Thursday, 10 January 2013

Steampunk for a 40th

I have a cousin celebrating his fortieth birthday this week and here's the card I've made for him.
The stamp and papers for this one are from Papermania's new Chronology range and are in the latest goody bag. I was itching to get my inks out and play with these new goodies as I haven't made a steampunk card in a wee while and it's a style I love.  It appeals to my eclectic style and the fact that I can add loads of embellishments even although it's a male card!
I stamped the image in black Stazon and went in with Distress Inks in Antique Linen, Tea Dye and Walnut Stain, after which I added Anita's 3D Gloss to the binoculars and Crackle Paint in Rock Candy to the clock faces.  I computer generated the sentiment and inked it with the same inks as the topper.
The papers were simply matted up with chocolate brown cardstock and I embellished with sage green ribbon, die cut cogs, made from satin board using Spellbinders dies, and assorted metal nailheads.
I'm entering this card in the following challenges -
Here Come the Boys - #43 - sketch
Crafting for all Seasons - #43 - something new, I used new papers and a new stamp
Crafty Creations - #204 - something new, I used new papers and a new stamp
Loves Rubber Stamps - #34 - die cuts/punches, I die cut the cogs
Tuesday Throwdown - #129 - shiny and new
Craft Your Passion - #144 - vintage/shabby chic
Tammy's Scrappin' Corner - #44 - male
Kaboodle Doodles - #153 - vintage
Vintage Stamping - #4 - vintage
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37 comments:

  1. debby400010 January 2013 at 07:28

    Absolutely brilliant card Wendy.
    luv
    Debby

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  2. As.I.Do.Rodos.10 January 2013 at 07:39

    Fabulous Wendy
    Ginny x

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  3. cuilliesocks10 January 2013 at 08:11

    Brilliant card for a man Wendy, love the design and the colours are great, love it altogether, kate x

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  4. Sue10 January 2013 at 08:41

    WOW!! This is wonderful. I love the image and fabulous detailing

    Sue xx

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  5. Crafty Lark10 January 2013 at 11:06

    Great card, your sentiment certainly made me smile. xx Flora

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  6. Rosietoes10 January 2013 at 11:44

    Fab, fab and fab again. I don't do Steampunk but I can appreciate the style and this is great. Love the way the image conveys the sentiment. Great card Wendy.

    Edna x

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  7. coops10 January 2013 at 14:08

    love this wendy.fantastic steampunk design :D

    xx coops xx

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  8. Kelly Lloyd10 January 2013 at 14:10

    A wonderful card Catherine, love the design
    Hugs Kelly

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  9. Kelly Lloyd10 January 2013 at 14:12

    Sorry Wendy, I have just left Catherine's blog that's why I've called you Catherine lol. I'm having one of those days when I should of stayed in bed. Lol

    Hugs to you WENDY!!!!!

    Kelly

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  10. Viv10 January 2013 at 14:12

    What a fabulous card Wendy, the great die cuts go so well with the stamping too. Great colour combo also:) Viv xx

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  11. Desire Fourie10 January 2013 at 14:49

    Wendy this is gorgeous. I love the vintage feel.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  12. Chrissy C10 January 2013 at 16:10

    Brilliant guy card

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  13. NanaConnie10 January 2013 at 18:43

    A perfect steam punk guy card, Wendy! Love the color combo. I'm really glad you joined us in our "Shiny and New" challenge at Tuesday Throwdown this week. Hope to see you again soon.
    NanaConnie DT

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  14. Anonymous10 January 2013 at 20:41

    Oh wow just fabulous my friend!! Love the steampunk style with the added gear accents! :) Thanks for playing along with us at the Tuesday Throwdown Challenges! Hope you will join us again next week and good luck! Smiles and Hugs - *Vicki* ~ DT member

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  15. Anonymous10 January 2013 at 21:14

    This is such a great male themed card.Love your treatment of the image and that sentiment is brilliant.Thanks for joining us at Craft Your Passion.Hope to see you again next week :D
    Lisa x

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  16. pam10 January 2013 at 21:23

    fabulous card wendy, love the colours & layout. pam

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  17. Danni10 January 2013 at 21:37

    Wow!! What a stunning creation!

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  18. Kathleen (Kath) B. Hernandez11 January 2013 at 00:11

    What a wonderful steam punk . .. fabulous in fact . . . project! Happy 40th to your cousin. He'd sure love your crafted card.

    Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles’ “Vintage” Challenge! Happy 2013!!

    Kath - Admin
    Blog: Creo by Lady Katutz
    http://creobyladykatutz.blogspot.com/

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  19. Allthingsinky11 January 2013 at 01:03

    Fabulous Card Wendy, The papers are fabulous...

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  20. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 03:58

    Superb card for a guy,! Thanks for playing at HCTB's Woo x

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  21. brenda11 January 2013 at 09:05

    Absolutely stunning Wendy, I don't think I've seen you do vintage before but you do it beautifully.

    It's great to see you at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping challenges this month, thanks so much to joining in.

    B x

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  22. Unknown11 January 2013 at 10:00

    This is really wonderful
    I love the elements
    Your Design is fantastic.
    We are so honored you shared it with us.

    The Best of luck in your challenge this week and we hope to see you back next week.
    Hugs Tammy Ortiz - Owner of Tammy Scrapin Corner

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  23. Desire Fourie11 January 2013 at 10:29

    Hi Wendy
    I am back with my design team hat on. This is a perfect card for a man. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Good luck.
    Hugs
    Desíre
    {Tammy’s Scrapin Corner DT Member}
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  24. karalschuknecht11 January 2013 at 11:58

    I love your card, it's very manly and done so well. Thanks for joining us this week.
    Karal DT for Tammy's Scrapin Corner

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  25. Unknown11 January 2013 at 17:15

    I LOVE your vintage card!!

    Thanks for joining us at Kaboodle Doodles this week for our Vintage Challenge.

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  26. Jacqueline Smith11 January 2013 at 17:55

    Fabulous card, love the colors and all the details! Thanks for playing with us at Loves Rubberstamps!

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  27. Anonymous11 January 2013 at 20:57

    Gorgeous card Wendy, love the stamping and layering and my favourite colour combo ! Thanks for joining us at VSC. Sue C x

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  28. Bonnie Irvine11 January 2013 at 23:40

    This is one of my favourite images and I love what you have done with it. The colours of this card are gorgeous and the steampunk embellies are perfect complements. Love it. Thanks so much for joining our Vintage/Shabby Chic Challenge at Craft Your Passion. I hope we see you again soon.

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  29. Silvia(Barnie)11 January 2013 at 23:40

    Wow, that's really a stunning card. Thanks for joining us at FlonzCraft Vintage Stamping Challenge.

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  30. Margaret12 January 2013 at 03:03

    Great masculine card. Thanks for joining us at Tammy's Scrapin Corner for this challenge.
    Margaret, DT

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  31. Laura Love12 January 2013 at 10:48

    How cute! I love the steampunk vibe and those binoculars are perfect! Thank you so much for playing along with us at Loves Rubberstamps this week!

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  32. Shanna Shands12 January 2013 at 22:43

    The colors you used are great. I love steampunk and you did awesome pulling it off. Thanks for sharing at LRS.

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  33. Holly AKA KopyKat14 January 2013 at 18:11

    OMGOsh this is so fabulous, love the colors and the dp you used with this image, great design. Thanks for playing with us over at Loves Rubberstamps!!!

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  34. Becky15 January 2013 at 17:02

    Brilliant card. Love the steam punk feel.
    Thank you for playing along at Here Come The Boys.
    Becky x

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  35. Di15 January 2013 at 19:43

    Such a cute card, love your colours. Thanks for playing at HERE COME THE BOYS.

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  36. Dawn15 January 2013 at 20:46

    Great Steam Punk Card! I love the cogs!Thanks for playing at Crafting For All Seasons this time!
    Good Luck!
    Hugs
    Dawn (CFAS DT) xx

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  37. Carol21 January 2013 at 20:42

    Fabulous steam punk. Thank you for joining us at CFAS this time. Carol DT x

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