Sometimes we need a little innovation to get the gears greased and moving.
Hi everyone! I'm Monica of HeartcraftPaper and I want to thank you for visiting with me today. I have a special card that was truly inspired when I was searching through the Dies R Us shop and found these cogs and gear dies from the Scrap Man. I totally thought Steampunk. With that in mind I set out to find an image that would fit this perfectly.
Let's Get The Gears Moving!
Begin by coloring in my image. I used a combination of marker and pencils to give this image more depth.
Flower: PC950, PC1082, PC1033 Hair: Y11, Y26, PC1034, PC1033, PC1082
Staff: Y11, Y08, YR23, PC1033
For the image support use Distress ink to blend in some color. Leave areas white, other darker and others looking like a rust. Cut out one of each of the dies and use a metallic marker to add in splashes of gold here and there.
Because Steampunk is usually browns and blacks use a black velvet paper to add some depth to the craft. Cut white cardstock and the black velvet to A2 size and die cut using the Lawn Fawn Fancy Scalloped Rectangle Stackables.
Next, using the gold doily, place it in the upper left hand corner. Cut off any part that hangs over the edge. I did not use the die to cut the whole thing out since the idea is to give it more of a rustic look. Using scissors, cut the doily down around the scallops, scrape across the doily to destress it and pierce it where the holes are on the base.
Using double sided foam tape adhere the whole thing onto an A2 card base.
Using a pair of scissors, destress the edges of the image so that it has more of a tattered look to it. Using Distress Ink (Vintage Photo) or a brown ink, blend around the edges of the image to add to the distressed look. Using double sided foam tape, adhere the image to the left side of the card about 1/2" from the left side. This will allow the gears and cogs to appear from being the image.
Use the same distress ink to add some brown edges to the white flowers and adhere the flowers to opposite corners as depicted below. Bunch in 2 white 1 red upper, 2 red 1 white lower.
Here you have the finished product.
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19 Comments
4/23/2020 06:38:15 am
Your card looks great, and very nice to have your step by step photos of how you made it.
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Absolutely beautiful. Love the amazing coloration of the image!
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4/24/2020 07:26:02 am
Great card! Really nice image :)
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4/24/2020 06:54:34 pm
Beautiful creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.
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4/25/2020 04:04:43 am
An awesome card, love Steampunk and you've done it beautifully, great step-by-step too, thanks for sharing at Bizzy Bec's!
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Jackie Cornfield
4/26/2020 02:43:51 am
So glad you have shared this with us at 613 Avenue Create.
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4/27/2020 12:26:58 pm
Wow, absolutely stunning. Love your attention to detail, and all the elements are perfect for the image! So glad you joined us at Creatalicious Challenges!
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Shell B
4/27/2020 05:44:35 pm
Gorgeous Steam Punk card, lovin' the dies and embellishments....wonderful that you show step by step pictures!!
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Helen
4/28/2020 01:22:49 pm
A great card - thanks for sharing it with us at Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge.
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Annette Stapylton
4/28/2020 02:18:53 pm
Oh I love your project it looks fabulous. Great image and great design.
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Gale K
4/30/2020 07:55:29 am
Beautiful card Monica! Love the gears die! Thank you for sharing with us over here at World Wide Open Design Team Challenge and best of luck with your entry.<br />
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Suze
4/30/2020 09:36:29 pm
What an awesome Steampunk card. Love the image you used. Thank you for entering the Anything Goes Challenge at Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends.
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susan bennett
5/1/2020 01:20:46 pm
Lovely card thanks for sharing at Colour Crazy challenge
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5/2/2020 01:14:51 pm
Great Steampunk project! Thanks for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create!
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Sharon Smith
5/4/2020 10:38:41 am
Great card, love the theme you have built for the image
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A lovely card!
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