Friday, October 12, 2012

Rusty Shades of Autumn

The current challenge at Fashionable Stamping Challenges is "Shades of Autumn/Fall" and my DT Sister, Paula, chose this fabulous theme!  Speaking of fabulous, if you stop by FSC, you will see some gorgeous inspiration.  With one week left to play, come on and join in and remember there is always a prize from Cottage Crafts and a chance to be among the "Top 3." 
It is funny how things come about as I was going to sit out the current challenge at FSC, as sometimes life can get in the way.  Then I saw Simon Says Stamp and Show "Rustification," and I played with a Rusty background, using Gooosebumps, Metallic Stains, and Rusty Hinge!  Inked up some "Rusty" goodness on ribbon, metal and grunge paper!  From there it just kind of evolved and then this AM, I saw Lisa's Bloggers Challenge, "Take Flight" and so imagination took flight.  I know that was silly, but that is exactly what happened!  I knew I wanted to catch up with the FSC girls, but just need a little lift! 
My little dress form was a previous failed attempt and once I inked over my "dislike" and picked off bits, I really like the rusty effect!  This was fun and now I need to get motivated to do a few house chores before the dinner hour calls!  Ha, I just realized the chain was suppose to hang off her shoulder!  Must have slipped during wing prep! 

Have a truly wonderful weekend and many thanks for stopping by today!

Metallic Distress Stain
Archival Sepia
Distress Ink:  Rusty Hinge, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain

36 comments:

Caroline said...

Fabulous tag love the design. Caroline xxx

1CardCreator said...

Super tag Terry, looks like real rust too! Love the frilly detail on the ticket too, great piece.

Netty said...

Terrific tag Terry loving the rusted look. Enjoy the weekend, Annette x

2amscrapper said...

It's beautiful!

Lucy said...

Oooh, I love that dress form, it is great!

Lucy x

Sherry said...

Love your tag Terry - it's perfectly rustified!

Carol W. said...

Fabulous rustic tag! Amazing look. TFS

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love your tag- and the great dress form that you resurrected! The trim is awesome!

Marjie Kemper said...

Oh, Terry, I love it! And how fun about the chain falling... to me it looked intentional, like it was whirling around her like a hoolahoop!

BarbaraW said...

This turned out so cool. It's fun how things just seem to work out when you least expect it.

Valerie-Jael said...

This is just fantastic, love everything about it! Hugs, Valerie
Thanks for the good wishes for next week!

Brenda Brown said...

Wow, rustylicious indeed. You have created some wonderful textures and put together your ideas perfectly. I love this Terry.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs Brenda xxx

Karin said...

a great tag, love it! have a nice weekend!

Beverly Sager said...

Beautiful! Love the colors and "rust". The Venice lace trim really adds a lot.

Mrs.B said...

Oooh, Terry I love the rusty effect on this tag. The dress form looks great, I was thinking the chain looked good around the waist, then I read it was a 'mistake'!!! - still looks good to me.
Have a good weekend.
Avril xx

Meggymay said...

Fantastic tag Terry, love the rustic look and the rich colours.
Yvonne x

Sandi McLean said...

Oooh you certainly got "rustification" going on girl! Fabby tag!

My name is Erika. said...

Nice tag. I love the grungy look.

Donna Ellis said...

Beautiful tag, Terry. I especially like the rich colors and dimension - the coordinating lace looks fantastic!

Janny Jager said...

Fabulous Tag Terry
Love the rusty look

Greetings Janny

Anonymous said...

The patina on your dress form is perfection Terry.
Of course I also zoomed in to that beautiful trim - I know, cannot help myself.
Wishes
Lynne

Lynn Stevens said...

Isn't it funny where the inspiration comes in creating? I just Love rusty things so naturally I'm drawn to your perfectly rusted tag Terry. Had to laugh at how her chain slipped. LOL
hugs Lynn

Words and Pictures said...

Gorgeous rusty tag - love your grungy winged dress form!
Alison x

wwilloww said...

It's the epitome of rust, I love your tag!!! It is perfectly rusty!!! now, you are my inspiration!!!

Anna-Karin said...

Fabulous tag! Love all the rusty goodness on this tag. The textured background is awesome, and your dress form is wonderful. Great idea to add a little piece of lace to the ticket. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!!

Unknown said...

You've really succeeded in giving your tag that rusty look Terry, it looks like actual metal! Gorgeous!
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Sandra said...

Amazing tag! Love the rusty colors you've used! And the chain around the beautifully distressed dress form is so cool! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

A monochromatic rusted beauty here Terry! Love that dressform!

Jenny Marples said...

Genius as ever Terry. Love the tinge of blue/teal which comes across on the dressform and ticket as they add real contrast to the rest of the tag. Hugs, Buttons x

Michele said...

the depth and richness of your background coloring is so wonderful. everything else is wonderful too but your backrounds are alwasy so stunning. have a happy week! xo

Unknown said...

Hello Terri, Looks like I have missed a lot while I was gone. I did see some of your beautiful work on FB. But I love to look at it here on my big screen. Your tag here is fabulous. Love the wonderful background and the great colors you used. It sure was nice to escape the desert for awhile. And of course I heard we got rain when I was gone. Drats...

Hugs~

Silvia(Barnie) said...

I'm so happy that my new computer works and I'm able to visit all my friends in blogland again. You've been very busy and creative during the last time. Much to see :)
You've created a wonderful piece of art. I love the dress form die.

Vada said...

Terry This is Rustylicious!! Hope you had a wonderful week-end.
Hugs Vada

Annie said...

Hi Terry this is a wonderful tag and I love the dress form with wings. It's great when a project comes together like your fab piece.
TFS anniex

Alexa said...

Lovely tag - particularly like the lace - especially on the ticket!

Basement Stamper said...

stunning tag, love all the details on it. Thanks for joining us at Blogger's Challenge this week.

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