Are you feeling Funkie??? I guess I am! Frilly & Funkie that is! It's the middle of the fortnight when it's our time to share. The challenge is "Fall Into Fall", and is hosted by the uber talented Linda Coughlin, of The Funkie Junkie. Linda wants to see the rich colors of nature and the bounty of the harvest, as Fall is her favorite season. Help us celebrate Autumn this fortnight by using a Fall color palette in your work...suggestions are browns, oranges, olives, rusts, cranberries, or harvest gold.
The Design Team has produced a color explosion of beautiful projects. Drop them a comment if you can.
Linda Coughlin - The Funkie Junkie
Marjie Kemper - She Who Stamps and Scraps
Teresa Kline - Paperie Blooms
Terry Horrall - Terry's Work In Progress
Sue Carrington - Stamping Sue Style
Tammy Roberts - Paperie Sweetness
Can metal pumpkins and leaves count as Faux Riveted Metal? I hope so, because this tag is also my take on Tim's September tag. It's also my submit for Compendium of Curiosities II Challenge for the "Riveted Patchwork" technique from page 57 of Tim's book, which is also being sponsored by The Funkie Junkie, which has a new site...YAY!
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| Metal Foil Sizzix leaves, pumpkins, and acorns were used to achieve Tim's technique...genius I tell you!!!! |
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| Here is the background before it's covered up. I really like the way it came out. |
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| The RRHD Relish Reading September Data image was perfect for the paper background. I stamped it using Ranger's Sepia Archival Ink. |
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| I've always wanted an antique red Royal Typewriter, and scour Ebay frequently, but they are difficult to find, and cost a pretty penny, so I just colored my mini one to fit that bill. |
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| Artistic Outpost's Mid-Winter set has the perfect sentiment for every season of the year! I stamped it with Ranger's Jet Black Archival. |
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| Vintaj Patinas were used to enamel some Idea-ology foliage. Remember Shelly's acorns? Another genius...I've used her idea a lot, and this time a light bulb popped up. I colored it with Ranger's Adirondack Alcohol Ink. They didn't fit exactly as I wanted them to, so a little Glossy Accents really helped. Autumn was stamped in Jet Black onto the Filmstrip, and the 22nd (first day of Autumn this year) received a little Adirondack Espresso Paint Dabber. Distress Stains colored the Seam Binding Ribbons. |
I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!
Now that's what I call a stunner! Beautiful background (as you say, almost a shame to cover it at all) and magnificent acorns. It's one of those pieces that just works on every level. Thanks for the links to Shelly's work too. Will be following them up asap. Hugs, Buttons x
ReplyDeleteHello Anita.
ReplyDeleteFirst, your colour palette is to die for!
Second, the acorns are a must have for any card maker; will have to find some soon.
Third, the foil die-cuts are unique as a bg and look incredible, I will try this one day.
And last, the brilliant concept of placing the light bulb inside the acorn, I mean, how cool does that look and coloured ones to boot!
A fantastic Tag.
Smiles:)
Sue .
Wow I love this tag.It is so beautiful and this pumpkins so gorgerous. And specially good idea with acorns of light bulbs. I love that:)
ReplyDeleteWow what an amazing tag Anita...so nice to see the pictures to understand what you've done before it was finished.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous details!!!
greetings, Alie :-)
I now hate my attempt! This is oh-so-gorgeous. I love the pumpkins & the leaves, the colours, the cute little acorns, I just love all of it!!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant tag, Anita! Love the fall colors. Every element just pops off the tag.
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS!!!!! ABSOLUTELY stunning!!!!! I LOVE the cool idea of the leaves!!!! SUPER awesome girl!!!
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!!!!! Wonderful colors, wonderful technique, all all all is wonderful!!!!! Anita I love your works!!!!! Pinned!!!!!!
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Hi Anita, your tag is just uber, uber gorgeous, love the richness of the colours and that little red typewriter is just to die for! A wonderful, wonderful take on Tim's tag! Crafty hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteAmazing tag. Love all the layers, these 100 bits and pieces and especially the indian summer colours. Thanks for another great tuto..(:o)
ReplyDeletethis is amazing! Love the background a lot! And those acorns are brilliant! I'm lost for words! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!!! This just took my breath away - I absolutely adore the fall goodness that oozes from this tag - thanks for sharing the inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI am sure the faux riveted metal pumpkins and leaves count!!! That background is so cool and great touch witht he lights!!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWow GF, this is beautiful! I have a placed for it when you get tired of it! lol I love how you made every piece of bg out of metal, that is so kewl all by itself, then the finished tag is well, WOW!
ReplyDeleteDang, gf, this is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI truly love this more than words can say. The metal leaves are just too brilliant, the idea to use that AO sentiment for fall, and using the light bulbs in the acorns. Too much awesomeness! I think this is one of my favorite things of yours, ever.
ReplyDeleteIncredible beautiful, love the vibrant and energetic colours. Thanks for showing the progress.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
ANITA !!! This is so pretty I think yu might have out done yourself here. Lots of pretties on here and a work of art. xox
ReplyDeleteHow cool - just a dream. Love the use of the bulbs - such a fantastic idea. Also the coloring of the typewriter is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, how full of wonderful inspirational ideas could one tag be? I truly plan to copy copy copy, and I think I can make several different tags just using these ideas! You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteDang, girl, genius indeed!!! This is so beautiful! You've done an amazing job with all your embellies. LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteWell that is very creative!! Love the Fall colors you used. Everything about it is truly wonderful or should I say wonderfall :)
ReplyDeleteGore. Juss. Love it!
ReplyDelete...Anita you are just so super talented!!, loVe what you created it's just awesome so very inspiring, it's always a delight to visit your blog...Mel :)
ReplyDeleteUMMMMMM, all I can say is Spectacular!!!
ReplyDeleteLove!!! This is so cool with the pumpkins and leaves! Great technique and inspiration. :)
ReplyDeleteI love everything about your tag: the colors, the theme, as well as your creative take to make acorns out of the light bulb.
ReplyDeleteI love your choice of colors! Really stunning take on this theme.
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning, Anita! Love the layers of leaves and pumpkins, especially the mottled look of the colors. All of your embellies are captivating, espeically how you have the 22 with different size #s and the pen nib and mini gear balancing them. What a gorgeous tag!
ReplyDeletesuper way cool I love it!!!! Awesome idea for doing the background and I LOVE those acorns.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely amazing work! So inventive to use the pumpkin and leaf diecuts!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I don't think I've ever seen a prettier fall tag. Love how you used the bulbs with the acorn tops. brilliant!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Wow I just so love this tag !
ReplyDeleteI - LOVE - THIS!!!!!! Using the foil for the leaves and pumpkins is so totally brilliant and I am just drooling over how it came out! Your metal work and coloring of it is just fabulous. The lightbulb acorns is a stroke of genius. Can I ask what you used for the AUTUMN letters on the filmstrip? Every time I try to stamp on that stuff I end up smearing it. Your little letters fit perfectly - are they die cuts?
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a great week.
Hugs,
Linda
Wow Anita, gorgeous tag ! Love the pumpkin background and the colours are stunning ! Sue C x
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous piece. I love how you built up the layers & the embellishments adorn it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteI never cared much for Hallowe'en but this year i seem bitten by the bug. I think i may have really harboured a secret desire to create because it involves lot of earthy colours, but it always seems more of an American holiday. But, I shall be sending my sister a Hallowe'en card :)
OMG...Just the tag itself with the pumpkins and leaves background you did was amazing...Adding all those little embelliies and that typewriter just put itt over the top! Gorgeous. Thanx for sharing and for the inspiration.
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Stunning autumnal tag. Beautiful colours and I love the pumpkins but the acorn is fab. Definitely a light bulb moment x
ReplyDeleteAmazing work Anita so much detail ! Gorgeous colours x
ReplyDeleteWow This Tag is absolutely stunning Anita.You always haveso great idea.
ReplyDeleteGreetings
Felicie
Just simply stunning and dare I say one of the best things I've seen you do?? (I do of course love what you do but this one is super, super loved!). I adore working with metal and what you've done here is fantastic. The colours, the textures and the little additions make this a tag to remember.
ReplyDeleteJuliaxx
Wow! Way cool Anita! Totally love this!
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I add (having come so late to the party - sorry!)? I second all those comments - this is an amazing take on the riveted metal, but an outstanding work of art in its own right too. Glorious colours, inspirational creativity. You're amazing!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Awesome tag!! Love how you did the leaves and the pumpkins!! Congrats on winning - it's definitely a winner!
ReplyDeletethis is stunningly beautiful, I love your autumn take on Tim's tag , Debi x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on having your tag selected as one of the top ones for the month by Tim Holtz. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteAnita your tag is wonderful and I was convinced that you would have been one of the winners! Thank you so much for your comments, they make me happy! Your italian friend!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can quite see why he chose this tag it is fi-nom-i-nal!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! This is a stunning tag enjoy your winningsx
ReplyDeleteWell, who is a clever girl then? Congratulations on your well deserved win for your phenominal tag Anita, I am thrilled for you! Crafty hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your winning tag! I love the fall theme and the awesome background. Your acorns are soooo adorable!
ReplyDeleteDid you see the news - you got picked on Tim's site for September's 12 tags of 2012! Congratulations!!! This is one of my favorites that you've done - so utterly creative, I'm glad he picked you :))))
ReplyDeleteJust saw your name on Mr Holtz's list! Congratulations!! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteYAY, Anita! You rock girlfriend! Just came from Timmy's blog and low and behold - your name in all its glory! And what a piece of work it is! Congrats, sweetie! Because of you, I have become Timmified and have invested a mortgage payment on supplies, LOL!! I miss the hell outta ya!
ReplyDeleteHUGS,
Marcy xoxo
Stunning tag. Congratulations on your win.
ReplyDeleteJayne x
Crazy beautiful tag. Congrats!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colourful take on the tag - love the enamelled metal effect :o)
ReplyDeleteThat is probably the most beautiful background I have seen. LOVE the leaf/pumpkin foil cuts!!! I just love the Fall colors: living in central FL, I don't get to see them much. :(
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