Pages

Pages

Saturday 16 July 2011

Rusty embossing

Yay I have managed to get a tag done that has been inspired by both the rusty embossing background from the fab Tim Holtz for Grungy Monday and the Chestnut Theme challenge at Gingersnap Creations called On The Road.


You can find the explanation for the rusty embossing background HERE on Tim's blog where he shows how he has used it with a Christmas tag. There are some fabulous pieces as inspiration by Linda, the lovely hostess and two fabulous guest designers Barbara and Rinda.


Mine has the car, map and a bit of the nuts and bolts as Gingersnap's overall focus for the month is Steampunk and you know me I love to play in this genre.

This looks out of focus, but the glossy embossing hasn't helped on the truck. But you can see how I have added the journalling.

Supplies
TH die ATC and corners.
DIs - weathered wood, vintage photo, frayed burlap, walnut stain and black soot.
Clear embossing powder.
Old book of AA maps and bits from my oddments box.

Have a good day and thanks for stopping by to have a look at my tag today.

luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

Challenges to have fun with -
Grungy Monday - TH technique
Gingersnap Creations - On the Road
Paper Crafting Journey - For him
Crafty Creations - Boyz to men
Make my Monday - Vintage and embossing
Crafty Catz - Tags

Photobucket

33 comments:

  1. Hi Brenda, wow love this tag, fabulous image and love the embellies you have used. Am really enjoying playing with my distress inks and grunge board, cant stand the smell of it though lol! Have a great weekend, hugs Heidi x

    ReplyDelete
  2. Love this brenda, i gotta check out that rusty embossing but strangely enough i just posted a rusty embossed key i created myself and added to facebook album. it was fun and an experiment, might see what time does different
    YOURS is amazing
    hugs June xxxxx

    ReplyDelete
  3. This is brilliant, Brenda....will take a look at the TH link...hope to learn something else than my normal cards...!
    xxx Margreet

    ReplyDelete
  4. Rusted embossing is fab to do and you have got great results. Terrific tag and a smashing design. Thank you for joining in the fun at Gingersnaps. Annette x

    ReplyDelete
  5. You've excelled yourself against Brenda! Great to see you continuing to play along with us at Gingersnaps!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Love the look of the rusty embossing, might have to check that out, brilliant tag as usual Brenda.
    Hugs
    Irene x

    ReplyDelete
  7. Just fabulous Brenda and I really love the rusty effect with your road trip theme. A perfect match!
    Hugs, Fliss xx

    ReplyDelete
  8. Looking good! The embossing effect worked out great! Next time you replenish your stash, better get hubbie to do the same. (lol) But wait, they always have more stuff than us, no?
    Joyce xx

    ReplyDelete
  9. oh hun you have this down to perfection,great rusty grunge look love that car too,brilliant work hun hugs cheryl xxx

    ReplyDelete
  10. Ooh love this Brenda! Lovely vintage feel and great design - love the stamp and the keys etc. lots of lovely textures!!

    Hugs Sue xx

    ReplyDelete
  11. Such a fantastic technique,it looks so perfect on your wonderful creation. Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. Caz

    ReplyDelete
  12. Love the tag. You did a great job on the technique as well as incorporating all those other challenges. The truck is perfect.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Hi Brenda
    A fabulous tag ,great technique,thankyou for joining us this week at CraftyCatz
    Hugs Dianne xx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Hi Brenda,
    Love this Tag, it's choc full of technique and inspiration,a really fab creation, thanks for sharing it with us at CraftyCatz this week.xx

    ReplyDelete
  15. I love your rusty grungy tag Brenda. Fab work as always. Hugs. xx

    ReplyDelete
  16. Only just realised you've entered this is the Make My Monday challenge and it's lovely to see you there.
    Hope you can join in again as I think you'll like the next one!
    Hugs, Fliss xx

    ReplyDelete
  17. fabulous tag! Love the rusty look. thanks for the link x
    sue :)

    ReplyDelete
  18. Oh i am loving this Brenda .. its a Car!! fab embellies
    Lisa x

    ReplyDelete
  19. Fabulous tag - a lovely vintage feel to it. Thank you for joining us this week onMake My Monday - Jacqueline xx

    ReplyDelete
  20. Wow, that's a fabulous tag, love the background and the use of all these metal elements.

    ReplyDelete
  21. Fabulous tag Brenda ! I love the rusty background, I need to give that a go! Sue C x

    ReplyDelete
  22. A great tag, love the design and embellishments. Thanks for taking part in my challenge at Crafty Creations this week. Good Luck! Hugs Christine x

    ReplyDelete
  23. Love that background and technique. It looks great. Sorry I have been MIA lately. Trying to catch up on my reading now. Have a great week. Angela

    ReplyDelete
  24. This tag is full of masculine-ness!

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations Challenge this week :)

    ReplyDelete
  25. What a terrific tag! Thought I had left a comment yesterday but it isn't there!!

    Lucy x

    ReplyDelete
  26. Love this tag Brenda...especially the nuts and washers ~ and the colours on the rusty effect really finish off the maleness of the tag.
    Dot xxx

    ReplyDelete
  27. Fantastic tag Brenda. I love the piece you did for Grungy Monday today too. You rock! hugs..Donna

    ReplyDelete
  28. The colors and map are brilliant. I love the details of the nuts and bolts with the vehicle key too. Super job!

    ReplyDelete
  29. Wow girl - you really were rocking it!! Love all the details! Wow - Awesome job - thanks for joining us at Crafty Creations

    Crafty Hugs
    Juelmarie Design Team

    ReplyDelete
  30. Wow fabulous piece all lovely and rusty and grungy gorgeousness.

    Marie

    ReplyDelete
  31. fabulous!! gorgeous, love the gorgeous rustic colours and the key detail! Hugs Juls

    ReplyDelete
  32. Fantastic tag, love that rusty embossed background. Thanks for joining us at Paper Crafting Journey. xxx

    ReplyDelete
  33. Gorgeous tag Brenda love the rusty look it's fabulous hugs x

    ReplyDelete

In these busy times I know how difficult it is to find the time to visit blogs so I feel very privileged you have stopped by here. I love to read your comments so thank you for leaving one. Hugs Brenda xxx