Wednesday 23 September 2009

Sepia challenge



These two ATCs are my entry to this week's challenge at Tuesday Taggers which is 'Sepia'. I had two little practice pieces painted with crackle paints which I stamped with two images using staz-on - they came out suitably 'distressed' and since I finished it a bit more of the crackle has fallen off but I was aiming for that kind of look..... well that's my excuse. The challenge this week is sponsored by The Stampman There are £15 worth of vouchers up for grabs and there are some lovely entries from the design team, including a fantastic mini suitcase with a travel book inside. Do have a look.



I made these tags today for a challenge on the Docrafts forum. They are loosely based on an article in this month's craft stamper and were really fun and quick to do (well, if you ignore the inevitable fight to set my ancient sewing machine up). Basically I just found a load of scraps and put them randomly on some iron on interfacing, ironed them on (!) and then sort of crazy stitched with the machine all over it. The main image was stamped on to tissue paper (although fabric would have been nice too) and then attched by stitching. I then used a needle & thread (my mother would be proud) to do a little bit of hand stitched beading and attach some embellies before mounting on another piece of black card (well the back was a bit of a mess). Voila!! I have left the sewing machine out in case I get the urge to make some more...

13 comments:

Angela Toucan said...

fabulous ATCs and Tags

Unknown said...

Love both these projects Cindy - the atcs are stunning and the tags beautiful I mst do that swap myself then maybe i will get yours! Thanks for joining in with Tt again this week xx
PS I won your art atc at the geordie meet - I love it couldnt remember if I said Thanks so here it is THANK YOU xx Janet

cheryl said...

this are brilliant tags and atcs really effective love cheryl xxxxx

Mooneybeams said...

These are great - I love machine stitching on things. I've seen it done on metal too and it looks fab. Where's a sewing machine when you need one?

Jan said...

LOVE the distressed atcs Cindy... great effect!

Maureen said...

First Viv now you - we'll get you all stitching soon!! -and love your sepia ones.

Teri said...

These projects are both great, must have been fun to do!
Thanks for playing at TT this week.
Hugs,
Teri x

PatR said...

Love your projects!
Pat xx

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love them all but i truly adore !!! those atc's. Brilliant work on them all
hugs June xxx

Michelle said...

Your ATC's are wonderful Cindy as are your tags. Lucky Janet for owning some of your work. Thanks for joining in the fun at Tuesday Taggers this week.
x Michelle

Yvonne said...

What beautiful ATC's. Love the crackled look to these, and the sepia is just beautiful.

Rika said...

Fabulous art work!

Ange J Lee said...

The crackle/sepia cards are FANTASTIC! Great job Cindy!

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