Wednesday 24 September 2014

Masked Beauties ATC swap and a dangerous tag

As I mentioned in yesterday's post, Kimberly is currently hosting a Halloween swap with the theme MASKED BEAUTIES. I took some time out yesterday to make the ATCs so that I can get them in the mail. You can never tell how long a little package will take to get to its destination.






I used some of my precious vintage Swarovski trim on them and a little bit of gold paint under the cut out corners. It wasn't until after I had taken the photos that I noticed that I hadn't used enough of the gold paint on one in particular, lol, but I have fixed that now.

I also made a tag for this week's Tag Tuesday theme, which is DANGER. Difficult theme and it wasn't until after I had watched a horror film that I knew what I wanted to do -





I started by colouring the background with different blue inks. Then I cut out a spooky old castle. Had to cut the pic and rearrange it because the tower was too tall, so I cut a piece of the right side and glued it on the left side. Next was the screaming lady, which I hand coloured with Spectrum Noir and Promarker pens. The lightning wasn't easy to do, my white pen wasn't very co-operative, so I used a glittery jelly roll pen as well. A bit of a large moon in the top corner, and a flock of menacing birds completed the scene. All that was left was to add the words. 

She is definitely in danger of being pecked to death by that flock of birds of maybe even of being torn to pieces by the walking dead in the castle............
Lol, I know, I should stop watching horror movies!

Toodlepip xxx

10 comments:

suziqu's thread works said...

Oh no don't stop watching those horror movies Liz! I just love sitting on the edge of my seat watching these too!
Every detail is amazing. I love how you put your imagination to work on these tags.
The decorated and masked women are so deserving of that beautiful Swarovski trim. Just perfect!!!
I'm busy in my studio right now - there's no stopping me! (hehe!)
Big scarey hugs,
Suzy

suziqu's thread works said...

Oh no don't stop watching those horror movies Liz! I just love sitting on the edge of my seat watching these too!
Every detail is amazing. I love how you put your imagination to work on these tags.
The decorated and masked women are so deserving of that beautiful Swarovski trim. Just perfect!!!
I'm busy in my studio right now - there's no stopping me! (hehe!)
Big scarey hugs,
Suzy

Inky and Quirky Designs said...

Really fun ATCs and tag,I love the way Halloween can let you go wacky as you like with your creations :)

Hugs
Donna xx

Kimberly at ArtJoyStuff said...

Oh Liz, I am in love! Your ATCs are perfectly beautiful, and your tag is a scream!
hugs and JOY,
Kimberly

Dorthe said...

OH my!! Just have to think of Hitchcock and his "Birds" ,so scary Liz- you made it a real scarly tag !!
And your swap pieces are just so gorgeous, I totally love the little masks you gave them, and their crowns ,too...so beautiful with the swarovski trim, dear Liz.
Warm hugs,Dorthe

Createology said...

"Masked Beauty" ATCs are amazing. You really did a great job. Love the "Danger" themed tag. Creative ATC Bliss...

Judys Lace Creations said...

These are fun Liz! I've been watching a lady called Anne (from Norway), making her spooky house from Graphic 45 papers.What a great theme!!
I have nightmares watching scary films.
Judy x

Betsy said...

Love you tags!
The Masquerade Girls are wonderful! and your scary tag is really creative and fun. Were you watching "The Birds" again??? haven't seen that for years!
They are all "Spooky"!
hugs,
Betsy

Betsy said...

By the way, the crowns are just adorable! So fun!
;)

Lynn Stevens said...

Delicious ATC's!!!!
hugs Lynn