Wednesday, June 10, 2015

Steampunk Hat


I have to admit, Steampunk is a bit out of my comfort zone, but when someone described it as Victorian meets Industrial, it made more sense to me :-).  So today, I'm using the new Steampunk Hat from Die-Versions as the focal point of my card.

After die cutting it out of watercolor paper, I used several Zig Clean Color Real Brush markers to color the image and just a little bit of water.  To tone it down some, I added white Wink of Stella on top.  The gears on the hat were inked using a VersaMarker, covered with Silver Bells embossing powder from Sparkle N Sprinkle and heat set.  I also added a pearl string from Mon Ami Gabby.

The background was created using white cardstock and a Dreamweaver stencil (Gears) and embossing paste.  While the embossing paste was still wet, I sprinkled Blackened Bronze and Silver Detail embossing powders on it and then heat set it.  When you heat set embossing paste, it tends to make the paste bubble and that was exactly what I wanted.  It gave it a rough texture plus the Blackened Bronze gave it a rusted look to certain spots.  To add color to the white cardstock, several Distress Stains were applied.  I kept adding different colors until I was happy with the results.  And since most embossing pastes act as a resist, the Distress Stains didn't change the color of my gears.

Some floral paper, lace and a rosette (plus a couple more layers :-) ) add my finishing touches .


12 comments:

Jacee said...

What a great design Anne! you've done a smashing job with this, superb!
Hugs JAcee
Simply Paper Card Design

Lori Kobular said...

Stunning card Anne! I love how you created that background! Wish I could have been there to see how you did it. The hat looks so awesome too and I love all the details on this card!

Puppy Kisses and Paper Dreams said...

Wow! Great description of steampunk too :) Perfect way to sum it up. This card is perfect - the hat is amazing, and your gears, embossing and coloring really set the tone. The rosette is perfect too!Fabulous!!!!

NanaConnie said...

Oh, Anne, I really love the steampunk combined with all the sparkle and bling! How wonderfully clever. :-D

Lisa said...

Absolutely fabulous, Anne!! The steampunk design is amazing!! I love the background!! The hat is awesome!! Have a great day :)

Lisa
A Mermaid's Crafts

Shona Erlenborn said...

Love the gear background Anne. Sets the stage for a perfect Steam Punk design.

jimlynn said...

It may be out of your comfort zone, but it's so pretty! Love that hat! Don't you love those markers!!
Lynn

rachel said...

oo I love this to bits Anne - excellent xx

Tammy said...

Great take on steampunk! Love the cheerful colors you've added!

Linda Simpson said...

WOW this is fabulous!
Hugs
Linda xxx

Patricia St Martin said...

Love all the elements you used to create all the effects. All the sparkle is wonderful and love the theme. Have a great week end.
Hus, Pat♥

nwilliams6 said...

You have achieved some totally fabulous things on this card! I love the sparkle and the little details. Fun!!!! Hugz