This weeks challenge on Simon Says Stamps Challenge is to make a Tag or ATC, I make cards so not liking this challenge and we're showcasing Tim Holtzs products, mine never look as good as Tims.
So while travelling home the other week I had a lightbulb moment, probably because it was raining again!
It was to make a tag all dark and dank and then have a bright brolly. So using Weathered Wood and Chipped Sapphire distress pads I made a couple of grungy tags.
It was to make a tag all dark and dank and then have a bright brolly. So using Weathered Wood and Chipped Sapphire distress pads I made a couple of grungy tags.
I used one of the word stamps from the Tim Holtz Life Inspiration and the wooden bricked stamp which I had brought really for scrapbooking to make the actual tag. Because of the white space round the words I flicked some wetted ink from the craft mat with a paintbrush.
I stamped the man separately and cut it out so I could place it off the tag and the Umbrella is the Memory box die with some scraps of paper.
I always make two when experiementing so wasn't going to let this one go without doing a bit of the same but this time I used the Cuttlebug embossing folder painted with ink before I embossed and then added some brads and things.
Ok I did enjoy playing and making the tags and the first one came out far better than I could imagine.
So if you up for a challenge then join us this week and be in for a chance to win the fabulous prize of
Happy 4th of July to all my US friends and visitors.
Blast so much for scheduling for 2pm, I will get it right eventually!
55 comments:
Fabulous tags Debby, Jo x
Wow, grungy tags Debby whatever next. Kath better watch out! Seriously they are bith gorgeous. Love the man with brolly and the touch og colour is inspiring.
Wow ,love them Debby and love the bright brolly idea. Carolxx
Fab tags Debby, especailly the first, love them.
Hugs
Cathy xx
Beautiful!
Hugs,Willy
Really nice Debby, like both of them really like the embossing on the 2nd one. Aud x
And these are fab! What a great idea to pop the brolly and use colour. I love them both! Hugs, Lesley
Cool tags Debby.
Hi Debby, I think you did great!! Love them both but the 2nd one's my favourite! HUgs, Frea
You obviously have no problems stepping out of your comfort zone Debby because both of these are beautiful. Great work
Eileen x
I always think that my work never looks as good as somebody else's%)
I like your tags, the laconic style.
So gorgeous tag Debby.
Hugs Riet.xx
Je tag is weer super mooiiiii
Groetjes
Fab tags hun, love the embossing!
Hugs Shell xx
Both of these tags are awesome Debby and every bit as good as Tim's.
Hugs
Cathy
xxxxx
Debby!! your TAGS are stunning, what a cute design, and your colouring is fantastic.
Hugs Trudy
Wow Debby these are fabulous and just love your use of the umbrella die...
Anne
Lovely tag Debby and the sentiment is gorgeous:)x
WOW! I love this! It's not your usual style, but it is GORGEOUS!
I think it's a great tag.....your idea of making a dark background with a bright focal point is brilliant! Love the 2nd one with the embossing!
Brilliant tags Debby! The bright brolly is super and I really love the embossing on the second tag :) Sarah x
These are stunning Debby, love all the detail on your tags.. me too rarely ever do anything else besides cards :) xx
These are gorgeous Debby!! xx
fab tags. love the sentiment. those words are very true.
Amazing tags Debby! So inspirational!
Sarah x
Lovely tag Debby:) I like the embossed and distressed paper:) Beautiful happy umbrella!
Kisses,
Sonia
Lovely tags. I think I might have to give this a try. I have not made a tag as piece of art before. jenx
Wow, the tags are great!
That is fabulous Debby, I love all your details, the monochrome is stunning set of stunning with the umbrella.
hugs Heather xx
Debby, these are amazing! I LOVE what you did with making the umbrella bright and cheery... I love the contrast it gives to the tags and the symbolism it represents - just brilliant!
Ooooh absolutely fantastic tags hun! xxx
Brilliant tags Debby. Love your design.
Lorraine x
Fabulous tags Debby :-) You are a trooper getting down and inky even when you don't want to lol :-) these challenges are a challenge eh !! they stretch us all and you have done a brilliant job as always ! I love how you used the brolly die with the TH stamp ,,, brilliant ! :-)
luv
Lols x x x
Wow Debby, FABULOUS tags. Are you kidding, your tags are every bit as good as Tim's :)
A brilliant tag Debby!
Helen x
Love them Debby, the splash of colour on the umbrellas looks fab - great idea :o) Hugs, Lisa x
Love what you did with the tag, me I am also more for the cardmaking thing; tags are not really my thing. Regards, Helen
Fabulous tag Debbie.
Hugs
Jayne
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Great tags Debby, you don't need to compare yours to Tim's, you have a fabulous style all of your own.
Are you enjoying the planes coming in? Some of those jets are ultra loud this year.
We are having a BBQ on the 14th too, so I will raise a glass and say cheers to you.
hugs {brenda} xox
Brilliant tags Debby. Anyone would think it's your regular thing.
Beryl xx
These look amazing ! Love the Tim Holtz stamps
Both tags are fabulous! Love how the image is hanging off the first one... and the embossing folder and gears on the second one are just perfect!
Didn't look like you struggled too much as these are both just awesome and so ingenious! Love em
Shelby
Gorgeous Debby, love the blue and black together and with the pink and yellow umbrella well, I think that is a perfect touch, hugs
Fabulous tags Debby.......
Hugs
Judith
Beautiful tags Debby, great colours.
Hugs, Marianne
Wow these are fabulous, luv;-))m
Fabulous - really lovely work, Jx
Great tags Debby, you always have such good ideas.
Pauline
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They are great!! Love the brickwall stamp! Colinda
Amazing Debby!! It looks like it was made by Tim himself!!
hugs...
What a COOL effect to paint your embossing folder before running it through, Debby! I love the pop of color you added with the umbrella :)
*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
Love both versions of theses tags, but I especially LOVE the bright colored umbrella. Wonderful!
These tags are gorgeous.
Hugs
Denise xx
I love your fresh take on the Tim Holtz product Debby. You have done it beautifully. I have been away so had over 300 posts to catch up on. I haven't managed to comment on them all but love what you have created over the past two weeks.
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