Compendium Of Curiosities, Week 5

It's week 5 of the Compendium Of Curiosities challenge and this week sees the challengers using Distress powders, turn to page 43 in the book for the technique.

I must admit I have never used the Distress powders, probably because I do not emboss much these days, but there is always a first time.  However, the only pot of Distress powder in my cupboard was milled lavender so I needed an image to do it justice.  Whilst rummaging through my cupboards I found this Tim Holtz stamp that had never been inked, so it has had its first inking today, one good reason to join in with these challenges if only to make use of those products stashed at the back of your cupboard.  Now I have used it I quite like what I see so it will probably get used again now LOL.  A lesson learned me thinks!

I have made a tag this week, a change from a card but very simple to create.  I have embossed my image with the milled lavender distress powder, added numbers and sponged my tag with DI inks, milled lavender, tattered rose and peeled paint.  To complete I have added ribbon, a heart and a metal embellishment.

If you would like to join in the challenge why not pop over to Studio L3 where Linda is hosting the challenge and gives all the details along with some great prizes.  This weeks challenge is being sponsered by Simon Says Stamp, go on join in the fun.  Tracy x x