19 April 2011

Katzelkraft - Studio L3 - Simon Says Stamp and Show



Hi everyone, hope you had a good weekend. A tag to show today for the Katzelkraft blog,  Simon Says Stamp and Show where the challenge this week is to use a Tim Holtz technique and also for Linda's Studio L3 Grungy Monday challenge where the Tim Holtz technique this week is texture fades and distress.

I've used stamps from Vinci Joconde, 'Paris KTZ35', Butterflies 04 and Cage et Chandelier to make the
scene with horse disappearing into the shadows of the trees courtesy of the texture fades and distress technique :). To decorate I made a rosette from inked, spritzed and crumpled printer paper and I dyed some cotton fabric strips to match the colours I used to sponge onto the tag. The filigree photo corner has had the white rub 'n' buff treatment to change it from gold and theres a bit on the edges of the rossette and around the tag too.


The stamps are available at Katzelkraft Stamps in France and in the UK at The Craft Barn.
Have a good day today and thanks as always for your comments, I very much appreciate them..

20 comments:

Donna said...

Hey Chris, hope all OK with you...sorry I've not had time to stop by recently. Your tag is amazing and the colours are really beautiful...have really missed seeing your gorge creations :) Donna x

CraftyC said...

Beautiful tag Chris. Your background is gorgeous and I love the colours
Clairex

Sarah said...

Great techniques and colours...very unique and the Rosette is just fab. Thanks for playing with Simon Says!
Sarah

JulieD said...

Some lovely effects going on here - stunning. JulieD

Elena C said...

Chris, your work is beautiful...but this tag with the horse is just AWE INSPIRING!!! I don't think I even get how you did that...but I am sure going to try. How did you get that beautiful blue sky with stars? It kind of makes the whole thing pop.
my email: elenac723@yahoo.com
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Thanks,
e

Nannieflash said...

Stunning tag Chris I love what youve done with it. with hugs Shirleyxxxx

Candy C said...

Hi Chris! Beautiful tag! Love the vivid colors and how you used the tall pines texture fade! The rosette is really striking as well! Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge! <3 Candy

Suzanne Bouchard said...

Smashing colors! I love the design of this tag and I like the addition of "snow" very much!

whyducks said...

Lovely Chris

Cami said...

Gorgeous tag, Chris! Love the technique you used here and the color combo. Your artwork is always inspiring.
Cami

Faye said...

Oh Chris, it's been a while since I've stopped by yours to be blown away by your totally amazing work. Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words. Sweet Cheeks tries to eat conkers, he thinks they're choklit!! xxx

donna said...

Fabulous tag! I love your snowy scene...Donna

Jane said...

WOW, what else can I say. You totally rocked this challenge. Your stamping, technique, colors - it's all absolutely beautiful.

Linda Palmer said...

These tags are just beautiful. Love the pine trees. This would be great made into a masculine card. I love the tag.

Sandy said...

Hey Chris - you are so talented and really create true artwork. This is one gorgeous tag. I sure do appreciate you visiting my blog!
Sandy Dehon

Terry said...

Hiya Chris, thank you for playing along with the DT from Simon Says Stamp and Show, with your fabulous creation, love all the colors and your rosette is absolutely amazing. Hugs Terry xxx

Minxy said...

Stunning tag chris, love the colours

Claudia said...

Wow, this is gorgeous!!!

Julie said...

This is lovely, it has a kind of fairy tale feel to it.

Anonymous said...

Your colors are amazing and your various techniques worked very well together