Saturday, March 28, 2015

Fabulous Frameworks!

Drumroll please!  We have officially arrived at the 25th, yes 25th Challenge for the Compendium of Curiosities Challenge using Tim Holtz's fabulous frameworks dies!  I honestly don't know where the time has gone as I have been having so much fun with these challenges!  Linda Ledbetter  has been doing an awesome job hosting them too!  If you haven't played along with us, it's never too late.  Head on over to her website for all the rules and information. You won't regret it!

I have been so happy enjoying our beautiful Springtime in the Rockies - the trees are in bloom as well as the daffodils and grape hyacinth. Therefore I knew my project had to be inspired by the beauty around me.  Here is the tag I created using the Lattice Framework Die:


Now here  is the irony.  This is what I woke up to this morning!


Somehow this just isn't right!  However, as they say here in Colorado, "If you don't like the weather, wait ten minutes".  It will change back to Spring again - our local meteorologist has assured us that it will in a few days.

Tim has multiple, and all wonderful, Frameworks dies by Sizzix.   I envisioned flowers and leaves on a trellis so I used his Lattice die to create the base for this project.  I began by cutting out two lattices from chipboard.  I then painted both of them with his new January release color - Cracked Pistachio.  Love this color!  Once dry, I added some Pumice Stone Distress Paint over the top.  I forgot to take a picture of both pieces before I adhere them to the tag.  However, I have a small piece leftover which hopefully will show the color.


I stamped the tag with Tim's Stamper's Anonymous Wood Grain background from the Wallpaper and Wood stamp set using a combination of Vintage and Antique Linen Distress Inks.  I then stamped the sentiment from Tim's new Life Quotes set in black over the background.

I used one of my favorite techniques, Paint Marbling, to create some flowers to add to my trellis.  I used Lemonade, Spiced Marmalade and  Festive Berries Paints.  Once dry, I used Tim's Sizzix Alterations Tattered Florals Garland die to cut out the flowers.  Here is what it looked like once I cut out the flowers along with a sample flower:



I then used Tim's Sizzix Alterations Spring Greenery die to cut out a variety of greens to creep up my trellis.  I cut them out of cream card stock and added color with Peeled Paint and Forest Green Distress Inks.

I stamped some tiny flowers from Tim's Stamper's Anonymous Watercolor set randomly over the background on the left side of the tag.  I used one entire trellis and parts of a second one to add over the top.   I wove some of the greenery through the trellises before I adhered everything to the tag.


Flowers were added to the greenery and trellis as well as butterflies from Tim's new Watercolor stamp set (one of my favorites!)  Here is a close up of the flowers and butterflies:


I finished the tag off by dying Tim's Crinkle Ribbon with Festive Berries Distress ink and Spice Marmalade and creating a bow which was adhered to the top.  I then adhered one more watercolor butterfly to the center of the bow.


Okay now, get out your Compendium of Curiosities III book and turn to page 64.  Still don't have the book?  Don't worry, it's still available here.  Come join the fun!  This challenge is generously sponsored by The Inspiration Emporium who will provide a $50.00 shopping spree at their online store for a randomly chosen winner.  Tim and Mario are also providing a fabulous prize package for the Curiosity Crew Choice as well!

Good luck to all!

46 comments :

  1. What a beautiful tag! The flowers look so fresh and summery against the leaves and that Cracked Pistachio framework. Jan x

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  2. Oh my gosh, Susan!!! This tag is such a breath of Spring! I love how you created your trellis with the greenery vining through the various holes. Then those gorgeous flowers.....oh my! Just beautiful. I can almost see the butterflies fluttering from flower to flower. Your wood grain background is also inspired!

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  3. Stunning Spring time tag! Beautifully put together and I really love how the butterflies turned out! Hope the snow has melted by now.....

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  4. You have totally captured the essence of Spring in your beautiful tag, the red flowers are just stunning on the trellis and the butterflies are to die for! The weather in CO sounds pretty much like here in the UK, changing every hour or so..... Thanks so much for your inspiration. Anne x

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  5. You have totally captured the essence of Spring in your beautiful tag, the red flowers are just stunning on the trellis and the butterflies are to die for! The weather in CO sounds pretty much like here in the UK, changing every hour or so..... Thanks so much for your inspiration. Anne x

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  6. BEAUTIFUL , Beautiful I too love that color combo you used for the flowers... just so rich and cheerful. And that cracked pistachio OMG... just so pretty. Your trellis is beautiful and the butterflies look so real ... perfect sentiment for you tag !

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  7. We don't get snow often here in Georgia but we are having a few nights of near freezing temps. I'm ready for spring. Love your beautiful tag. Love the warm colors, makes me think of Summertime blooms. So gorgeous.

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  8. I seriously thought about a trellis of flowers too, but the one in my head didn't look as gorgeous as this...so perfect Susan! I LOVE this tag!

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  9. Oh when does the Summer come? This is just beautiful!

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  10. Wow, do I LOVE those bright flowers against that woodgrain background. This is such a lovely tag, Susan. While I live in Florida and have absolutely NO room to complain about anything until August, I do have to say we've been having our swings here too. Last week we had record highs almost in the 90s. This morning was a nippy 45 degrees and now I'm sitting in the house with the air-conditioner running this afternoon. Weird, wacky stuff.

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  11. Every time I look at a new DT example, I find another stamp I need! Here there were two, or maybe three --- gotta go shopping!

    Youe tag is so bright and light and colorful. Wish we had spring here but, like you, Ohio is alternating between winter and almsot-but-not-quite spring. Your tag gives me hope!

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  12. Energetic, Spring-like, fresh elements in this beautiful tag!

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  13. You know I love the frameworks and I am so ready for spring and butterflies. Lovely!

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  14. You know I love the frameworks and I am so ready for spring and butterflies. Lovely!

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  15. So love this garden scene! Everything is so pretty and rich in details. Love the deep red flowers!~kim

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  16. Susan what can I say to this tag? It's not a tag, but it is a beautiful flowery windowsill, that's what my eyes see! Stunning!

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  17. Susan what can I say to this tag? It's not a tag, but it is a beautiful flowery windowsill, that's what my eyes see! Stunning!

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  18. GORGEOUS tag, and now I want that greenery die, too! You did an amazing job; the colors are perfect and it looks so professional. Thank you for sharing your techniques!

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  19. beautifully spring! I love the stamped flower under the framework dies, the background is fantastic! Your flowers are truly wonderful! Happy Easter BArbarayaya

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  20. This is beautiful, Susan (well not the snow - we have enough of that) but the tag... fabulous! Love how your flowers are growing up the lattice.

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  21. Beautiful. Absolutely love the lattice framework and your flowers are lovely.

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  22. It's been sunshine all weekend. I think your tag helped! Reminded me how pretty that flower die is too. Beautiful tag Susan!! (And happy bday!!)

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  23. Susan, this is one gorgeous tag! I love those flowers growing up the lattice trim! The colors are so rich! Great tag! We went to WI for a visit and we had a combination of weather, but no accumulated snow!

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  24. Life IS pretty amazing! Pretty amazing tag, Susan. ;-) One of my favorite things about Colorado is spring snow and the sprigs of green grass and even flowers peaking out of the blanket of white. Thanks for capturing that!

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  25. Your tag is simply beautiful! The flowers and butterflies added such nice depth, and I love the butterfly on the ribbon.

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  26. what a beautiful design with your lovely flowered trellis!

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  27. This tag is beautiful. I love the trellis with the flowers and butterflies.

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  28. Hopefully that snow has melted and spring is on it's way! The flowers are so pretty on your tag.

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  29. I love spring snow...It is such a surprise but doesn't hang around long :) Your tag is beautiful, and indeed a breath of spring. Love how the bow compliments the color of the flowers..it just ties everything together.

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  30. I love spring snow...It is such a surprise but doesn't hang around long :) Your tag is beautiful, and indeed a breath of spring. Love how the bow compliments the color of the flowers..it just ties everything together.

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  31. Fabulous frameworks on a fabulous tag. Love your flowers and greenery up the trellis. Nikki xx

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  32. Fabulous frameworks on a fabulous tag. Love your flowers and greenery up the trellis. Nikki xx

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  33. Beautiful tag, Susan! I love your fabulous flowers and greenery! Fantastic!
    Branka xxx

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  34. LOL! Thank goodness we can have whatever season we want in our heads. Beautiful trellis full of beautiful flowers.

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  35. LOL! Thank goodness we can have whatever season we want in our heads. Beautiful trellis full of beautiful flowers.

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  36. Beautiful. The wood tag,the trellis all the little details....it's perfect. Love the color combo,too. I'm so happy it's Spring. That has to be the inspiration in these creations.

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  37. Such a beautiful Spring color display!! I love this one Susan!

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  38. Such a beautiful Spring color display!! I love this one Susan!

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  39. Wow! Love those vibrant colours! An impressive tag! Claudia x

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  40. It's a little weird to see this now since I made the same kind of theme -seriously NOT copied!! I was trying for a 3D effect from my memories in my Grandma's garden of many diff kinds of flowering blooms & vines. Such a BEAUTIL Tag here!!!!!

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  41. I love how you've used the Frameworks as a trellis--always a favorite, since I'm a gardener! I love the woodgrain background you've created and those beautiful flowers and awesome butterlies! All add up to a beautiful tag, and I bet by now spring is back in the Rockies!

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  42. I love how you've used the Frameworks as a trellis--always a favorite, since I'm a gardener! I love the woodgrain background you've created and those beautiful flowers and awesome butterlies! All add up to a beautiful tag, and I bet by now spring is back in the Rockies!

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  43. Love everything about this tag Susan!!! Those gorgeous butterflies and flowers brightened my day and the wood grain bg is a nice touch. xx

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  44. Love everything about this tag Susan!!! Those gorgeous butterflies and flowers brightened my day and the wood grain bg is a nice touch. xx

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  45. Your tag makes me think of spring even if your deck doesn't ! =)

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  46. Missed you for cc3 Challenge #26, Hope all is well ... see you next time for CC3 # 27 :)

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