Birds & Words

Saturday, March 28, 2015

One Word: Frameworks!!

I LOVED this challenge.  Frameworks.  One word, that's all, just use a Frameworks die any way you like!!  I needed a simple challenge this time due to all the stuff going on in my life (can I get an amen???).  Besides this one just gave me joy.  I like joy.

This is sort of a personal message for me as I'm going through some changes personally and professionally that are exciting and a tiny bit scary.  I'm really jazzed about the future "and so the adventure begins...."
I cut a couple of sections of Tim's Trellis Frameworks die out of Grungeboard.  I glued that down the lateral border of a #10 tag.  I like #10 tags.  I used some sewing pattern tissue and tore sections of it and glued them down over the Frameworks.  I took a stiff paint brush (Dina Wakley's brushes work nicely) and used them like a stencil brush, working the tissue down into and around the Frameworks shape.  This idea came from a tech Candy Colwell uses brushing gesso over dimensional shapes and then painting or spraying.  I can't remember where I got the idea of adding the layers of tissue.  If I remember, I'll edit this post.  My poor brain.....
 I thought it was kind of cool that the word "vogue" was just where I was was tearing tissue, so that HAD to go down on my tag.
 I painted over all the tag with Dina Wakley's Turquoise paint.  Then I painted over all that with Gesso and then painted over with Turquoise paint again.  I don't know why I painted with the first coat of Turquoise.  #dontjudgeme  I just did.
Then I spritzed over the Frameworks area with Antiqued Bronze Distress Spray Stain.  I used a little rubbing alcohol (surgical spirits) on a cotton cloth and rubbed over the high areas where the Frameworks die is raised.
These are the things I used to create just the background of the tag.  I used Walnut Stain Distress Ink around the edges of the tag and over the Frameworks, rubbing the high areas with rubbing alcohol again.

After the love affair with Remnant Rubs last challenge, I simply had to add a few here.  This was really fun.  I used them on the Frameworks which meant that only some of the Rubs would connect, giving me kind of a partial application.  LOVE.  Really, in love with that.

 I pressed and pushed the Remnant Rubs in the recessed areas to make them conform to the shape.
I used the "untransferred" Rubs onto a spare tag, giving me a head start on a future project.
I used a B Line Designs "Annabelle" stamp for my focal point.  Love this lady, so elegant.  My little signature bird (another B Line stamp) sits on her shoulder.  Tim's sentiment is PERFECT for me now.  The belt, which binds, is now loosened and my lady is ready to fly.
  • Visit Linda's awesome blog (it really is awesome, have you bookmarked it???) to get the lowdown on all the CC3C guidelines
  • Go to your stash and grab that Frameworks die (or order one from Inspiration Emporium)
  • Check your copy of Compendium of Curiosities III (or order it here from The Duke of Distress Hizzelf)  You gotta have your own copy.  You WANT your own copy!!
  • CREATE
  • Link your project on Linda's still awesome blog
  • COMMENT on the Curiosity Crew blogs, and be eligible to win fabulous prizes!!!

SOOPER loot from Professor Holtz and his Teaching Assistant, Mario Rossi, for the Curiosity Crew choice
AND
A generous gift certificate from Inspiration Emporium for our random winner!

Scrumtrulescent.




43 comments:

  1. I really like the effect you achieved with tissue paper over the frameworks, it almost looks like plaster. The lady is so elegant and beautifully coloured. Good luck in your new venture. Jan x

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  2. Gorgeous, Cheryl! Your tag, with all of it different layers is very cool. Love the frameworks covered with tissue then paint the stain. Your design is really pretty and I think the beautiful lady on this tag is a representation of YOU! ❤️

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    1. Thank, my sweet friend. I just updated the post crediting YOU with the tech painting over the frameworks. I did this SO tired & late last night I couldn't remember exactly where I got some of these ideas from. But I've always remembered what you did with the picture frame and all the dimensional elements on it.

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  3. Stunning tag, - love how you used the frameworks more as a textural background element rather than the focal point, this is just beautiful!

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  4. Amen Cheryl (that one is just for you!), hope all goes well for you. The frameworks look fabulous with the layers of colour and the lady is so very elegant - this is a beautiful tag! Anne x

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  5. Cheryl, Cheryl, Cheryl ... I so enjoy your postings !!! Girl you got skills :) And the tag ... OMG, the techniques are amazing love the use of pattern paper, I see those remnant rubs... eye catching details ,,, just gorgeous !

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  6. So funny you mentioned it. I did just order a frameworks die from IE earlier today. I never could make up my mind which one to get but now I had to decide so I can create something for the challenge. Your tag is beautiful and I hope your Adventure is amazing. I know you will be great!

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  7. That little bird is taking her on a new path! LOVE the spray through the die...cool effect and beautiful too! LOVE the whole scene and colored perfectly....a new favorite!!! She is gorgeous...just like you!

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  8. Love this soft metallic effect with the turquoise paint, distress stain and the framework die. This tag is so calm and beautiful.

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  9. Amen! When I first saw your tag and the phrase, it made me smile. What an adventure it will be! I'm looking forward to seeing it transpire and wish you all the best happiness along the way. This tag is stunning, as is all you do, Cheryl. I love the tip about working the tissue into the frameworks die. An idea I'll certainly be swiping!

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  10. The bird is a perfect touch! The lady adn teh bird are clearly ready to fly!

    Good luck on YOUR new adventure!

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  11. Love the cute belt (as well as the frameworks). Those birdies are gorgeous.

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  12. Love the cute belt (as well as the frameworks). Those birdies are gorgeous.

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  13. So gorgeous! I love the layout and stunning images! Wonderful, thanks so much!~kim

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  14. Really amazing how you used tissue paper over the frameworks! Very nice idea and beautiful tags.

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  15. I am getting a plethora of ideas from the Curiosity Crew today! I needed inspiration and hooray - got so much here and with the other gals. What a cool technique with the tissue; the result is fabulous and it looks like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing this idea!

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  16. Clever, so clever this use of framework dies! This tag is amazing, good luck for your new adventure! Happy Easter! barbarayaya

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  17. How beautiful! Love the backgrounds and they way you've given your lady wings.

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  18. Beautiful piece. The tissue paper looks great. Love it!

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  19. Beautiful piece. The tissue paper looks great. Love it!

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  20. This turned out so delightful. I always learn new techniques from you... gotta try this one now!!

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  21. What a wonderful tutorial for this beautiful tag, Cheryl - definitely one of my favorites from you! I learned quite a bit - love that mixed media! Of course I love B Line's lady too! She doesn indeed represent another beautiful lady I know! Can't wait to accompany you on your new journey!

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  22. Oh very artsy and gorgeous mixed media tag, Cheryl! Love all the elements that you used and the added wings are fabulous! Love this!

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  23. I love how you used the framework..as a framework! LOL! The tissue idea worked out nicely.Very cool tag, and good luck with your new adventure!

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  24. Lovely design with the winged Miss - wonderful colors and textures!

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  25. Beautiful design, I love the background.

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  26. Her wings are gorgeous. I love the remnant rubs on here too.

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  27. Cheryl, Your tag is beautiful. I love how you used the Framework die with the tissue, Gesso, and paint to create the background. Good luck in all you do!

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  28. Cheryl, Your tag is beautiful. I love how you used the Framework die with the tissue, Gesso, and paint to create the background. Good luck in all you do!

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  29. Absolutely love how you used the frameworks die here - just brilliant. Great tag. Nikki xx

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  30. Absolutely love how you used the frameworks die here - just brilliant. Great tag. Nikki xx

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  31. Absolutelly stunning tag, Cheryl! What an amazing idea to use the framework die! Love, love, love your tag!
    Branka xxx

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  32. Great tag! Love all the colors and I especially liked the Spring Greenery die you used. I used the same one on my entry.

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  33. Great tag! Love all the colors and I especially liked the Spring Greenery die you used. I used the same one on my entry.

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  34. Great tag! Love all the colors and I especially liked the Spring Greenery die you used. I used the same one on my entry.

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  35. Great tag! Love all the colors and I especially liked the Spring Greenery die you used. I used the same one on my entry.

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  36. Beautiful! I love the colors and that woman stamp!!

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  37. I'm in love with those two little birds in the top right corner and the beautiful colours as well! An adorable tag! Wow!

    Claudia x

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  38. Here's an Amen, sister! I love your technique here, and I'm so stealing it--I have a ton of old patterns just dying to be used, if I can locate them. Now I need that particular frameworks, and I need it fast! Gorgeous, gorgeous tag, Cheryl! I hate to be so brief, but got to go get the kiddos from school!

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  39. You've cleverly incorporated EVERYTHING into this tag!! The buckle is a great idea to hold it all in...makes a person think they can simply UNbuckle & let it all loose. ☺️ I esp love the background & the love birds at the top!!! SWEET!

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  40. Love the buckle and her wings Cheryl!!! This is a FANtastic tag. :)

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  41. Love the buckle and her wings Cheryl!!! This is a FANtastic tag. :)

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  42. beautiful! I love the vintage feel. =)

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