Saturday, July 13, 2013

Birthdays X Two!

Happy Birthday to our two dear Friends, Rick and Trina! We think of these two as family in so many ways! In just a little while we will be going to a "Big" birthday party to celebrate, but I thought it would be safe to post this on my blog! Inspiration Journal is having a "Birthday Celebration" challenge and I am taking my friends for a visit there!
It all started with a background using the colors in the picture of my friends.  Using a stencils from The Crafters Workshop I applied the birthday numbers over the diamond pattern. Of course I could not resist that spritz and flick technique!
Since this is certainly a celebration of time, I chose Tim's Pocket Watch as a frame and this was cut from grunge board, crackled, stained and sealed, as were the numbers. I rubbed on a little of my new Treasure Gold "Onyxite" on the edges.
Keeping this short as I have to get a move on! I am bringing a Pasta Salad with Shrimp, which is always a hit! I wait to the end to add the tomatoes and feta cheese! 

Thank you so much for taking the time on the weekend to visit! I hope your weekend is filled with love, family and friendship!
 
Inks: Distress Black Soot, Dusty Concord, Victorian Velvet, Vintage Photo, Antique Linen
Distress Stains: Tarnished Brass, Antique Linen, Vintage Walnut
Stencils
Treasure Gold
 
 

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Terry
You may well be living it up at the party as I type this :)
Great use of the pocket watch! They will absolutely love this tag.
Wishes
Lynne

Marjie Kemper said...

What a cool tag, Terry! Love how you used the pocket watch as a frame. Bet they'll love it too!

diane said...

What a great tag!
You are quite creative!

:-D

1CardCreator said...

Awesome tag Terry, that shrimp and pasta salad sounds good too. Have fun with your friends! ~Diane

Meggymay said...

Fantastic tag.
The pasta salad sounds delicious as well.
Yvonne x

Valerie-Jael said...

Great tag, and happy birthday to the happy couple from me too! Hugs, Valerie

Shelly Schmidt said...

Love your tag- and the great way to highlight a picture in the pocket watch die! Mmmmm that salad sounds delicious : )

Sharon said...

What a great tag Terry! Love their photo in the pocket watch!

Krisha said...

Terry this is fabulous!! What a great treasure. Hope you had fun at the party.

Words and Pictures said...

What a fabulous tag - wonderful background and the crackle throughout is delicious. Hope the party was grand!
Alison x

Unknown said...

Love the colors - have fun at the party :)

Michele said...

adorable! xo

Unknown said...

Fantastic tag!You are quite creativ!

Jenny Marples said...

Beautifully layered and coloured to match the photo Terry. Hope the party is fantastic. Hugs, Jenny x

Brenda Brown said...

Oh how fabulous is this? Such glorious textures and a lovely photo. I bet your friends loved it and their party. Hope you all had a wonderful time.
Happy Sunday from a hot UK, at last summer has arrived, even if it dies only last for a week or two lol.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Astrid Maclean said...

Oh I totally LOVE this!! The colours are just gorgeous, the background is fantastic and the idea of putting the couple inside that wonderful crackled time piece just rocks! I bet they will have loved it! Your salad sounds yummy and I bet it was enjoyed by all!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

Amazing work Terri! I love the treasured photo you used too!

Janny Jager said...

very very beautiful Terry.

Greetings Janny

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

This is wonderful, Terry. Beautiful colors and background and I love how you framed them in the Pocket Watch! I'm sure your friends loved this!

Hugs,
Linda

Unknown said...

What a fabulous tag my friend. I always love seeing your creations.

Hugs~

Martina said...

Love this birthday tag, dear Terry! Beautifully created!

Sandra said...

what a fun tag, Terry! Love picture in the pocket watch! Great background and the clusters of both ages. Hope you had a wonderful time and the salad was a hit just like you expected ! Hugs, Sandra

Unknown said...

What a wonderful tribute to friendship and special ages Terry! Gorgeous tag and you've made it extra personal with the photo inside, they seem like really lovely, friendly people! Hugs, Ira x
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Netty said...

Terrific gift, fabulous tag. Have a great time at the party Terry, hugs Annette x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful tag, your friends will love it.

Lisa H said...

Great tag, I bet your friends loved it. Thanks so much for joining us at Inspiration Journal. =)

Karin said...

wow what a great tag, its beautiful! Groetjes Karin

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Gorgeous tag! Love the numbers and pocket watch! Just beautiful!

Claire said...

This is such a fab tag Terry, that watch frames the photo beautifully. Hope you had a good time at the party
Claire xx

Dianne said...

This is gorgeous, love the background lovely flicking,the picture looks lovely in the crackled pocket watch,they will looove it. the salad sound yummmy, hope you had a great time, thanks for sharing..

Lucy Edmondson said...

I am so sorry, I was sure I left a comment on this! It is terrific! I bet your friends loved it - doesn't she look young! The use of the pocket watch is inspired. Can I come over for some shrimp salad?

Lucy x

Anonymous said...

Terry what wonderful Birthday tribute to your friends! From the crackle painted and stained pocket watch to the wonderfully inky background, your tag is simply marvelous! I'm sure they will be delighted to receive such a precious gift!

Thank you for sharing your project with us at the Inspiration Emporium for the Birthday challenge. :)

Hugs,
Spike

Sandy said...

What a wonderful birthday tag. How in the world do you think of doing all these steps. I stamp it, paint it and say voila!
Sandy

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