Friday 18 April 2014

Quote and Lyrics Challenge Change and Truth

I can't believe I haven't managed to post since my last Q & L entry, time goes by so quickly!  We had to choose between Change and Truth for the Craft Barn challenge - I chose 'Change'.  I used lyrics from Changes by David Bowie.  The song was originally released on the Hunkydory album in 1971 and then as a single in 1972.  Changes didn't do too well in the charts but is an iconic David Bowie song and seems to signify the ever changing person he is.  His music, appearance and personality have changed so much throughout his career.  I think he is awesome!


The background is brayered with Salty Ocean, Picked Raspberry and Mown Lawn Distress Inks (I decided it needed to be bright for Mr B!). I added drops of water and some pearl Glimmer Mist and when dry ran it through my Cuttlebug using the clock embossing folder which I think is Creative Expressions.  I highlighted the embossed areas with Distress Inks.  The pictures are downloaded and printed from the internet and are all album covers ranging from late sixties to mid nineties. I covered each image with versamark and embossed with clear powder so they look like record sleeves.  You can't see the shine in the photo unfortunately.  The ribbon looks more delicate in the picture than it is in real life.  Its white sheer ribbon coloured with Distress Inks.  I deliberately left the heat gun on the ribbon too long so it would curl up as I didn't want it drooping over the pictures.

If you can, please hop over to the Craft Barn and see the other amazing entries and DT projects and maybe join in - its a really fun challenge!

Thank you so much for visiting me, I really do appreciate it!  I will be popping round for a catch up a bit later today.  Have a lovely day - I hope the weather is as nice for you as it is here in Bournemouth.  Take care. Christine xx

22 comments:

Redanne said...

I love that David Bowie song too and you are so right about it being iconic - I will be humming it all day now (but I am not sorry about that!). Your tag is a wonderful tribute to a great singer! Anne xx

Sylvia said...

Fabulous Bowie tag, great lyrics.

Sylv xx

Sue said...

Great tag Christine and yep you got me humming that song LOL have a great Easter weekend huggles Sue xx

Anonymous said...

Snap! I used that one too - a favourite of mine. Love this tag, very clever.
Lynn xx

chrissie said...

Terrific Bowie tag and a great song to choose

Love Chrissie x

Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes) said...

Hi Chris a fab tag I love the background and your interpretation of the theme. Although I must admit to not being a David Bowie fan - oops! Hope you have a lovely weekend hugs Susan xx

kaybee said...

Fabulous song, fabulous tag!

May said...

Great David Bowie song Chris...Fantastic tag...Love it... Hugs May x x

BJ said...

Love the colours, BJ

Anita in France said...

Iconic song, iconic images, Chris ... and great texture on the background ... amazing! Happy Easter to you! Anita :)

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

How wonderful. Your use of the images made this tag even more special.

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

How wonderful. Your use of the images made this tag even more special.

massofhair said...

Great tribute to DB, good to see the album covers again. Love your Tag, bright colours and your idea is unique and fun:-) x

Unknown said...

Hi Chris, thanks for stopping by my blog! Really love your tag, scrolled down a bit to see what you've been up to. Love your tag from April 5th and totally in love with your 'dream' card! Hugs Frea

Unknown said...

Hi Chris, thanks for stopping by my blog! Really love your tag, scrolled down a bit to see what you've been up to. Love your tag from April 5th and totally in love with your 'dream' card! Hugs Frea

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Love that colorful specially tag, wonderful words.
Wish you also a wonderful last Easter day tomorrow,
big hugs Anja

505whimsygirl said...

Hi Chris,

David Bowie is definitely someone that has had many looks over the years. I think I know the song you are referring to but am not sure.

Thanks for visiting and leaving a comment on my Flat Susan post. She was definitely fun to have!

Hugs,
Kay

Diane said...

Great tag Christine what a fun idea.

Hugs Diane

Princess Judy Palmer said...

What a pretty tag. I love the colors you chose and what a neat idea to emboss the clip art so they would look album covers. I was never much of a Bowie fan, but I do seem to have a lot of friends that are!

Jester said...

A wonderful tag, Chris. I love the colours - it is so cheerful. A great tribute, too.
Hope you had a good Easter. Jx

Darnell said...

You do such an incredible job with these tags, Christine! This is an amazing and colorful tribute to an amazing and colorful icon!! Hugs, Darnell

Sharon, The Craft Barn said...

Congratulations on winning the Quotes and Lyrics Challenge. Please can you let me have your email so I can send the £20 voucher thanks Sharon
sharon@thecraftbarn.com