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Wednesday 20 July 2011

Am Singing....Trains and Boats and Planes....with Gingersnaps

Hi, do you remember that song Trains and Boats and Planes by Burt Bacharach?  Well thats our Steampunk Theme this week at Gingersnap Creations, very kindly sponsored by Dezinaworld

My DT piece is a Tag Card which has a Strut at the back, I love this design as it makes a good alternative to the normal card.  I used my X Cut Crimper to get the ribbed effect on the Manilla Tag and then mounted it on Glossy Black Card, then added the Strut.  The Flying Man was stamped a couple of times then mounted on foam pads.
Stamps by:   Paper Artsy, Tim Holtz and Scrolls Work.  Inks used: Archival and Distress Inks.


Am also showing this Birthday Card I made for a friend so you can see that Steampunk can also be bright and cheeful.  Stamps by: Scrolls Work, Darkroom Door and a Freebie, coloured with Whisper Pens.

I would like to enter the TagCard to Dragons Dream which is Look to the Skies this week.

There are all sorts of Steampunk styles created by the rest of the DT at Gingersnap Creations, some have used Dezinaworld products with fab results.  If you need some inspiration its well worth popping over and having a look.  Am so looking forward to seeing your fab designs, but am off now to do a bit of hammering, why is that you cry..........ha ha......tis a secret.........  Take care and have a fun week, Hugs Annette x

80 comments:

Martina said...

Your creations are unique and magnificent, Netty. So beautiful!

Rosietoes said...

Fabulous work Annette. I had to chuckle - I have a tag stamped with the same car in the same position waiting for inspiration. Care to lend me some?

Edna x

Unknown said...

Great stuff Netty...lovin'it...Steampunk ahoy...

Chris Arlington said...

these are fabulous!!

McCrafty's Cards said...

I love both of these Annette, fabulous!
Kevin xx

Carolyn said...

Hi Annette. Your birthday card is terrific and will definitely make a very fun card for a special person.

Thanks for reminding me that a crimper works well for backgrounds. I forget to ever use it.

Doreen said...

Yes I loved that song....I love all of this work Annette.xxx

Von said...

Truly wonderful Annette :)
Watch thoses fingers with the hammer :)

MarleneMAZ said...

Both of these cards are fabulous! I just love the stamps you used on both of them, great job!

Carol, The Answer Is Chocolate said...

Both of these are fabulous Netty! Love them.

Meggymay said...

Both fabulous, love the stamp on the birthday card. Yvonne x

Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativity said...

A beautiful und unique creation Annette. Splendid Tag and card. Full of creativity.
Loevely greet
Marja

Carol Q said...

great work Netty. love your tag, what a wonderful image.

Anonymous said...

OOO, I like this,, where do you come up with all these great ideas!Thats a love card as well,

Andrea C said...

Both are extremely brilliant x

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fabulous creations Netty, love the images, perfect for the challenge. Tracy x

G Peplow said...

Hi Annette, Gorgeous sunny steampunky creations today, love both and you're quite right they can be bright and cheerful:0) Love the Burt Bacharach song, thanks!! Now I can't get it off my mind, LOL Gay xxx

Healing Woman said...

I really loved the "I can see the wheels turning" piece that you did a few posts back. That was a very creative piece. I also cannot get over that exquisite painting of the workers in the field (that you didn't like) Perhaps you will finish it?

Joan said...

Two fab steampunkeries Netty! my mojo has gone walkabout at the moment, I have various bits and pieces on the go but nothing seems to gel !

Laura said...

Love the top image in particular and all the things you have combined with it. Great make.

Lucy Edmondson said...

These are both so fabulous and so You,

Lucy x

Brenda Brown said...

Fabulous creations Annette, love the flying machines in both contexts.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

peggy gatto said...

I love that birthday card!!!!

Faye said...

Both of your art pieces are beautiful. Your colorful steampunk card is fantastic. And to use a strut on the first card was so creative. I should try that for some of the homebound recipients of my cards.

Anonymous said...

Oohh, your steampunk cards are awesome Netty! You are one busy woman! Thanks for stopping by to visit me today. :-)

Gerri Herbst said...

Both of these are wondeful! You do steampunk so very well. take care, gerri

2amscrapper said...

I love the two versions of steampunk!

Kim B said...

I do love what that crimper can do, perhaps I need one. Love that tag!!! Great work! Kim xx

Lisa Somerville said...

Wonderful cards! Love the image of images on the top tag/card, love the colors on the second one!

Unknown said...

Those are great.. Just seeing this makes me want to play around with steampunk stamps.. Very inspiring my friend..

Terry said...

Netty, your creations are always fantastic! Love these!

Chris Arlington said...

Netty thank you for your lovely comments. I should be so lucky to be as creative as you. Keep well my friend.
Hugs, Chris

Helen said...

Fab work as always, Netty - love the 'bright and cheerful' steampunk card - really great!

ElizabethR said...

Both are gorgeous Annette, but I love the steampunk tag, the rippling looks great! hanks for sharing your dream this week with us. Love Elizabeth xxx

Valerie-Jael said...

Lovely card and tag Netty! Valerie

maxine said...

stunning work Annette hugs maxine x

Femmy said...

fabulous Netty!!

Wanda said...

Both pieces are great. I love the steam punk theme, and the colour combo on the the first sets off the design really well. I love your tag. Thanks for joining us this week on the TIO challenge.
Wanda xx

cheryl said...

oh hun these are just brilliant,so love the images you always use,and wonderful detail as always hun just brilliant hugs cherylx

Anonymous said...

Hi Annette. Lovely work.
Florence x

Christina said...

Woww these are really gorgeous creations Nettie! Wonderful details dear!
Hugs Kristel

Suzi B said...

I love your fabulous steampunk!
Sue:)

Suze Bain said...

Wow, that tag card is fab-u-lous, your composition is just great. Haven't had a go at steampunk yet, so out of my comfort zone! xx

The Sparkly Fairy said...

Great pieces - I really like the card. Happy crafting x

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

Both creations are gorgeous, specially the first is my favorit.
Hugs Anja

Pam said...

Love your tag Annette! And also love the bright colors on the birthday card, now that's my kind of steampunk!!
Pam

carol l mckenna said...

Netty ~ thanks for your wonderful comments ~ You are one talented lady ~ and versatile ~ namaste ~ Carol (artmusedog)

Zoechaos said...

Sweet little tag card, thank you for sharing with us at Dragon's Dream TIO XOXO Zoe

1CardCreator said...

Both are beautiful Annette, especially love that tag!

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

I don't know the song, but I think your work is absolutely amazing! Loving the POP of it all. And I feel that I MUST get that banner stamp! ooh! LOVE

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Hi again! I searched for the banner/pennant stamp, but can not find it. Would you be willing to tell me who it is made by? Thank you! ~kathy

Sue West said...

Wow, Annette, these are both totally gorgeous.
Sue x

Beverly G said...

2 great cards, love how the second one is steampunk , without a lot of extras.

Lori said...

Oooo, both of these are fab pieces, Netty! LOVE that steampunk piece!

Unknown said...

oh Annette!!!! these are so pretty!!! I love the vintage work you do!!!! fantastic!!! thank you for sharing these and thank you for being so sweet!!!!

Jen @Sadie Inspired said...

I love how the "flying man" pops off the page. Love it!

Linda Brun said...

Stunning cards, both of them, really like the bright color Steampunk version. Very nice indeed!

Faye said...

Netty, both are just wonderful, Netty. Thanks for explaining how you accomplished some of those beautiful looks.

Jo Murray said...

Great work Netty.

Dragon said...

Wonderful work, Netty... loving the steampunk skies!!! Fabulous dream and SO MANY comments!!!
Frankie
xx

Kathryn Zbrzezny said...

Thank you so much for the tip on where to get that bunting stamp!! I ordered it! I even ordered one more for my daughters birthday! thank you for visiting my blog, too! You make me smile, Annette!

Chris said...

I couldn't choose between them they are both fabulous Annette... and now you've got me singing...la la la la la :D
hugs
Chris xx

Crystal said...

Fantastic and creative! :-)

trisha too said...

Delightful, both of them, Netty!

trisha too said...

Delightful, both of them, Netty!

trisha too said...

Delightful, both of them, Netty!

trisha too said...

Delightful, both of them, Netty!

donna said...

I love your takes on steampunk Annette. You have some great stamps for it too. Thanks for sharing the birthday card too. Great inspiration...hugs..Donna

Deborah said...

Love steampunk - and loved how you've used the stamps. The bright birthday card is totally unexpected but brilliant.

Heidi said...

Wow your creations are fantastic!
Fabulous work Netty:) You are so talented.
Hugs, Heidi:)

Janet said...

Wonderful steampunk vision! Loving the flying man. Thank you for dreaming with us at TIO again.

Janet xx

Anonymous said...

fabulous work! Really beautiful!
LG siljan

Anonymous said...

Both are great! You really rock steampunk!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Fantastic, your steampunk cards are wonderful.

Jean Franks Beck said...

Fabulous - love both takes on the steampunk theme, and I especially love the combo of bright colors in the second. Very fresh and fun!

Dolly Daydreams said...

Both are magnificent but just love the second one that teeny bit more the colours on it are amazing !

Marie

Gerrie Johnnic said...

What fun you had Netty, great imagination.

Nicecrane Designs said...

Wowwww Netty I love your Steampunk Stuff,,,,and Thanks a millin for your comment to my work,,,p`lease feel free to ask me for your three fav proiducts for free... SHHHHHHHHHHHHH

Marjie Kemper said...

Fab steampunk, Annette! I was away and missed this challenge but may have to jump in late anyway. I love the way you've softened the edges with paint and your popped up man is fantastic. Happy holiday!

Anonymous said...

Hi Netty, what great cards..love the Tag one especially.. S xx