The weekend is here! I hope you have something good planned. If we can we are going to try and tidy the garden before winter. Though the leaves on the Magnolia are all still green and firmly stuck to the tree. They usually all come down in November - bliss. It is a very pretty tree for two weeks in the Spring so I suppose it is worth it.
Today sees the start of a new challenge on the Fantasy Stampers challenge blog and the theme is Steam Punk. Now I have to admit that this was rather out of my comfort zone and I am not sure that my card really fits the bill but it was lots of fun to make.
The stamps I have used are the All Geared Up Background stamp by Heartfelt Creations and the White Rabbit Gorjuss set by Docrafts. I started with a 8" x 8" kraft card blank and I made all the mats and layers. The top layer was white stamping card. I took the All Geared Up stamp in my hand and I randomly stamped over the page with Perfect Medium and I heat embossed with a silver powder. I did the same again with a black ink and this was heat embossed with clear embossing powder. Finally I inked over the page with Rusty Hinge Distress ink (great name for a colour).
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I stamped the Gorjuss girl from the White Rabbit set onto white card with Black Archival ink and heat embossed it with a clear powder. She was coloured with Promarkers and then cut out. The face of the clock was covered with Glossy Accents.
Here you can see the detail of the All Geared Up stamp. It has many cogs and screws in the design. It was stamped on to white card with black archival and heat embossed with a clear powder. Then it was inked all over with a silver ink. To finish the card I used two Spellbinder dies to add extra detail to the design,
There is no sentiment on this card as yet I am not quite sure when I will use it.
I do hope that you have a great weekend and that the weather is kind to us all.
The new challenge on the Fantasy Stampers Challenge Blog starts today it is fun to join in if you check back tomorrow the winners will be posted.
Happy Crafting
Hugs Jackie
Oh Gorjuss!! Love this, that window stamp is fab. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteGreat stano detail Jackie. Love the depth created.
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I'm not a steampunk fan but this...... wow it's brilliant :-)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the gardening and yes, a Magnolia is well worth it for the beautiful flowers x
Fabulous card and love steampunk!
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Linda xxx
gorgeous card Jackie
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Gr Karin
Brilliant card Jackie, it fits the steampunk challenge perfectly. The Heartfelt stamp is so detailed and I love the way they have used the cogs and gears to make the windows and fences.
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Lesley
So delightful, I do love Gorjuss Girls and it never even occurred to me to use this image as steampunk. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteoh wow Jackie what a super little card ... love that little white rabbit girlie ... hope you managed to get your gardening done ... super day here today ... happy crafting and love sandy xx
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you gave it a go, Jackie - I love your finished card. The background stamp is fab and the mount compliments the railings perfectly. Little Miss Gorjuss just finishes your card off nicely - a great attempt at Steampunk.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy the rest of your weekend, hun.
Hugz, Jan xx
What a great stamp that is and I like how you have teamed it with the Gorjuss girl image
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It is gorgeous in the proper sense of the word! I love Gorjuss and must get around to buying some of it. Your card is the perfect mix and not too weird-y steampunk (if you see what I mean!)
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ReplyDeleteI love this card Jackie! Gorjuss image & a great little background! Love the addded goodies too!
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Dawn xx
Wonderful card Jackie, really different design!
ReplyDeleteLove my Magnolia tree..
Hugs Pam
This is great xx JAn
ReplyDeleteGreat card the background colour really make the image pop.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and images. Havnt done any steampunk cards for an age. :)
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Love it.. Fab image, Px
ReplyDeleteI struggle with steam punk too, Jackie, but you have pulled this one out of the hat, beautifully, hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous card,love the backing.xxx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous piece of work - enjoy your trip to hobbycraft!
ReplyDeletelovely project, great detailed stamps
ReplyDeleteNot into steam punk myself, but you have managed it very well, it looks fabulous :o)
ReplyDeleteJackie xx
Great card Jackie, I think you have managed to keep in the theme, Fab background and the image works very well. Hugs Jennifer xx
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the theme but it is good to be taken out of our comfort zone occasionally.
ReplyDeleteYou made a great card, a softer take on steampunk. :)
Hi Jackie
ReplyDeleteI know where you are coming from, not too sure on the steam punk stuff either but I do like what you have done with this card. The girl could be quite cute in a different setting but looks perfect to fit this background. Great for a teenage card. Thank you for sharing. Love Diane xxxx
What a fab card! Hope the garden tidy went well! xx
ReplyDeleteIts a fabulous card and I think it fits in with the steam punk theme very well x
ReplyDeleteWha a brilliant card Jackie, love Gorjuss image and fab design x
ReplyDeleteA brilliant card Jackie. It's a wonderful image and a super background xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful your design is stunning loving that background love and hugs Carole x
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Jackie :)
ReplyDeleteWow Jackie, I love this card. I rarely do steampunk but have an idea for this challenge. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCathy x
Beautiful card. Gorjuss girl works well with the steampunk.
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