Monday 26 September 2011

Men Only For Simon Says Stamp and Show

Time for the weekly dose of Simon Says Stamp and Show and this week we would like to see your Men Only creations.
I have enjoyed making chunky ATC' so much lately that the MEN ONLY challenge allowed me to indulge once again in these addictive forms of art.  This weeks piece has been adorned with stamped images from Wendy Vecchi's Steampunk Art and Tim's Steampunk set. The ATC has been coloured with Distress Stain Vintage Photo and all the background pieces coloured with Distress Ink Vintage Photo and Aged Mahogany. Each ATC has been spritzed with water to give the splatter effect. Embellishments include Idea-Ology Sprockets, Fragments, Memory Frame, Corners and a 7 Gypsies Knob.
Both sides have had chicken wire added for that masculine touch an idea picked up from my fellow team member Sarah. Vintage spools have been added to the base of my ATC, again coloured with Aged Mahogany and Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I love this sentiment from Wendy Vecchi's set and again perfect for this weeks challenge.
My dashing gentlemen have been added to square Fragments and added to the side of my ATC, adding a piece of metal for the eye piece, again adding to the masculine feel.
This side has a piece of card added coloured with Distress Inks and stamped with Tim's Steampunk background stamp along with the lightbulb from Wendy's Steampunk Art. To complete I have added a steampunk embellishment from my stash.
The top of my ATC has been adorned with a knob from 7 Gypsies, some tiny tiny lightbulbs and a rusty key.

Pop over to the Simon Says Stamp and Show blog and take a look at my fellow team members they have created some inspirational projects and remember there is also the chance to win a $50 prize from Simon Says Stamp.  I always look forward to seeing your creations each week.


Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your week.  Tracy x x








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36 comments:

  1. Cath Wilson26 September 2011 at 07:27

    Lovely bit of work, Tracy x

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  2. Helen26 September 2011 at 07:32

    Another wonderful chunky ATC, Tracy. The chicken wire is a great touch.

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  3. Siobhan Fyffe26 September 2011 at 07:34

    Another fabulous chunky ATC!! I love the colours in this one and the Wendy Vecchi sentiment is perfect.
    Siobhan x

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  4. Paula Whittaker26 September 2011 at 07:59

    Another fab chunky ATC - they are addictive arent they, I cant stop making them at the moment!

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  5. Sandy26 September 2011 at 08:24

    Wow your new chunky is stunning Tracy. So many great details. Perfect job.

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  6. Julia Dunnit26 September 2011 at 08:54

    Wow, now that's a lot of ATC!! It's great!

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  7. Sue26 September 2011 at 09:01

    You are getting into these chunky ATCs :) love the chicken wire stuff!

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  8. Juls26 September 2011 at 09:50

    these are just fab!! Love the colours you have used! Hugs Juls

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  9. JaN's ArTy JouRneY26 September 2011 at 09:51

    Oh I love your chunky atc's, and this one is so cool!! So many fab embellies :)

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  10. TonyR26 September 2011 at 10:06

    really love this chunky atc! very steampunk and masculine! i love the frames and fragments!

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  11. Willy26 September 2011 at 10:08

    What a beauty, Tracy! Love this chunky ATC!

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  12. Nancy Wethington26 September 2011 at 11:21

    Love your chunky ATC and all those manly images. I also really liked how you framed the one main image. I'm going to have to do that!

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  13. JoZart Designs26 September 2011 at 11:41

    Fabulous piece of art Tracy... you tempt me to make a chunky ATC, which I've never done.
    JoZarty x

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  14. Artyjen26 September 2011 at 12:12

    Fabulously steampunky!
    xoxo Sioux

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  15. Meggymay26 September 2011 at 12:14

    Fabulous, love the elements and the images.

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  16. Candy C26 September 2011 at 12:21

    Tracy, your chunky ATC is wonderful! I love the colors...especially the red and black together. Very striking. Love all the stamped images and all the embellishments! Your designs on every side are awesome! <3 Candy

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  17. Lisa Somerville26 September 2011 at 13:17

    Fab masculine chunky ATC - love your images and added embellies!

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  18. Jingle26 September 2011 at 13:20

    This is absolutely fabulous! Are your chunky ATC's the same size as a traditional or are they larger? I think I need to start making these! I love yours!

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  19. Jean Franks Beck26 September 2011 at 15:06

    I soooo love your chunky ATCs! Using the fragments on the side is brilliant. Another gorgeous design!

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  20. Lynn Stevens26 September 2011 at 15:42

    Awesome job on your chunky ATC. Even the sides and top are a work of art! You rocked this challenge Tracy!!!

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  21. Lynne Forsythe26 September 2011 at 16:56

    Holy ba geeeeberz Tracy.....just lovin' your chuncky "manly" project!!! so many details....just FABBY!!

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  22. Anonymous26 September 2011 at 17:02

    Tracy
    There is nothing I don't like about this. The chunky style works so brilliantly with the men only stamps.
    Fabulous!!!
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  23. craftytrog26 September 2011 at 17:22

    Wow! This is a truly amazing piece of art Tracy! I love everything about it! x

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  24. Marjie Kemper26 September 2011 at 18:19

    Fantastic piece! Love each different side and those wonderful colors.

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  25. Sue26 September 2011 at 18:32

    Brilliant Tracy, I'm loving those cotton reels x

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  26. Netty26 September 2011 at 18:44

    Oh wow Tracy this is fabulous x

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  27. Heavens2Betsy26 September 2011 at 19:41

    Absolutely fantastic pieces you've created. I, too, love every aspect of them. Brilliant design. penny

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  28. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie26 September 2011 at 19:53

    Four sides and a top just chocked full of wonderful vintage images and textures. Gotta get some of that chicken wire too - LOVE IT! Wonderful extra embellishments like the tiny light bulbs - all make it so interesting to gaze at. Terrific take on this week's theme.

    Hope you have a great week.

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  29. Lori26 September 2011 at 21:23

    Ooo, this is fabulous Tracy! Just love those fragments along the one side, GREAT idea!

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  30. flutterbycrafter27 September 2011 at 09:09

    Great ideas for men. You've made a stunning piece xx

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  31. Silvia(Barnie)27 September 2011 at 20:29

    How cool, such a fabulous chunky ATC.

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  32. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.com27 September 2011 at 22:57

    Super cool creation, Tracy! I love the 7 Gypsies knob and the embellishments are perfect!

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp!

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  33. Trish28 September 2011 at 10:10

    I do so love the steampunk style, and you have used it perfectly here! Wonderful!

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  34. Trish28 September 2011 at 10:11

    I do so love the steampunk style, and you have used it perfectly here! Wonderful!

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  35. Sarah28 September 2011 at 20:50

    This is a real stunner Tracy - such a fabulous rich Genty colour and I'm loving all the details... the frame and wire are look so good and that doorknob is the best - love it. The different chaps look stunning and the whole ATC works like a dream...

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  36. Suzanne C3 October 2011 at 12:37

    WOW! I saw it on the reader and on SSSS but didn't get to see all the brilliant details you put into this! Gorgeous!

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