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Monday, 17 September 2012

believe in you...

sometimes the hardest thing to do,
is believe in ourselves...
 
i have been playing with rust again,
sorry!!!

 
this time i have made textured rust wings... and i love how these have turned out..
again from the fab timeworn workshop..
and again i have made them ..me...

 
I started with corrugated card for the tag and
added some washes of picket fence stain..
 
the wire mesh ( gardening wire )
has been coloured with alcohol inks...
and stapled to the tag.

 
This tag is simple and so there are not many elements..
i added a fab wendy heart, stamped onto book paper, and inked..
chit chat stickers...inked..
 
two flowers made using the fab tattered floral die..

 
and my rusty wings...
to complete i added vintage cream cotton lace instead of ribbon..
 

 I am entering this for the following challenges:
browns and creams, make a tag (optional) @ http://craftycalendarchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/
 
have a fun and inky day!
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27 comments :

  1. Brenda Brown17 September 2012 at 07:31

    A fabulous combination of textures and elements Trace and so 'you'.
    Have a great week.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  2. Julia S-W17 September 2012 at 07:40

    Stunning tag Trace - I just love it all! I'm afraid I'm hooked on the rust too and have used it on my latest piece - can't resist!! Beautiful tag and love the lace finishing touch.
    Juliaxx

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  3. Von17 September 2012 at 08:20

    Just fabulous Trace :)
    Von ♥

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  4. froebelsternchen17 September 2012 at 08:55

    so fabulous art her on your blog! SO inspiring and adorable!
    xxx from Austria

    Susi/froebelsternchen

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  5. Redanne17 September 2012 at 09:12

    Hi Trace, I think this gorgeous tag has to be my current favourite of all your tags, I love the wire and staples, the corrugated card, the heart, but most of all the rusting! I so want to learn that technique, my rusting powder just doesn't cut it. Love your tag. Crafty hugs, Anne x

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  6. http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/17 September 2012 at 11:02

    Trace please don't apologise for the rustiness of this fabulous tag. I am seriously sussing out the wonderful, crusty techniques you have used. Thank you for joining in on the ABAC Challenge.

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  7. rachel17 September 2012 at 11:21

    beautiful Tarce - I do love the corrugated card - that's fab! And the flowers are yummy too! Hugs Rachel xx

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  8. snazzyoriginal17 September 2012 at 11:39

    Love this, such beautiful colours xx

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  9. Gitte17 September 2012 at 12:20

    Beautiful Tag. I love your flowers.

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  10. Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries17 September 2012 at 12:36

    A great tag Trace...love the rusty wings on it, and the clever use of mixed media!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  11. Cath Wilson17 September 2012 at 14:09

    It's simple, but it's stunning, Trace - love everything about this - even the fleurs don't look out of place and I'm not too keen on flowers on artwork unless they fit in! Your work is always great x

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  12. Christy17 September 2012 at 17:14

    I love EVERYTHING!!! You added texture to this in all the absolute right ways...GORGEOUS! :) :) Thanks for joining us this week at ABAC :) :)

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  13. Diana Fernandez17 September 2012 at 17:22

    I adore your tag! I love the wings and the garden wire! Thank you for joining s at anything but a card!

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  14. artwolf200917 September 2012 at 19:15

    stunning, love the look

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  15. Jenny Marples17 September 2012 at 20:41

    Don't apologise for rusting things Trace. These wings are outstanding and really make the whole tag sing. Hugs, Buttons x

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  16. Michelle Webb18 September 2012 at 00:03

    Those wings are just out of this world! I love that technique Trace. The tag is really vintagy, grungy cool. Love it. Michelle x

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  17. Anita Houston The Artful Maven18 September 2012 at 02:29

    Swoon!!! This is my new favorite of yours...love the metal grid on the corrugated paper! Fab heart as well...so cool design work!

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  18. May18 September 2012 at 07:06

    Brilliant tag Trace. those wings are amazing.. Love it all Hugs May x x x

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  19. Words and Pictures18 September 2012 at 22:31

    Wow - no need to apologise - as much rust as you like... those wings are a-ma-zing!! This tag is totally gorgeous - feminine grunge... completely love it! And yes - believe in you... I absolutely do!!
    Alison x

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  20. Purple Card Lady19 September 2012 at 17:38

    Lovely tag! Thanks for joining us for our Anything Goes challenge over at the Whimsy Stamps Challenge. We hope to see you back again soon. :-) DT Candy

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  21. Sandy20 September 2012 at 02:57

    Oh how I love your tag - so creative and original. Gorgeous work!
    Sandy

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  22. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 16:25

    That´s a fabulous TAg.I like the rusty wings...so cool!
    siljan

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  23. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 16:34

    Such a great TAG! Love the rusty wings...so cool!
    siljan

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  24. Rosie22 September 2012 at 17:02

    Ooooh, wowowoowow, I love this tag. It is a great artwork, you inspire me

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  25. Linda25 September 2012 at 18:23

    Great tag! I love the rusty wings.

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  26. MJ's Kraze26 September 2012 at 05:26

    I love everything about this tag.The color, texture, and elements. Thanks for joining us over at ABAC.

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  27. Pia S2 October 2012 at 20:53

    It's a lovely tag! I love how you've decorated it with different metal elements - this is perfect for either a man or a woman.

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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment..it means a lot..hope you like what you see. Trace x

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