I seem to have alot going on right now and the challenges are piling up. First I needed an ATC for a monthly swap and this month's added extra was metal. Tim Holtz's tag this month is metal based so I thought I'd practice his techniques on my swap ATC. I have a few metal working tools but really liked the ball point pen technique he shows us. Typically I stuck my diecuts on BEFORE doing the black paint thing (don't have black alcohol ink) but I managed to get some on round the edges. Lastly as this "isn't" a card I guess I can link it to the ABAC challenge as well. Three challenges in one hit, horrah!About Me
- BJ
- Hi, Welcome to my Blog. I'm an eclectic kind of crafter delving into many pots. I am just about managing to keep up my Scrapbooking Diary (usually about 6 months behind), plus any cards as required. I have a new found love of Watercolour and Bible Journaling plus recently Faith/Art Journaling too. I've challenged myself to make an art journal page a day for this my 60th year. Previously I've also dabbled in ATCs, Tags, Altered Books, Mixed Media, Décopatch, Knitting, Crochet, and Embroidery amongst other things. I live in Surrey, UK with my husband, our son has left home now. For exercise I usually play Badminton and go Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I also like walking/Geocaching and sometimes do a bit of Bouncing on my Rebounder (mini trampoline). I have been learning to play the harp for the past 10yrs. I am now officially retired. I am a born again Christian, currently worshiping at my local Vineyard Church.
Sunday, 9 September 2012
Apple for Teacher
I seem to have alot going on right now and the challenges are piling up. First I needed an ATC for a monthly swap and this month's added extra was metal. Tim Holtz's tag this month is metal based so I thought I'd practice his techniques on my swap ATC. I have a few metal working tools but really liked the ball point pen technique he shows us. Typically I stuck my diecuts on BEFORE doing the black paint thing (don't have black alcohol ink) but I managed to get some on round the edges. Lastly as this "isn't" a card I guess I can link it to the ABAC challenge as well. Three challenges in one hit, horrah!
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Hi BJ, wonderful background and great job with the metal working tools, you have created some wonderful design and texture on your ATC. Wishing you luck with the challenges - I struggle to make things fit one challenge! Crafty hugs, Anne x
Wow BJ, it's fantastic, love all the embellishing you've done to the metal tape.
Cassidy
Wonderful ATC honey, I love the texture and look of the metal tape, really effective.
Big hugs x x x x
What a wonderful background you gave this!! LOVE IT :) Thanks for joining us at ABAC! :)
Ohhh, your ATC is just adorable and cool all at the same time! Love the background and the apple on the books!
Fabulous take on Tim's tag BJ. The background is brill and the apple fab. TFS your newest follower Annie x
Gorgeous BJ, and how did you make the books? or are they an store bought embellishment? Love the pop of color against the silver background!
I love your card bj! It's fab and perfect for our challenge at anything but a card!! I love your work with the aluminum!
Bj, I would not dream of you withdrawing your creation from anything but a card! I only meant your artist trading card is fab! Not that it's a card card! I adore atc's!
Clever you BJ managing to make this ATC for all those challenges! Love your 'metal work' and I note the copper tape around the edges there - really like the look of that and need to pop up to Woodcote I think! I'm glad you entered at ABAC - support from friends is so lovely - and I hope you'll join in the next challenge too.
Juliax
Great work! Thanks for visiting me on wednesdays - just catching up. Happy monday, jenx
Lovely ATC BJ, the metal background really makes the images stand out. I really should have a play with some metal again - must blow the dust off the tools!
This ATC was so much fun, BJ. I really like the metal and the way you treated it. I have a few metal working tools, too, but they are NOT the ones that Tim sells. They are ones I have picked up at thrift stores and now call them metal working tools. I do like how you used the ink pen. That is really brilliant.
Your Atc looks incredible! i love the way the outcome of your metal technique turned out! fantastic!
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