25 September 2012

Type 'Righter'

Long time no see! (well it feels like it anyway:) Welcome to my new followers, and welcome back to the rest of my followers and those of you just browsing; it's such a privilege to have you along for the ride. I have been 'doing' - WOYWWers will see the evidence tomorrow - but not completing. Well, that was until about an hour ago when the postie arrived with a much anticipated parcel from Crafty-Emblies.


By now most of you will have completed Tim Holtz' September tag challenge. I got so far and then got stuck. For those of us who own a Grand Calibur we cannot use the larger Sizzix dies that Tim has for many of his diecut elements (which is uber frustrating as they are such great shapes). Maybe Sizzix could think about creating thin dies? just a thought. Anyway, this meant I was 'sans' typewriter. What to do? Try emailing Crafty-Emblies and hey presto, they produce one for you!!! Hurrah and THANK YOU!!!


Isn't it great? I did a happy dance when the post arrived and promptly finished the tag.


The sentiment comes from one of my new TH clear mini stamps sets from Simon Says Stamp (I guess it should really have been a typed message, and I do have them, but this one worked so well in my mind).


Other minor 'triumphs' include the Christmas tree bulb (coated in Ranger Glue n Seal and coloured with a Promarker) and cogs/pen nib created from the Indigo Blu 'Take the Time' stamp set.
and Linda Ledbetter's Compendium of Curiosities 2 challenge - Riveted Patchwork - which this time is sponsored by the fabulous Funkie Junkie Boutique (you know I'm a fan!!).
Thanks again for taking the time to visit. I will be catching up with a few days worth of blog posts (hmmm, a few hours required for that methinks!!) to see what is getting you excited/crafty.
Hugs as ever, Buttons x

27 comments:

  1. Wonderful tag! I always save those extra bulbs from the light strings but never use them. What a brilliant re-use. I need to get crackin' on my September tag.

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  2. Fabulous tag Buttons, although I do love the top one with the sos call on it!!!

    Sam xxx

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  3. Oooh its fabulous - I love that typewriter and I thought you had the most beautiful handwriting until you said it was a stamp! Love all the colours too in fact all of it is lovely.

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  4. wow !! this is just amazing, love what you have done with our typewrite, so much details you have given to it, the whole tag is fantastic and Im gonna share with our facebook page xx

    Hugs
    Judie xx

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  5. Another amazing creation Buttons and so glad you were able to complete it as it's stunning.
    Nice to know there are some lovely and friendly online shops around too so off to see what they have.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  6. Love your take on Tim's tag Buttons, ever resourceful I see, using a Christmas tree bulb (I just left that bit off mine!) and great typewriter from Crafty Emblies too. A really fab tag. Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  7. wow your tag is totally wonderful with all its fab embellies and background. Have you thought about entering into the challenge this month at Happy Daze, where the subject is steampunk or mechanical as I think its perfect for the challenge Button. Annette x

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  8. Wow this looks so good, Buttons! Love everything on it, because it all fits so well together!
    Great artwork :-)

    greetings, Alie

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  9. Totally fab, Buttons! Love the colours in your metallic background (and ribbon)... and the typewriter and sentiment are a triumph - whole thing is just lovely!
    Alison x

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  10. Beautiful tag. I love the elements & of course the colours are fantastic

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  11. Fabulous tag, Buttons! Love that you used the script instead of typed text stamp... really neat contrast. Your metals look awesome, too.

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  12. Well - aren't you a clever girl?!! Your tag is simply awesome Buttons! The lightbulb is pure genius and I can't help but wonder "Why didn't I think of that?" Hugs from me in NZ.

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  13. LOL, so funny that you spelled help on the tag when you got stuck. Stunning tag, and the typewriter is so cool! Hugs, Sandra

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  14. Wow, that's a fantastic take on the September tag. Looks wonderful.

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  15. Magnificent work Buttons and so worth the step back and wait time you gave it.
    hugs {brenda} xox

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  16. Hi,
    just stop by to give you the paper bow tutorial link. let me know if it doesn't work.

    http://helenmade.blogspot.com/2011/08/paper-bow-tutorial.html

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  17. Hi Buttons, this is fantastic love the wee typewriter can so see why you anted it.. and wow love Gesso and tattered sparrow piece down below too well done indeed - your exploring well! Shaz in Oz.x

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  18. Just wonderful--love the background and the way you have made the typewrite look so real

    Love Chrissie xx

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  19. Wow this is a brilliant tag and as for that typewriter - fabulous (reminds me of the old fashioned one I used to use at work many moons ago).

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  20. A-ha! Here's my close up! LOLZ.... Fab typewriter - go Crafty-emblies!

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  21. Love this tag! That background is just as cool as can be and all the embellishments as well! Thank you for the nice compliment for Frilly and Funkie! Enjoy the day!

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  22. You are cracking me up with your "help"...I can so relate! You need a vagabond!!! I love your typewriter though...even better! Your tag is awesome Lady!!!!

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  23. Oooooh I love your little typewriter it's gorgeous! Love your version of the tag - I refuse to get caught in the trap of doing these - my head would spin off if I had another thing to do!! Great metal background too some lovely pools of ink(?) there too which add lots of interest. Really love this tag Buttons.
    Juliaxx

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  24. What a fab tag - love that typewriter - but what are the Sizzix Diffusers you mention in the next blog post?

    Hugs, Neet xx

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  25. Your tag background is just beautiful and what a cool typewriter! You've got it all working!

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  26. Great tag, and a wonderful idea with the typewriter.
    Avril xx

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