Monday, July 23, 2012

Ooh lala Moulin Rouge

Hi everyone,

Happy Monday! I'm going to Paris within a few weeks and I'm definitely in Paris mode. All I can think of is Paris, Paris and also Paris. While planning my trip I got inspired by the Moulin Rouge. I think it's a beautiful place. And I thought it really fits for this weeks challenge "Hey girl" over at Simon Says Stamp and Show!


I had some scrap metallic gift wrapping laying around that I just wanted to use for this project. I've made a big mess by coloring it with jet black Archival ink. By accident I discovered that while the ink is still wet you can easily make cool patterns with you fingernails, or maybe something with a sharp point. You need to heat set it or, leave it to dry for a minute. Odd that it isn't black but more anthracite. But I'm happy with the anthracite color. The metalic wrap stays a bit sticky, so you may want to seal it. I had so much fun dressing up Tim Holtz' dress form Moulin Rouge style!



To give the background a deep rich color I've used two kinds of red Barn Door and Fired Brick Distress ink and to finish the edges I've used Black Soot Distress ink.








To join in this week all you need to do is make a project that fits the challenge and you can be the winner of the $50 gift voucher that our amazing sponsor Simon Says Stamp offers this week. This prize will go to a random entry. So go over to the Stamp and Show Challenge blog, let the DT members inspire you and join in the fun!

Thank you for stopping by! Love to see you next time!

Hugs,
Sandra

17 comments:

Candy C said...

Oh wow! Call me jealous! Going to Paris, huh? That should be a trip of a lifetime! Your tag is wonderful...very "Parisian" and fun. I really like your bright red background and the blue dress form against it. Your little metal Parisian charms are a nice addition! <3 Candy

Patricia said...

WAUW sandra wat is dit een PRACHTIGE tag zeg!!!!!
Heel mooi met de jurk!
Veel plezier alvast in Parijs.
Groetjes Patricia

Anna-Karin said...

This tag is gorgeous Sandra! Love the red background, and the super cool dress, and all the little Paris touches. TFS!

Marijke said...

wat een schitterende tag, super hoe je die jurk hebt gemaakt, helemaal top

Annie said...

Very inspirational piece Sandra :-). I love the dramatic colours and chained embellishments. Absolutely stunning ! thanks for sharing and I hope you have a fab trip. x

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Firstly I hope you have a fabulous break in Paris. Love your tag, gorgeous dramatic colours and I love your use of the wrapper and the markings you created with your finger nail . Beautifully embellished too. Tracy x

CraftLein* - enjoy creativity said...

Mooie Tag Sannie, die jurk is zoooooo gaaf geworden!En alle details zijn super mooi.Vooral dat Moulin Rouge Rood valt bij mij erg in de smaak... Prachtig!!

Liefs, leintje*

Suzanne C said...

Perfect couture dress and tag! Lovely and definitely has parisian flair! Hope you are enjoying your trip!

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

The red is killer but the dress even more!!! Wow! Fab design!

Heather said...

I have to say, that color combination is one of my favorites, especially when I am feeling rather regal! I love this, true creativity.

Katy said...

Hello! I LOVE this tag! I pinned it on Pinterest so I hope that is ok! I love the charms and the dress is so cool! :)

Anonymous said...

This is so beautiful!!!

Sandy said...

So very creative. I did not know that your were a dress designer. I love the charm bracelet idea. Wonderfully created!
Sandy

email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com said...

Wow!!! Super creative and cool Moulin Rouge inspired tag!! I love the colors, embellishments, and the way you 'fashioned' the dress! :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

Words and Pictures said...

Woof! This is one hot number! What an amazing colour combination, and the dress is fan-tas-tic! Hope you're going to wear one like it on your trip to Paris... You might like my Paris tag here - http://alisonbomber.blogspot.cz/2012/07/les-bleux.html - if you're not too busy packing, it would be lovely to have you stop by.
Alison x

Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

It's amazing the way you sculpted this dress out of paper. Blessings!

Maria said...

Lucky girl! Wish I could go to Paris one day ... Your tag is perfect; it has a total Paris feel to it! Great job and I hope you have the time of your life!!