Thursday 21 March 2013

Brick Wall At Technique Time Tuesday. . . . .

I was looking around for some inspiration the other day and I thought I'd have a quick look at Technique Time Tuesday. I love learning techniques and I've often had a peek at this blog but never entered a piece there.

Their theme this month is 'Brick Wall' and it grabbed me as soon as I saw it. I wasn't so sure halfway through making my piece when my 'bricks' got nudged onto the floor - you'll see why that might not be a good idea when you look at my piece. Luckily, there was a warning about this on the blog so, like a good girly swot, I labelled each piece on the back so I would be able to put them back together just in case I was stupid enough to muddle them up . . . . . .enough said on that!

To enter the challenge you must follow the instructions given but colours and subject are choice (just as I like it!). You can also improvise if you don't have the correct items.

I've used another of my new Andy Skinner stencils on my tag - I fear you may get bored with these soon!

Here's my tag:

I used the large tag size because I didn't want to cut my 'bricks' too small. 

Part of the lower tag was removed using a Tim On The Edge die - much neater than I could tear it!
I don't know why I'm making so many springs lately. I just can't get enough of them! These particular springs were made from rusty wire - another favourite item.

Initially, you stamp your chosen image (in black ink) either on patterned card or plain cardstock. I opted to make an inky background using dylusion sprays and distress inks. A little water spritzing took place to add interest. After the first image, your stamp is inked with versamark, moved slightly out of position on the first image and applied, followed by embossing with black EP. I chose to use distress EP because I like the textured, more matt results it gives.

The tag was inked with dylusions sprays and distress ink. Layers of stamping and stencil work were then applied using distress inks. 
Using appropriate measurements, the brick shapes were drawn onto the 'wall' card using pencil and ruler. Before cutting them up, I labelled each with a row indicator and another for position in the row. They give you instructions on the blog. The bricks were cut up and ds tape was put on the back of each. I arranged and attached the bricks then shaded around the edges with a dark pencil. You can see how the two stamped images have been placed just slightly apart quite clearly on the bricks in this image.

Three of the tag edges were machined. The 'sentiment' was stamped onto a piece of inked stampboard, which is a lovely surface to stamp/paint/create on. Another piece of rusty wire was added and of course, I coiled the ends into springs!


Background detail.

The instructions over at Technique Time Tuesday are much better than my ramblings, so why not go and have a look then create something yourself? I thoroughly enjoyed making this tag and thanks so much for getting this far in a rather lengthy post!


39 comments:

  1. Stunning colours, the david stamp works great with Andy's mask. a bueatiful tag x.

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  2. This is gorgeous Julia, what a fab technique to add to the arsenal. I love your chosen colours and your composition is superb.
    Huge hugs x x x x

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  3. really great Tag! Love the dylusions so much!

    LG siljan

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  4. What is not to love! Cool contrast of bright colours, lovethe touches of rusty wire..and I need that mask!onto the list it goes!! Hugstrace x hope all is okay?! Xx

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  5. Fabulously edgy. It reminds me of graffiti and skateboard parks and NYC.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  6. Great tag, love the bricks! Valerie

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  7. A bright color burst for my tired eyes, just the right thing on one of these grey days ... Absolutely fabulous! Hugs, Suzanne xxx

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  8. ooo you have done an amazing job to this Julia! I can imagine how you felt when some 'bricks' went on the floor though! xxx

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  9. Seriously awesome! The face in the bricks crumbling is brilliant! Will PIN when I get home!!

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  10. Hi Julia, I have only seen this technique once before and you have really done it justice with this gorgeous, vibrant tag. Great colours and great use of the technique and loving the use of the rusty wire too. Hugs, Anne x

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  11. Beautiful tag Julia! I love your bright colours and “brick technique” looks stunning!!

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  12. Wow! What a fantastic tag! Love those colours! Chrisx

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  13. Your tag is brilliant, Julia!

    Saw it on my reading link list and the colours attracted me to hop over and take a closer look - Oh my, what a vibrant piece of art! Love your choice of images and the textures are great! LOVE your tag!

    Official hat on: thank you very much for joining the Technique Time Tuesday challenge!!!

    Hugs,

    Claudia x

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  14. Thank you so much for joining us this month for the Brick Wall Technique! Your tag is so fabulous! I love the background and the colors of the brick wall against the background! My eyes love this! :) Thank you so much for joining us at Technique Tuesday Time! Hope to see you next month! Also, can I put your beautiful tag on our Facebook page?

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    1. I'd be honoured if you put my tag there Katy - thank you so much!
      Juliax

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  15. So stunningly vivid and vibrant, Julia - you've created such an eye-catcher here... The David stamp looks absolutely awe-inspiring, and the AS stencils (top of my list for once I'm back home) are so wonderful in the background - a really amazing make!
    Alison x

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  16. Seriously Julia. You've taken this technique to another level here. Love the outlining of your bricks - it gives them even more dimension - and your choice of colours is superb. Hugs, Jenny x

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  17. What can I say Julia it's awesome ! the contrasting colours and finishing touches brilliant :)
    Von ♥

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  18. Amazimg Julia, the way the wall is falling and the coils on the bottom brilliant work, the colors aren stunning, thanks for sharing, hope your having a good day..

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  19. How cool, the colors rock. Great piece of art.

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  20. Wow! your colours are so vivid and I love the way the wall is falling. Great use of the stencils too. Brilliant work. Just off to Technique Tuesday to have a look ........

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  21. Fabulous colours and techniques, super tag.

    Sylv xx

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  22. A stunning work of art on tag. Love the way you have used the curled wire.

    Best wishes Chrissie xxx

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  23. I sere you do you see me!! A really creative and neat tag!! I really like the wires coming down!
    Sandy

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  24. ...the vivid burst of colour grabs you straight away and takes you through really cool techniques & textures, love your imagination Julia, your piece is full of life...Melxx :)

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  25. Totally love this Julia! The brightness and brick wall is very effective. I hope you are well and truly mended now and feeling on top of the world!

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  26. What a fantastic tag! Your vivid colors and images are so eye-catching (LOL pun intended). Your brick wall is done to perfection. Thanks so much for joining us at TTT!

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  27. Great tag Julia.
    Beautiful colors, stamps and details.
    Love it
    Greetings Janny

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  28. Absolutely fabulous and awesome! Thank you so much for joining us at TTTC for my Brick Wall Challenge! We really appreciate the fact that you have taken the time to 'play' along with us and hope to see you again next month Karen P Technique Time Tuesday Crew http://stampinginpink.blogspot.com/

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  29. Your tag is just delightfully creepy Julia! Fantastic details, a great brick wall especially with the falling bricks on the sides, and the springs are a wonderful addition! Thanks for joining us at Technique Time Tuesday! :) I hope you join us again soon!

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  30. Great tag, loving the vibrancy of the colours - must try this technique.

    Cassidy xx

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  31. What a great blogposts Julia...sorry I'm behind, but here I am :-)
    You went from bright to vintage and back to bright...amazing creations!!!
    You're so talented and I enjoy it...

    have a nice Sunday, hugs, Alie :-)

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  32. This tag blew me away! Absolutely LOVE the rich colour and the detail, so much detail. Fabulous job on the brick wall technique. Thanks for joining us at Technique Time Tuesday, hope we will see you back again next month :)

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  33. Wow Julia you have very different approach ...I liked the whole concept of this tag and the springs wow !

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  34. Wow! Fantastic tag, eyecatching colours and a pleasantly eerie subject. As for the Brick Wall technique....perfect, good thing you numbered them thought! Thankyou for joining us at TTT, I hope we see you again soon.

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  35. Amazing technique!! I think I would have cried if my pieces dropped to the floor! (not so great at following directions...) Your tag is fabulous! I love the embossing and the edging on the bricks!

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  36. Holy Moley, Julia! This one knocked me over. I had to pin it before I could even comment... it's totally amazing!!!

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  37. This is fabulous, so striking. Love the use of colour and all the 'extra' bits of crafty brilliance you've added! It's a text book piece. Thanks for playing along with us at TTT
    Louise xx

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Juliax