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Friday, July 29, 2016

Inka Gold and Gears

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This is one of those cards that ended up totally different to what I had envisioned - and actually quite quick to make.


I embossed a layer of cream card with an S.B. Em-Bossing folder that seems to be now unavailable.


I then picked up my bronze Inka Gold paste - it had gone a bit dry, despite retaining the paper layer under the lid.  I did not despair as I have painted with this, using a wet paintbrush to pick up the paint, so I put a couple of drops of water on the paste and then rubbed some onto my finger tip and then over the embossing - you can see in the photo above the wonderful sheen it gives


To finish I stamped and white embossed the sentiment onto a SB labels diecut, layered it onto a striped ribbon and assembled the card.

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24 comments:

Suchi said...

LOVE the gears...great shimmery card Maxine! Have a happy friday! :)
Suchi xx

froebelsternchen said...

Wow.. fantastic with the gears ! Great!
Happy weekeend Maxine!
oxo Susi

Mac Mable said...

Such a gorgeous effect. Well done on persevering with the dry Inka, it looks amazing x

Ellibelle said...

Turned out fabulous. Love the metallic look, perfect for a masculine card.

MaryH said...

The coppery gleam makes these fab gears totally stand out. I'm pleased that your Inca paste was able to rehydrate with some water. I had some of the small pots just turn to nearly dust, and not able to rehydrate at all. This may not be what you envisioned but it is terrific, Love the blue ribbon stripe and what a perfect masculine card. TFS & have a great weekend. Hugs

Gerrina said...

The Inkagold always looks so great on steampunk-projects and here you used them so beautifully! Enjoy your week!

jimlynn said...

Talk about shimmer and shine! WOW! LOVE this Maxine.

Lynn

Princess Judy Palmer said...

Very shiny and fits perfectly with the mechanical theme of this card.

Brenda said...

What a fun masculine card Maxine! I love the gears embossing folder-need me some more masculine ones. The inka gold finished the embossed gears off beautifully! I love inka gold, only have one color, but love it. lol Hugs, Brenda

Ginny Maxam said...

Lovely card Maxine!! Thank you for sharing the tip with the Inka Gold - Very Good to know!! This is a great masculine card!!
Hugs
Ginny M

Monica said...

What great inspiration for a male card, Maxine. And thanks so much for sending me the link to the loo paper craft.

I love the metallic cream on this card.

Happy crafting,

Monica

Dawn T said...

great masculine card Maxine. I have this folder too and it's a great background. The inka gold looks so awesome

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Fabulous and wonderful card Maxine thank you for joining us over on
Inspiration Destination
Dianne xx
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Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Lovely card, Maxine... the background is so creative and beautiful!

creationsnz said...

Super metallic effect and great mancard.

aussie aNNie said...

Such a gorgeously created card, love the image and colours used...the papers look lovely ..xx

 {aNNie}

Margaret said...

Very pretty. I love the bronze rub.

Billie A said...

Sweet great for a masculine card. Thanks for sharing over at Aud Sentiments.

Billie A
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Granmargaret said...

Great card. Thank you for all your comments on my blog.

stampingbowd said...

Ohh! Ahh! I love the metalic gears!!! Great card!

Mari said...

Wonderful creation! Thanks for playing with us at Crafting with an Attitude :) xx Mari

Pamellia said...

What a wonderful card, I am loving the gear texture!! I think most of my cards end up different than how I pictured them when I started, nothing wrong with that (most of the time). lol. sending hugs :)

Bonnie said...

Love the shine of the Inka Gold! Another great masculine card!

Hetty said...

Great embossed card and lovely shiny color on top.