Stitched and Stenciled Tag Art Video by Rae Missigman

In this video Rae Missigman creates artful tags using stencils, paint and a few mark-making tools to fashion a simple and beautiful note in just a few minutes. For an extra pop of fun, she added some colorful ribbons and trims.

Techniques Featured in this Video:

Spread gesso over the entire surface of a shipping tag. Let dry partially, and then apply spray inks (I used Bubblegum, Fuchsia and Calypso).

Use a brush to move and mix the inks around with the gesso.

Apply acrylic paint (I used Dina’s Night & Turquoise) through the Mix & Match Scalloped Edges and Frazzled & Ruffled Feather stencils, using your finger and plenty of paint to get a raised edge. Let dry or speed up process with a heat tool.

Layer white and yellow acrylic paint onto the tag, adding color and making marks.

Outline your stencil shapes with a pencil and China Marker. Journal with a white gel pen.

Add stitching around the edges and shapes.

Slip knot colorful ribbon to the top of your tag, and sew on some colorful trim to the bottom.

Video courtesy of Rae Missigman