I Double Dog Dare Ya!

Dare. That's the word at One Little Word this month.  When I saw Ronda Palazzari's post about it, I was instantly transported back to being ten years old and saying things like "I double dog dare ya!" all the time with my friends. Often for unwise dares.

Now, I double dog dare myself. Lots of things are happening, with great effort and a major learning curve on the behind-the-scenes technical stuff. So I'm DDDing myself to keep at it.

Linda Ledbetter has an awesome challenge this week at Studio L3 using a technique found in Tim Holtz's book (Compendium of Curiosities 2 ~ you know I love that book, right?) using the Sizzix Texture Fades.  I used the clocks fade.  I started out with Tim's new tissue wrap on an XL tag and then followed the technique in the book.  Then I roughed up the edges with my distressor before inking them with black archival ink. Next step was to press my Versamark pad all over the tag before covering the whole thing in clear embossing powder and heat embossing.  Thickers alpha stickers spelled it out.

Here's a peek at all the texture gained from the technique in Linda's challenge:

The smaller tag features a Paper Artsy stamp.  I inked the tag with distress inks and Versamark, then used my fingers to rub off the Versamark on the top and bottom edges.  Heated it up, then went back and added black soot distress ink and repeated the process.  You can see the detail on the edges of the main tag here:

It's Anything Goes this month at The Artistic Stamper so I'm joining in over there, too. Thanks so much for stopping by... have a great day!

Marjie 

Comments

[Corrine]

The black soot really rocks it. Good to double dog dare yourself! Keep at it, it"s paying off. xox

[Julie Tucker-Wolek]

This is AWESOME!!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and all that texture!!!

[Silvia]

That's a cool tag with fantastic texture and details.

[julie case]

Beautiful tag! I love that texture and shine!

[Dean Designs]

An awesome and amazing creation!! Love it!

[Lynne Moncrieff]

I've never heard this expression before!
The texture achieved is stunning Marjie, WOW.
Wonderfully cool and arty.
Wishes
Lynne

[Vada]

Oh Marjie, To Rich!! Very Nice on the eyes.
Love Your Tag x Two!
Hugs Vada

[Judy Shea]

Interesting saying with the word "dog" in it. New to me. This card is deep and rich. The clear embossing is my favorite.

[Alison]

Wow! Fantastic techniques & a brilliant tag Marjie! x

[Terry]

Love that rich "double" embossed background! Too cool is the "eye" tag and stamp! You are one cool dog! Hugs!

[Anne R]

Hi Marjie, I did have a bit of a giggle because I have not heard that expression for years!! Your tag is fabulous, love the subtle greens and the texture you have created with the embossing is amazing. Love the little tag on the top too. Gorgeous! Hugs, Anne x

[Renee Zarate]

I haven't heard that one in a while! Boy, that takes me back. I'm glad you can't resist a good dare, your work just keeps getting better and better! Love this tag so much.

[Anita Houston]

Strangely enough I have to use that expression occasionally to get my kids to do things...lol! Fab tag Margie! Love the clock embossing and the green! This tag is whimsical and yet thought provoking!

[Buttons]

If you can overcome what Sandy threw at you anything else has gotta be possible. This tag is testiment to your crafting genius and fighting spirit. You're a superstar Marjie. Hugs, Buttons x

[butterfly]

So very cool! Love the lime green - daring colour! - and the embossing is fabulous...
Alison x

[Artful Scrapbooking]

Wow...love all those layers! Amazing...super fun tag!! xo Evie

[Lynn Stevens]

Oh yeah I remember Double Dog Dare Ya! LOL, that's showing our age! LOL
Great tag Love the embossing!
hugs Lynn

[fern cawley edwards]

Verry cool project!

[Valerie-Jael]

Great piece! Hugs, Valerie

[CraftyDawn]

cool tag hun ;0)

[kathy/NorthCarolina]

Love the texture and shine on this, Marjie! I also really like the green paired with the black soot. It's very striking. Gonna have to get me a copy of Compendium II. I have #1, and I do love it! Happy Thanksgiving...I'm off to bake pies.

[Carolyn Dube]

What great texture and depth you've created! I just want to touch it!!

[Julia]

Totally gorgeous background Marjie! I love the shine and texture. I've just bought Compendium II so I can learn lots more things! (must be the last person without it!). Great stamp on the small tag - I have that one too.
Juliaxx

[Annette G]

Loving your fun tag Marjie and the fab embossing, Annette x

[Helen Tilbury]

Wow stunning tag Marjie!! Fab embossing!!