On an 8x8 inch kraft card base I first layered a piece of antique gold pearlescent paper and then for some texture, I used s piece of brown packing paper from recent Amazon delivery. This packing paper is not only quite sturdy but has a lovely ribbed texture and takes ink very well. I used my Treasure gold dinky inky from The Dreamees and was really happy with the results.
I printed out two of these design sheets so that I could cut out the metal picture frame and smaller elements, then decoupage them back onto a fresh sheet. I used my stardust gelly roll pen to highlight the picture frame and the edges of the flowers.
I added a monocle die cut from my stash over one of the clock faces in the paper and created a metal-like sentiment using Debbi Moore's metal magic.
Another large card and with this one I have used one of my Tattered Lace steampunk dies and my smallest embellishments to highlight its wings.
I have decoupaged the rose in the bottom left corner and cut out more of the leaves from the same design sheet as I wanted to use them around the large clock face and flowers. I also added acetate to the clockface to make it stand out more, especially as I was draping my flowers around it.
I made a few rolled roses to tie in with the pink flowers in the collection and created another metal-like sentiment that fits in with the steampunk theme. This card is bound together with a rose ribbon to coordinate with the colour theme throughout.
Not sure we were all expecting snow in March, but there you go, I'm glad I haven't taken the fleece off the plant pots in my garden yet, a shock to the daffodils out there!
If you've been crafting, what's been your craft table this week?
Happy crafting
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11 comments:
So much work and attention to detail on a beautifully finished creation.
B x
Steampunk and flowers- a lovely combination. So many beautiful details on your fabulous cards Michelle- those delicate steampunk die cuts are stunning.
The spring flowers definitely didn't like the snow- the daffs are ok but the poor crocus look really sick! Looking forward to some warmer weather- and I hope it's soon!
xx
Oooooh, Michelle, this is so gorgeous! Love it!. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
WOW fabulous Steampunk cards Michelle,love all the layers and embellishments,absolutely beautiful die-cut butterfly and Dragonfly,love the monocle and little light bulb too-brilliant.Our snow came and went in half a daw on Thurs,yesterday sun and blue sky but freezing and today I got washing dry lol easily pleased lol
Carol x
You make such beautiful cards, Michelle! I am in awe of your natural talent with mixed media. Also, thank you for your kind words on my blog.
it's gorgeous Michelle and fabulous papers you have used
gr karin
Amazing colours. Thank you for joining us.
Carol xx
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Wow Michelle! These are gorgeous! Love all the layers and your talent for mixed media is brilliant!! The Dragonfly - WOW!!!
Hugs - Mariann
So beautiful.
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Thank you so much for all your lovely comments x
I like Steampunk and your cards are great! I really like the second one.
Pamela
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