Sunday 15 May 2011

Is it Steampunk?

Crafty Cardmakers have a theme of Steampunk, and I decided to have a bash at it.  I really don't know whether I have got the essence of it or not - but it is my version.



I put together a collage of images from Graphics Fairy which I manipulated in various ways in PaintNet (don't have Photoshop - it would probably defeat me!!), printed it in greyscale on to Ranger Manila card and then use various distress inks over it.  I have used Cogs, Butterflies and the Old Jalopy from Tim Holtz.  Inked the cogs and butterflies, and cut the Jalopy  in metal.  I used silver dabber ink on parts, and outlined round the windows in red. 

I am entering this for the following challenges:

Crafty us Crazy - use something new
Papertake Weekly - Fancy a Punch (or dies)
Creative Cowgirls - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Dig out the old and use with the new  (the images for the background I have had since last year, so that is my old, and the dies are my new
One Stitch at a Time - Anything goes


I really appreciate it that you take the time to look at my blog and leave such lovely comments. Thank you each and every one of you.


12 comments:

  1. I wouldn't know if this was Steam Punk either although I'm sure the watch elements and the vintage car are spot on. What ever the style, Val, it's a super card! Well done you for trying something new again! You always do it so well! Hugs, Lesley

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  2. I have no idea what 'Steampunk' is....but I do know that this is a beautiful piece of Art...FANTASTIC...
    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  3. I don't know enought about Steampunk "rules" but what an amazing look, the cogs look fab with the car
    Anne
    x

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  4. stunning love the sumptuous colours thanks for sharing with us all here at OSAAT.

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  5. Oh wow! This is fab! Love those cogs :-) Thanks for joining in with our Old and New challenge at Dream Valley! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  6. I'm with the rest, what is steampunk?! lol Either way it is beautiful! Thanks for joining us at Dream Valley!

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  7. Fabulous creation.

    Thanks for joining the Steampunk Challenge at Crafty Cardmakers.

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  8. Fantastic steampunky card :D The vintage car is splendid! Thank you for joining in at Creative Cowgirls XXX

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  9. I think you captured Steampunk beautifully. I love your design. Thank you for joining us at Craft Us Crazy.

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  10. Wow its fantastic !!
    Thanks for sharing with us at One Stitch At A Time for our ,'Anything Goes' , challenge. Good Luck !
    Choccy x

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  11. It looks great, well done! I love colours over the grey scale background! Thank you for joining our Old and New challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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  12. What a great steampunk card! Love it!
    Thanks so much for joining us in our “use your FAVorite Embellishment(s) and/or Something New” challenge at Craft Us Crazy and hope you will join us again!
    Huggies ~
    Sharron♥

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Thank you soooo much for all the wonderful comments you leave on my Blog. I appreciate each and every one....and for you taking the time to do so....I will try to get over to your Blog too.
Love and big hugs
Val xx

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