August tag swap *partners posted!

[lovepug2]

Sarah, I experimented with gelatos on watercolor paper and got good results too.

I'm starting work on my tag to Sadie today!

[CarefreeSadie]

I looked up Anne Karin's page on using embossing folders with crayon resist and really liked what and how she did her examples.  Just WOW is all I can say about her results.  So I tried what she did with the brick embossing folder.  I can't get mine to turn out anywhere near how hers did.  I think I got too much crayon on the tag and the resist covered the entire tag when I was done.  So there was nothing to stay on after rubbing.  So I rubbed on more darker ink and left it set and will rub it off at noon.

I believe I will have several tags when I am done trying this technique out.  LOL 

[lovepug2]

WTG, Sadie.

Yeah, my results were not anywhere near as good as hers. I wonder if it had to do with the crayon she used? It looked like an artist grade one. I just used a crayola one

[Looser]

Among the joys & frustrations all artists have is learning to manipulate the material they have. That is true for working with wax crayons. Regardless of which brand we work with, it's all about developing a feel for the tool. The most expensive whatever will not make your work better. Since we have chosen to be Artsy Inkers, lets embrace the 'artsy'.

I continue to explore how my Crayolas work for me & keep challenging both them & my crafting experiece. LOL! That's so heavy that I just have lay back.  Done with the 'lay back'. Gonna melt some crayons on my metal.

[CarefreeSadie]

WTG, Sadie.

Yeah, my results were not anywhere near as good as hers. I wonder if it had to do with the crayon she used? It looked like an artist grade one. I just used a crayola one

She used a neo II but really a crayon is a crayon right?  So my cheapo Crayolas should do the job if I just learn how to use them correctly I think.  Like Looser said it's not the expensive crayon but learning to use them that is the trick.  LOL!

[howdyheidi]

What is an artist grade crayon?  IS there a brand?.  You don't mean oil pastels, right?

However, I do note that a new crayola crayon does go on a bit more smoothly.  If you need a new white one, the 24 packs are often on sale for $1 right now for back to school time. 

[CarefreeSadie]

Neocolor II is a watersoluable crayon.  Linky It is what all the artists and mixed media people use. It's only $60.53 for 40 colors.....LOL 

[howdyheidi]

Thanks Sadie!

[howdyheidi]

Kathy's tag arrived today and it is beautiful!

[lovepug2]

Very true, Daniel!

I wonder if an oil pastel would work for this technique. Think I have some somewhere from college. They may have all melted by now  .

Heidi, I just bought some Crayolas that were on sale for 50 cents. I got them to put up fory son when his run down. He won't miss the white!

[Looser]

Just got my tag from Pug. Lovely!

[Craft Nerd]

It's only $60.53 for 40 colors.....LOL 

   That just seems wrong for crayons. 

I bought my pack of 24 of Crayolas on back to school sale.  Am I the only one who loves back to school supplies?  I don't have kids and I have no need for back to school supplies but I so want to buy them.  I always loved that time of year.  And new school supplies are one of the best things.  Seriously, there is a reason my screen name is Craft Nerd.

[SWLady]

60 dollars for crayons? I think NOT, LOL

I will post a pic of my tag later today or tomorrow. Glad you like it Heidi!

[Craft Nerd]

I finished my tag and it will go postal tomorrow.

[CarefreeSadie]

I finished my tag too and it will enter the USPS on its way to its final destination tomorrow.  LOL