20 December 2013

The Funkie Junkie 12 Tags of Christmas - Tag 10

Hi everyone. Well, I wasn't going to do this just yet. There are a million and one other priorities right now, but with two ideas firmly ensconced in my head it seemed advisable to bring them into reality so I could concentrate on everything else fully. You'll get to see No. 12 when it's dry, so for now here's my card inspired in part by Linda's Tag 10.


The Funkie Junkie's 12 Tags of Christmas challenge, sponsored by The Funkie Junkie Boutique, has been my annual saviour again in the rush to get cards made for friends and family. For me it's the ideas that are crucial to keep my mojo on the straight and narrow.


I don't have the new Tim Holtz Holly stencil (it's on the list!) but loved the idea of using the diffuser to create a central oval on the card. So I grabbed another manilla tag, gave it a buff with Gathered Twigs, and then used a oval aperture mask to allow for the stamping in the centre. With the ink still wet Perfect Pearls powder was buffed into the lettering, and then it was misted with water to allow the ink/Pearls to wick and smudge a little.


Then I used the diffuser to emboss the outer edges with snowflakes, and blended them with more Gathered Twigs and some Peeled Paint Distress Inks. I don't have that lovely ornate frame either, but added a silvery 'border' to the edges of the oval with some Brushed Pewter Stain.


Linda's tag may have provided the initial inspiration, but with a need to add more red/silver I turned to this awesome card created by my friend Anne. Changing the colour of the Sizzix skating boots was a touch of genius, and it put me in mind of Shelly Hickox' Faux Leather technique. And so, with some thin brown packaging paper, Aged Mahogany Distress Ink and Fired Brick Distress Stain I set to work making some aged red leather. This was then cut to fit and layered over the boots (replete with swirls) using Claudine Helmuth Multi Medium Matte. And with some Venise Lace trim the boots were just perfect for Mrs Claus to don at the most fashionable rinks near the North Pole.


Now, as well as The Funkie Junkie challenge,
I'll be linking this up to Country View Challenges - Bah, humbug! where there is a chance to win a place on
Brenda Brown's upcoming January workshop. If you can get there I HIGHLY recommend this.
Time to get off and cook some tea. Take care of yourselves, Jenny xxx


24 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Jenny, the skates look fantastic and like you say just like faux leather. Great depth and texture. Tracy x

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  2. a gorgeous take on Linda's tag and love the texture you have created xx hugs x

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  3. Just stunning. Love the embossing and autumn hues.
    Hugs Desíre {Doing Life}

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  4. Perfect and love that lace across the top of the ice skates

    Sam xxx

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  5. You have taken this die to another level Jenny, this is stunningly gorgeous, love the colour, love the flourish, love the skates! The lace on the top is just the perfect finishing touch too. Did I say I love this!! Off to look up that faux leather technique now... Hugs, Anne x

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  6. Another stunner Jenny! The moment I saw those skates it reminded me of the ones Anne did but I love that you have give yours yet another twist. Mrs Klaus certainly can be proud of her new footwear! Great background too again!

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  7. Love the red leather boots with the lace peeping out the top - what an amazing card!

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  8. If I skated, and could have any skates I wanyed, it was be these beauties!!!! Wow!!!! Love the red and flourishes! Awesome design! Pinning!

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  9. Beautiful card Jenny. So authentic looking too. You have certainly given it your own style too and I love the skates. Hugs Rita xxx

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  10. Just got this die and have only made one card with it. I am bookmarking yours and Redannes to try these techniques!
    Gorgeous card! Love the aged red leather of your skates...the background is fabulous and the card is so stunning!

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  11. Wow, this is drop-dead AMAZING, Jenny. Those skates are so gorgeous. I never would have thought of red skates and these are fabulous! Love the embossing on the skates and the Venise lace is the perfect touch to lend a vintage flair. I think this is my favorite for this year!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  12. I used to skate and Wow!! Ii would have loved a pair of skates like theses. You are a genius when it come to techniques this is no exception. I now know your projects are amazing in real life, thank you. Did you guess I "love" this project???
    You are a "Super Star" Jenny.
    Have a Wonderful Christmas and a Happy, Healthy, Prosperous and creative 2014
    Hugs

    Patricia xxxx

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  13. Honestly, the art that you and Annie create with these skates just blows me away, Jenny! I can't get over how you create this incredible design. That lace trim ROCKS!! Happy Holidays to you and your family! Hugs, Darnell

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  14. Absolutely stunning my friend, every little detail is wonderful and that rich red on the boots really draws me into wanting a pair of these skates.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  15. This is stunning with so many wonderful ideas.

    Love Chrissie x

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  16. What can I say that hasn't been said here already??? They are all spot on! Your card for tag 10 is without a doubt sensational. The texture, depth, and detail to these red beauties is like none other. Absolutely fantastic rendition here!

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  17. Just love all the embossed texture on this, and those red leather boots look fabulous!
    Alison xx

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  18. Gorgeous skates Jenny! They look like real leather, so pretty! Thanks for your sweet comment on my blog, Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones, hugs, Ira x
    Ira’s Crea Corner

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  19. Oh another fantastic tag Jenny! I looove the textured ice skates and the colours are so beautifully rich. Thank you for such an inspirational year and have a wonderful and magical Christmas. From my family to yours. ..! x

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  20. Fabulous texture! And that bit of lace at the top of the skates was a brilliant idea. I love that! Happy Holidays! ~Michelle

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  21. Wow Jenny! This card is beyond beautiful! Love the textured background and those ice skates are amazing! Happy Holidays to you and your loved ones :)

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  22. Jenny, these skates are gorgeous! Love that popping red against that background! You are surely rocking these tags!

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  23. Wow! The really do look like faux leather. The look of this card inspired me to check Craigslist in my area for old fashioned brown and black hoickey skates. I plan to hang them with a sled at my front door next Christmas.
    I had forgotten about this style of skate till I saw your gorgeous card.

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