Monday, July 12, 2010

Compendium of Curiosities Challenge: Distress Powders


Those odd Distress Embossing Powders are truly rather odd, but most interesting.   This week's challenge on Studio L3's "Compendium of Curiosities" involves the unusual EP's. Generally, I prefer 'pretty' over grunge, but I do like the combination of Weathered Wood and Cranberry powders, inked with Weathered Wood and Fired Brink Distress Inks. The architecture images are new ones from Blockhead.

Thanks, Linda!   I might have to try another one of these.

And I did try another one.  Tim's images used with Black Soot and Gold Distress Powders, inked with Mustard Seed, Scattered Straw and Faded Jeans, with a little Walnut Stain on the edges.  



13 comments:

Linda Ledbetter said...

Bravo, Evelyn! Looks like you've completely mastered the Distress Powder. These tags are stunning! Both your color combos work perfectly, and the embossing gives them a wonderful, vintage feel.

I think you do grunge beautifully! ♥

donna said...

Your tags are both wonderful! That car so suits this technique.

Helen said...

These are both great - I love the 2nd one particularly.

Cynnie said...

I found you through Kard Krazy....you do wonderful work. Thanks for the inspiration.

Yvonne said...

Oh, you have been busy too! Love these tags, Evelyn!

Anonymous said...

Both tags are gorgeous Evelyn! x

Lori said...

Love them both!

Craftyideas said...

Beautiful tags. Love the colours and stamps you have used.

Netty said...

Both terrific tags, Annette x

Rachelle said...

Wow! These turned out great. Very vintagy.

Marnie Blum said...

Love that first tag and how you layered it. It is so interesting!

CuddlyBunny said...

Whew, awesome! Both pieces are wonderful.

I had to reread your post because I could have sworn the architecture tag was recycled metal of some kind!

Terry said...

Both tags are just wonderful!! Love your color choices.