Terry's: Fashionable Steampunk!

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Fashionable Steampunk!

Gingersnap Creations GC100 has us using "Gears, Cogs and Watch Bits." I knew I would have to use some of the G-45 paper I have been saving for a rainy day, which could hang around a long time here! Voila Inks at Bella Creations wants us to use "Spray Inks" of any type and my choice was Glimmer Mists and there has to be a butterfly. This tag will also go to Fashionable Stamping Challenges, a new challenge blog for us stampers, and of course Simon Stay Stamp and Show a Tag!

Now I did have my granddaughter in mind while creating this as she let me know she needed another bookmark! Sadly you can't really seem the shimmer, but it is there. I first inked with Distress Inks and then sprayed with GLimmer Mists. The tag was then embossed with a large Cuttlebug folder and highlighted. Cut some cogs from Tim Holtz line. The brown wing area on the dressform is highlighted with Spica gold pen. Stamped sentiment is from Stampin Up and watch bits from an earlier eBay hunt!

Have a wonderful day. If you are in this extreme heat, stay in and create!

Inks: Distress Walnut Stain,Vintage Photo, Antique Linen, Pine Needles, Bundled Sage, Stazon Timber Brown
Glimmer Mists: Forest Green, Gumdrop, Pearl

50 comments:

Jingle said...: Oh, this is absolutely stunning! I love it!; August 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Maria Ontiveros said...: Love, love, love the background!
Rinda; August 4, 2011 at 9:44 AM
JoAnne said...: Terry, this tag is amazing!!!!; August 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Anonymous said...: S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G.!!
That just about sums up my reaction on seeing this.
Wishes
Lynne; August 4, 2011 at 9:52 AM
Debbie said...: Gorgeous tag Terry! Great design and details! I love Steampunk!; August 4, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Ali Manning said...: This is stunning, Terri!; August 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Valerie-Jael said...: Great tag and colours, really wonderful! Valerie; August 4, 2011 at 10:31 AM
Lisa Somerville said...: Stunning tag, love all the added texture!; August 4, 2011 at 10:50 AM
Evelyn S. said...: Terry...you are amazing! This tag is a work of art...; August 4, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Beth Norman-Roberts said...: Wow. This is most definately the coolest bookmark.; August 4, 2011 at 11:08 AM
Shirl said...: Delightfully stunning tag Terry ... not done any Steam Punk yet but oh so want to.

My granddaughter would also love this tag. Thanks for the inspiration I am going to have a go now.

So glad you entered and for sharing with us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.

Hugs Shirley x x; August 4, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Cgra said...: This is beautiful! I love how well it goes together and the bottom edge gears are a great touch.; August 4, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Kathie McGuire said...: What a beauty, Terry!! Fantastic color combination and overal compostion. I absolutely LOVE it!; August 4, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Beverly G said...: Wow, this is stunning, love the little butterflies, great finishing touch.; August 4, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Netty said...: Oh wow Terry your bookmark is totally stunning with so much wonderful detail. Thank you for playing along with us at Gingersnaps. Annette x; August 4, 2011 at 11:34 AM
Pam said...: Fabulous tag, loving all the details and colors! Perfect!
Pam; August 4, 2011 at 11:45 AM
Unknown said...: Super cool tag Terry and yes, totally steampunk!!!; August 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Meggymay said...: Fantastic bookmark Terry, love all those embellishments as well. Yvonne x; August 4, 2011 at 12:24 PM
Willy said...: Your tag is absolutely stunning, Terry!; August 4, 2011 at 12:38 PM
MezzoKat said...: Lovely work!; August 4, 2011 at 12:46 PM
Lucy Edmondson said...: Oooh I love this! You know me, I love Steampunk! I have these papers, kept them for ages without using them then when I started in on them I couldn't stop!

Great work as ever,

Lucy x; August 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM
Kathy Eddy said...: What an amazing steampunk tag! I love it!; August 4, 2011 at 1:44 PM
Silvia(Barnie) said...: How fantastic, wonderful use of all the gears and cogs. Great background.; August 4, 2011 at 1:52 PM
Shelly Schmidt said...: Fabulous bookmark! I love everything about it!; August 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM
Micupoftea said...: YUMMY color, love the design!!! THANK you for participating at Voila, Ink!!; August 4, 2011 at 3:19 PM
Gerrie Johnnic said...: Bookmark?!! Frame maybe GF! This is just FABulous!; August 4, 2011 at 4:06 PM
Lynn Stevens said...: Shimmer or no shimmer, I LOVE IT!!!!! Fab tag Terry. you rocked this challenge.
Hugs Lynn
I think I need some of your mojo right now!; August 4, 2011 at 5:25 PM
Marjie Kemper said...: I'm quite certain your granddaughter doesn't need another bookmark.... but your blog pal sure does! Holy Moley, Terry, this is STUNNING. I've just printed it out on a full sheet of printer paper to ogle it further. Haven't seen anyone use the on-the-edge gears so well... I love the way you have it hanging off with all the other bits adorning the border. Not to mention the lady herself and the embossed background... love it!; August 4, 2011 at 5:41 PM
Chris Arlington said...: Oh this is just awesome Terry, I have a tag swap in November so this is very inspiring!
HUGS, Chris; August 4, 2011 at 7:17 PM
Jan Hennings said...: Terry..I just love this! I've been a steampunk state of mind for a couple days :); August 4, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Sharon said...: Oh wow this is stunning Terry - what a work of art - it looks amazing!!!!; August 4, 2011 at 10:49 PM
~* steph :) *~ said...: ooo terry, your tag is GORGEOUS! love all the wonderful details and techniques. it is fabulous. thanks for sharing and have a wonderful friday and weekend! *hugs* steph :); August 4, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Marie Lost Bird Studio said...: Stunning tag,Terry!!Love it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Marie; August 5, 2011 at 1:53 AM
Dan said...: Great tag, so rich with detail! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!; August 5, 2011 at 2:56 AM
2amscrapper said...: Fantastic details on this tag/bookmark Terry! Thanks for taking the Gingersnap Creations challenge! And for playing at Bella Creations!; August 5, 2011 at 6:04 AM
cheryl said...: oh this is just brilliant hun,simply stunning detail hugs cherylx; August 5, 2011 at 6:16 AM
BarbaraW said...: Your tag is awesome. So much to see and enjoy.; August 5, 2011 at 9:30 AM
Sherry said...: It's fabulous Terry! I love all the details and the colours x; August 5, 2011 at 9:55 AM
Deb (dcorder) said...: Wow! Wow! Wow! I just love this!! Thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations; August 5, 2011 at 9:09 PM
Ida said...: Fabulous Tag! The textural aspect is amazing.; August 5, 2011 at 10:34 PM
Carol W. said...: Gorgeous tag! Love the details TFS; August 8, 2011 at 10:45 AM
Janna said...: I love, love, love your steampunk tag!!! Great job!; August 9, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Lisa Somerville said...: BIG congrats on making the Top 3 at Simon Says!; August 9, 2011 at 11:22 PM
Paula Whittaker said...: wonderful tag; August 10, 2011 at 2:18 AM
ellen vargo designs said...: Congratulations on your Top 3 Win Terry! I love your tag - the layers, cogs, colors.. well... the whole thing!; August 10, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Marjie Kemper said...: Congrats on your win, Terry! Do I know how to pick them or what? This is the one I printed out full size because I loved it so much.; August 10, 2011 at 4:34 PM
redmom said...: I love your Steampunk tag!!! Congrats on making top 3!; August 10, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Lisa said...: Wow--this is gorgeous! Congrats on the top 3, you deserve it!; August 11, 2011 at 11:01 AM
The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs said...: Terry this is really wonderful! Congrats on your win!; August 11, 2011 at 5:34 PM
Fliss said...: Terry this is just awesome and so glad you entered it too.
Thanks for joining in again with the first Fashionable Stamping challenge and hope to see you again.
Fliss x; August 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM