It is time for the new Crafty Individuals challenge which Jean has launched on her blog. The theme is simply 'October'. That means your project theme can be anything that springs to your mind when you think of the month of October. It may remind you of Halloween of course, or Autumn perhaps in all its glorious colours, or even simply a time when Christmas preparations begin? Just follow where your imagination takes you! In return for using just one (or more) CI products you can enter the challenge and receive a 25% discount to the CI on-line store valid until the 10th November, what a bonus.
Quite a simple tag from me today highlighting how versatile the CI stamps are. I have used the silhouette crow and tree from the CI-361 stamp plate, stamping the one tree lots of times to give me the undergrowth feel I wanted.
The background started as a mop-up from a previous project which (I think) used walnut stain and pumice stone distress inks. I then blended shaded lilac and faded jeans over to get that early night time feel to it. The crow is just landing on the top branches of the tree.
The moon is part of a punched circle given the blended spritz and flick treatment. The iron gate is a piece left from another CI project and is an on the edge die.
The quote comes from the internet. I love making myself a page of different quotes and sentiments under one theme – and of course you can guess what I labelled this one as.
Looking forward to seeing your October creation linked up, have a great month.
Enjoy your Sunday and have a creative week ahead.
hugs {brenda} x0x
fab tag and liking the quote too
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tag Brenda, such an atmospheric background. Those blended colours just shout moonlight and Halloween.The crow landing is superb. Hope this lovely sunshine has reached you. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteYou really have created a tremendous atmosphere in this tag Brenda, love the early evening feel, with the crow ready to roost and the moon looks amazing. Definitely a Halloween feel. Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeleteYour night sky and moon are wonderful Brenda with this terrific scene you have painted. Superb tag. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteOh wow Brenda, what a fabulous colour combination, so different and atmospheric...Great use of the stamps too and I love how you did the moon! Wonderful also how the trees pop up behind the die cut at the bottom. Stunning creation all round!!
ReplyDeleteFab tag, Brenda! I like your choice of blended inks to make the nearly night sky.
ReplyDeleteAwesome tag with a fab quote, Brenda...love the colours!
ReplyDeletexxx Margreet
a beautiful piece Brenda! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely glorious twilight sky - the blended colours work perfectly, and I love that golden moon. Gorgeous stamping!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
And it's gorgeous - loving that tree and crow image
ReplyDeleteKathyk
what a great idea to use that die-cut as a fence. And the tag Looks great
ReplyDeleteFabulous tag Brenda, quite spooky!!
ReplyDeletefabulous tag and I love the quote!
ReplyDeleteGroetjes Karin
what a great tag, love the skull charm
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Hello Brenda
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous Tag, it is really spooky looking, and so well designed.
Smiles:)
Sue
Owwwww Brenda what a fab atmosphere you've created on your tag :)
ReplyDeleteVon ♥
A fantastic tag, great Halloween feeling.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous tag Brenda, really love the crown landing on the branches and the text is fantastic. Great design and I love the die cut trim too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteA fab tag with these beautiful CI stamps I almost forgot I have !!! :) Love your quote, too... Thank you for this Halloween inspiration Brenda. And sorry to request a last time, but did you receive me email??? Wishing you a good week ahead. Hugs, Coco x
ReplyDeleteFantastic tag, super quote
ReplyDeletefor Halloween.
Yvonne
Silent & beautiful !
ReplyDeleteFabulous and brilliant tag.
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Debby
Even your mop ups are incredible!!! LOVE the colours/texture on that background. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteTerrific tag!
ReplyDeleteWonderful tag and a great quote
ReplyDeleteRosie x
Wonderful Halloween tag Brenda!!!bisous
ReplyDeleteI love your tag Brenda - at first I thought the iron gate were tomb stones. I often howl at the moon when it is full. No wolves around here, only coyote. Spooky makes are so much fun!
ReplyDeleteSandy
I thought you had salted that background ---------- so awesome it is and the colors so perfect for the dark hours! Love that moon! Fabulous tag! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThe night time feel on the tag works for me especially the birds and crows.
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs from Shirl x x
This is stunning Brenda....love the feel of your tag and wonderful colours
ReplyDeleteCrafty hugs Annie x
Love the scene you've created with that moon and the super gate.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully blended background and I like the scene you created and the addition of the skull charm is a lovely touch (hmmm, lovely really isn't the most appropriate word for such a theme, is it?!!!)
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Lynne
Gorgeous scene! Love the moon!
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein super tolles Tag, Brenda.
ReplyDeleteEine irre gute Grusel-Szene :-)
Sophie xx