an acid free glue stick. If you have a stamp you can adorn the tag with, please go ahead.

3. Apply the permanent glue (which has a nice tip that allows a precise application ) around the edges of each image clipping  Position the tag on top of a plate and sprinkle the mica flakes (the plate collects the extra mica which you want to reuse). 

4. Cut the ribbon in 10 to 12 inches portion and add to each tag.

5. While you allow the tags/bookmarks to dry prepare some tea, relax and enjoy your artful work!

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Merci!