Monday 22 June 2020

Steampunk Rose

Today's card was made using the beautiful CD "Steampunk Beauty"  from Magik Graphics. I've tried using this CD in the past and everything has printed out dark and dull so all the beautiful detail was lost, so I stuck it aside in a box and forgot about it.

But when I saw that the current challenge at Cardz 4 Galz was Female Steampunk, I knew it would be perfect for the challenge, and I remembered that Carol from CD Sunday Plus had recommended  some specialist printer paper from a local supplier which I've been using regularly  on her advice, so I tried my long-neglected CD with it and what a difference it made!


The  watch images are part of the background paper,  but were also part of a sheet of toppers and embellishments, so having two sets of them meant I could add a second copy of each image to add depth. The rose topper is also raised from the card with 3D glue, and  the cog corner stuck flat to the card with the metal key added for more depth. 

I am sharing this with

Cardz 4 Glaz - Steampunk (female)  

Use Your Stuff -  It's a Girl Thing 






13 comments:

Carol said...

Hi Jane. I am flattered that my advice is working. The colours you have achieved are perfect for Steampunk. I still use the same paper on many of my projects. I have also found that you can use both sides and achieve different effects.
Thank you for joining us.
Carol xx
CD Sunday Plus DT

Barbara Godden said...

Wow this is gorgeous, The watches look so realistic, Fantastic job.

Jocelyn said...

I like steampunk and this is beautiful.
Jocelyn x
CD Sunday Plus DT

Crafting Queen said...

Great steampunk card.

missgailly said...

I'm a big fan of steampunk and your card is fabulous. The colours are so RICH! Thanks for playing along at SCRAP OUR STASH - Gail #staysafe #stayhealthy

Donna Ellis said...

What a gorgeous collage, Jane! It’s certainly symbolic of or challenges at this time! Beautiful color choices, too! xx

Margarets designer cards said...

Gorgeous card, you are a master at streampunk
Thank you for joining us
Margaret
CD Sunday plus DT

Lynda said...

Gorgeously effective card Jane - that rose in particular really stands out. Thank you for joining us at Cardz 4 Galz xx Lynda DT

Dawn Phillips said...

Amazing Jane. It's gorgeous. Love Dawn x

Debbie Mageed said...

Oh, Jane, this is perfectly done! I am in awe of this great steampunk card! Thank you for playing with us at the Cardz 4 Galz Challenge and hope you can join us again soon.

Pamela said...

I love it Jane, well done on persevering with the CD. I'll have to ask carol what this paper is.
Pamela
CD Sunday Plus DT.

Seafield Jo said...

Such a beautiful card, I love the colours and all the detail in your card. This is one genre I just can't master!

Thanks for sharing your gorgeous card with us.

Jo
CD Sunday Plus DT

Deborah Frings said...

You rocked the theme! I love the grungy, vintage look and the key charm is fab. Lovely the sentiment too. Thanks so much for playing along with our Steampunk theme at Cardz 4 Galz, Deborah, DT.