Cheers

My computer guru and his wife have long since become dear friends who are on my A-list for cards.  Today is his birthday and as he is a fan of the steampunk genre, I like to use images from my small stash of this style for his cards.  Last year, it was a hot air balloon – this year a very fanciful car.  I think I need to expand the collection . . .

 

The die is all one piece and includes that marvelous border.  I added some stamped text interest for the background, and die cut the car image twice so I could cut out the wheels and stack them for added dimension.  A stamped flourish in front serves as steam.  Finally I dipped into my collection of clock parts for some gear wheels to super glue onto the car wheels.

 

I think Allan is gonna enjoy this one . . .

 

Cardstock:   Marcos Jute, Scrap Beige

Stamps:        Postmodern Design  Opus Postumum, 100 Proof

Press Flourish

Inks:             Superior India Ink Black, Distress Brushed Corduroy,

Vintage Photo, Encore Silver

Dies:             InLoveArts Vintage Steam Car, TK Online “Cheers”              

Emb Fldr:     Taylored Expressions Weathered

Doo Dads:    Silver watch gears