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Monday 5 December 2011

Steampunk Snow White

Hello All,

This card is a little different style for me, I am loving the whole steampunk look but as yet I have not given it a try, so this is me trying to play and experiment with a new style.

One thing I have enjoyed about this card is that it is a whole hybrid of various types of crafting.

Firstly I did some cd crafting I played about with the " A Very Important Date" cd from MCS - All the layered papers was an image that was already put together, I added in the clock and the books from the cd. That fabulous image is one that I have had for ages, It was a free image from the fabulous Princess Elemmiriel However when I purchased it I only had whisper pens, and I would use a water brush to colour, so I really struggled with digital images, especially one as detailed as this, so it has been left in a folder on my computer, now I have copics and Prisma's I thought it was about time that she was used. The image was on a creamy background, so I put in on the layered papers and blended the edges so it looked part of the paperstack, and then it was coloured using my prisma pencils.

I have also gone a bit mad with the traditional stamping to, the background card has been distressed using "Tim Holtz" antique Linen .... I then over stamped with a "Hero Arts" script stamp, and with the "Memento - coffee bean" Ink I have stamped the cogs using a "Kanban" stamp.

I then stamped over my focal image with a "Inkadinkado" swirl stamp, and heat embossed in Gold. For the flower I have again stamped using the "Memento - Coffee Bean" and a "Kanban" stamp and I have used a brad in the centre of the clock to hold it together.

Finally as it was a snow white theme I also wanted an apple embellishment, as the only apple image I had was a "Krafting Kimmie" one, It wasn't really the right look, that I was wanting so I stamped over it with the "Kanban" cogg stamp and heat embossed with gold - so I now have a clockwork apple! (I have heard of a clock work orange, so I am sure an apple works too)

Finally I added some " Anita's Glaze" to her broach, just to add a little more texture.

I am happy with the way its turned out, I think its ok for a first attempt, however I realise I have a lot to learn about creating this whole look, So I would be happy to receive any constructive criticism, and tips on how I could improve.

This is my entry for:

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Elements Of Time
Crafty Card Makers - Heat Embossing
ABC - E is for Embossing
Simon Says - Anything Goes
Krafting Kimmie - Heat or Dry embossing (a Krafting Kimmie stamp has been used for the apple)

Once again thanks for looking
Hugs Juls

36 comments:

  1. Hi hun

    My turn for a bit of catch up. Wow Juls what a totally stunning project. I love all the elements and the image is amazing. I am not surprised that you are pleased - I love it.

    Hugs Ali x

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  2. cool card. love All the layers and style but especially the stamping acres's the layers look cool. I've just made a card with a script and clock stamp too so that is a great mix. LOL.

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  3. A fab card Juls. I like it
    hugs sarah x

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  4. oh hun this is just brilliant just love this to bits,I am hoping to get that alice cd for xmas hugs cherylx

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  5. Wow, Wow! Girl I love how you have tried something new!!! Isn't it fun to do that? Well, it came out beautiful! Fun look!!!!
    Hugs, Dena

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  6. Hi Juls, love your card, those books look so dimensional and I love the added clock. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  7. Oh I just LOVE all the FABULOUS layers Juls!!~

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  8. Beautiful card and I love all the layers.

    Jayne
    x

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  9. Hi Juls,
    I love the layout and colours on this wonderful card. the images are fabulous.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  10. You're right to be pleased Juls, your creation is fantastic, wow ! You're so creative ! Colors are wonderful, and the image, so nice !
    Thanks for your lovely comments my friend !
    Hope you are well !
    xxx

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  11. Beautiful! And what a great range of techniques you've used.

    Thanks for joining us at Crafty Cardmakers this time.

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  12. Your card looks fabulous Juls, so many gorgeous details! Lisa x

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  13. What a great card, it's awesome.
    Big hugs,
    Peggy xxx

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  14. Hi Juls! All I can say is wow wow woooow!!! This is absolutely GORGEOUS in all sense of the word and more! This style fits you perfectly .. you do it so well!!! Love it!

    Hugs,
    Elise

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  15. Wonderful, Juls! Love all the layers and fab dimension!

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  16. Love all the elements and layers to this new style - great job Juls.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  17. This is fantastic Juls....love all the super colours and elements hun..!

    big hugs Vicky xx

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  18. Its really gorgeous Juls. I love how you coloured her hair, the shading is amazing. Loving all the embellishments.

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  19. This is stunning Juls! You've definitely have steampunk style down, this is perfect to me! Love all the layers and all the cool details, gorgeous!

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  20. This is amazing Juls. I've never tried anything like this. I love to see the new ideas you try, always with flair.

    Hope you've been feeling better.

    Kat xx

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  21. Its amazing Juls...loving all the detail & gorgeous image too!
    hugs and xxx
    Gemma

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  22. Wow, this is amazing!! So artsy and fab.

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  23. This is fun, lovely image and layering!!!

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  24. Very pretty card! Thanks so much for joing in our E for Embossing Challenge at ABC this time
    Hugs Julie P

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  25. A fab steampunk inspired card, great work.

    Liza x

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  26. so stunning juls.i love all your layers and details and the image is gorgeous ;D

    xx coops xx

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  27. Love your card! It's gorgeous! Very pretty how you build up the card!

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  28. So beautiful hun, I'm loving all the layers :) Donna ♥ x

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  29. This is a super card I love Snow White and the boarders to the card are just as interesting. Dxx

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  30. WOW, WOW, WOW!!!!! this is incredible Juls, so dimensional and so many gorgeous details. Love it!

    Donna x

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  31. Great card Juls very steampunk, love it all.
    Hugs Erika.

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  32. WOWZEROONIE....what a FABBY hybrid card!! You did a magnificant job!!

    Thanks bunches for playing along with this weeks challenge ~ Elements of Time ~ at Simon Says Stamp and Show!!!

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  33. I really like the different layers you've created and the heat embossing really finishes the look well. I particularly like the clockwork apple, it's a great image.

    Thank so much for sharing with us at Crafty Cardmakers.

    Feebsy
    xx

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  34. Amazing! I really love it! Karen :)

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  35. Very cool. Really like the collagey feel and the gold cog stamp. Very neat card.

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