Friday, February 3, 2012

A Prescription for Love!!!

Still have love on my mind and the doctor is in the house and writing those prescriptions for love!  You know the funny thing is that I am not at all a Valentine's Day kind of person.  I actually don't like that it has become so commercial, but if my DH is thinking about buying me something, I hope it is something new from CHA!!!!  Only kidding!  Lisa's Bloggers Challenge is all about "Altering" and for the first time I am joining  The Stamp Man   Challenge and they are looking for us to "Embellish It."  All stamps are from Artistic Outpost, the Apothecary collection and will be linked up to their "Shades of Red" challenge and there is a prize.  

I cut a tag from from an old cardboard box and of course torn off some bits, which was then painted with Delta's Pearl Gleams.  Once dried, I used my Barn Door Distress Stain and went over parts of the cardboard tag.  The stain took well and the metallic color of the Pearl Gleams came right through, so I was happy.  All images were stamped and cut, shaded, etc.  The shrinky dink hearts were colored with alcohol inks and stamped with "Love Potion #9," before shrinking.  I did rub the stamped ink off two of the hearts, using a technique from Mr. Holtz.  The print is tiny, but it can be read much better than in the photo.  The flower and ribbon were sprayed with Santa Baby Glimmer Mist.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!  I can't believe it is already Friday and have no idea what happened to this week.  I did a project earlier this week, but can't show you that until next Saturday, but that is about it for me this week in the crafty world!  Thanks a ton for today's visit, which I so appreciate!

44 comments:

Maria@BubblegumandDuctTape said...

I would love something from CHA too, hehehe. Love your master piece, can't wait to make somthing romantic with my paper. The stamp goes really well with the theme, I love that you used that stamp.

Willy said...

Fabulous Valentine piece, Terry!

cheryl said...

oh this is just brilliant Hun you always come up with the most stunningly detailed pieces,hugs cherylxxxx

Anonymous said...

Put the Doctor on hold as we love when you are in Valentine mode (even if it isn't the true you - are you Mrs Jekyll & Mrs Hyde perhaps?!!!)
Wonderful details on your tag and where did you find that dashing creature?
Wishes
Lynne

Brenda Brown said...

Oh my Terry, this is just exquisite, the reds, the love potion, the altering and embellishments - I just love this tag.
Glad you linked to The Stamp Man for this challenge.
Have a great weekend.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

1CardCreator said...

GorJuss! I just love how you put it all together hon! The colors are so striking!

Sandra said...

This valentine tag is amazing!! Love the tag itself and the little heart. It's super!! Looking forward to your next piece!!

Meggymay said...

Fantastic tag, the love potion is a great idea and the colours just 'pop'. As for the CHA it takes ages for things to get to us in the UK, but I am sure a few items will go on my wish list
Yvonne x.

Evelyn S. said...

I do love your "magic potion" tag! Lots of texture, dimension...and wonderful color.

Sugar Lump Studios said...

so beautiful! I love the wonderful medallions you used and the gorgeous male stamp! The color scheme is perfect too! Have a great weekend m'dear!

Cindy Adkins said...

Oh WOW, this is totally adorable, Terry!!! I LOVE it!!! Have a great weekend, my friend.
XO
Cindy

Sherry said...

Brilliant tag Terry - I love all the different details and the distressed cardboard background is great!

LOL about your comment on my doll's hair looking like yours when you get out of the shower - mine too!!

Hope you have a great weekend - we've snow forecast here, so I'll be trying to keep warm x

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Terry, this is a fabulous tag! Now the Love Potion No. 9 song is in my head!!! lol I so love the colours you have used and the great texture...who says you aren't a romantic! Wonderful!
Dot x

Netty said...

Terrific tag Terry love the design and the fab colours. Enjoy the weekend, x

Gayle Page-Robak said...

Excellent Valentine's Day tag. Beautifully created. Great embellishments.

Marjie Kemper said...

Gorgeous tag, Terry! I bought that Apothecary set last year after you introduced me to AO in another post. LOVE it but haven't used the bottle yet... you're inspiring me. I love the shrunken heart, too. Hope your Valentines dreams come true.

Lynn Stevens said...

Well Terry for you not being much into Valentines you sure pulled this one off. What a FAB_U_LOUS tag. All the earmarks for a perfect prescription for Love!
Hugs Lynn

Gerri Herbst said...

This is fantastically gorgeous. All the elements pop off the tag. Just adore it. take care, gerri

Gerri Herbst said...

This is fantastically gorgeous. All the elements pop off the tag. Just adore it. take care, gerri

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Awesome, awesome, awesome!!! I love all the images, the color, and the cute theme! I need these stamps! This is really cool!!!

Anonymous said...

Totally fab, Terry! Love it!

Yvonne Garner said...

Fabulous tag Terry! Uncanny, I just used this stamp set for our next FSC challenge! Hope cupid's good to you! Have an extra special weekend. hugs, Yvonne

Sharon said...

Terry this is just fantastic!!! Love the "theme" and amazing images - great creation!!

Debi said...

great tag Terry, love the popping red colour :-) Debi x

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely work, very pretty! Valerie

Mrs.B said...

Terry I love this, saw the bottle and thought 'Love Potion no 9' then looked and saw thats what you had stmaped, brilliant!
Have a grea wekend.
Avril x

Juhi said...

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Lucy Edmondson said...

Superb! Love everything about it, and you know I love that stamp plate! You have to watch that Mr Forrest though! My Colin has ordered me an Oxford Impressions plate for Valentines!

Lucy x

Unknown said...

Now here's a fine male tag for Valentine's Day! Love the stamp combination and great colours!! Any man would love to receive your tag ;-)

Deb Neerman said...

WoW, this is stunning!

BarbaraW said...

Terry, I feel the same way about Valentine's Day...too commercial; however, I've been making Valentines cards like crazy. Maybe there's something in the water. lol Anyway, your Valentines tag is fabulous. Great choice of stamps.

judyjstamper said...

great tag Terry~

Unknown said...

Such a lovely "LOVE" tag. Hee Hee.. You didn't miss a single detail.. Looks amazing..

Hugs, Linda

Unknown said...

Love Love Love it! Hugs Vee xx

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful Valentine Tag! Fab way to recycle the cardboard box into something beautiful! Fab use of the AO Stamps! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge and Artistic Outpost Referral Program!

Vada said...

Doctor, Doctor…. Get me the news, I’ve got a bad case of loving you!
And your Tag!!! Have a Great Week-end Miss Terry. Hugs Vada

Shelly Schmidt said...

This is just amazing! I love Valentines Day- no roses for me- the following week is our Anniversary, so I wait until then for my Roses- way better priced! I love your Shrinky Dink- and all of your Altered details!

Michele said...

ooh fabulous Terry! wishing you lots of love for valentine's day. xo

Lisa said...

This is gorgeous and I love your shrinks.i didn't get a chance to play like I'd hoped and we ended up going home for a very quick visit. I'm hoping for some down time this week. Fingers crossed.

Maria Ontiveros said...

I love the corrugated background.
rinda

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A fabulous tag with great details, perfect for Valentine's day.

Jingle said...

This is wonderful!

Robyn Phelan Sharp said...

*** so creative *** love it ***

redmom said...

Wow this tag is so awesome!!

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