I’ve been meaning to make something steampunky for a long time, but somehow never actually have (until now). So this is my first steampunk creation (many firsts for me this year)! I am quite pleased with it and hope you’ll like it too.
This steampunk postcard features a lot of stamping and embossing, some patterned paper, butterflies, and a close-up of a pretty woman’s face.
For the background, I used Steampunk Spells by Graphic 45 and various text stamps (e.g. “An Eerie Tale” by G45). The butterflies are pieces of Tim Holtz ephemera. The main focus is on the lady from the “Classics #5” set by Tim Holtz. I was ecstatic when I bought this stamp last year (I still am), but this is only the second time I’ve used it since then, as I was “saving” it (silly me!).
The background was built on a recycled piece of corrugated cardboard — it’s always nice when you get to reuse or repurpose random materials that are lying around your home.
Today's challenges:
Simon Says Stamp (Monday)
Take a Word Challenge
Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge
613 Avenue Create
The Corrosive Challenge Blog
Stamping Sensations
Fashionable Stamping Challenges
Thank You!
If Memories Could Be Canned 
A delightful creation for our ‘Fabulously Feminine’ theme at Stamping Sensations challenge, thank you so much for joining in the fun.
B x
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Thank you! 🙂
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A terrific project with so many great details. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Stamping Sensations
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Thank you, Viv! 🙂
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I love this postcard! The complexity of the background juxtaposed with that gorgeous, vintage-style stamp is really exciting!
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Thank you so much! I’m very glad you like it! 💛
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Lovely work I love the texture…great job.
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Thank you very much, Deann 🙂
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I like the white “smudgy” effect, and admire that you managed to introduce a butterfly into a steampunk piece. Now that IS a butterfly in an interesting place! Nice work.
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Thank you so much for such flattering feedback, Beverly! 💕
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I adore the wonderful texture and burnished colors -steampunk perfection!
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Thank you very much, Lori 😊😊😊
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You have every right to be pleased. Your first Steampunk make captures the genre perfectly! I look forward to seeing future projects. Thanks so much for sharing with us at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner/Designer
613 Avenue Create Challenge Blog
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Thank you ever so much, Chana! I’m looking forward to other 613 Avenue Create challenges! ☺💛💛
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Simply great & gorgeous! Love all the different details on your work. 🙂
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Thank you, Katrin 😊😊
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Hi Bambi. I know what you mean about ‘saving’ a stamp – I do that all the time. This lady’s face is one of my favourites. I’m sure you will bring her out to play many times.
Thank you so much for joining us at Fashionable Stamping Challenges.
Dot x
Ink Art Designs
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Thank you very much, Dot! 😊😊
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Really love what you have created here. Glad also to know I am not the only one “Loving” a stamp and have either not yet used or very limited use.
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Thank you, Sylvia! You should try to use your favourite things more often (easier said than done, I know 😌); but, after all, what’s the point of having something if we don’t let ourselves enjoy using it, right? 😊
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A lovely feminine creation! Great stamping! Thanks for joining us this month at Stamping Sensations and Good Luck!
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Thank you very much! 😊😊
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Great postcard, very creative. Thanks for sharing with us at Crafty Hazelnut’s Patterned Paper Challenge. Good luck!
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Thank you very much! ❤
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