Saturday, April 2, 2011

She must have some magic

This is the first week for Grungy Monday Challenge  GM #01 over at lovely Linda's Studio L3 . I only started participating in the Compendium Challenges in  the last few weeks, so I am determined to do every  Grungy Monday challenge. We owe this special event to the amazing Tim Holtz , with the first week being based on using his "12 Tags of Christmas 2008 tag #10 tag" as our inspiration. Ok, so my idea of grungy is still sorta pretty; I cant help it. You will see, I did tatter the netting. LOL.
To create this pretty tag I started with masking the background and spraying with mists made of Alcohol ink and Perfect Pearls. I wrapped some novelty fiber and wire around the tag for vertical interest. Layered some painted daisies with a music note center. Cut two butterflies out of grunge board and painted them with Liquid Pearls and white acrylic. Made a little gold framed charm with an Artchix Studio image. Stamped  and cut out the word "SHE" . Added my little word snippets, rhinestones and netting and SHE was magically finished.
Till next time, look for the magic. gerri


"Here's to love and laughter...She must have some magic."

"Charm detail"
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  1. Kathy EddyApril 2, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Very pretty indeed Gerri1 I love to use tulle and tatter the ends of it on tags also. Love your charm and butterflies.

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  2. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Your version of grunge will ALWAYS have some pretty in it. That's who you are dear Gerri and that's what makes your art unique. I love the little charm you made.

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  3. Carol SalisburyApril 2, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Very Pretty!

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  4. TerryApril 2, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    so pretty, Gerri!!! Love those butterflies! Big congrats for making the DT at GC. You will make a wonderful and inspirational addition!

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  5. 2amscrapperApril 2, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    I love your pretty take on grunge!

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  6. Melody (lacyquilter)April 2, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    This is fabulous. I love the word bodies on the beautiful butterflies.

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  7. Dolly DaydreamsApril 2, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Beautiful and grungy and oh so pretty, love your charm too.

    Marie

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  8. 1CardCreatorApril 2, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Gorgeous tag Gerri. Love how you do grunge!

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  9. Marjie KemperApril 2, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    Great tag, Gerri... those butterfly spines are awesome, too!

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  10. NettyApril 2, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Beautiful tag Gerri with some great embellies. Have a lovely weekend, Annette x

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  11. Linda LedbetterApril 2, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    My favorite look of them all is "Grungy and Pretty," and you do that so beautifully, Gerri. This is a gorgeous tag. The masking is perfect, and the lovely, springtime butterflies and flower are so sweet. The Artchix image in the charm is a brilliant embellishment. I'd say "Magic" is the right word.

    Thanks so much for helping launch Grungy Monday! Can't wait to see more of your Tim-inspired art.

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  12. Cindy AdkinsApril 2, 2011 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Gerri,
    So beautiful!!! I'd love to have you be my Guest Artist next week for my online magazine..Just let me know if you'd like to be featured...I completed a piece a few weeks ago that will finally get posted tomorrow (Sunday)
    that is a SHE piece....so, we must be thinking alike!

    I hope you're having a good weekend!
    XO

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  13. Cindy AdkinsApril 2, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Hi Gerri,
    Awesome! Oh, you don't need to do a thing...easy, peasy!
    I'll just pick some different pieces and decide on a theme...
    It'll be fun and I'll let you know when I have it posted (probably
    next Saturday night.)
    XO
    Cindy

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  14. www.creativepointe.blogspot.comApril 2, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    Very pretty. Like how you made the wording the butterfly's bodies.

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  15. TolegrannyApril 3, 2011 at 4:43 AM

    So very pretty.

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  16. Jenny PotterApril 3, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    Oh this reminds me of the book I bought my 3 daughters for christmas last year "She". Just love it!

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  17. Silvia(Barnie)April 4, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Wonderful tag, love the butterflies.

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