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Saturday 1 June 2013

steampunk die cuts for country view crafts challenge

well where does the time go ...another month full of wonderful entries and now another challenge over at country view crafts challenge....and lucky me as I was lucky enough to be able to choose the them...Die Cuts...
I love die cuts be it grunge or vintage , steampunk or feminine...they are so versatile and there are so many fab ones to choose from...I love them and enjoy the added elements they bring to a piece.

So for my first make this month a steampunk style hanging...the second make..here on Tuesday will be very different. So here is my make :


I had so much fun making this piece, including so melt pot play! and hope that this shows .

I started by covering my hanging board with lots of gear die cuts using gears and movers and shapers gear die cuts. And also the on the egde steampunk gears die.

 Then a layer of gesso and then layers of black soot distress ink and dabs of black soot and brushed pewter distress paint.



 I love how simple die cuts can create such texture and layers. Now on to more layers and die cuts and then yummy goodies. I added some strips of the new Tim tissue tape...

I created a pocket watch using grey board and cut and layered up to create dimension and filled with a couple of cogs..I also utilised the centres of the pocket watch and added a cog cut out from the centre(these went inside the pocket watch ...so no waste!)  I coloured the pocket watch with black soot and dusted with brushed pewter distress paint.


I also added some cog die cuts from DIY tape  and ran it through an embossing folder. I also added my first ever piece using my first texture tread...thrilled with it...now i need more !! Thank Hels Sheridan! (for the continued melt pot inspiration). I added these pieces in the corners and brushed some pewter treasure gold over them. I also added a large piece in the centre....


 I also added a key die cut stuck in the gents back..

Here is the melt art piece from  the centre



I added some washers for the centres of some of the cogs and some chain for the pocket watch.Finally a fab steampunk gent from time travellers set, painted using distress and a waterbrush and a great Tim sentiment ..


well hope that you will be inspired to join our challenge...you have a whole month to get your thinking caps on!...hop here for plenty more inspiration!

I will be linking this up to Hels some like it hot challenge when i get home ( day in Kent with my Mum and Dad ...been too long and James seems fit enough..fingers crossed!X)

I am entering this for some like it hot (sunday stampers)@ http://pinkleart.blogspot.co.uk/

have a fun and inky one !
trace x 

30 comments :

  1. Wow it is wonderful. :-)

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  2. Lots of yummy steampunk goodness on your amazing tag Trace. It's great to see the processes for achieving that wonderful industrial look and thanks for a great theme this month.
    Have a happy weekend.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  3. Terrific ideas for the shapes Trace-a real fine tag.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  4. Oh yes you've done it again. Love the layering of the diecuts, the key in Mr. Time Traveller's back and the fragments of embossed UTEE. Great choice of theme too. Hope you have a wonderful time with your Mum and Dad. Hugs, Jenny x

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  5. This is just fantastic! :))

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  6. fabulous- great to see your progress!

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  7. What a fabulous creation Trace. You are so talented. Hugs Rita xxx

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  8. lovely hanger. I will have to check the challenge out this month. Thank you for the inspiration. x

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  9. Just wonderful - amazing depth of texture with all those layers. And thanks for all the how to techniques - they are all wonderful and make me want to try them. Have a lovely weekend x

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  10. Hi Trace, love your steampunk piece. Love your use of dies and the melt art piece. The pocket watch die is a fabulous addition. Tracy x

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  11. A brilliant piece Trace, loving what you did with the texture tread particularly - must get my new MP christened! Hope you have a lovely day with your Mum and Dad. Hugs, Anne x

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  12. Fabulous tag!! Love the background and all the die cuts give fantastic texture like you say. Great embellishments too and thank you for the clear step by step!

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  13. amazing work Trace - such depth and detail - love it xx

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  14. ooh, gorggeousness indeedily Trace... love Lord Snooty and I love what you did with all the cogs.. Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x

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  15. Hi Trace, I love this tag, thank you for the fab tutorial, I love the 'moustache man' stamp, he is so austere I love him. Your colours and compilation of textures and embellies are fantastic, I can tell you so love doing these.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  16. Looks great; you allmost think it is made out of metal and an old plate. Stunning depth! Have a happy Sunday, Gerrina

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  17. Luv this tag and all the textures that are involved (I personally don't like the gent - looks a bit severe for me) but absolutely luv the project and all the cogs and texture tread and clock and the colours WOW xx GailT xx

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  18. This is an utterly cool creation (:o)

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  19. So very, very cool... the layered cog texture is just fantastic, and all your elements combine for a brilliant tag - wow!
    Alison xx

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  20. Wow, Trace, your tag is gorgeous, as always.
    Thank you for sharing the tutorial

    Have a lovely Sunday

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  21. Absolutely a stunning Steampunk creation,,,,love it, love it, love it,,,,you are the Queen' s Texture my friend,,,,,,Thanks for your comments at May ' s blog .She wa working with my colorful Birds,, feel free to visit my store and choose your favorite product for free,,,, e-mail me to nicecrane@yahoo.com.

    I have special digis on Steampunk Theme,,,,,,also,,,,,,, my friend,,,,,,,but you can choose anyone .You are rock

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  22. This is awesome! I love it.

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  23. A fantastic tag with great details. Love the texture.

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  24. Gorgeous work Trace...fabulous texture & use of those die-cuts... it's a masterpiece!! your tutorial is fantastic..Love it all....Have a super time with Mum & Dad & I hope James is doing ok....Hugs May x x x

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  25. Wow, fantastic tag, love it.

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  26. What a fabulous hanging Trace. I love the background and texture created. The time traveller stamps are a favourite of mine.

    Thank you for all the wishes too x they are so appreciated. My DH is improving daily and we hope to return home next weekend

    Crafty hugs
    Annie x x

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  27. What an awesome tag!!! Love the silvers and the manly feel! Amazing!

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  28. Trace...I saw this on Facebook and had to come by your blog as well. Such a cool tag! Love all of the texture you've achieved with the gears. The silver color really does make this look like a metallic tag. You're so clever with your use of Tim's products! You do him proud! Thanks for the very sweet comment you left on my blog as well. <3 Candy

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  29. Wow Trace, impressive steampunk!

    kind regards, Alie :-)

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  30. sorry I have been absent from the commenting, I have been viewing from a distance though. I love the monochromatic look of this tag, great use of the new gent stamp from tim, he fits perfectly.
    love the flowers on the die cut tag above, lovely shabby colours x

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Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by and leave me a comment..it means a lot..hope you like what you see. Trace x