Monday, May 25, 2015

Gears

Hello again. Hubs is downstairs watching a movie that I have no desire to see, so that left me with either playing games on FB or trying to see if I could find the mojo.

Less is More recipe week is to use some metal on your card. Well, how about a 2 x 5.5 inch of metal sheeting?

Used the gear embossing folder from Provo Craft and then proceeded to grunge it up using distress products.

Started off with alcohol inks in Latte, Ginger and Copper then added some black soot paint, wiped if off a bit and ended up with this. I could've gone a bit further with adding more definition on the bottom but resisted. With my luck today, figured I would've just ruined it.

Backed it onto some black cardstock and then stuck that whole lot onto a kraft card base. Birthday sentiment is from My Favorite Things.

This makes a great masculine card for my stash! Thanks for stopping by!

ETA: Adding this to AAA cards game #40 for the guys.





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23 comments:

  1. CathyMay 25, 2015 at 7:08 PM

    Hi Laurie, I love this distressed panel, the colours really look so cool on these cogs, Cathy x

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  2. AlisonCMay 25, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    It is a great card. The way you've coloured it really make it. Good to have a man's card in stock!

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  3. PaulineMay 26, 2015 at 12:41 AM

    This looks wonderful, so cool!

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  4. CardsbymaaikeMay 26, 2015 at 1:07 AM

    yours is very pretty I thought about colouring it too but i don;t have any alcohol inks apart from markers, the result it fab!

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  5. Nessa's Crafty PlaceMay 26, 2015 at 2:22 AM

    Fabulous card-what a great effect on your metal panel!
    Best wishes,Nessa xxx

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  6. Sazzle DazzleMay 26, 2015 at 6:34 AM

    WOW! Totally awesome and a super impressive use of metal Laurie.
    Fantastic and a great card for the guys which reminds me that's the theme over at AAA Cards if you fancy linking your card up there too.
    Thanks so much for sharing and taking part at Less is More. Sarah

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  7. VeerleMay 26, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Thank you for your nice comment on my metal card Laurrie.
    Yours is very beautiful too, indeed ideal for a masculine card.µGr Veerle

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  8. DarnellMay 26, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    This makes a STUNNING masculine card and wow what an impact in the gallery at LIM. I'll be very surprised if this isn't showcased, Laurie! I'll say again, WOW!! Hugs, Darnell

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  9. Sazzle DazzleMay 26, 2015 at 9:29 AM

    Great to see your card in the AAA Card gallery too Laurie.
    Thanks so much. Sarah

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  10. TammyMay 26, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    Awesome results with the alcohol inks! Wonderful masculine card!

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  11. Glittered PawsMay 27, 2015 at 6:39 AM

    Very nice - looks like something my husband would bring in from his shop!!! Love this embossing folder.

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  12. ChrissieMay 28, 2015 at 12:30 PM

    This is a simply fabulous effect! The colours are so sympathetic for the design of the embossing too!
    Super job Laurie.
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  13. Neets BMay 28, 2015 at 4:04 PM

    Well, your grunging up of that metal worked a treat, what a fabulous guy card.
    Thanks for sharing with us.
    Anita x
    Less is More

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  14. A ShawMay 30, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Glorious

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  15. AnneMay 31, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Stunning panel Laurie and a fab masculine card!
    Thanks so much for joining us
    Anne
    Less is More

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  16. Stephanie LanzalottoJune 2, 2015 at 8:36 AM

    Fantastic work on those gears! Love the results of your technique. Perfect manly CAS. I love it! Thanks so much for linking up and playing with us at AAA Cards.

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  17. Victoria LavenderJune 4, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    Wow! Just like leather, I just want to touch it. Well done kiddo! Thanks so much for playing AAA Cards- for the Guys! Cheers, Victoria

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  18. Linda BeesonJune 4, 2015 at 10:02 PM

    What a great look, love the gears, so glad you could join us at AAA Cards

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  19. Jill VJune 6, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Love the look you created with the embossing folder and alcohol inks - it is so cool and any guy would love it! Thanks so much for playing along with our masculine challenge this week! Jill

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  20. UnknownMarch 6, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    This is just an amazing piece! I've never seen anything done like this. Forgive me for asking, but what is metal sheeting? Is it anything like the metal tape? Thanks for sharing!

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  21. Laurie UngerMarch 6, 2016 at 2:24 PM

    Metal sheeting is metal tape that can be found at the hardware store.

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  22. DariaMarch 9, 2016 at 4:23 PM

    I love the way this turned out. Thank you for sharing the details.

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  23. ShanAugust 28, 2018 at 8:54 PM

    Hi. I love your card. Would you do a video tutorial? I would love to see how you distressed the gears. Thank you.

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