Tuesday, 1 February 2011

GC86: Spicy Supply - Coffee Filters



GC86: Spicy Supply - Coffee Filters

For ths challenge we had to use coffee filters to make something. I got given some by a friend, who had bought the wrong size for her machine, and cut out some flowers using the TH *Tattered Florals* die. At first they looked very floppy and uninteresting, but after they had been sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in terracotta, sprinkled with some embossing powder and heat dried, they stiffened up and twisted about and looked much better. Then I inked all the edges with a purple ink, stuck some layers together, added a centre of Prima pearls and really liked the result. IT's good to try out new things, even if you think at first that it's not so good! The tag has been made from a cardboard box, which has been partly peeled,clear inked and embossed with gold, bronze and silver powders, and highlighted with perfect pearls in pink and blue which have also been heat set. The lovely shimmer doesn't show up well on the photo. Added an image from LaBlanche, and a few other FAMT (flying about my table) bits and bobs, and that was it. I think I will have another go at playing with coffee filters this week if I have time!
Thanks for looking, and have a good day!
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27 comments:

  1. SusieJTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Ooh that is a gorgeous tag Val. Love it.
    Hugs,
    Sue xx
    p.s. I have some filters (our present machine doesn't need them) so may give this a go. TFS

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  2. froebelsternchenTuesday, February 01, 2011

    absolut traumhaft!

    lg Susi

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  3. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Thanks Ladies!

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  4. 1CardCreatorTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Wow these are beautiful! I love the whole pocket and doily thing too! ~Diane

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  5. YvonneTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Absolutely stunning, Valerie!

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  6. Carole of BrumTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Lovely work, Valerie, who would have thought something like this could be made from coffee filters? I bet there is nothing you cannot make use of. CoB

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  7. AnonymousTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Ohhh wow thats so beautiful my friend such glorious colour too.
    I also just wanted to let you know i have a shabby chic freebie collage sheet for today only then it will be gone. please pop by if you would like it.
    Have a lovely day
    Hugs June x

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  8. Αlex...Tuesday, February 01, 2011

    I love what you did with the coffee filter!!!!Very goog job Valerie!

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  9. Lacee broylesTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Wow, your tag is so beautiful!!!!

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  10. tea_bagTuesday, February 01, 2011

    beautiful tag and colour combo

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  11. AnonymousTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Hi Val, this is simply gorgeous, just love it! I've sent you a little parcel with some crafting goodies, hope it gets to you soon! Hugs, Sarah

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  12. Hi it's MariaTuesday, February 01, 2011

    wow what a fab idea val, will have to give this one ago, (will add it to me list, not sure if this year or next, lol)...

    maria xx

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  13. Valerie-JaelTuesday, February 01, 2011

    Thanks Ladies! Sarah, will let you know when the goodies come! Maria, ....or the one after that!

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  14. NettyWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Oh wow Valerie its totally stunning, x

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  15. AnonymousWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Wow! Your piece is gorgeous! Love those flowers!

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  16. 2amscrapperWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Incredible tag! Amazing looking flowers! Thanks for taking the Gingersnap Creations challenge! Helene

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  17. Sandi McLeanWednesday, February 02, 2011

    It's taken me too long to get over here! I am loving every single project! What a treat to see all of what you are doing...

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  18. BehulaWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Again some awesome creation, my dear! The idea of using coffee filter paper did not really appear to me but seeing what amazing effects you created I'm tempted to try it myself - amd that means a lot because I am the most boring scrapper on the planet, I believe.

    You did great - as always. Thanks for sharing your art and inspiration.

    B.

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  19. Valerie-JaelWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Thanks for all your lovely comments!

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  20. "MOI" FreubelWednesday, February 02, 2011

    Hi Valerie
    I just discovered your blog and couldn't resist to write a short comment.
    I've browsed a while through your posts and I've found it very enjoyable.
    ( Just felt the need to say this :)

    Thanks kindly for sharing your images and photos It was very inspiring to see.

    Greetings Rian from the Netherlands.

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  21. JingleThursday, February 03, 2011

    How did I miss this post? This is absolutely GORGEOUS! I really love this one! One of my favorites of yours! I posted my coffee filter challenge today!

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  22. Valerie-JaelThursday, February 03, 2011

    OK, Jungle, I'm off to look!!

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  23. trisha tooFriday, February 04, 2011

    Very lush--gorgeous!

    :)

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  24. SmilynStefSaturday, February 05, 2011

    The touch of purple ink on the edges of the bloom really adds to the floral design ... and the tip about "crisping" them dry is wonderful too ... this wonderful creation is certainly candy for the eye ... thanks for joining our Spicy Supply Challenge at Gingersnap Creations.

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  25. Carole MillerWednesday, February 09, 2011

    WOW, that is beautiful.

    Carole Miller

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  26. MaggieWednesday, February 09, 2011

    I love the vintage feel to your tag and all the colours work so well

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  27. GabbyFriday, February 11, 2011

    A beautiful work of art! I appreciate every detail ... just beautiful. :)

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