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Wednesday 4 April 2012

Wheels

I've not actually made a card for almost two weeks so today I really made the effort and tried to get back into the swing before I forget how.  I've missed some challenges along the way too so apologies, I really will try to keep up from now on..  There is a new challenge on Make My Monday and this month it is all about Men and Boys with an extra theme this week of  WHEELS.  I printed some background papers from a steampunk CD, die cut a top note shape which was embossed using a Cuttlebug cogs folder and then used Marianne dies to cut out the lampost and the old car.  The greeting was stamped onto a punched label (Stampin Up) and two screw head brads were added to this.  I've just realised that the car dies have been sitting in their unopened packet for some months so this card should also qualify for Judith's Forgotten Friday challenge this week. The little 'splodge' showing on the car is not on the card - I did clean my scanner glass but obviously not as thoroughly as necessary.


13 comments:

  1. Nice to see you back blogging Val...great card for your challenge..love the die cut lamp..

    Anne

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  2. Lovely to see you back with us Val at Make My Monday, with this great "wheels" card.
    suzi b xx

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  3. This is great Val, a real Vintage/Steampunk feel to it. It will also make a super Men's card.

    Sue x

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  4. Great card Val - glad to see you back in blogland!

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  5. I like your use of the die-cuts combined with the cogs embossing & those screw brads - superbly masculine & I shall keep my eye out for that lamp post die.
    Paula (PEP)

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  6. Hi Val, this is a great masculine card. I've been eyeing up those car dies, they are great dies, but have resisted them so far. Your card is full of great textures, I really like the cogs and diamonds. Thamks for joining in FF this week, Judith xx

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  7. nicwe to have you back Val- love this one, colours are just perfect, and love the lamppost

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  8. FAB card... love that Steampunk style x

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  9. Welcome back Val! Fab card I love those diecuts. I'm still struggling with inspiration:( On the other hand Charlie is coming for Easter:))
    Val x

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  10. Oh, what fabulous textures! LOVE this--so perfect for our wheels challenge! Thanks for joining us at MMM! :)

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  11. It's great to see you back at MMM - thanks for joining in with your fabulous card - Jacqueline xx

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  12. I too have been AWOL, so will join you back in blogland. Love the embossing and the use of Marianne Dies on your card. Thanks for sharing with us at MMM and hope to see you this coming week too. Hugs Suzanne :)

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  13. Fab card Val. Really love clean and simple style and love all the texture.
    Thanks for joining in with our MMM wheels challenge.
    Fliss x

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