Saturday, May 19, 2012

Steampunk!

It is "Steampunk" all the way at Fashionable Stamping Challenges and the design team has some punky inspiration for your viewing pleasure!  There is always a little prize from Cottage Crafts, so won't you join us for a new stamping adventure in the world of Steampunk?
When I started my DT tag, I realized that I don't have a large selection of "Steampunk" stamps, but Tim Holtz came to the rescue!  The tag background was Distressed Inked with Age Mahogany, Rusty Hinge, Weathered Wood and Tea Dye, then I stamped the background with Black Archival and embossed it with a large Sizzix gear embossing folder.  Inked over the raised areas with Vintage Photo, Distressed the edges and inked with Walnut Stain.  I inked another piece of manila paper with the same colors and stamped the guys with Black Archival, fussy cut those boys and did the same inking with a piece of tissue paper, torn the edges and shaded with Walnut Stain.  The metal pieces were colored with Terra Cotta and Ginger alcohol inks.  I added a few old watch gears and chain with Glossy Accents.

Since Simon Says Stamp and Show "Anything Goes" is still going, so will this tag!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend! 

32 comments:

Ink Art Designs said...

Terry this is an awesome tag!!! I LOVE the background technique, everything just blends in together so perfectly...O am definitely adding that embossing folder to my wish list! Great tag Terry
Dot x

Yvonne Garner said...

Fab tag Terry! I would not guess you have limited steampunk stamps. So well done. Best, Yvonne

1CardCreator said...

This is very cool Terry! Love how you Steam punked this!

Candy C said...

Terry, your steampunk tag is wonderful! I love the background. Love the textures you've achieved through embossing and the embellishments you've added. Very nicely done! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Sharon said...

This is fantastic!! Amazing Steampunk creation - I love all the elements!

Michele said...

steampunk perfection! xo

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely piece, love the colours, too! Valerie

Unknown said...

Supercool tag again Terry and it certainly has that fine Steampunk feel to it!

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Wow great steampunk tag Terry! Love the colors and stamps you've used as well as the embossingfolder!

Greetings, Alie :-)

Lisa Somerville said...

Great Steampunk tag, love the embossing folder!

Meggymay said...

Great tag, super textures and those stamps are just right for Steampunk.
Yvonne x

Fliss said...

A fabulous tag Terry. Love the textured inky background and the added images look fantastic.
Have a great Sunday.
Hugs, Fliss xx

Brenda Brown said...

A fabulous steampunk tag, I just love the background you have created and the colours you have used. I also love your creativity and imagination my friend.
Enjoy your Sunday. xox

Sandra said...

Gorgeous tag! Love the steampunk theme! the background is amazing and I love the use of ball chain with the key

Deb Neerman said...

WoWzA, this is beautiful! LOVE the background you created and the addition of the ball chain is just perfect!

Anonymous said...

Hi Terry
I am sorry I've missed so much of your art but I know you understand.
This tag is astonishing - the texture, the stamping, the visual interest is immense.
Wishes
Lynne

Annie said...

Hi Terry fabulous tag. I love your background and stamped images. The addition if the embellies certainly make this Steampunk. TFS x

Carole said...

lovely steampunk tag :)

Claire said...

Fab project Terry, the background is amazing and I love the texure you've created
Claire xx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fabulous steampunk tag Terry, love the embossed background combined with the gentlemen from Tim's set. Great layout too. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stampand Show Challenge. Tracy x

Maria Ontiveros said...

The background is gorgeous! I have some nice steam punk stamps from Club Scrap (even though they weren't originally meant that way - they fit perfectly).
Rinda

Anonymous said...

Fabulous tag Terry ! Love the embossed background ! Sue C x

Mrs.B said...

Terry I LOVE this tag, love the background and colours you have used and a great embossing folder.
Same 3 Gents, but totally different!
Have a great week.
Avril xx

Chris Arlington said...

Love it Terry !

CuddlyBunny said...

Fantastic tag Terry! Those embossed backgrounds are so gorgeous!

Hope you're enjoying a lovely weekend ... will you be able to see the eclipse? I hope so! :)

Shirl said...

Just knew your creation would be gorgeous Terry and this tag has just proved it.

Hugs Shirley x x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A fabulous steampunk tag, looks great.

Jingle said...

Fabulous tag!

Unknown said...

Your tag looks great . You know I just love your style. We are here at the ocean. And it is pretty hard to blog. Not very good reception. But the view is wonderful.

Shelly Schmidt said...

WOw- Wow and Wow! I love this awesome tag- everything about it is perfect!

Marjie Kemper said...

Scrumptious! Love the way the embossing looks on top of your beautiful stamped background. This is a killer tag, T!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Fantastic!!! Love the subtle shade of red in the background...so grungy gorgeous!!!

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