Hello bloggers... I hope none of you have gotten the late spring cold that has gone through my family the last few days. Wicked sore throat, body aches, and general bleah feelings. Not sleeping too well either, but hopefully some Nyquil will help tonight. Almost didn't have the energy to craft this weekend... almost, heheh.
So this week at the Studio L3 blog, the week 9 technique is an altered Pocket Watch, found on page 35 of Tim's book. Simon Says Stamp is sponsoring this week as well, with the lucky winner receiving a $25 SSS gift certificate. They are also having any Anything Goes challenge, yay! Also this fortnight, we have the Frilly and Funkie: Kraft and Twine challenge, as well as the Our Creative Corner: Your Favorite Tim Holtz technique.
For my pocket watch, I took a piece of an old map and cut it to fit the inside of watch. After applying some Vintage Photo Distress Ink, I glue it to the inside. For my butterfly, I used my distress markers in Wild Honey and Vintage Photo... they blended well for my monarch. I printed out "dare to fly" on the computer (wanted to use Tim's ChitChat stickers, but no word 'dare' is included), cut out the words and inked the edges with Tumbled Glass distress ink. Watch complete! Here is a closeup:
For my tag, I used a Kraft tag and a piece of Tim's Kraft resist. I glued the piece of resist to the tag, then inked the whole thing with Tumbled Glass Distress Stain. Love how the resist paper "resists" the stain! I then added some Broken China and Vintage photo ink with my blending tool. Distress Ink blending is by far my most used, favorite, Tim Holtz technique!!
I added some background stamps in Archival black, and a grunge fly and another butterfly from a set of Wendy Vecchi stamps, both of which were also blended with distress inks. An altered Vintaj blank stamped with the word Fly, some hand-dyed ribbon and some linen twine finish off my tag!
I am entering this in the following challenges:
Your tag is absolutely beautiful! I love how you've incorporated Tim's pocket watch into your design. Love the colors, the little map inside the watch and all of your stamping. It's beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike!!! This watch attached as your bling on the tag is wonderful!!! I so love what you put into it as well! Cool tag!!! Thank you so much for joining us at Our Creative Corner this week!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the pocket watch and the whole tag is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry you're feeling bad, Suzan, and I hope you're better right away! You're a touch cookie, being able to craft so wonderfully when you're sick. This pocket watch is a stunner-- love the map background and the sweet butterflies, and the tag is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGet lots of rest and dream of beautiful things!!!
What a gorgeous tag you've made to showcase your beautiful watch. It's just lovely! I really like the way you carried the butterfly theme throughout both pieces. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie with your art this week!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is just stunning! Super job on all the challenges and I especially thank you for joining in with the Kraft and Twine challenge at Frilly and Funkie and for the Fav TH Technique over at Our Creative Corner. I love what you have done with your watch by attaching it to that wonderful tag you created. That itty bitty map for the background is just perfect for your "FLY" sentiment! Beautiful rustic color palette and I really like that "FLY" charm too. Thanks again for playing in our challenges!
ReplyDeleteI love the watch and how you incorporated it into a tag. Very fitting. I also love the theme of your project. Great job!
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I LOVE your tag! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Frilly and Funkie!
ReplyDeleteFantastic ... what a great job you've done! Love the butterfly theming!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Our Creative Corner!!!
What a gorgeous and unique tag! I love the soft colors and all of your wonderful details. Thanks for joining us this week at Our Creative Corner! :)
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