Monday, 1 August 2011

Simon Says - Show Grungy Monday a Tag

For Grungy Monday today we are working on techniques from Tim's Christmas tags again - this time it's 2009 - click the link for the details straight from the Master. And check out Linda and her Guest Designers for some fab samples at Studio L3

I had to rummage for my vellum, as I wasn't sure which box of papers I'd put it back in the last time I followed this technique... oh, what a mess!

Anyhow, I made a tag using a Hero Arts stamp "woman writing" rather than copying Tim's music theme.

I stamped Wendy's large script background on the vellum, inked it and heated it according to Tim's instructions and scrunched it up a bit, causing cracks and creases.  Folded it roughly and tied it up with a piece of velvet ribbon - well, it is a love letter!!

Thanks to Tim for the inspiration, and Linda for running these fab challenges. Link up at the Tim Yahoo group too

I am sure I have done something very similar to this before, but I promise it's new - and I didn't have the pen nib idea-ology before!! And, as I have used a tag, and Simon Says' theme this week is 'a tag' I am entering it for that challenge too. There is a $50 prize for a random winneer, courtesy of Simon Says Stamp.
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11 comments:

  1. Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans1 August 2011 at 20:53

    Ooh Helen that image is lovely, so romantic and perfect paired with the vellum. Tracy x

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  2. Lesley Edmonds1 August 2011 at 21:28

    I love that image, so pretty with the vellum.
    x

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  3. flutterbycrafter1 August 2011 at 22:07

    Oooo I like this, love the velum and the image, it's very romantic xx

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  4. Netty1 August 2011 at 22:26

    Lovely romantic tag Helen and the pen nib compliments it beautifully. x

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  5. Judy Wood2 August 2011 at 04:43

    Very pretty, so soft and feminine. Love the pen nib! Great job!

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  6. Sarah2 August 2011 at 10:12

    lovely image and subtle colours...Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!

    -Sarah

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  7. Debbie2 August 2011 at 14:31

    Great tag! Love your image and details!

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  8. Lori2 August 2011 at 18:15

    Awesome use of the technique, Helen, this is fab!

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  9. Alison2 August 2011 at 19:33

    Your card is a stunner Helen! Love your design! xx

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  10. inge3 August 2011 at 21:35

    Hello Helen,

    I recognize Tim's techniques from his tag, but I really like how you interpreted this and made it completely your own.

    The letter is perfect : indeed a love letter, but I like how you ripped and folded it... it adds to the story :)

    greetings from Belgium
    Inge

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  11. The Craft Cupboard Under the Stairs8 August 2011 at 01:12

    Your love letter is great. That stamp is perfect for this technique.

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