Thank you very much to all my lovely new Followers, I really appreciate you taking the time to follow me.
Second post today, not like me at all........and there is not a butterfly in sight!
I made a tag yesterday for the Compendium of Curiosities 2 Challenge, which you can find at (http://studiol3.blogspot.co.uk/2012/07/compendium-of-curiosities-2-challenge-14.html. I didn't like it so I threw it away but today I decided not to be defeatist and did another one which you can see here:
The challenge is to use Kraft Glassine paper by Tim Holtz and alter it according to the directions on page 39 of the Compendium of Curiosities Volume 2. Out of respect to Tim I cannot tell you the details of how I made the flower other than to say I used the Tattered Flowers die to cut it out.
The background tag has been covered with Worn Lipstick DI and then I spritzed and flicked to give a mottled background, the edges were aged using Black Soot DI. The large birdcage is by Kaisercraft and I coloured it with Black Soot DI. The small cage and bird were metal charms from my stash and I coated them with Adirondack Snow Cap Mixative and then, from a tip I picked up from Wendy Vecchi blog today, I coated them with Glue and Seal to protect them. I added a small pearl brad to the flower and a piece of vintage ribbon coloured with Fired Brick Distress Stain to the top of the tag..
The challenge closes tomorrow and I know I am entering by the seat of my pants but the prize is a $25 gift certfificate from the amazing Funkie Junkie boutique (if you have not visited here you really should) who can be found at (http://www.zibbet.com/TheFunkieJunkie).
Thanks for looking, I hope you will leave me a comment, I really enjoy reading them all and will always try to return the compliments. Crafty hugs, Anne xx
I'll send you my address so you can mail any more of your "dislikes" to me....haaa! Got to say this one is a corker...gorgeous colours...well done!
ReplyDelete...this is so pretty Anne...what a glorious red background with some spritz n flick, the birdcage is very elegant as are your charms, and a luscious whopper of a flower...gorgeous work...Melxx :)
ReplyDeletelove the vibrant background and that flower is scrummy!!! such beautiful work anne , trace x
ReplyDeleteHi Anne. This is a gorgeous tag, really like the red and the birdcage is fabulous. Good tip re use of glue 'n' seal too x your glassine flower is stunning. I wish you the best of luck in the challenge my friend. I should really participate in this fab challenge too, so may join next month. Crafty hugs Annie x.
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely Anne, very oriental feeling too. I LOVE the huge flower. Thanks for visiting my blog and for the very lovely compliment of my work.
ReplyDeletehugs Alexandra x
My dear blogging sister, Bravo, your tag is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIn response to the comment you left on my blog:
I enjoyed reading your comment and I love that you are enjoying life and not letting any outward appearances stop you from having fun. Life is too short to sit on the side lines. Dive in and make the most of every opportunity. It was so nice getting this little visit from you, Connie :)
Oh wow Anne this is a stunning tag,love the colours and fabulous details.xxx
ReplyDeleteIts a gorgeous tag! I so love the colours and that birdcage is fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteI meant to say the flower is so cool! xx
ReplyDeletethis is stunning Anne - red is very much my favourite colour - and I will have to get some of that glassine paper - I think Hels was using some in some of her spellbinders demos - I didn't see it until it had sold out - good job really!!!! Love the birdcage too and the charm - good luck Anne - its fab xx
ReplyDeleteThe flower is amzing! very clever. jenx WOYWW 61
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Annie, the colours are scrummy and your glassine flower is a real showstopper
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
Gorgeous as always Anne, love the colour and the glassine flower is just beautiful. xx
ReplyDeleteWhat delicious colour and fantastic details on your tag Anne.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! You have been making so many beautiful things lately. You are very inspiring.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at RED!!!! I am sure the other was great! There ate no mistakes in art! I totally love your monochromatic color scheme here!!!! Fab flower and theme!
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful tag, the flowers looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteStunning tag Anne, love the colour...very dramatic and the details are beautiful, Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteLOVE that flower Anne, and the colour is just perfect. I have been saving the little charms you sent me for my new noticeboard (which WILL) get done soon, but would never have thought of colouring them in this way. Gonna have to copy that idea because it works so well. Good luck with the challenge hun. Hugs Buttons x
ReplyDeleteStunning colours Anne! :0)
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous - I am going to have to give it a go. Just as soon as I am healed enough to get to my craft room. Really pretty work!
ReplyDeleteSandy
Anne this is a great tag. Love what you have done with it and I am sure the one you threw away is not that bad!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS Anne love the flower its gorgeous , that sweet little bird and cage and your backing is fab , great creation well done Hugs Elaine
ReplyDeleteI am glad you persevered as it looks good to me and I love the colour. Fab embellishments too.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Beautiful tag and the glassine flower is so effective. I love your birdcage on your birdcage!!
ReplyDeleteLv JoZarty x
Fabulous tag Anne, Love the background colour.. I'm so glad you did'nt give up.. as this is Amazing, A wowser of a flower... love it!!! fab elements.. thank you Anne for your lovely kind comments you have left for me... Hugs May x x x x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tag Anne, the flower is awesome! Must get out the birdcage die again methinks! x
ReplyDeleteYour tag is absolutely beautiful, it turned out lovely even without a butterfly on it! lol Good luck on the challenge! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
ReplyDeleteIt's either the dreaded brainfog or Blogger playing Silly Bloggers again, but I could have sworn I'd commented on this lovely tag!! It's gorgeous, and in your token red! I've not tried Glassine paper yet.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment, Anne - so glad you like my latest project! As I'm always saying, "Can a girl ever have enough butterflies?"!! Well done getting to the end of the post - it was seriously long I'm afraid.
Have a great weeekend.
Shoshi
I like your tag and kraft glassine flower.
ReplyDeletehi Anne,
ReplyDeleteOh, I love this tag! I'm crossing my fingers for you -- a gift card would be great!!!!
I'm glad my latest post brought back fun memories for you. I really loved walking around the old cars and taking photos. There were so many people there that I primarily took closeups of grills and steering wheels. I still have a good bit of photos to post some other time.
Thanks for checking in on me. I've been MIA and really missed visiting WOYWW posts last week. This week, though, I'll be around!
Hugs,
Kay
What an awesome tag! Love the deep red and the large birdcage together with the sweet charm. The flower is fab as well!
ReplyDeleteHow fab! Love the bright colors and gorgeous flower.
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