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
The black soot really rocks it. Good to double dog dare yourself! Keep at it, it"s paying off. xox
Posted by: Corrine | 11/19/2012 at 05:26 AM
This is AWESOME!!! I loveeeeeeeeee the colors and all that texture!!!
Posted by: Julie Tucker-Wolek | 11/19/2012 at 07:08 AM
That's a cool tag with fantastic texture and details.
Posted by: Silvia | 11/19/2012 at 07:49 AM
Beautiful tag! I love that texture and shine!
Posted by: julie case | 11/19/2012 at 08:01 AM
An awesome and amazing creation!! Love it!
Posted by: Dean Designs | 11/19/2012 at 08:10 AM
I've never heard this expression before!
The texture achieved is stunning Marjie, WOW.
Wonderfully cool and arty.
Wishes
Lynne
Posted by: Lynne Moncrieff | 11/19/2012 at 09:50 AM
Oh Marjie, To Rich!! Very Nice on the eyes.
Love Your Tag x Two!
Hugs Vada
Posted by: Vada | 11/19/2012 at 11:56 AM
Interesting saying with the word "dog" in it. New to me. This card is deep and rich. The clear embossing is my favorite.
Posted by: Judy Shea | 11/19/2012 at 01:00 PM
Wow! Fantastic techniques & a brilliant tag Marjie! x
Posted by: Alison | 11/19/2012 at 01:01 PM
Love that rich "double" embossed background! Too cool is the "eye" tag and stamp! You are one cool dog! Hugs!
Posted by: Terry | 11/19/2012 at 01:34 PM
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
Posted by: Anne R | 11/19/2012 at 02:04 PM
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.
Posted by: Renee Zarate | 11/19/2012 at 02:46 PM
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!
Posted by: Anita Houston | 11/19/2012 at 04:52 PM
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
Posted by: Buttons | 11/19/2012 at 04:56 PM
So very cool! Love the lime green - daring colour! - and the embossing is fabulous...
Alison x
Posted by: butterfly | 11/19/2012 at 05:02 PM
Wow...love all those layers! Amazing...super fun tag!! xo Evie
Posted by: Artful Scrapbooking | 11/19/2012 at 09:25 PM
Oh yeah I remember Double Dog Dare Ya! LOL, that's showing our age! LOL
Great tag Love the embossing!
hugs Lynn
Posted by: Lynn Stevens | 11/20/2012 at 02:36 AM
Verry cool project!
Posted by: fern cawley edwards | 11/20/2012 at 05:20 AM
Great piece! Hugs, Valerie
Posted by: Valerie-Jael | 11/20/2012 at 06:39 AM
cool tag hun ;0)
Posted by: CraftyDawn | 11/20/2012 at 07:36 AM
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.
Posted by: kathy/NorthCarolina | 11/20/2012 at 08:44 AM
What great texture and depth you've created! I just want to touch it!!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | 11/20/2012 at 11:39 AM
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
Posted by: Julia | 11/20/2012 at 02:58 PM
Loving your fun tag Marjie and the fab embossing, Annette x
Posted by: Annette G | 11/20/2012 at 08:09 PM
Wow stunning tag Marjie!! Fab embossing!!
Posted by: Helen Tilbury | 11/22/2012 at 06:25 PM