Pages

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

One Layer Grunge and Steampunk

Welcome

Oops, I did not realise I had done so little blogging until I came to upload this card... I have been busy, very busy in fact, making cards ahead as I had plans to travel for the month of April, but, those plans are looking very shaky now the Middle East has erupted. 😒


This card was started with a 'mop up' piece of card - I have no idea what the inks on it were, but I did add a spray of a copper mica colour


The first step was to add some stenciling - it was a circular stencil, which I used to my advantage to add interest.   I cannot recall which ink I used for that step.

The stamping of the images, all from an old Darkroom Door set, was done in C.P. Over Coffee ink


In this angled photo, some of the glimmer can be seen


The sentiment (from a Uniko set) was embossed with Rich Brown ep, (again on a piece of 'mop up' card) and the banner angle cut for interest


Washi tape finished both the inside of the card and the envelope.

                            I am linking this to:                                   

Thank you so very much for visiting, and for any comments left, they are appreciated

14 comments:

brenda said...

A lovely punky Vintage look Maxine, make a great masculine card. Thing the World issues are playing with lots of travel plans.

B x

Diane said...

Such a fun stenciled card, lots of great details!
Thank you for joining our challenge at Stencil Fun and The Neglected Stuff!
Diane SF, TNS Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Stencil Fun}

Darlene said...

Well done Maxine! Fabulous masculine card! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Neglected Stuff & Stencil Fun challenges! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.

Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Neglected Stuff Co-Owner
NEGLECTED STUFF CHALLENGE
Stencil Fun Co-Owner

Gerrina said...

A great card! Hugs, Gerrina

Pamela said...

hi crafter! thank you for sharing this creation with us at MMM

HilaryJane said...

What a wonderful vintage look you have created. I am sorry to hear your travelling plans may be put on hold. It seems that the world has gone mad and when that happens, it is best to stay home! xx

Irish Cherokee said...

It is so nice to see you posting again. I fear the world is going to get even crazier in the near future. I love the card. it is well done and very masculine. Love that you finished the inside as well.

Hugs and Blessings

Julie said...

That is a gorgeous card Maxine with a definite steam punk vibe. Your posts are not showing up on my reading list all the time so I may have missed some - I have re-added you to my reading list - blogger seems to do as it pleases these days. xx

Dawn T said...

Superb card Maxine.

Faith A at Daffodil Cards said...

An amazing card, love the inking, the images and the angled sentiment, a fab card Maxine. x

dj said...

Fantastic!! Monochromatic & Masculine...YES!! You nailed it with your stencils and stamps in brown!! Thanks for playing along with challenge #383 over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! Deb Horst, DT

Jeanette (Forest Ranger) said...

Maxine, this is such a creative card. Well done!

Pamela said...

thank you for sharing this creation with us at The Male Room

Jolanda Johnstone said...

Love the Sepia toned creation, Maxine! A fab Guy card. So glad you shared this with us at C4G this round. Cheers, Jolanda - DT