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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Steampunk meets Spring

Hello everyone,

just a quick post of my latest creation:


I used a piece of cardboard as my base, covered it with scrunched up tissue paper, then texture paste applied through Tim Holtz Harlequin Stencil. Then I arranged all kinds of embellishments to create my collage and covered everything with gesso.


I used Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Industrial embossing folder to emboss air balloon and mannequin...


After gesso was dry, I randomly applied Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn and Antique Linen Distress Paint onto my collage and then spritzed it with water letting colors run and mix...After that layer of paint was dry, I dabbed some Picket Fence Distress Paint here and there. I was influenced by January and March Tim tags when applying paints.


I added sentiment plate at the end and colored it with Mowed Lawn and Picket Fence Distress Paint...I had to add some bling here and there, to girly up this arrangement :)

I am entering this card into following challenges:


Craft Hoarders Anonymous March Challenge "Go Green" ( their last challenge :(( )

Mixed Media World March Challenge "Anything Goes"

A Sprinkle of Imagination March Challenge (All the distress paints I used in the project can be found in that online store)

and

A Vintage Journey "Anything Tim"

I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...

Samra

04/20/2015 UPDATE

With great pride and joy I announce that this card was selected as one of the favorites at Craft Hoarders Anonymous March challenge "Go Green"


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63 comments:

  1. cebelicaMarch 26, 2015 at 11:09 AM

    Girl, you could totally fool me and say this was a canvas!! You did a fab job with this! I have to admit that green isn't really my favourite colour, but this card made me go all "wow" anyways.
    Hugs! xx

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 1:42 PM

      Thank you so much my friend! Green is not my color either, but some challenges wanted green, so I gave it to them...

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  2. Kirsty VittetoeMarch 26, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I see you making mess again, LOL! What a beautiful work, it is worth the mess Samra! : )

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      LOL!!! Yeah, you know me, don't like mess!!! This idea I had for this card just had to be messy, so I did it, but not my first choice of style of crafting, you know that :)

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  3. Julia AstonMarch 26, 2015 at 11:58 AM

    Love the spring green coloring and all of the dies, metals and florals you scattered over this Samra!

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      Thank you do much Julia :) I am glad that you like my card :)

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  4. Nikki ActonMarch 26, 2015 at 12:10 PM

    ooooh this is lovely Samra - love how you have combined so many different elements. Nikki xx

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      It was tough, but wanted to do something that at least remotely looks like steampunk...

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  5. MarciMarch 26, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Beautiful! I love green and the layers.

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Thank you so much Marci :) good to see you visit :)

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  6. DeeptiMarch 26, 2015 at 1:50 PM

    Oh my goodness this is sooooooooooooooooooooo pretty :) love the colors and the details !

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  7. UnknownMarch 26, 2015 at 2:06 PM

    This is beautiful Samra, I love the greens! You should come and enter this over at A Sprinkle of Imagination too - the theme is always anything goes xx

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 2:17 PM

      As a matter of fact, I did :) I am glad you like my little arty creation :) It is nothing comparing to you gorgeous tags and shoes!!

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  8. Kara LynneMarch 26, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    There's so much to look at and drool over! I love how everything is so well balanced! This is another amazing creation, Samra, I love it!

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 2:43 PM

      Thank you so much Kara Lynne :) Since I wanted to create or at least attempt to create a steampunk card, I had to just pile on bunch of different trinkets and hope for the best :) It turned out ok :)

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  9. Pawsitively CreativeMarch 26, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    What a neat way to combine such different genres. Who would have thunk it? Everything blends so well and works together to create an amazing piece. Kuddos! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki

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    1. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 5:37 AM

      Thank you so much Niki :) I am glad you approve :)

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  10. KarrenMarch 26, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful! I love how you've used color and texture on this gorgeous piece of art.

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  11. VintagehandmadeMarch 27, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    OMG, Samra! What a fabulous mixed media card you created! Amazing color combination, I LOVE that green tone so much! All the details are perfect for this card! The roses are stunning! Brilliant creation my friend!
    Hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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    1. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 5:38 AM

      Thank you so much Branka! I am so happy to hear you like this little attempt to venture into steampunk...

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  12. Belinda BassonMarch 27, 2015 at 5:50 AM

    I love the simple colour palette you chose here and it is so elegant and graceful. Steampunk is my go to style if I can and I think you have done a wonderful job here.

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  13. Lisa MincklerMarch 27, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    The most beautiful marriage of steampunk and Spring I do believe my eyes have ever seen! The colors are so mesmerizing and the textures are superb. I absolutely find this captivating to look at!
    hugs and have a great weekend.
    Lisa :)

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    1. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 6:43 AM

      Thank you so very much Lisa :) You are just too sweet!!! Can't wait to see your next project! You always make the coolest stuff!!!

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  14. PamelliaMarch 27, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Well slap my thigh and call me betty, this is outstanding my friend!! LOVE LOVE LOVE the spring colours you used and they are all blended through the elements so beautifully! Amazing bits and bobs you used to put together the textures, a mixed media work of art for sure! big hugs :)

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    1. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 9:21 AM

      LOL! Thank you so much my dear! I am glad you approve :) I just went for it, and hoped for the best! It turned out ok for the first steampunk attempt I guess....

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  15. sarasclosetMarch 27, 2015 at 8:38 AM

    Wow, Samra! You keep on amazing me with your creativity and talent! How in the world did you manage to marry the two? I don't know, but you sure put together one stunning work of art! I could stare at it for hours, and still find something new! Awesome job! Hugs!

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    1. SamraMarch 27, 2015 at 9:23 AM

      Thank you so much "sunburn" (sorry everybody else, this is an inside joke)! I am glad you like my little steampunk attempt :)

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    2. sarasclosetApril 5, 2015 at 6:09 PM

      I think she must have meant to say "sunshine"! :):)

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  16. Ros CrawfordMarch 27, 2015 at 11:31 AM

    What a stunning creation!! Gorgeous colours and beautifully done!

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  17. RedanneMarch 28, 2015 at 3:20 PM

    Oh wow Samra, I more than enjoyed it - it is an absolutely stunning creation! The collage is beautiful and the colours are so, so amazing and delicate and so Spring-like. This would be wonderful hanging on the wall, it is a beautiful piece of art. Thanks so much for joining in our birthday celebrations at A Vintage Journey. Anne x

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    1. SamraMarch 28, 2015 at 4:03 PM

      Thank you so very much Anne :) I am glad that you like my card :)

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  18. UnknownMarch 28, 2015 at 4:18 PM

    Wonderful choice of embellishments and a gorgeous colour :)

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  19. crafty-stamperMarch 28, 2015 at 4:19 PM

    Absolutely fabulous I love the colour and all the embellishments and texture
    Carol x

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  20. GlendaMarch 29, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    What a beautiful and creative piece! Thanks for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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  21. StellaMarch 29, 2015 at 7:40 AM

    This is a gorgeous piece of art; love the colors! And so worth the mess ;)

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  22. jaine drakeMarch 29, 2015 at 9:26 AM

    My favourite colours and I love all the texture. Beautiful piece of work. Thank you for entering our challenge at ASOI.

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    1. SamraMarch 30, 2015 at 5:10 AM

      Thank you so much Jaine, I am so glad that I found it :) I'll be one of the regulars there from now on :)

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  23. PammejoMarch 29, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Gorgeous card, love all the textures and layers. Thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. SamraMarch 30, 2015 at 5:10 AM

      Thank you so much, I am glad you like my little card :)

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  24. TraceyMarch 30, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Amazing detail......love your gorgeous work of art Samra:) For green not being your colour...you do it really well!! Have a fabulous week :)

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    1. SamraMarch 30, 2015 at 5:11 AM

      Awww Tracey, thank you so much!!! Always so good to see you visit :)

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  25. creative ladyMarch 31, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Nice card, love the textures and all the elements you added. Thank for joining us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous.

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  26. SuchiMarch 31, 2015 at 10:26 PM

    Love the textures added and gesso used Samra! Love your creation. :)

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  27. UnknownApril 1, 2015 at 12:49 AM

    Samra, your make is absolutely gorgeous! Beautiful texture created using lovely elements and the colour looks awesome! Fantastic! Thank you so much for joining us at Mixed Media World! Hope you can play again! Ingrid x

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    1. SamraApril 2, 2015 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you so very kindly Ingrid :) I am so happy that you like my little steampunk art attempt.

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  28. Kathy/NorthCarolinaApril 2, 2015 at 6:07 AM

    Samra, this is stunning! I love the mixed media effect and the wonderful monochromatic color palette! What a work of art! Happy Easter, and thanks for sharing with us at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. SamraApril 2, 2015 at 6:23 AM

      Awww Kathy thank you so very much! Happy Easter to you too:)

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  29. Gloria StengelApril 13, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Oh my! This is so pretty. I love the green with the whitewash. And the flowers and frame Wowza! Thanks for playing in our final challenge at Craft Hoarders Anonymous!

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    1. SamraApril 29, 2015 at 5:01 AM

      It was such a bitter sweet challenge...Thank you Gloria for everything!!

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  30. sarasclosetApril 21, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Congratulations, Samra! I'm so happy for your win at CHA on their last challenge...sniff, sniff. I knew this was a winner when I first laid eyes on it! Well done, my friend! Hugs!

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  31. sarasclosetApril 21, 2015 at 7:19 AM

    Congratulations, Samra! I'm so happy for your win at CHA on their last challenge...sniff, sniff. I knew this was a winner when I first laid eyes on it! Well done, my friend! Hugs!

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