Tuesday, January 18, 2011

E-Team Special Mission: Chunky Tags and ATCs

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Happy 4th Birthday to eclectic Paperie!


Chunky tags and ATCs? Why, they're all the rage! These pre-cut pieces of solid wood offer an easy and ridiculously fun way to take your altered art into the 3D realm. Daisy of eclectic Paperie sent the E-Team both the Tag- and the ATC-size, and since I couldn't decide which one to use for my own project, I decided to find a way to use them both...

Introducing: The LOVEBOT 3000!
"The Futuristic Face of Valentine's Day"
The Lovebot 3000 was lightly sanded, then painted with an Adirondack Metallic Silver Paint Dabber. He features antennae made from Maya Road Heart-Shaped Trinket Pins. His Valentine is a Jenni Bowlin Mini Bingo Card, his eyes are Maya Road Wood Bingo Motifs, his nose is a little Tim Holtz Idea-ology Washer, and his neck is a Tim Holtz Curio Knob. All the little hearts he wears are made from Grungeboard, embossed with the Gridlock Texture Fade embossing folder, painted with Adirondack Red Papper Paint Dabber, and smudged with Black Soot Distress Ink. His hands are charms from my box of stash, and his feet are oversized bottle caps. 

The Lovebot 3000 comes equipped with his own little motherboard (a part from a broken down computer). The antique key to his heart is included. 

The Lovebot is geared up with Idea-ology Sprockets and Tiny Fasteners. 


Finally, you'll never forget his name, as the Lovebot includes copper letters cut using Tim Holtz's Vintage Market Strip Die


This is a blog hop, of course, and eclectic Paperie is going to give away a $25 Gift Certificate to each of TWO lucky winners who participate! To be eligible to win, simply visit each of the designers' blogs listed below and publish a comment!  Each blog will accept comments through this Thursday (1/20/11), but please leave one comment per person, per blog. The two winners will be announced on the eclectic Paperie blog on Friday, January 21st.

The E-Team is:
Linda L3-- That's me!

These ladies created some of the most incredible art for this blog hop! Truly, utterly gorgeous stuff. I know they'll inspire you, and if you'd like to get in on the chunky Tag / ATC fun yourself, Daisy is selling a couple of great starter kits over at eclectic Paperie. If you want one, order up-- there are only 25 of each available!

Full Kit

 Wood Only Kit

Thanks so much for stopping by, and don't forget to visit my E-Team friends and leave a comment at each blog to increase your chances of winning one of those $25 gift cards, courtesy of the always generous Daisy at eclectic Paperie!

Hugs,
Linda

87 comments:

Scrap Vamp said...

Seriously cute! What a creative project, Linda!

Bevie Pearl said...

What a fun project you have made for the eP Celebration!!

Leslie said...

So Cute - and creative!! I hope he has a special place in your home for Valentine's Day!!!

Broni said...

Lovebot is wonderful, Linda! So seriously creative!!! I'm definitely going to have to make one for myself!

Angi Rankin said...

Wow! So freakin' cute!!!

Wanda H said...

Linda, this is soooooooooooo fun!!! Totally cool!!! It gave me a huge smile!!!

Anonymous said...

yeah, something for the boys in our lives, i could so send this to my DS away at school. bethann d

Faerie Moon Creations said...

Hi Linda! The Love Bot is SOOO cute. You did a wonderful job. :) He's so much fun and it looks like you had a great time "building" him. :) Theresa

Lori said...

ROFL! This is so awesome, Linda! What a totally creative idea, and I expected nothing less from you! lol! Fantastic, I love it!

Wax Beach Artist said...

I always did like my men handsome and funny. What a hoot! Great job!

Elaine A said...

Linda -

I love this little guy. He is just so adorable. Love his little face! This is such a clever idea. Great project!

Elaine Allen

artfuljourneys said...

Sooo Much Fun.. A robot!!! i Love it!!

Noreen said...

Cute, CUTE project! Love the sprockets and bottle caps, and the clever use of the knob for the neck.

Cindy Haffner said...

Ohhh DARLING!!

Queen Mary said...

I just told Linda Duke everyone's project was so different -- and then I get to your blog and you blow the whole thing out of the water! This Lovbot is FANTASTIC! So creative! TFS!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Oh my! This is tooooo fun!

Starla said...

The LooooveBot! (I now have changed the "LoveBoat" theme song to the Lovebot theme song!! hehe)
VERY very clever and dang cute!!

Sandra said...

too cute!
Sandra ltb

Shirl said...

Super cute lovebot! I'm in ♥!

Debby said...

Cool bot! Way cute project.

donna said...

Brilliant! Your Lovebot is SO lovable!

SusanK said...

He's so cute! I bet any little boy would be delighted to have him sitting on a shelf or even play with him...carefully!

Stephanie said...

I love this LOVEBOT 3000, so darling. Thanks for sharing!

Miranda said...

such a cute little chappie, your robot is sooo adorable

hugs
Miranda

Chrissie said...

what a sweet little guy. I wanna cuddle him.

Yelowflower said...

my my, you DO have a flair for the dramatic, don't you? with the lovebot 3000 there is never an excuse for someone to be alone on Valentine's day, is there? lol
Nicely done.

suzieq23 said...

it is amazing how each of you (from the Eteam)created such different points of view with the Chunky. Love the "bot" and how creative. Thanks for sharing and happy b'day to eP!

littlen said...

soooo adorable. tfs.

Cassie_lu said...

what a creative use of this kit and the bot is just darling

nonnie said...

he is hysterical...love him...

Nancy said...

Oh so cute and very clever use of your wood blocks. Love it!

Barbara Mason said...

I can't stop my big grin!!! The love bot --every girl should have one!!!

Tammy said...

Soooo cute!

SherylH said...

Love it -- probably would be something a boy would like too (well, Ok you might have to remove the "lovebot")

Helen said...

Gorgeous! There is something waiting for you on my blog...

Piddawinkle said...

the Lovebot is gorgeous, great work

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Adorable..I love the "LOVEBOT" great fun idea.
Thanks for the inspiration....

Karla Anderson said...

lol....ingenius! so adorable and fun -0 fantastically different idea than all the others...love it!

Lynda said...

Very unique...love it!

GLENDA BROOKS said...

Just Gorgeous!

Netty said...

Oh wow am so loving your LoveBot, totally fab. Annette x

Basement Stamper said...

Oh this is too cute and his bottle cap feet are darling. Great job with the kit challenge!

MarleneMAZ said...

Love this guy! this is so inventive, great job Linda. So if you need a home for him just let me know...

Karen Denson said...

The love robot is coming your way...
Just in time for Valentine's Day!
Very Cute!

MArtha Nicholson said...

My grandson wants to make this

Linda S. said...

Darling project. I know several little guys who would love to have this. Lots of creativity. Linda S. in NE

aurorawitch57 said...

What a creative mind! The little "bot" is so very cute!

Kathi said...

What a fantastic bot. My soon to be grandson's room is to be robots. I'll have to try it.

Anne said...

So cute! This will be an adorable decoration for valentines day! Anne, yourmainestamper

Dee in N.H. said...

LOL! That is so cute! What a great take on this! Very creative!

Kathy Eddy said...

Oh what fun you gals are haing with this kit. I better go back to the beginning so I don't miss anyones.

Kim C. said...

Very cute and unique. A perfect gift or decoration for Valentines Day.

Patti P. said...

Cute, cute, cute! Now that is thinking outside of the box! Tfs.

Cathy Y said...

Oh, that is so clever & cute! very creative.

Sue D said...

Very clever--I like the bottlecap feet.

Gilda said...

Too cute. Great grandson gift!

Latrice said...

this is so fun and whimsical. Perfect for a little boys room! So creative!

Shelann said...

Lovebot is another great idea Linda! You never fail to inspire.

Anonymous said...

I love your Lovebot... what a clever idea Linda, he just cracks me up ;). I will be making one for my grandson. Perfect project Linda. Hugs Linda Duke

DWD said...

CUTE!!! Happy Birthday eP.

wearestampers said...

So cute! My son would love this!

windhavensdelta said...

He is adorable !!!! You are sooooooooooooo
creative and have such a great imagination!

Anonymous said...

Wow how cute this is.


Christine

Jerry said...

I love the chunky art. Thanks for sharing.

Paulette said...

Linda,
Your lovebot is so cute!! It reminds me of childhood valentines. LOL I want that TimH vintage market strip die so BAD!!! LOL

Cher said...

LOL SOOOOOOOOO COOL! I know just the kid who would love this...ty for the idea! xox

Jackie said...

I have made a couple of these and they are so much fun. Happy birthday. Jackie

Vic said...

So cute!!

iamvictorias at gmail dot com

Plume said...

Oh i love this robot! What imagination! I like the way you used your components to make the eyes, the mouth etc! very creative!

laurensmom22 said...

What a cute, cute, LoveBot! Seriously love the computer pieces.

Gerri Herbst said...

Your little robot makes my heart beat! Tick.Tock.Tick. Tock.
Oh sooo cute.

Nancy said...

How cute is this? I love your take on the chunky art.

Debs Doodles and More said...

very cute, when I first saw this made me smile
thanks

Alicia said...

So cute. Love the details. :)

Lynn Stevens said...

Linda your Love bot is just too cute! I've been playing a bit with chunky atcs too, just havent shown them yet!

Hels Sheridan said...

Oh what a cute little fella and he looks like he has a cute little tush too! Loving your altered art! Hugs hunny x

CuddlyBunny said...

Your Lovebot is fantastic! I think you should make him your blog mascot!

newfiecrafter said...

Love your LOVE_BOT. he's so cute hope you have a place in your home to display him on Valentine's Day
Marilyn

Jen said...

Love your lovebot!! Too cute!! Love all the details!

Susan ~ Killam Creative said...

Oh my gosh - a Love Bot! This is the coolest idea, Linda! I'm in love from his bottle cap feet to his heart antennae. Brilliant!

Cheers,
Susan

Micki said...

ok that is just the CUTEST lovebot E-V-A-HHHHH :-) and you said you didn't have any mojo! totally thinking outside the box.... I absolutely love it!!!!!

Debby said...

Your "Love Bot" is so fun! Terrific job...Thanks!

Southern Cricut said...

Awesome idea. I am surely going to introduce the chunky ATC to the 82 members of my ATC swap. I know they will be blown away by this idea.

Gerrie Johnnic said...

What a Bot hoot! Luv it GF! xxoo

Erika M. said...

Your creation is fabulous!

Minxy said...

OMG he's adorable, I am loving your love-bot, your so creative Linda :D

Electra said...

LOVE this Linda-it's so sweet!