Simon says Stamp and Show,Sarah's Monthly Mojo March

Well im back today with a couple of items i stated altering on Monday.The first is over at Simon Says Stamp and Show.This weeks theme is Bottle it.Well hubby got alovely set of flavoured syrups for Christmas from costa .So i pinched the bottles .Here are two ive decorated using the Wendy Vecchic Fauux Galzed Crackle Technique.Which really impressed with and would use again.I first washed the bottles got labels off.They ahve a slight pattern on but To be sure the crackle stuck i uses Glue and seal coverd both bottles in this .Then waited waited until it had dries,then i began with the Distressed crackle Paint.I layered it on thick as i wanted to see the cracks more.I also dripped some down the side of each bottle.After waiting for over hour for all to dry ..so inpatient when it comes to drying time..lol
I then used Archival plum ink all over the bottle once .The other one i used Distress stains Vintage Photo,Then went over the cracks with vintage distress ink.

I added a label and stamped happiness in picket fence added an image of a vintage lady.To the bottle and made a charm togo around the top of the bottle .added a wee lace embroidered flower bouquet where she was holding one.You can see to the right of the bottle my wee drip.

The vintage photo i added some beaded ribbon on the bottom of the bottle and a lovely filigree metal butterfly to which added pearls.To the top i had some ribbon fringe with dangling beads.
Here's close up hopefully yopu can see how well the crackle came out and drips.I absolutely love this technique and would recommend anyone to try.This is my first attempt but im will be using again!

Sarah's Monthly Mojo March

The theme this month is Vintage.So i have recycled a cigar box that was given to me in a swap.It is wooden.I first gessoed it and then painted it with Fresco paints Vintage .Then added Tattered Rose Distress Crackle paint sat and watched it dry ...oh so impatient when it comes to drying time .But sometimes i like to let them dry for a couple hours if not over night!

I then die cut some hard board to make my centre piece from and distressed that with tattered Rose inks..I then added a doiley to that stuck to the box with glue n seal.I wanted to make it look old /vintage and not just a white doiley,this way i got the effect i wanted.
My centre piece was a K &co chipboard embellishment.I added to that a metal oval with piccy of cameo on.
The flowers ,Leaves are from my stash and the large display with the beaded butterflies on i made and stuck down with the heat gun.The 2 pink roses on the chipboard centre piece i added Glossy accents to so i would get the 3d effect to give some dimension to them.

I then used my glue gun again to fix the vintage lace round the box and also the pipping around the top of the box all from my stash.(Im on use old stash up more in 2012)Ithen found this lovely wee porcelin rose which just went on the centre of the bottom of the box

Theen i used my new stash of New Prima papers "The Almanac Collection" and distressed the edges with tattered rose distress inks.

I hope youve enjoyed viewing at my creations as much as ive enjoyed creating them.Pop by both challenges why not have ago.

Lovely day here so off to have coffee in the garden!

hugs judex

Tag 2 Day 2 Tim Holtz's 12 Tags For Christmas

Tim's Tag

My Creation Tag 2 Day 2

Good Morning Friday on this cold frosty -3 day in Norfolk ...brrhhh.

Anyways striaght onto tag 2 today and well Mr T has done it again and inspired us to take up the challenge.I think this is my 4th year and every year i loveee the challenge.So now for tag 2 go take alook HERE
The only difference between items Tim's used and mine are:
I have used Kraft Paper on the tag.Stamped 2 images both from stampin up stamps black ink.Plus the reindeer is grundge board this years seasonal alphas and digiys,Elements.I have then stuck canvass paper onto the reindeer exactly as his.Except i have added the distress ink Gethered Twigs to the reindeers antlers.I Have added also a grundge button distressed in green with red fibers which is extra to his .The rest of the items i have used are the same as Tim Holtz's tag.
Bar the die cut i just cut grunge board myself into apattern.
So there you go hope you like the inspiration ive taken from tims tag to make it my own.So you see you can improvise you dont need everything.As ive not got all the new dies or edge days but there's way round that!
Well i honestly didnt think id get this started never mind finished.As yesterday once is uploaded my first tag all hell let looose.My daughter was threatedned at school had to go all the way over there 12 miles her school is from home.Then wed just got home my dad rings to let me know mum was rushed into resus at home whihc is up north.So all in all im hoping im going to have aless stressful day but wont hold my breath.
I hopefully al;l beingwell see you back tomorrow,maybe awee bit later as have to pop out in the morning .But it will be completed come rain or shine neer missed one yet..lol
Have great weekend keep warm & safe
Love n hugs