Monday, 25 June 2012

Depth Of Distress ....




Hello everyone ....well the sun has been shining here today, maybe just maybe the weather is changing in time for summer! Whatcha ya think?

Me .... I've been in the depths of distress today .... Distress Inks that is, I've been like a pig in s**t  errrr a blanket lol .....good ole grungy distress.

I've used Vintage Photo, Gathered Twigs & Walnut Stain to cover the manilla cardstock, the stamps (all Tim Holtz Road Trip set) have been inked with Archival Ink (Coffee). I used theTim Holtz Alterations Harlequin Border Decorative Strip Die with Glassine Paper & cardstock from the Destinations pad. Throw in some water using the spritz & flick technique, some Perfect Pearl Mists (Blue Patina & Biscotti) and some Ideaology and voila lol. 

This tag fits the themes over at Simon Says Stamp & Show and The Sunday Stampers

You wouldn't believe the mess one little tag could make ... off to clear some space (again). 

Thank for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment, as always it is greatly appreciated.

TFL x

26 comments:

Sandy Jones said...

Love it xx

sam21ski said...

Stunning tag Gillian xxx

Gabrielle said...

Just lovely!

Helen said...

Gorgeous tag, Gillian - and having just made one myself I can believe how much mess I make anyhow!!

Hels Sheridan said...

LOOOOOOOOOOVE this.... LOOOOOOOOOOOADS... tis gorgeous hun, thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

Sue said...

Wow Gillian, this is fabulous, I love your tags and the beautiful stamping x

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous tag Gillian ! The messier the better I say, sounds like you had a great time ! Summer ? Not sure about that one ! Sue C x

Minxy said...

Absolutely love your tags within a tag, grungetastic

Elizabeth said...

Fabulous tag and yes, I would easily believe the mess created in the making of this one tag :) Elizabeth

Redanne said...

It was worth the mess, it is beautiful. Love the way you have put the cog for the wheel and the strip for the bumper, great idea. Anne x

Astrid Maclean said...

Fab tag, love all the different layers!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Hi Gillian, oh I know exactly how much mess working on one tag can make lol. But this tag is so worth all the mess. Fabulous depth of colour and great design. Love the images and your harlequin border. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

Candy C said...

Gillian...I love your large pocket tag! It's really wonderful. I have that stamp set but have not used it yet! Shhh...don't tell anyone! :) Love your brown tones on the craft and how you've spritzed and flicked that background. Love the harlequin text and the added Ideaology. Great work! Thanks for sharing this wonderful project with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Terry said...

I just love that stamp set and making mini tags is sheer brilliance! Very cool!

Inkypinkycraft said...

great tag, love the harlequin boredr another on my wish list!!! trace x

Von said...

Such strong masculine imagery fab tag :)
Von x♥x

Elaine said...

This is great - love all the shades of brown. It's definitely worth the mess!!

Suzanne C said...

I had a good chuckle about your pig comment! Lovely tag. So grungy and fun. The pocket is brilliant and the tags fab!

Michelle Webb said...

Wonderful, amazing tags within a tag! love the idea, and the grunge. Michelle x

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Fantastic and the design is so cool! Love the pocket and the images you choose! Great distress!!!!

Jo said...

Love it, colour right up my street - old school style! Jo xx

Marijke said...

just great

Barb Cady said...

Love it, how can anyone create without getting messy? It's part of the process! Great tag x

Katja said...

Looks fantastic

Carole Z said...

Hi just popped over from Hels' blog, love love love your tag! Carole Z x

Rita said...

Gillian, this is fabulous. I love the vintage look and you have certainly made it your own. Hugs Rita xxx