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:

  1. 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.

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  2. Fabulous Valentine piece, Terry!

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

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  4. 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

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  5. 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

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

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

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  8. 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.

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

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  10. 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!

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

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  12. 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

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  13. 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

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

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

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  16. 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.

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  17. 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

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

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

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

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  21. Totally fab, Terry! Love it!

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  22. 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

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

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

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  25. 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

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  26. The plan offers savings on more than 8,000 brand name prescriptions and on all generic medications at a pharmacy that you already love and trust.

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  27. 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

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  28. 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 ;-)

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  29. 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.

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

    Hugs, Linda

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  31. 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!

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  32. 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

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  33. 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!

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

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  35. 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.

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  36. I love the corrugated background.
    rinda

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

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