Queendom Relics by Rea'

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

CC3 Challenge # 13

Hi everybody ... Happy Tuesday! Yes... Tuesday... I'm posting 3 days, 5 hours and 33 minutes to go... can you believe it ??
Well ...  I'm glad you've returned to share in my journey. I've been telling EVERYBODY about the Challenges . Lindaledbetter and the Curiosity Crew http://lindaledbetter.com/2014/10/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-13.html have done such an amazing job keeping us "engaged" in this Challenge. At every challenge they just seem to take us to another level. I love that the Curiosity Crew shares their work... it not only inspires us but you get to see a diversity of the use of Tim Holtz product. I like that not only are we going through his book A Compendium of Curiosities III ( you can still get one by the way ) and learning techniques and use of product; we get to see other Designers use the techniques and product as well. That's exciting  to me. It's also exciting that  the Curiosity Crew has a  Curiosity Choice Award; they actually check out our work... I don't know about you but that's pretty exciting to me... to have Designers SEE MY WORK !  If that's not enough should you be that lucky recipient ... you get goodies from Tim and Mario ( they sent goodies to Linda for these challenges ). Then we have sponsors ;  this challenge is sponsored by my friends at http://www.inspirationemporium.com/ ... if you are the winner you get a $50 shopping spree WooHoo ... who doesn't like to shop?

I really think you wanna come join us... so go to the link above check out all the rules and guidelines, order your book , and I'll look for your challenge project okay?!

This week Challenge 13 is  WORN COVER p. 35 It's not a technique challenge so we have a little more liberty in sharing with you. I gotta tell you I bought a cover ( actually two) a year ago thinking I would use it ... I saw one done at CHA and thought I need  to do one of those ... you think it got done? NO !! Okay so I'm very happy about this challenge ... I'm going to get it done. At the Carson Stamp Show I saw that Tim used worn cover to store his tags ( 12 Tags of 2014)... BINGO ... my tags will have a home ! So I've done my first worn cover to house my 2013 Tags. It was so much fun... I'll be sharing quite a few photos.

 Above is the front below is the back.  And the next one is view of embellishments.


I started my worn cover by using old paper and antique linen distressing inks over front and back cover. Oh I forgot to tell you I'm using the Diary Worn Cover.



Look at that color blend is that not cool ?  I used wild honey, mustard seed, crushed olive,
dried marigold distressing inks... I did it in sections using a blending tool then spritzing with water, drying with heat tool until I got the blend I wanted.



On the inside I used my stencils and various colors of distressing inks ( I love the stencils); using  harlequin, doily, burlap and speckles . Then I used various  stamps from the ultimate grunge stamp set in various colors... it's looking yummy now !!


 Then I used  other stamps to add sentiment inside and out ... I had way too much fun. Side note: decide all that you want to do BEFORE you put the rings in... lol ,  I thought I was finished then I got great ideas (didn't want to take it apart)!  Then I added remnant rubs ... I so LOVE remnant rubs they are so easy to use on the worn cover ... goes on so smooth... I'm feeling like a REAL artist now... loving the experience! Check out my bird on the spin ... so cool !



 My tags have a home... I'm pleased! I know this was a long post but I had a NEED to show off what I did ( just a little pleased with myself ... my first worn cover ). I'll be doing #2 for my 2014 Tags very soon ... can't wait to come up with the décor !!



Okay ... don't forget to go visit the Curiosity Crew's Blogs... show them some love ! Grab a cup of coffee and check out the Curiosity community's work as well... I tell you these people are CREATIVE !  See you later ... it's Tuesday gotta go to rehearsal !


16 comments:

  1. I LOVE that you have found a place to stash those tags Rea! Great inking and stenciling, and LOVE the date numbers! Thanks so much for joining us on the Worn Cover Challenge at CC3Challenge!!!

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    1. Thank You Anita! I cut the numbers from the numbers remnant rubs. I really wanted something different... but this worked. I think Tim should design us some remnant rubs for the 12 monthly tags... how cool would that be ?!

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  2. Your worn cover looks amazing Rea', I love the stamping and stencilling and the little knob is the perfect finishing touch! I went a bit overboard with mine and don't like it, not sure it will get entered .... but I love yours. Anne x

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    1. Thank you! I was disappointed with my stamps on the inside ... didn't quite come out as I expected ... but I remembered Tim's line "embrace your imperfections " ... It's got the "worn look" right ??

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  3. Gorgeous Worn Cover, Rea! I agree, those Distress Inks are awesome and you choose a yummy blend. I've just gotten into Remnant Rubs too (I know, late to the party!!) and now I can't put them down. I love what you've done here and hope you'll blog your next binder, too, I'd love to see it!

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    1. Thank you Cheryl ! Yes, I'm afraid I've gotten hooked on remnant rubs ... I hate to run out ... I'm looking for one of the older sets now LOL :) And yes I will probably blog my next worn cover in the near future !

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  4. Fabulous! Love your cover, inside and out. It's wonderful having such a unique place to hold your tags. Thanks for sharing with us at CC3C!

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    1. Thank you ! Your cover was actually a great source of inspiration for mine ... I made the decision to use some of the patterns on my inside that had been used on some of the tags for the year.

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  5. Rea....first of all, I would love to thank you for your kind words about our challenge and the Crew. That really touched me andf I so appreciate that fact that you get inspiration and information from our projects each challenge. And YES!! We do read and study everyone's work. It excites us to see it ALL! :) Now, onto your Worn Covers project....it's wonderful! You did a fabulous job of mixing stamping, stenciling, rubons and even some Ideaology together to create a beautiful place to store those treasured Tim tags. :) Thanks so much for your comments and sharing your art with us at CC3C. <3 Candy

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    1. Thank you Candy ! I'm 'jazzed " ( and that's putting it mildly ) just knowing you girls see what we do and take the time to comment ... it makes my day to be a part of CC3 and to 'rub elbows ' so to speak with such awesome Designers ! I am a HAPPY Tim-A-holic !!

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  6. Rea, you are the sweetest person! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind comments! As Candy said, all of us on the Curiosity Crew take the time to read about everyones' projects and study them carefully! It is so hard to pick a favorite as we have so many talented people participating in these challenges! You did a fabulous job with this one - love the beautiful colors and stencil work - Great place to store your tags! Thanks so much for participating in this challenge as you have with the past ones!

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  7. Thank you Susan ! Like I said just knowing that you the Curiosity Team even visit my blog is exciting to me ( that's my prize) ! I love participating :)

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  8. Rea, you warmed my heart with your sweet, kind words. Thank you so much. And, thank you for sharing your always-gorgeous work with us. Your worn cover is just stunning-- front, back, inside and out, and I especially love the bold, beautiful title plate on front. What a fantastic way to store those awesome tags!

    Thanks again, sweet lady, and have a beautiful weekend!

    xo,
    Linda

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  9. Hi Linda ! Oh how special to have a comment from you... I'm jazzed !
    Thank you for all the wonderful compliments !

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  10. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my little dress form. I really love your entry to the worn cover challenge.

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