Monday, February 21, 2011

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge 33!

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Altered Metal Alcohol Inks
Sponsored by Simon Says Stamp!

Holy cow, embossed metal roses are SUPER difficult to photograph!

Welcome to A Compendium of Curiosities Challenge #33! I was so delighted to see some first-time participants last week, and was as impressed as ever by all the magnificent art everyone created! This week, we're heading back to the land of metals, which we'll be altering with those spectacular Alcohol Inks we all love. Have a blast with this technique, and let your creativity run wild! Please open your Compendium to page 56 and let's get started!
Those fabulous ladies at Simon Says Stamp are sponsoring this week's challenge, and are generously offering up a $25 shopping spree to their awesome online store! Have you checked out their site lately? They have an incredible selection! Their customer service rocks, too.

Don't forget to check out the awesome weekly challenges at Simon Says Stamp and Show, too!

To be eligible to win this this awesome Simon Says Stamp experience, simply create your own art using the Altered Metal Alcohol Inks technique and link it to this blog via the InLinkz button at the bottom of this post. You're in the running as long as you honor these two simple rules:

1. Follow the technique as it's written in A Compendium of Curiosities (adding your own special flair, of course!); and

2. Out of respect to Tim, please don't post the technique instructions on your blog!



The ever-fabulous Gloria, List Mom at the All Things Tim group at Yahoo, will also send a lovely gift from her special stash to one of this week's participants! Just upload your image to the Compendium of Curiosities folder at the ATT home page, and be sure to tag your photo "CCC #33."

Have a wonderful, artful week, my friends!

Hugs,
Linda
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30 comments:

Kim said...

Good morning Linda! Your piece is Amazing! I would never have thought to do the rose in metal!(might have more luck;I'm a rose failure!) Every layer is perfect! I can't wait to get started! Thank heavens for holidays!

Minxy said...

Tell me about it, i did a metal rose on a project at the start of the month and it was a nightmare getting a good snapshot!! Love your card.. right now where is my metal!

Scrap Vamp said...

Gorgeous artwork, Linda!!! Love the embossed metal background and the purple gears! The flower is amazing as well! I hope to get this one done this week!

Gerrie Johnnic said...

BE-utiful GF! I luv this piece sooo much, hugz...Ill be back to play later

Scrap Vamp said...

Linda, I just saw your new avi photo up at the top! You look gorgeous! great new photo!

Cheryl said...

oh wow hun this is just simply stunning adore that rose,brilliant hugs cheyrl xxxx

Sharon said...

Linda: Your card is so cool! I saw that lady stamp recently on Ebay and now wished I had bid on it. Love the colours and the verse is great too!
Sharon
Celticrafter

Gerri Herbst said...

Your card is fabulous...One of my favorites that you've made. LOve the colors and the dimension.

Deanna Cosgrove said...

What a fab piece Linda! Love how you cut it out too. Just can't wait for Tim's foil tape to come out!!!!

Terry said...

I so love this card, Linda! Beautiful altered metal pieces and I love that brainy sentiment! The background and everything little detail is awesome! Can't wait to play! Have a lovely day!

newfiecrafter said...

What a beautiful piece of art Linda love the metal rose it's made perfectly. I'm so enjoying your challenges each week .
Marilyn

Evelyn S. said...

Hi Linda! Beautiful creation! Sorry I missed last week, but I'm in this time. Thanks for the inspiration and challenges.

Daniele said...

beautiful Linda, off to have a play
hugs

Michele said...

such a beautiful creation. very inspiring. xo

Mary-Beth said...

Love your piece Linda!! She's always been a favourite image of mine!!

JeanFB said...

Oh this is gorgeous! Lovin' all the metal!

Savanna said...

Gorgeous example for us again lInda. I like the new photo of yourself as well. Looks great!

Kathy Eddy said...

OK, that was me Linda. My daughter, Savanna, was signed in to her account on my computer. LOL

Wanda H said...

Awesome card, Linda!!!!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Your card is gorgeous, Linda.

Lori said...

Ooo, love your piece here Linda, looks FAB! All that metal sends me into a tailspin....LOVE IT! And I like your new profile photo..very nice!

Faerie Moon Creations said...

Brainy IS beautiful! What a great piece - you did a fabulous job!!! :) Theresa

craftytrog said...

Your card is stunning Linda! I love all the metal! xx

minnie_mac said...

Brilliant piece. Love it.

Marilyn

CuddlyBunny said...

Ouuu! Clapping at my house this week! Love playing with the metal and alcohol inks!

Your piece is gorgeous: The embossed metal with inks creates the most amazing texture and depth!

Your flower is awesome! I wish I had a vase full of them!

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Great piece Linda, love the alcohol inks and your added texture, nice touch. The metal works really well with your steampunk theme and your flower is stunning. Tracy Evans x

Rachelle said...

Beautiful piece Linda! Don't you just love the beautiful jewel like colors you get with the AI on metal?

Lynn Stevens said...

Great technique Linda and Love your sample, I'll be back to play in a bit!

Maggie said...

Just linked mine phew thought I wasn't going to make it. Fabulous techniques on your piece love the rose.

Hels Sheridan said...

oooh I am tooo late!!! I did enter, just late LOL xx