Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Simply Steampunk Showcase #2; Graveyard Gretchen


It's my pleasure today to showcase another of the fab Lady Killers available at Simply B Stamps.  (P.S. they're a bargain at only $2.50 each!)  Meet Graveyard Gretchen. She certainly seems involved in the final resting place for her Beloved.  I had a great time making a side step card with a whole graveyard scene.  The rows of stones are an On the Edge Die from Tim Holtz which I've colored with Copics, the moon, a Nesties Circle, and the grass, actually an icicle border punch from MS.  the sentiment is computer generated on a Cuttlebug Emboss plus Fanciful label which I've inked with Distress.



Gretchen is colored with Copic, fussy cut and popped (what else is new?  LOL).  Hmmm...you'd think she'd be a bit more distraught.



Instructions for the side step card were found HERE on Splitcoast Stampers.  I've flipped the cuts so that the tall piece is on the other side, though.  Don't forget we have almost daily inspiration in the Simply Steampunk Challenge Blog and our current Embossing Folders Challenge runs through August 1st.  Hope to see you there. 

I'm also entering this in the Left of Center Challenge (using the LOC theme, although there are stripes on her dress), TTRCD July 16-22 and A Little Bit Crafty Die-ing for It, Dream Valley Fancy Folds and Crafting with Dragonflies Unusual Folds.

16 comments:

  1. Awesome card, the side step card works fab with the graveyard scene. Love all the colouring, the graves looks perfect!

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  2. Awesomeness in all its glory. I love the look on her face. She's in to it.
    Carole

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  3. Wow Wow Wow! You surprise me everytime you just whip something up! Loooooove all those headstones, perfect with this great image and the sidestep card!

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  4. Congrats Donna!, YOU are one of our Honorary Mentions for the A.R.T. "Masculine Birthday" card challenge! Head on over and grab your badge!! ~Cheryl, Senior DT
    http://arandomthursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/2013/07/art5-winners.html

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  5. Fab card Donna. Just love this one!
    Jayne x

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  6. Beautiful work Donna, the colouring is gorgeous and I love the image you've used. Thanks for playing with us at Left of Center! xxx Keren

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  7. that Card is really great. Love the black humour with the husband :) Thanks for participating again at LOC, great to have you with us

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  8. Great card - yes, she looks as if she has buried him rather sooner than later but perhaps she is digging him up to make sure he really is dead! LOL Love the story you have created on the side step card. Thanks for sharing this with us at Crafting with Dragonflies for our unusual folds challenge.

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  9. Stunning images, wonderful shape & colour. Thanks for joining us at Crafting with dragonflies on our unusual fold challenge hugs Tania(DT)

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  10. Donna I am lovin what you came up with here it looks fantastic!! xx

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  11. Oh wow, what a brilliant card! I love the scene and the fab shape :-) Thank you for joining us at Dream Valley Challenges! Love 'n' hugs, Mel xx

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  12. Wow, something different, love it. Thank you for playing along with us at ALBC & good luck. Jane x

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  13. Wow, this card is so awesome Donna! I love the step card base and the images that you have used on it! That steampunk girl is so awesome! I so wish that I could color like you do!!! Fabulous!!! Hugs!

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  14. Great side step card. Always coming up with fantastic cards!! Lovely coloring.

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  15. Gorgeous creation. Thanks for joining us at Left Of Center Creative Challenges.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  16. Very effective! Thank you for joining our Fancy Folds challenge at Dream Valley. Susie x

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Thanks for making my day!