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!

Maria Ontiveros said...

Love, love, love the background!
Rinda

JoAnne said...

Terry, this tag is amazing!!!!

Anonymous said...

S.T.U.N.N.I.N.G.!!
That just about sums up my reaction on seeing this.
Wishes
Lynne

Debbie said...

Gorgeous tag Terry! Great design and details! I love Steampunk!

Ali Manning said...

This is stunning, Terri!

Valerie-Jael said...

Great tag and colours, really wonderful! Valerie

Lisa Somerville said...

Stunning tag, love all the added texture!

Evelyn S. said...

Terry...you are amazing! This tag is a work of art...

Beth Norman-Roberts said...

Wow. This is most definately the coolest bookmark.

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

Cgra said...

This is beautiful! I love how well it goes together and the bottom edge gears are a great touch.

Kathie McGuire said...

What a beauty, Terry!! Fantastic color combination and overal compostion. I absolutely LOVE it!

Beverly G said...

Wow, this is stunning, love the little butterflies, great finishing touch.

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

Pam said...

Fabulous tag, loving all the details and colors! Perfect!
Pam

Unknown said...

Super cool tag Terry and yes, totally steampunk!!!

Meggymay said...

Fantastic bookmark Terry, love all those embellishments as well. Yvonne x

Willy said...

Your tag is absolutely stunning, Terry!

MezzoKat said...

Lovely work!

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

Kathy Eddy said...

What an amazing steampunk tag! I love it!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

How fantastic, wonderful use of all the gears and cogs. Great background.

Shelly Schmidt said...

Fabulous bookmark! I love everything about it!

Micupoftea said...

YUMMY color, love the design!!! THANK you for participating at Voila, Ink!!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Bookmark?!! Frame maybe GF! This is just FABulous!

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!

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!

Chris Arlington said...

Oh this is just awesome Terry, I have a tag swap in November so this is very inspiring!
HUGS, Chris

Jan Hennings said...

Terry..I just love this! I've been a steampunk state of mind for a couple days :)

Sharon said...

Oh wow this is stunning Terry - what a work of art - it looks amazing!!!!

~* 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 :)

Marie Lost Bird Studio said...

Stunning tag,Terry!!Love it.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Hugs,
Marie

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!

2amscrapper said...

Fantastic details on this tag/bookmark Terry! Thanks for taking the Gingersnap Creations challenge! And for playing at Bella Creations!

cheryl said...

oh this is just brilliant hun,simply stunning detail hugs cherylx

BarbaraW said...

Your tag is awesome. So much to see and enjoy.

Sherry said...

It's fabulous Terry! I love all the details and the colours x

Deb (dcorder) said...

Wow! Wow! Wow! I just love this!! Thanks for joining us at Gingersnap Creations

Ida said...

Fabulous Tag! The textural aspect is amazing.

Carol W. said...

Gorgeous tag! Love the details TFS

Janna said...

I love, love, love your steampunk tag!!! Great job!

Lisa Somerville said...

BIG congrats on making the Top 3 at Simon Says!

Paula Whittaker said...

wonderful tag

ellen vargo designs said...

Congratulations on your Top 3 Win Terry! I love your tag - the layers, cogs, colors.. well... the whole thing!

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.

redmom said...

I love your Steampunk tag!!! Congrats on making top 3!

Lisa said...

Wow--this is gorgeous! Congrats on the top 3, you deserve it!

The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs said...

Terry this is really wonderful! Congrats on your win!

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

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