Monday, October 24, 2011

Boo! It's Grungy Monday!

One reason I love participating in challenges is that it gives me a great excuse to try something new. This week's Grungy Monday challenge is the perfect example. We are exploring Tim Holtz's Perfect Distress technique, using Distress ink and Perfect Pearls. For some reason I had never tried this technique - and it's fantastic!

I decided to make a chunky tag for my challenge piece. First, I covered my block in vintage paper and inked it with the new Seedless Preserves Distress ink. Next, my tag was inked with the new Ripe Persimmon ink (gorgeous!) and then stamped with the script stamp from Tim's Mini Ornates collection, using the same ink.

The minute I saw the Gothic Boo die, I knew I HAD to have it. Isn't it gorgeous??? I cut it out of chipboard and then painted it with a Pitch Black Dabber. When it was dry, I covered it with a combination of Black Soot Distress Stickles and a bit of Martha Stewart black glitter. I love it!

For the Perfect Distress technique, I stamped the flourish from the Reindeer Flight set using Black Soot Distress ink and then covered it with white Perfect Pearls. I think the effect is just gorgeous! I almost forgot the spritzing step and I'm so glad I remembered - the bleeding ink really adds a whole other layer of coolness. To finish off my tag I stamped the cat from Tim's Halloween Silhouettes collection and attached an Idea-ology Plaquette.

Don't forget! You still have time to enter the Inspiration Journal monthly challenge. This month we are challenging you to use orange, purple, and black in your creations. And you know what? I just checked and there are only THREE entries so far! Seriously? You could win a $50 gift certificate - get thyself to thine studio/craft room/kitchen table and get to work!

Oh! And if you need a few supplies, Inspiration Emporium has a new coupon code for you. Until October 31st, enter the coupon code - newstuff - and you will save 15% off your order. Wicked!

21 comments:

  1. Fabulous tag, love love the background and the BOO is perfect. Beautifully executed. Tracy x

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  2. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous! Love it Shelly!

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  3. Now this is fantastic use of the technique! Spooky fun and I love this tag, Shelly!

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  4. as always... amazing work!!!!!

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  5. I love to see your work....the sardine can was fabulous. And you always make it so accessible. If I could only figure out how to actually post things to the internet I would love to enter the
    Inpiration Emporium Contest. Maybe that will be the impetus I need. Thanks again for sharing all your lovely work.

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  6. Great tag for Halloween! The techniques give it great looks!

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  7. Great work!!!!!
    So BEAUTIFULL!!!!!
    Greetz Patricia

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  8. Love your tag Shelly, as I do with everything you create. I too love the Gothic Boo and had to have it immediately.

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  9. Scary Halloween ... that orange is so good for that effect...great tag Shelly!
    Thanks also for visiting my blog :-)

    greetings, Alie

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  10. Love your tag!The boo die is fabulous! Just gorgeous!
    Thanks for the lovely comment you left on my blog, I'm touched! tnx again!

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  11. That is fantastic, Shelly! I knew I should have pre-ordered that "Boo".

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  12. Shelly, I'm so glad you finally got to try the Perfect Distress technique (and even more glad I get to enjoy the end result)! This looks fabulous, and I love the glitzy "BOO!" Beautiful… as is all your art!

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  13. Love this card shelly I wish uk was into Halloween in big way then I could go to town . This is just fab my 4 year old twins says " spooky ! " so you get thumbs up from them ! I love it too . Mandy x

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  14. Brilliant!! Love the rich colours! x

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  15. This is a woweee tag, Shelly! Fabulous color and that black is really something on that background.

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  16. What an elegant Halloween tag! Love it. The purple backing adds so much. Great details!

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  17. Gorgeous Shelly! Love the perfect distress tech... in these colors, it's fabulous!

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  18. fabulous vibrant shade of orange and a great sheen!

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  19. oooooooh what a yummi piece, love how the Boo pops out!

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  20. What a spooktacular tag you have made! Brilliant!! Gonna have to get that die!!

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  21. Love this fabulous tag. Have a very Happy Halloween! - Kris

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!