Saturday 10 September 2011

What time is it?

Those of you who visit regularly will know that I favour cute images and pretty colours so my card today will come a shock. This is my DT card for Totally Gorjuss where the challenge this week is to create a card for a male. We are sponsored by Crafter's Companion and you could win a £10 voucher to spend at their online store. New Humphrey stamps maybe?

I've really wanted to try one of these steampunk cards and when I went craft shopping a couple of weeks ago bought the mesh, stamp, cog card and Tim Holtz embossing folder. I embossed on Core'dinations and then sanded and tore the edges. The washers are from hubby's toolbox, sentiment Craftwork Cards. I'm sure some of you will love it and some of you will hate it. I'm really pleased with the way it turned out and it's great to get out of your comfort zone sometimes. I'm looking forward to your comments on this one. Please be honest.

Challenges:
Charisma Inspired by a song (Time after Time by Cindy Lauper)
Secret Crafter Inspired by a song (Time after Time by Cindy Lauper)
Try it on Tuesday Monochrome

Have a good weekend everyone. The sun is shining here and it's really warm. Hope these predicted high winds don't do any damage

20 comments:

downrightcrafty said...

Been waiting for this stunning creation to pop up on your blog, saw it earlier - stunning such texture and love all the sanding, so out of the box for you but like the style. Thank you for joining us at the Secret Crafter this week
Hugs Kate xx

Arline said...

So different hun but it looks great! Fab card and it is fun to try something different sometimes!xx

Naomi (Sugar Brown) said...

Great card. I love steampunk and have recently gotten in to it myself. I'm going to go look at whats in the tool box ;-)

Pam Leng said...

Wow Marianne this is stunning as always, such an unusual creation I love it. Pam xx

Sandra H said...

Hi Marianne, this is so lovely but so different truly amazing:) Sandra H

Vicky said...

WOW....this is awesome love all the different texture, it really is fab!!

Lotsa hugs Vicky xxx

Victoria said...

wow this is so different fantastic work

Allison said...

lovely card thanks for playing along with Charisma this week
Allisonx

Lisa Jane said...

oh this is fabulous ... i love the embossing and the cogs
Lisa x

coops said...

fantastic card marianne.i love the cogs and embossing and the design is brilliant ;D

xx coops xx

Diane's Card Designs said...

Gorgeous card Marianne! Love the detail and embossing.
Have a lovely weekend!
Diane xx

~ Ali Robertson ~ said...

This is fab!!

Ali x

Kim. said...

I saw this earlier on Craftmania's Facebook page and was surprised when it had your name because it is so not you but it is always nice to make something different. Love the card, the sanded embossing looks great especially with the washers and mesh.
Kim xXx

Laney said...

wow Fabulous!!
thanks for joining us at Charisma this time would love to see you next time too
hugs
laney

Jane (Carroll's Creations) said...

Thanks for joining our "Inspired by a song" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE this week :)

Hugs Jane x

Whisper said...

Oooo superb hun and so suitable for a male / teenager, i must check out 'Steampunk' sounds interesting, Luv Sam x

crazyribbonlady said...

Fab! Thank you for joining us at charisma this week!
Emma x

Curly said...

OMGosh Marianne this is one very beautiful creation, Gorgeous steampunk images and colour theme, its just perfect for our challenge this week,

Thank You so for taking part at Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge: 151 Inspired by a Song
I hope you join us again next week,

I have some new calorie free candy if you are interested
Have a lovely day,
Good luck with the challenge,
Hugs Bridget :0) x.
SCSC DT

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne
I am very impressed with your steampunk card! This is a very different style to your normal but I really like it!
Hugs Lynsey x

Leah l'Orange said...

oooooh, this is FUN! what a fantastic card for a male, or for anyone! i LOVE LOVE LOVE all the gorgeous textures! thanks so much for playing along with the Charisma Galz this week, and good luck!