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As soon as I saw the main image on this card at Gecko Girls, I knew who would appreciate it on a card. The freebie image was for their September Steampunk Challenge, and is no longer available. I couldn't show it then as it is was a September birthday, and the recipient sees my cards...
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I started with some Kraft card and stamped this Graffiti Texture Background in
Lawn Fawn River Stone ink as the base for the card.
The image was sized and printed, and I ran the edges over the grey ink before mounting it 'off square' on some silver cardstock, that was them mounted on an angle on the base.
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The cogs were die cut from the same silver card. The dies are very old Marianne ones, and I think discontinued. You can just see the sparkle in the silver on the right edge of the card.
The diecuts were mounted as shown, and the greeting stamped on white in the same ink, layered onto some more silver card and adhered using some silver split pins
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Some more cogs and a bit of a cheeky sentiment for the inside.
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The theme continued on the envelope with another (unmarked) cog diecut
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The recipient enjoyed the card :)
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25 comments:
That's different Maxine a punky Mona Lisa, but all put together really nicely with the cogs etc, many thanks for sharing at Allsorts this week.
The real thing was a big let down, an hour in a queue in the Louvre and when you get there it's so small compared with everything around it.
B x
Such clever thinking again Maxine, this is lovely, with lots of detail.
Faith x
I had to smile when I saw that image! Super cute and fun and I love all the little gears. Great card both inside and out - and the envelope too!
Lynn
Fabulous card and love the Steampunk Mona Lisa.Thank you for joining us at The Crafty Addicts
Carol DT x
What an amazing creation steampunk suits Mona Lisa loving all the fabulous elements you have used thank you for joining us at Allsorts
hugs
lolo x
That's an interesting image, those cogs complement it beautifully and I love the offset look and the matching insert xx
Lovely card Maxine, really unusual design with the steampunk Mona Lisa. Thank you for joining in the Allsorts Challenge this week.
Liz xx
Fabulous!! Such a shame that the image is no longer available. Love how you added the cogs and the pins! The silver for metallic elements looks great!
I love this one Maxine & I can definately see why a steam punk loving person would just appreciate this so much! Love that you carried the detail through to the envelope too. 🖤
Very interesting card Maxine. You've nailed the steampunk look.
A so different card again... Great image and super use of the gears! Hugs, Gerrina
Gorgeous punky card Maxine!
Thank you for sharing at Allsorts Vintage Week;-))m
Wow, what a fabulous image Maxine. You will be able to use it again for your November NZ cardswap. Nicely framed and "punk'd". CarolG
I have never made a steampunk card Maxine, this one is awesome.
Hugs
Cathy
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Happy Birthday xx
A beautiful card full of colour and gorgeous design.. loving this ♥
I enjoyed it too. As know i quite like Steampunk and this lady is super with her armour and gears.
Glad your recipient enjoyed it too.
Blessings, Neet xx
VERY creative. Love the image. Offset cards are special but sometimes tricky to do. You aced this one. I always marvel at the fact you always do something with the inside of your cards. Doing the envelope/mailer is even more special. Love it.
Hugs and Blessings
Such a brilliant art work! The best I ever seen of Mona Lisa.
Well done, Maxine!
Ha! This birthday card is just too fun Maxine! I love the image you used. The cogs goes so well with it. You have made this into a wonderful birthday card. I love the silver you used, you can definitely see that sparkle on it! Again, such a fun birthday card!!! Hugs, Brenda
Great use of the die cut cogs x
Thank you for joining us at Creative Knockouts.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
Maxine, You are adept at all types of Card Genre and you really know what your card recipients will appreciate...I'm impressed! This card is awesome steampunk at it's best! Smiles, Kathy
What a great way to embellish that neat image.
Wow wow wow this card is amazing.
This looks great, Maxine!
Great card and super sentiment. So true. Thanks for playing with us at Creative Knockouts.
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