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Tuesday 24 August 2010

COMPENDIUM OF CURIOSITIES - WEEK 11


Hi,

Its another exciting adventure for me as this week the fab Linda of Studio L3 has chosen Page 36 of C of C which is Blended Batik.... sponsored by Eclectic Paperie. I for one had never heard of this technique before, so woo woo I thought, brilliant, lets give it a go. Obviously we are not allowed to disclose the techniques, BUT, I will tell you a domestic appliance I had not picked up in over 6 months had to be used and my husband nearly passed out in shock when he saw me using it..............lol

My Huge Flower (it wasn't mean't to be that big) was made from cardstock and fabric Rose Petals which I inked and stamped, and the Bronze Plate which the bird is perched on is a Bronze Metal Garden Tag which has been embossed and inked with one of Tim Holtz folders.

If you get the chance please visit Linda at Studio L3 and see some brilliant examples of this technique from some great crafters.

I am also entering this tag for Hels Sunday Stampers which by chance is Flowers!!!!

Thank you for popping in and for your wonderful support. I hope you like my tag as it was great fun making it. Annette x

66 comments:

Doreen said...

Wow Annette this is so bautiful I love your flower you clever thing,wow talented or what.xxx

Hels Sheridan said...

Gorgeous tag Annette, thanks for joinin in with the Sunday Stamper.. loving those colours :O))
oh... and guess what the word verification is... batin...nearly batik LOL

Linda M. Cain said...

What a fun piece. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Wow Annette what a fantastic tag. I would love to create something so lovely.
Hugs
Sam xx

Linda said...

Fabulous tag Annette! Love all the details!

Linda

Daniele said...

this is lovely Annette...love the flower, hope your husband has recovered from his shock yesterday....I must admit I'd not done this before and was amazed that it worked but my effort is in its infancy and waiting for my mojo to make an appearance....having an off week so far
hugs

Kim B said...

Annette, Thats just beautiful I love the big flower :)
Have a great day.
Smiles,
Kim

Jan said...

Ooh, this is gorgeous Netty. I'll have to check out the technique in my compendium to see what the secret 'tool' was that so shocked your husband!
LOVE that flower too!

Andrea C said...

well for somebody that didn't know this technique it looks bloomin (get it) fabulous, I so love your stuff it is so individual and arty farty (in a fantabulous way) you are a great and wonderful talent x

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous Annette, how beautiful is that flower. Love the garden tag too. Very creative.
Luv B xxx

Claire said...

Wow Annette, your tag really caught my eye - its gorgeous! I love all the details - they all work beautifully together
claire xx

kay said...

hi netty,another masterpiece,i am quessing that you must be allergic to that i**n as i am to mine....lol

minnie_mac said...

Great tag. Love the background as well as the bird and flower.

Marilyn

Minxy said...

Beautiful Batik background and that ickle birdy is divine too, an all round fab piece

Faye said...

Zowie, Netty!!! This is totally awesome. Love the big handmade flower. I love to make tags. The scrapbook page tag was Louise's idea. I hadn't heard of it before and I am not a scrapbook person at all.

Valerie-Jael said...

A wonderful tag and a very interesting technique - could it be that you picked up the iron?? Take care!

kayc said...

WOW I love that flower. Kathleen x

johanna said...

it turned out wonderful!

Joan said...

fantastic tag Annette, love that big flower. Be careful with that implement you might find youtself using it for its real purpose!Great technique.

Beverly G said...

Everything came together perfect, the flower is wonderful.Another masterpiece!

Meggymay said...

Another fantastic piece, amazing flower.

Zoechaos said...

Simply wonderful, love the big flower. you have taken to the technique as if you had been using that appliance for ever LOL xx Zoe

Unknown said...

Wow Netty this is gorgeous. I think I got to get the book. Whenever I pop over to your blog you just made something using the book and it's always wow
hugs
Ildiko

Linda Ledbetter said...

I'm enjoying the fact that so many of us haven't touched that particular domestic appliance for months!

Netty, this is an absolutely beautiful tag! The CCC technique looks wonderful in the background, and I just adore all the gorgeous embellishments you added. That flower really adds a "Wow Factor!"

You are one very talented lady!

PetraB said...

For me the flower makes it! The tag is gorgeous.

Lizzy said...

Stunning piece of work from you again Netty...luv the lush flower it's gorgeous xx Lizzy xx :)

Mandy said...

so beautiful! love all your amazing details! hugs mandyxx

cheryl said...

oh wow hun this is just stunning,love the flower you have made,clever clogs,lol,hugs cheryl xxxxx

Unknown said...

I am Luv'n This.. What a great Tag and I love that flower..
Hugs, Linda

Lori said...

Awesome Netty, and I for one don't think the flower is too big 'a tall. I love the whole thing!

CuddlyBunny said...

Aw, Netty! I love this piece ... especially the GINORMOUS flower!

Lynn Stevens said...

I see you did double duty too! Wonderful job for both the challenges!

MarleneMAZ said...

This is fabulous! I love all the elements on it, need to try using my alterations embossing folders more!

Cindy Adkins said...

Wow, Netty, this is pure heaven...wow!!! And I love your hint about the appliance and I figured it out...I happened to take mine out the other night too...but it was for art that I needed it too...lol
Sending hugs your way across the Atlantic,
Cindy
xox

Nan said...

Wow Annette! This is a wonderful tag. It really caught my eye. Love the metal and how you did the flower. I always enjoy your art. :) Nan

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous tag, Annette, I LOVE the Flower. S xx

Gaby Bee said...

This tag is fantastic, Annette! Love the vibrant color!

Christina said...

That's really wonderfull Nettie! Also very different!
Hugs Kristel

Hells said...

This is fabby Nettie. Love the die cut switl and the flower. Love Hells xx

Rachelle said...

This is absolutely gorgeous! Netty! I love your tag and that flower is splendid.

Terry said...

Your CCC11 is so fabulous! Love the background to the flower! Just gorgeous! The "small appliance" story is quite fun!

Pop's Cards said...

This is really gorgeous hun i love the cute image and your colours are just perfect, big hugs pops x

Girlsinthecraft said...

Great job on this week's challenge. Love the metal accent piece too.

Anonymous said...

Ohhh Netty that flower is the BIZ !! Beautiful work my friend. truly stuning
hugs June xxx

Spyder said...

brilliant, I love the big flower
(Lyn)

maxine said...

wow this is stunning Annette, I hope you are having a lovely week hugs Maxine

Thespoena McLaughlin said...

First of all the flowers is awesome! Second don't you just love the new Ranger products, can't wait to get my hands on them. Thanks for sharing your wonderful artwork, hope you have a great week!

Linda Vincent said...

Oh Netty that flower is just stunning! I need to go back for another look.....
xx

Annika said...

You make me want to get that book - such gorgeous creations!!! Those colours are a music to my eyes. Yeah. I know. That sounded weird.
P.S. Betcha it was an iron!!! lol
Hugs
Annika

Gerrie Johnnic said...

Luv this Netty, color and tech is just super! You won't have a problem next time...if you just mark the "i___" with the word CRAFT.....have no fear, it can only be used for that from now on!

Create With Joy said...

Gorgeous tag!

Hugs
Ramona
http://create-with-joy.blogspot.com

Dragon said...

Its lovely, Netty... I wish you would find time for the face challenge!!!!
Hugs
Frankie
xx

Mandy said...

Netty this is stunning, love your big beautiful flower
hugs Mandy xx

Jules said...

Fantastic Annette - I love it!!

Great colours as always and loving the swirly bits.

Love Jules xx

Julie Shoemaker said...

Great tag Annette, loving the colors and all of the texture.

Anonymous said...

Absolutely gorgeous Annette! Love everything about your beautiful tag! x

Karen said...

Gorgeous tag. Love the colours.
As for said appliance: Longest part of the process was finding a plug adapter for it, and we've been in France 4 years! Must be the only thing in the house not yet replugged!

Lynne in NI said...

Oooh what a fabulous tag,,, gorgeous colours and I love your big bloom!

McCrafty's Cards said...

Wow Annette, your tag is fantastic, love everything about it
Kevin xx

Cindy Adkins said...

Hi Nettie,
I just came over to say "hi" and see what you're up to!
Hope all is going great!
Hugs,
Cindy

Gaby Bee said...

I just wanted to say hello! Thanks for signing up to follow me, Annette!
I really appreciate it!
Have a wonderful upcoming weekend!
Gaby xo

Chris said...

Fabulous tag Annette and your flower is glorious! I know which appliance you had to use LOL and I hope your hubby has recovered from the shock :D. Hope I get to join in on this one, I'm enjoying these challenges so much and you've given us all such fantastic inspiration. Have a great weekend, hugs, Chris x

Anonymous said...

This is beautiful, Nettie!

Charlene said...

This is great - love the colors and textures! Clocks, birds, flowers and florish - what could be better!

Kay Griffin said...

Gorgeous tag :) How do you not use that appliance for its intended purpose for 6 whole months??? lol
Kay x

Neet said...

Absolutely everything about this I love but that flower - not seen one that nice before.