Friday, September 3, 2010

Gingersnap Creations Challenge #66 Paint

This is a background that was painted using a Tim Holtz technique during one of the CCC's at Linda. I knew that someday I would use it for something and since the "Paint" challenge was coming to a quick close at Gingersnap Creations, I thought I better do something with it! It has five layers of paper which includes the grunge paper. The frame around the sentiment is cut from a Nestie and embossed in clear, but I don't think you can actually see that. That is actual chain that I cut and glued down and hopefully it actually stays in place. Oh, did I say layers?? I guess I can add this over at Simon Says Stamp and Show also!! The butterfly is one I had left over from playing the other day with my Kitchen Sink stamps! The stamps and sentiment are embossed and are Tim Holtz! The colors are much nicer in person. Either they came out dull or too bright??? I am photo incompetent!
Wishing you all a safe and wonderful Labor Day weekend! Thank you for the visit and committing!
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34 comments:

  1. Jean Franks BeckSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:17 PM

    This is gorgeous, Terry! Love all the layers and the paint technique. (BTW, I am in the same boat as far as photography - for me, it's just a matter of how the camera and my window decide to treat me that day, LOL!)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Beautiful Terry, I always can rely on gorgeous artwork when i stop by here
    hugs June xxxx

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  3. JoAnneSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    It turned out great Terry! I can identify with the photo incompetent thing though. Thankfully cameras are digital now because I wouldn't be able to afford the film with all the retakes I do.
    Enjoy the long weekend.
    xoJoAnne

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  4. CuddlyBunnySeptember 3, 2010 at 2:55 PM

    This is a beautiful card! Your mix of cityscape and lone butterfly is ideal to describe the "Live in the Moment" theme! Awesome!

    p.s. so, so glad to know that you're photo incompetent ... you can sign me up for that freakin' club!

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  5. wwillowwSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:11 PM

    Whether it is bright or dull does not matter, it is beautiful!!! There is a great sense of impending darkness evoked by this image you put together and that is my most favorite time of day, so it has to be one of my all-time faves!!!

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  6. NettySeptember 3, 2010 at 3:50 PM

    Its gorgeous Terry. If you start a club for incompetent photographers please put my name down, getting the true shades of colours is a nightmare. Annette x

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  7. MeggymaySeptember 3, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    Its gorgeous, love your theme and the colour is fantastic.

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  8. Maria OntiverosSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Very nice. I love the juxtaposition of elements.
    Rinda

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  9. SannaSSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:01 PM

    WOW!!! These take my breath away...absolutely gorgeous creations!!! I especially love the blue one, the butterfly looks so real!! =)
    Hugs, SannaS

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  10. Nancy September 3, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    This is really Beautiful! Great Job!

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  11. 2amscrapperSeptember 3, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    Looks terrific!

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    Your card is lovely! Thanks for joining us at Gingersnap CReations!

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  13. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkieSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:49 PM

    Wow, sensational technique and amazing results. What a lovely piece you have created with such beautiful color! So happy you could join in the fun with us this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show.

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  14. Lynn StevensSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Beautiful Terry! and don't feel bad I'm the same way with my photos.

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  15. NanSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:02 AM

    Hi Terry...Love your card and that sentiment is wonderful. thanks for your kind comments on my kitty card! :) Nan

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  16. ChristineSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:34 AM

    Well both photos are beautiful so it's must be amazing in person! Love it!!!

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  17. Marie Lost Bird StudioSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:48 AM

    Hi Terry,
    this is absolutely beautiful!
    TFS!Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  18. UnknownSeptember 4, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    Hi Terry,
    they're wonderful, both your cards, I love this city view! And I know what you mean, photographing your cards the way you want them can be soooo difficult! I keep blaming the camera, but more likely it's me, LOL!
    Have a great weekend, ~Ira

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 6:43 AM

    very pretty Terry!

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  20. Hels SheridanSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:18 AM

    Lovely, I love those backgrounds... happy Labour day weekend :O))

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  21. Gerrie JohnnicSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Beautiful piece, I luv it blue toned...and I'm happy I'm not alone in the photo world, mine are always crooked among other things...oh well, we are supposed to have fun right!

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  22. Sherry GoodloeSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:20 PM

    Wow, 5 layers, chain, a butterfly, stamps, embossing . . . and MORE! Nice Terry . . . very nice!

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  23. Cindy AdkinsSeptember 5, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    Oh this is beautiful! And I know what you mean about cameras...If I take pics at night, they don't turn out...I have to do them in the daytime...unreal!!
    Have a happy Sunday.
    Hugs
    xox

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  24. Lynne ForsytheSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    simply FAB card!!! GReat Job!!
    thanks bunches for playing along with the Design Teamies and Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!!

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  25. joanne wardleSeptember 5, 2010 at 3:41 PM

    oh isn't it frustrating when the photos don't come out right? this is beautiful. thanks for taking part in the gingersnap challenge

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  26. RachelleSeptember 5, 2010 at 4:37 PM

    Wow! this came out great. Love the blues.

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  27. MicheleSeptember 5, 2010 at 5:05 PM

    this is lovely Terry. the butterfly just totally brings it all home. sweet layering too! xo

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  28. UnknownSeptember 6, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    Terry, you make these butterflies look so real. Love what you've done here.


    thanks for stopping by and saying hello today too. Hope to see you soon

    Erika

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  29. TerrySeptember 7, 2010 at 3:12 AM

    Hiya Terry and yet again you made a beautifull project for the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge..wowie...just love the butterfly and how it all comes together....and about the pictures, your not photo incompetent sweetie, just try out this..... www.picasa.com. You will be amazed what beautifull pictures you can make with this programm. Just type it in on google and you will be amazed. I allways use this programm and I must say my pictures became a lot better with this. Hugs Terry xxxx

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  30. UnknownSeptember 7, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    This is wonderful, Love your color here and all those layers.. TFS

    Hugs, Linda

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  31. Lisa SomervilleSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Beautiful cards Terry, the KSS butterfly looks wonderful too!

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  32. Shelly SchmidtSeptember 8, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Oh my goodness- this is absolutely gorgeous!!! Wow!!!

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  33. Lynne MoncrieffSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:41 AM

    What a gorgeous piece, again. Lynne M x

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  34. Sugar Lump StudiosSeptember 14, 2010 at 3:38 PM

    love the rich hues in these cards....gorgeous gorgeous! :)

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