03 February 2021

Steampunk TMR

 Hi Everyone, it's The Male Room Challenge today

The Male Room Challenge

It has to be is - masculine.
Don't forget to add the badge to your post, to be included for the winner.

card - Lidl
Gears N Cogs background - Lizzie Mayne Silhouette Design Store
sentiment - computer generated, out of steampunk style font "Brewery"
rub ons - Craft-T Products  (had for years and years)
Cameo Silhouette 2

A subject I find quite a challenge, I've done a few in the past, on this occasion it was out with the digital die cutting machine. To start, I downloaded a few images  and started with cutting the background out of 2 pieces of 300gms card joining them together to make an embossing "frame". The brown card is very thick, so I sprayed it with water to help with the embossing. After it was dry I added metallic and luster rub on's to the background to bring it out more. 

When that was done and cut to size, I cut the hat and the cogs in different coloured card, then added the metallic rub on's to them too. I also cut some of the cogs and the buttons on the hat out of copper mirror card, for a little extra shine. You can see the shine in this, side on photo. 

I am always amazed how tiny the machine can cut card. The smallest button is just 8mm with the button holes of course much smaller. Even the edges of the cogs are perfect. It's a digital die cutter. For some of you I am talking about "science fiction", for me it's love. 💖








 

21 comments:

Doreen said...

What a great male card,just gorgeous.xxx

Janette said...

Morning Faith, I think this is really good, the cogs background is really lovely and I do like the hat.xx

cotnob said...

A super masculine make Faith, your embossed background is fabulous.
Pauline - Crafting with Cotnob
x

cuilliesocks said...

A fabulous card Faith, I love the top hat image and all those wheels and cogs, super design and colours, Kate x

crafty-stamper said...

Great Steampunk card,fabulous embossed background and love all the cogs
Carol x

Hetty said...

Oh my, this sure is a wonderful card. Love your style with the hat and all the materials you have used.
Hats off to you, Faith.

Sandra said...

Wow, such a cool card Faith!!

Pat K said...

From one who is on the science fiction team this is fabulous. I am always amazed how you create your wonderful creations. This is amazing. xx

Vicky Hayes said...

I'm with you Faith - it is the most amazing machine and I am constantly amazed at the things you do with it! The background you created here is so detailed and I love the way you 'aged' your birthday banner. Vicky x

Shirley Young said...

Fabulous card Faith, the embossing looks great xx

Carol L said...

Well you sure nailed the steampunk look quite well with this fun little card! I love the big red feather accent in the hat - fun creation!

Leslie said...

You definitely nailed the steampunk, Faith! Great card!

Chana Malkah said...

You did a great job Faith! I have always struggled with Steampunk and I applaud those who can tackle it and win! Congratulations! I love the hat. Nice crafting all around!

Hugz,
Chana Malkah

Cardsbymaaike said...

Fabulous! Thank you for having me as a Guestdesigner for the Male Room

Shona Erlenborn said...

Gorgeous steampunk card! Love the colors and the total masculine look!

Brenda said...

I have never made a steampunk card or anything else steampunk for that matter. I remember the first time I heard that word and thought what the heck is that?! lol You did a great job with your steampunk card and digital die cutter! Yes, I am always amazed too at how well these machines can cut small images from cardstock, just blows my mind each time I watch it cut. Loving the background on your card, the metallic and luster rub really pops that design out! I think cogs and wheels are always a go to for steampunk and yours look great. Love the hat, it is just perfect for the steampunk look. Ver cool Faith, very cool! Hugs, Brenda

Beebeebabs said...

Wow love your card - great job as always!!!

Marlena M. said...

Wonderful texture and layers Faith, WOW! Love the pop of red; the feather is a fun touch~

Rosemary said...

Oh what a fabulous masculine design, Faith!

Mac Mable said...

Wow this is amazing Faith. I love how you did your background with the layering of that stencil and then embossing it and yes the machine cutting is amazing and so is this card x.

Greta said...

You did a great job--wonderful steampunk!