Queendom Relics by Rea'

Friday, June 26, 2015

CC3 Challenge #31

Hi Everybody ! Yay ... I'm early ... no last minute for me this time... very busy working on a wedding so I need to do my CC3 Challenge now ( don't want to be left out).  Well  here we are at CC3 Challenge # 31.
Linda Ledbetter over at Studio L3 http://lindaledbetter.com/2015/06/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-31.html ; our amazing hostess has laid out guidelines for you to follow if you would like to participate. We are continuing to explore Tim Holtz's  A Compendium of Curiosities Volume III. to participate you must have your own copy of the book because we cannot give instructions on the techniques ... you can't either !  Now you should check http://lindaledbetter.com/compendium-of-curiosities-3-challenge-faq so that you can familiarize yourself ( or refresh your memory) regarding  the guidelines for the challenge ... I don't want you to be left out of the fun! And this will help you answer any questions you may have. We have two amazing sponsors and our sponsor this challenge is Inspiration Emporium http://www.inspirationemporium.com/. It's an awesome online store owned and operated by the delightful Joy Kennedy and her family.
To be eligible for prizes ( and they are cool prizes) you'll need to follow ALL the guidelines and visit the blogs of the amazing Curiosity Crew and show them some love. It's real easy ; you just click on their projects and it will take you to their blog. It's okay to OOOOOO and AAAH ( but they can't hear you) so you'll need to leave them a comment ... LOL !!  Be prepared to spend some time at each one (grab a cup of coffee; put your feet up ) ; BE PREPARED to be WOWED !

Oh yeah ... if you still don't have the book ( Shame on you ) ; seriously if you don't have it go visit my friend Tim  Holtz at http://timholtz.com/ he'd be happy to autograph a copy for you !

Challenge # 31 is Layering Stencil Paint Resist , found on page 47.
It's so difficult at times not to tell you what I did because I get so jazzed about the techniques. I don't know about you ( if you've traveled this journey with us); we've just done so many techniques that I didn't even imagine I would do ... so I tend to get excited about them. I will tell you that at first glance this looked intimidating. Once I got started I was presently surprised at how easy it is. I'm in love with this one !






Since it's close to the 4th of July I decided to go with patriotic  colors. I used fired brick, faded jeans, and  pumice stone distressing inks. For my embellishments I used  photobooth, special delivery remnant rubs, seasonal chitchat, hashtag stamp set, index label, crinkle ribbon, custom fasteners, trinket pin, heart charm , Wendy Vecchi's red geranium embossing powder and four stencils : Hearts, stars, numbered and rays. From my Queendom stash I used lace, denim, embroidery floss and fibers.

I followed the instructions on page  and created a tag ...  OMG... this is so cool. Can you see the four stencils I used ?  Look close ... how cool is that ?! I almost hated to cover it up !

Well hope you enjoyed my tag. I'm off to do my  June Tag for 12 Tags of 2015 ! I've got to get my crafting out of the way as I will be working on Weddings decorations for the weekend and preparing for a Memorial Service... I've been asked to speak for Baby Levi's Memorial Service. Family has chosen to "Celebrate " Baby Levi at our Family 4th Celebration. And then I'll be off again to finalize preparations for July 17th Wedding . Fun, fun , fun !! See you soon

Have a safe and enjoyable 4th of July !






20 comments:

  1. Love your layered stencil tag. I can see why you didn't want to cover it up. The red, white and blue theme is perfect and love the denim and lace.
    I was sad to read about Baby Levi but I wish you and your family a love filled Family 4th Celebration and a beautiful Wedding on the 17th.

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    1. Thank you Ruby ! I so love the layers with the paint resist ... the technique makes you feel like a real artist !

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  2. Great idea to create a lovely tag with a 4th of July theme! It turned out so well and you did a fabulous job with the technique. As someone who also lost a baby, I think it's a wonderful idea to celebrate his life and I know you will do a wonderful job speaking at the Memorial. All the best. Thanks for joining us for this challenge, especially with everything you have going on!

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    1. Thank you Susan ! And thank you for the kind words !

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  3. Rea...you did a great job on this layering stencil technique! Your tag is so cute. Love the idea of the 4th of July theme! I am so sorry about baby Levi but I am sure that your family will take this time at your family celebration to celebrate his short life as well as fellowship together. And such a happy event coming up later that month! Ahh...the circle of life! :) Thanks for sharing your sweet tag with us at CC3C. <3 Candy

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    1. Thank you Candy ! Kind words are appreciated as well.

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  4. So cool, as usual, Rockin' Rea! I love your July 4 theme, I never do that and always love it when I see it done. Thanks for taking time from a very busy schedule to create and share with us. Your celebrations are so meaningful and I'l be praying for the speaking you'll be doing for Baby Levi. Bless you, dear one. <3 <3 <3

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    1. LOl ... oh Thank you Cheryl ... Rockin' Rea' ... I Love it !
      I would not miss CC3 ... I love the CC3 Community experience!

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  5. I love that you did a July 4th tag!!! LOVE the background, and the photo! Just really gorgeous! Thanks so much for playing along with us at CC3Challenge!!!

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  6. There it is! I found it. Okay, so this tag is great. Love the patriotic theme, love your choice of stencils and how they all work together so well. Way to go!!

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    1. Glad you found it ! I could not respond from where I was ( home for a few days before I go back )

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  7. Love your independence day tag!!! the background is beautiful!!

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  8. You ARE early! Love this patriotic festive tag. Especially the photo. Thanks for joining us at CC3C!

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    1. Thank you Marjie ! Those photos are so fun !!

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  9. Rea, Love your tag. What a great technique and you rocked it. I love the red, white and blue theme with the additions of the denim and lace. Sounds like a busy time in your life. What an honor to be chosen to speak at the Memorial Service and how exciting to be involved in the July wedding preparations. Thoughts are with you. Hugs, Kim

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    1. Thank you ! Yes very busy ! Memorial Service was so AWESOME... we released balloons at the end to Song Dancing In Heaven ... was not a dry eye in the house ... Holy Spirit just moved through the house ! :)

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  10. I'm just now getting my comments in & having a chance to see what everyone else did...as usual! But it actually gives me a chance to do my own thing first without seeing what anyone else does. It's neat to see who shares a 'great mind that thinks alike' when I finally go bk in to post. ☺️ And of course, I LOVE your tag!!!! That July 4th just does that to me. I esp love how you added HEARTS!!! I absolutely LOVE having hearts around in diff colors in every room!! So OF COURSE they match for JULY 4th!!! PERFECT, Gurl...just PURTY & PERFECT!!! 😁

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    1. Thank you ! for your kind words ! Yes... I've been gone all week ... could not respond from where I was ... I forgot my codes ( did not take them with me ).

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