Howdy Mixed Media Tag Art

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Connie Mercer

Hi there!!! Connie here with a fun Howdy Mixed Media Tag Art. It’s full of that wonderful dimension featuring 3D foam products. Great idea for those baked goods that require a special tag!!! Another win for tags!!! Plus it could get you into the kitchen:) Certainly worth thinking about.

Howdy Mixed Media Tag Art by Connie Mercer for Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L

3D Foam Butterflies on the Howdy Tag

Lay 3D Foam Butterflies on tissue paper. Remove backside of release paper.
Wet the edges of the foam butterflies, with water, to soften the tissue paper.
Wipe the water off and sand edges with a nail file. Repeat for the second butterfly, then set aside.

Colorful Howdy Tag Background

Get messy!! Create a mixed media style background using watercolors or a mix of Distress Oxide inks.
Stamp images, in random spots, for added interest. Perfect time to add color and stamps to the 3D Foam Butterflies.

Assemble the Tag

Adhere 3D Foam Circle Black Mix and 3D Foam Square Black Small to the back of the girl paper dolls and place on tag front. Don’t forget the 3D Foam Butterflies! They are ready to stick down, like a sticker but with dimension.
The 3D Foam Strips Black are so perfect, for the back of the word strip, and then place on the tag.
Add acrylic paint splatters to front of tag. Also, an old toothbrush works great with watered down paint.
Fabric tag topper, with button and pear pen, completes the look!

I hope you enjoyed this Howdy Mixed Media Tag Art. Especially exciting for that special friend!!!

Thanks for stopping by!
Connie Mercer

Creative Time: 60 mins
Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials Needed:
Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L,
3D Foam Circles Black Mix, 3D Foam Strips Black and 3D Foam Squares Black Small
3D Foam Butterflies

Other: Paper Dolls and Tissue Papers: Tim Holtz; Stamps: Tracy Evans; Ink: Ranger Ink (Distress Oxide in Peeled Paint, Walnut Stain and Peacock Feathers) and Tsukineko (Versafine Ink in Black Onyx); Vintage Fabric; Button Pear Pin; Stickers.