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Saturday 26 September 2015

Steampunk Stylie

Good morning,

I have had a really tough week, this week with my problematic old back! I am trying to manage the pain, but on occasions it has got the better of me this week. My working week from Monday to Thursday has been a challenge, to say the least.

Over at my challenge blog, FANTASY STAMPERS, we have a brand new challenge starting today with the theme of 'STEAMPUNK'. Now I know this can sometimes be a daunting one, and the design team found it a challenge too, but we would love you to experiment and come and play along.

Here's what I came up with for my DT inspiration ...


This all began as a piece of white cardstock, which I covered with distress inks in 'Scattered Straw, Rusty Hinge, Aged Mahogany, a little Crushed Olive and some Gathered Twigs'.

I used my Papermania cogs stamp to add some detail down the right hand side, and then ran the piece through an embossing folder to add a little interest to the left. The quote was printed on my pc and mounted on brown cardstock. The butterfly and cogs are chipboard pieces that I covered with gold embossing powder and then I added a key to the centre of the butterfly. There are a few other stamps from my stash in the design too.

I hope you will come and play along with us, with your own projects.
Hugz, Jan xx

10 comments:

  1. Oh, this is fab! Such gorgeous colours, and I for one LOVE the steampunk theme! x

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  2. Hi Jan
    Sorry to hear about your back problems, I do hope you feel better soon.
    This week's challenge was just that, a challenge but I enjoyed trying to step out of my comfort zone. I love your card, it is so inventive especially the butterfly with the key body.
    Crafty hugs
    Lesley

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  3. Hi Jan I love your card and your take on Steampunk. Thank you for your kind comments on my card I did enjoy making it. Then I do love playing with stamps. I do hope you feel better soon. Hugs Jackie

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  4. Sorry you are suffering again with your back, hope it improves soon.
    Thanks for the lovely comments on my card, it is good to stretch yourself once in a while!
    Love the colours and the stamped cogs down the edge of the card and the chipboard elements really add to the overall design. :)

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  5. Stunning colours and a fabby sentiment.

    Love and hugs
    Maarit

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  6. Stunning background colors and fun steam punk bling.

    Hugs Diane

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  7. I just love this color combo, my favorites! What an awesome steampunk creation. Cheers, Holley

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  8. Great piece, love the colours. Creative Blessings, Tracy x

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  9. OMG I love this, the colours are so rich and fabulous background and sentiment.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  10. What a wow colour combination. Very vibrant and stand out project. Loving the embellishments and the sentiment x

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