tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post6737051326499780997..comments2023-07-20T14:16:30.451+01:00Comments on CuriousnCraftyTreasures: Heavy Metal @A Vintage JourneyAnniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09581031888288730074noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-87896412254069731542016-01-13T09:39:09.559+00:002016-01-13T09:39:09.559+00:00I really like that metallic composition and layout...I really like that metallic composition and layout. What fascinates me the most about it is the richness of the colours in the part of the design that focuses on natural themes. Everything appears cohesive when it catches your eye. However, the rich shades make you appreciate the natural elements distinctly from the metallic looking sections, which have their own allure.<br /><br /><a href="https://badgeranodisinguk.wordpress.com/2015/08/21/stop-corrosion-polishing-aluminium-and-other-metal-finishing-methods/" rel="nofollow"> Bernice Parsons @ Badger Anodising</a>Bernice Parsonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10315652284445470436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-47610589001312392672014-10-11T21:39:10.235+01:002014-10-11T21:39:10.235+01:00Super juxtaposition of industry and nature Annie -...Super juxtaposition of industry and nature Annie - this is a wonderful make and terrifically TH. I hope that your Dad's op has gone very well today. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Nicola xPaper Profusionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307545011423409239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-87138716167469987972014-10-10T22:11:04.880+01:002014-10-10T22:11:04.880+01:00The postage stamp makes such a cool frame, especia...The postage stamp makes such a cool frame, especially with your industrial metal treatment - very cool! Love the tree!<br />Alison xxWords and Pictureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672524847577136244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-42521238025313379402014-10-09T23:10:36.022+01:002014-10-09T23:10:36.022+01:00wow Annie - this is awesome - I love it to bits! T...wow Annie - this is awesome - I love it to bits! Thanks for your kind words too! Hugs rachel xrachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14882763159860546363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-65238210077898811022014-10-06T08:23:04.826+01:002014-10-06T08:23:04.826+01:00Fabulous project Annie love this technique always ...Fabulous project Annie love this technique always wows me, also love all the details within your design.<br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and your lovely comment<br />MaggieHMaggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255716578178893351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-74161123277353946742014-10-05T12:43:47.986+01:002014-10-05T12:43:47.986+01:00Gorgeous metal design, thanks for sharing how you ...Gorgeous metal design, thanks for sharing how you created your artwork. I have metal tape somewhere in my stash (I hope I still have it), I'll have to dig it out! Take care, ShirleyxxPaper Creations by Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04587466253656100353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-88798749267312151782014-10-04T22:38:06.478+01:002014-10-04T22:38:06.478+01:00Annie, I can certainly see why this technique is a...Annie, I can certainly see why this technique is a favourite because it is sensational. I like that you transformed your tree into a cog tree as the focal on this very cool project.<br />Wishes<br />LynneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-58350346670317408242014-10-04T20:19:46.839+01:002014-10-04T20:19:46.839+01:00So imaginative Annie! Love the cog tree and altere...So imaginative Annie! Love the cog tree and altered butterflies in particular. Jenny xJenny Marpleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00940317993979637301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-16234276063064886332014-10-04T19:49:46.549+01:002014-10-04T19:49:46.549+01:00That dang Mr. Mojo...drives me crazy!!! LOVE the t...That dang Mr. Mojo...drives me crazy!!! LOVE the tree inside the stamp! The texture and color on the branches is wonderful, as are the gears!Anita Houston The Artful Mavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01949969469882107026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-25507961027779056712014-10-04T18:36:13.894+01:002014-10-04T18:36:13.894+01:00So cool, Annie! Love that you gave the heavy metal...So cool, Annie! Love that you gave the heavy metal a soft touch with that gorgeous blooming tree! Hugs, SandraSandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987712211776857152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-70668239091554525572014-10-04T16:27:48.772+01:002014-10-04T16:27:48.772+01:00Fantastic rivet detail on your frame and fabulous ...Fantastic rivet detail on your frame and fabulous butterflies<br />Love your tree with the cogs<br /><br />Jools x<br />Jools Robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418444228007640819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-75417501551712239762014-10-03T23:03:56.995+01:002014-10-03T23:03:56.995+01:00Wow! Love the frame and all the texture. The tree...Wow! Love the frame and all the texture. The tree is awesome!Marjie Kemperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09012764263520267030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-40051914609941191222014-10-03T21:33:44.024+01:002014-10-03T21:33:44.024+01:00Love this project, the metal work looks great, har...Love this project, the metal work looks great, hard to believe it started out with metal tape.<br />Yvonne Meggymayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15523023041456397683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-44782411018444009562014-10-03T21:25:16.126+01:002014-10-03T21:25:16.126+01:00Fabulous make Annie, funny how Nikki and you had t...Fabulous make Annie, funny how Nikki and you had the same idea and yet the out come is so different.... Love the textural elements on your piece, the wonderful butterflies and amazing tree, - so clever!Astrid Macleanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09489025428063136772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-75777942885016841642014-10-03T20:21:36.985+01:002014-10-03T20:21:36.985+01:00Great minds!!! Adore this Annie - really do. Such ...Great minds!!! Adore this Annie - really do. Such a clever use of all things metal with some added textural contrast with the tree too. Inspired use of cogs! Nikki xxxNikki Actonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419439198193876751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-89617585589240644392014-10-03T20:01:35.108+01:002014-10-03T20:01:35.108+01:00Just catching up - your last creations are wonderf...Just catching up - your last creations are wonderful. Congrats on your new design team position :)Silvia(Barnie)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05752265155723103197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-32526910236955379582014-10-03T15:53:23.580+01:002014-10-03T15:53:23.580+01:00I can't decide what I love more, Annie! Love t...I can't decide what I love more, Annie! Love the metal postage frame and background, the coke can butterflies (I will have to save some cans), but that tree just steels (meant that word) the show! How clever to use the flower soft (mine also sits unused and loved), but the cogs for flowers, is so clever! Love this! Have a great weekend. Hugs!Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11795317834832687423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-47955633003248258392014-10-03T14:04:31.569+01:002014-10-03T14:04:31.569+01:00First of all I just want to say...HOLY CRUD...that...First of all I just want to say...HOLY CRUD...that's gorgeous!! Secondly, your desk has me so very intrigued. It looks like a fabulous work space. :) Thirdly...WOW!! What you created is such a metal masterpiece. I love the mix of machinery and nature together and your technique looks superb.<br />Happy Weekend Annie and hugs to you,<br />Lisa xLisa Mincklerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10707109305523594370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-86877944735461691752014-10-03T11:28:48.671+01:002014-10-03T11:28:48.671+01:00Wow, Annie this is a wonderful example of using th...Wow, Annie this is a wonderful example of using the riveted metal technique and the butterflies look amazing with the frame. Your tree is incredible with the contrast of softness and bright colours with the hardness of the cogs and grungy colours, so clever. <br />Have an enjoyable weekend.<br />hugs Brenda xxBrenda Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10125808222761586493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-14775589092845842052014-10-03T07:33:28.390+01:002014-10-03T07:33:28.390+01:00I simply cannot take my eyes off those gorgeous bu...I simply cannot take my eyes off those gorgeous butterflies Annie, that is such a fabulous technique. I love the frame you created and the tree looks beautiful with the flower soft. This is such a great challenge and I too have loved seeing what everyone has done. Hugs, Anne xxRedannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00927442847627008591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-52794632703481164282014-10-03T07:13:17.783+01:002014-10-03T07:13:17.783+01:00Good Morning Annie. Your love of all things Tim ha...Good Morning Annie. Your love of all things Tim has certainly shone with this excellent Heavy Metal piece of Art. So well executed in every way, the details are exemplary for all to see. Love the frame and the way you have given it the burnished look. Great exhibit for this fabulous challenge. Have a Good Day. Hugs Mum xxxxxRitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15614950228697973128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-24918835405866553872014-10-03T03:50:12.759+01:002014-10-03T03:50:12.759+01:00Came here to post about another project but I was ...Came here to post about another project but I was blown away by this one so I had to comment here as well. This is absolutely lovely Annie - your talent just shines through! Going to miss you, my sweet teamie, but you certainly deserve all your recent accomplishments <3 xoxo ChristiAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11515228815372574679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8015823078789425406.post-71727229165556672542014-10-03T01:00:05.728+01:002014-10-03T01:00:05.728+01:00Great piece and wonderful tutorial Annie. I love ...Great piece and wonderful tutorial Annie. I love the colors and the bird in the center. The placement of the gears is great and the entire thing looks very "Heavy Metal" with the special butterflies.S@ndy Dillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862956606175271027noreply@blogger.com