Ryan is 9 and asked if he could participate in the tag challenge. That huge smile is one I get to see the entire time heÂ’s crafting here. He has the utmost patience when crafting. He started by using the acetate smooshing technique, a favorite of everyone here. When dry he chose the candle to inlay but wanted to use various media to do it. He cut the candle into his tag. He burned his own copper and cut another candle from that. Next he chose white shimmer sheets for the candle and finally leafing for the ribbon. He colored his flame blue. It still needed something so he went through the dies and chose these holly leaves to add which he cut from scraps of burnt copper. He stamped his sentiment and embossed in copper. He added one red nailhead for a holly berry. He added the SU copper cording which is now retired. Thanks for looking.
Registered: February 3, 2005 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 34769
Sun, Nov 12, 2017 @ 11:56 AM
Oh, Nancy, what a joy you are to Ryan! He is very talented, and I loved reading his process...so creative and innovative. And what a beautiful tag! I love it! Way to go, Ryan!!! Hugs!
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