Monday, April 4, 2011

Bloggers Challenge Flies with Grungy Monday!

Bloggers Challenge Friday is "Birds" and Lisa tells us to go with however we interpret that theme.  I was kind of busy over the weekend and then came Monday and we know that means, "Grungy Monday" with Linda.  Since I have been "dieing" to use my new Tim Holtz Mini Bird and Cage movers and shapers, the wheels started turning!  Simon Says Stamp and Show Anything but a Card, soo we are playing all three challenges with the two projects! 
I had so much fun with the first, that despite doctors orders to lay off my left arm, we continued on.  The technique we used today at GM, "Distress Ink with Studio Multi-Medium" is a video and so cool!  I even pulled on the fun foam, which I have never used and made my own little stamps!  The steps were followed in the video.  The flower on the tag was colored with alcohol inks and then dipped in embossing ink and clear embossing powder.  I also used the Cuttlebug Highlight technique from the Technique Junkies on both pieces.  This was amazing and so much fun!
Why don't you come and play along at both challenges and have as much fun as I did!  Can't wait to see what you all are up to and as always, thank you for the visit!
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56 comments:

  1. LisaApril 4, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Love your offerings! The daint flowers look great with the colors you used, and the butterflies are always favorites of mine--beautiful.

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  2. JulieDApril 4, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    This technique worked really well on your pieces - they look great!

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  3. SharonApril 4, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    They look great Terry!

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  4. Kathy EddyApril 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Great pieces, both of them. Love the mini cage and bird!

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  5. Lisa SomervilleApril 4, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Fab pieces! Hoping to give the technique a try! Love the added highlights to your 2nd piece! Thanks for playing along at the Bloggers Challenge.

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  6. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    You really rocked the technique, Terry!
    Sigh....looks like I'm just going to have to get the mini birdcage die...

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  7. Marjie KemperApril 4, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Terry, they're both beautiful! Love what you did with bird & cage... really nice!

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  8. NettyApril 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    Loving both your projects Terry and you had such great fun. Didn't realise you had hurt your arm, am so sorry, hope it improves soon. Hugs Annette x

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  9. Maria OntiverosApril 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Looks great! I'm going to do this one for sure.
    Rinda

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  10. Chris ArlingtonApril 4, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Terry you've really nailed this! Love your choices and colors.
    Hope your arm is getting better. (too much crafting???)

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  11. Gerrie JohnnicApril 4, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Another 2fer when you are supposed to be taking it easy, hmmmm, what else can I say but Wow, luv them both....stop with all the new stuff will ya, you are killin' me! Great projects GF! hugz

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  12. Shelly SchmidtApril 4, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I know I always say....WOW when I see your projects- today, a double WOW and WOW! I love the technique, the colors, the cool flowers- the bird and cage......Awesome projects. I do not think I have tried much grunge- but really love the look of it.....

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  13. ShelannApril 4, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    I really like the butterflies embossed and resist combo. The bird is great too.

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  14. JennyApril 4, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Both are so lovely Terry... the bird and birdcage is so sweet too...

    Hugs
    Jenny x

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  15. Lynn StevensApril 5, 2011 at 12:16 AM

    My gosh GF you sure were productive today, the foam stamp sounds like fun. Two awesome pieces, but shame on you not following Dr's orders! Don't overdo it now! If I ever get caught up with work I'd love to play along. sheesh...
    hugs Lynn

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  16. Marie Lost Bird StudioApril 5, 2011 at 12:37 AM

    Love both of your tags,Terry!
    Just wonderful.TFS.
    Have a great dayy and rest your arm.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  17. HelenApril 5, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Two fantastic pieces, I love the colours on the second one particularly. Gorgeous!!

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  18. MaggieApril 5, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Love both creations Terry, sorry to hear you have hurt your arm, hope it gets better soon, even so you have managed to create 2 FAB pieces, the more I see the mini bird cage the more I NEED it!!!!

    Maggie x

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  19. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Both of your creations are gorgeous, love this technique, you get more depth like this. Take care, Ira

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  20. cebelicaApril 5, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Oh wow, these are so beautiful. I love them!

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  21. Jan HenningsApril 5, 2011 at 5:54 AM

    Gorgeous projects and a great technique! Thanks for your sweet comments on my new granddaughter, too :)

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  22. KimApril 5, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Both your pieces are Wonderful! The colors and butterflies on the second are calling to me! LOL!

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  23. 2amscrapperApril 5, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Both tags look great using this technique. Hope you didn't overdo it with your arm, but your efforts to persevere at the craft table really paid off!

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  24. Montażownia.plApril 5, 2011 at 8:03 AM

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  25. 1CardCreatorApril 5, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Great tag Terry, love your take on the challenges, you really rocked it as always! I hope you feel better soon.

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  26. UnknownApril 5, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    These both look amazing my friend.. Love that mini birdcage..

    Hugs, Linda

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  27. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    These are fabulous. I shall be studying them carefully because I am useless at Grunge! xx

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  28. Lynne MoncrieffApril 5, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Terry I always love popping over here and seeing what you have been busy creating because you never, ever disappoint.
    Gorgeous tags.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  29. Cindy AdkinsApril 5, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Oh wow, Terry, I love what you have created!!! I know, when I get Tim Holtz stuff, I can't wait to use it!!!
    XO

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  30. Basement StamperApril 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    beautiful tag & coaster! Thanks for playing with us at blogger's challenge.

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  31. wwillowwApril 5, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I love your tags Terry!!! I especially love what you did with the flower... but, what did you do to your left arm? I must have missed that somewhere along the way!!!

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  32. Caroline HallettApril 5, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    lovely tags - really works well and the colours are beautiful

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  33. trisha tooApril 5, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Terry, this turned out great--you make me want to play along, too!!

    :)

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  34. MeggymayApril 5, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Love both your projects Terry, hope your arm feels better soon

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  35. Silvia(Barnie)April 5, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    2 wonderful pieces, love them both.

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  36. SallyApril 5, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    GReat pieces to share!

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  37. VickiApril 5, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Love your two project. I'm a huge fan of butterflies so that one really speaks to me! Love the techniques used here. I joined in on the bird challenge. I have a giveaway over at my place if you get the time, stop by!

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  38. Linda @ Itsy Bits And PiecesApril 5, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Beautiful creations, Terry! I love the techniques you've used!

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  39. Lynne ForsytheApril 6, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    the AWESOMENESS Terry of both of your creations......JOB WELL DONE!!

    thanks bunches for playing along with the Teamies of Simon Says Stamp and Show!!!

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  40. JP Card CrazyApril 6, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    Beautifully done!! Love the colors and layouts of both pieces!!

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  41. Cindy AdkinsApril 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Hi Terry,
    I hope you're having a happy day in sunny California!
    XO

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  42. SannaSApril 6, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    oh wow!! fabulous pieces!! beautiful details!! =)
    hugs, SannaS

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  43. Carol W.April 6, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Fabulous work on them both! TFS

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  44. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comApril 6, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    I love the coloring and embellishments on both!! Neat work : )

    Thanks so much for sharing your work with us at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  45. AnonymousApril 6, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    WOW--this is GREAT! so nice to see you playing along over at the BC!

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  46. donnaApril 6, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Both of your pieces are wonderful!...Donna

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  47. minnie_macApril 7, 2011 at 3:56 AM

    Beautiful pieces. Love them both.

    Marilyn

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  48. Shelly HickoxApril 7, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Totally awesome, Terry! I want that tiny birdcage die so badly!

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  49. Jenny PotterApril 7, 2011 at 6:11 PM

    Love the directions you have both the background AND the stamping on the birds & birdcage tag!!!

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  50. Chrissy DApril 7, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Ohhh Terry, these are so beautiful! Love the colors and your collage!

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  51. HettieApril 8, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Very luverly Terry. Love what you have done on this tag. Might have to buy the mini dies for the birdcage now! This challenge is proving expensive!! The colours are right up my street too!! Well done!

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  52. Linda LedbetterApril 9, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    I'm so glad you used those new dies-- they're awesome, and you made them even better with your skillful masking. I love the way you zigzagged the background paper-- that's one of those little things that takes a piece from pretty to "HOLY COW IT'S FABULOUS!"

    Your second piece is every bit as wonderful, and the embossed butterflies are such a great touch. Everything you make is stunning, Terry.

    You take care of that arm, girl.

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  53. Suzanne BouchardApril 9, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Very nice projects. I love the mini bird cage tag with it's sunny colors.

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  54. Jan HenningsApril 9, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    love altered alice! You go. girl!

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  55. Scrap VampApril 10, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Such a pretty tag! Love the birds!

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  56. Sugar Lump StudiosApril 13, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    The technique is amazing on these projects Terry! Love the colors too! Hope you are having a super spiffy week m'dear! thank you for the sweet comments on my blog! :)

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