Sunday, November 6, 2011

Dragonfly Trash to Steampunk Treasure

Been in a Steampunk kinda mood lately, so today's creation is a Steampunk tag. You know how I love to recycle, so I must tell you that I've actually been saving this broken hair clip from my daughter for years! LOL. When I started making this tag I knew I needed a 3D item and this pretty clip fit the bill. I think butterflies and dragonflies complement this paper with it's gears and Art Nouveau ladies. I am also entering it in a new challenge site that I found called Sugar Creek Hollow Challenge "Trash to Vintage Treasure.

To make this tag I used Glimmermist and sprayed it on a Tattered Angel plastic screen to print it. I edged the tag with gold acrylic paint and Stickles. The lovely lady and her butterflies are from the Flying Unicorn store on a paper called Steampunk Debutante from Graphic45. There are rhinestones, tiny gears and glitter Stickle accents.The dragonfly came next with the same accents. A green ribbon tied this project all up.

Hope you will discover something you have been saving.
artfully yours, gerri
"Steampunk Dragonfly"

"Dragonfly details"
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20 comments:

  1. Silvia(Barnie)November 6, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Wow, Gerri, that's an outstanding tag, love the glittering dragonfly. Thanks for dreaming with us this week on TIO.

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  2. Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's CreativityNovember 6, 2011 at 4:40 AM

    Oh Gerri this is great. I love it so much. Beautiful colors and details. GORGEOUS>
    Have a nice Sunday and lovely greet
    Marja

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  3. GisèleNovember 6, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Oh Gerri, this is stunning; love the colors and all the glitter. A real gem, just love it !!

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  4. SharonNovember 6, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Wow Gerri how beautiful this is!!!! Gorgeous metallic colours - stunning piece!

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  5. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    It has to be said again your attention to detail is amazing.. I just LOVE this!!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  6. FayeNovember 6, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    Absolutely stunning, Gerri. It sure is nice to be able to use things you have been saving for that special project.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    And the colors are so beautiful.
    Faye

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  8. MartinaNovember 6, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    This is absolutely stunning, Gerri - rich colours, beautiful design - exquisite.

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  9. Art From The heartNovember 6, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    Beautiful Gerri,love the colors and all that detail!
    Hugs

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  10. AnonymousNovember 6, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Dear Gerri
    I am so sorry I've not been visiting your Blog recently.
    Today I am trying to find half an hour to spend catching up with friends' artwork.
    This is stunning in its detail and execution.
    Oh have I missed your art.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  11. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Beautiful execution in colour, composition, 'feel'. Love it, Gerry. Take care. xxDonna

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  12. UnknownNovember 6, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    PS: I know, I spelled your name with a 'y'! :o( Typo .. so sorry. xxD

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  13. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansNovember 6, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Love your tag Gerri, the jade green is gorgeous as is the dragonfly. Beautifully executed. Tracy x x

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  14. Asia King (aka Joanna K)November 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Gerri, your tag is STUNNING!!!! Hugs, Joanna x

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  15. Dolly DaydreamsNovember 6, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    My jaw dropped open when I saw this, that green is so beautiful, such detail such balance I truly love this piece.

    Marie

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  16. Jenifer Evans aka jennarooNovember 6, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    This is STUNNING, very cool!

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  17. Plush Possum StudioNovember 6, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Your creations top the list with this possum, and today's tag tops that list even.
    Fan-tab-u-lous work, Gerri!
    Almost too good to take in all at once.
    Almost.
    :)
    Rose

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  18. Artfully MusingNovember 6, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Wow love this!

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  19. Patti P.November 7, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Gerri, that was some great trash to save...love the tag that you have created, such a beautiful color palette. Thanks so much for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow, so glad you found us.

    Patti SCH/DT

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  20. CecNovember 11, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Fabulous tag and I love the dragonfly. I don't wear much jewellery but have friends that do and I think I might just ask to raid their stash :) Thanks for joining us at Sugar Creek Hollow.
    Hugs!
    Cec

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