Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame

Making tags is an enjoyable and effortless way to experiment with your materials, especially when you're lacking inspiration. Follow along with Laura Dame as she uses the latest Dina Wakley MEdia products to create these fun and funky mixed media tags!

  • Materials
  • Instructions
Dina Wakley MEdia White Tags #8
Dina Wakley MEdia Assortment Tags
Dina Wakley MEdia Acrylic Paints - Cheddar, Eggplant, Marine, Fuchsia, Stoked, Turquoise, Carnation, Sage 
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Sideways
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Pointed
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Angles
Dina Wakley MEdia Stencil Sunshine
Dina Wakley MEdia Ultra Thick Gel Medium
Dina Wakley MEdia Brush 1 ½ inch 
Dina Wakley MEdia Gloss Sprays - Ancient, White, Black
Dina Wakley MEdia Collage Paper - Jumbled Letters
Dina Wakley Mixed Media Collage Sparks Collection 1
Dina Wakley Mixed Media Collage Sparks Collection 2
Dina Wakley Mixed Media Collage Sparks Collection 3
Dina Wakley MEdia Transparencies - Pattern Play Set 2
Dina Wakley MEdia Typed Ledgers - Set 1
Ranger Mini Ink Blending Tool
Other:
Tim Holtz Idea-ology Theories Quote Chips
Stapler
Scissors 

 

Instructions 

Creating tags can be a fun and easy way to play with your supplies, especially when you’re feeling stuck. There’s something about the size and simplicity of a tag that brings out creativity, plus once you start, it’s hard to stop!

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 1

Step 1: Gather an assortment of tags and paints. Using a 1 ½ inch brush, swipe some acrylic paint onto the tags. For these tags, Cheddar, Eggplant, Fuschia, and Marine were used. 

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 2

Step 2: Using a mini blending tool, stencil some brighter colors over the tags. Here Stoked, Turquoise, Sage, and Carnation were used. 

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 3

Step 3: Using Ultra Thick Gel Medium, collage some tissue and transparencies to the tags. 

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 4

Step 4: Look through the Collage Sparks books for some colors that go well with the tags. Cut out different shapes, such as botanicals, or words and attach them with a stapler or more gel medium. 

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 5

Step 5: Look through the Typed Ledger Papers or Tim Holtz Chipboard Quotes for some sentiments and attach them to the tags with a stapler or gel medium.

 

Dina Wakley MEdia Fun & Funky Tags by Laura Dame Step 6

Step 6: Add some splatters using Gloss Spray. Here White, Black, and Ancient were used.

 

Laura Dame Profile Image Hello! My name is Laura Dame, and I have been a mixed media artist for 9 years now. I love to play and experiment in my art journals, and also enjoy dabbling in abstract, collage, and floral artworks. My family and I currently live in Austin, TX, and you can often find us out camping or enjoying nature. You can find me on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram at @lauramixedmedia. Check out my website for more information and artwork. 

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