Hello Everyone
The talented Tracy's 'Industrial' theme at A Vintage Journey was perfect for me as I needed a birthday card for my Brother who has retired from the Navy.
Here is what Tracy had to say....
Use your foil tape, or metallic card stocks with your texture fades/embossing folders
to create an Industrial creation of your own. Whether it's a background or bloom or anything,
don't limit your paint colour to black - the Industrious technique looks great
with all colours of paint.
To create the background I used a piece of cream card and Tim's Spritz and Flick technique with Tea Dye Distress Stain and when it was dry I added some splatters with Ground Espresso Distress Paint.
Here is what Tracy had to say....
Use your foil tape, or metallic card stocks with your texture fades/embossing folders
to create an Industrial creation of your own. Whether it's a background or bloom or anything,
don't limit your paint colour to black - the Industrious technique looks great
with all colours of paint.
To create the background I used a piece of cream card and Tim's Spritz and Flick technique with Tea Dye Distress Stain and when it was dry I added some splatters with Ground Espresso Distress Paint.
To create the industrious layers I used Ranger's foil sheets adhered to some black cardstock and these were passed through two different Texture Fade embossing folders (by Tim Holtz) and then I applied Tim's Industrious Technique (as used by Tim for his January tag) which you can see demonstrated by Tim here. I just love the way the red has turned out - I used Festive Berries Distress Paint.
For the 'birthday' sentiment I used Tim's Alphanumeric die set, cut from black card and backed onto an offcut from the base card. The 'wishes' is one of Tim's chitchat stickers.
This really was a quick an easy card to make. I mounted it onto black card and then onto a cream card base, edged with Tea Dye Distress Ink.
We hope you will join in this month at A Vintage Journey, as usual there is a £20 voucher from Countryview Crafts for one randomly drawn individual and the Creative Guides will choose
their top three projects to receive a Pinworthy Badge.
Thanks so much for your visit, I really appreciate it!
Hugs, Anne xx
Love this technique and your use of it is fantastic! beautiful card! Barbara
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous 'guy' card. I'm sure your brother will love it.
ReplyDeleteToni xx
A brilliant card for your brother, I am sure he will love the masculine, metallic, industrial feel you have obtained. I just adore the compass.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Hugs Brenda xxx
Just back from the UK and playing catch up Anne. January, February and March are busy times for me heading backwards and forwards to the UK.
ReplyDeleteFabby card which gives us loads of inspiration for those men in our lives.
Warm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Beautiful Anne, positively bringing those embossed panels to life with colour that way. I love it and am sure your brother will too. Jenny x
ReplyDeleteIt's a brilliant industrial card for your brother, Anne! I love that technique and it turned out perfectly! Adding the red colour looks amazing! Awesome, my friend! Huge hugs to you! Branka xxx
ReplyDeleteYour Industrial Card is fantastic! Anne Your texture fade panels are fab and the red really makes the compass panel pop - Love it.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure your brother will love it.
big hugs xx
A brilliant masculine card Anne - l love the metal work and the combination of colours. I must look out for the compass embossing folder - how could I have missed it ! Have a lovely weekend. Jennie x
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Anne, the pop of red is fantastic and brings everything to life. The embossed panels look amazing and are the perfect combination for our theme. Love this. Hugs. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteGreat card for a man, really like it. Happy crafting, Angela x
ReplyDeleteI always love masculine cards and this one is awesome. I'm sure your brother will be thrilled. Fantastic Industrialized card!
ReplyDeleteWow Anne, you sure rock the industrial theme! I love the eroded metallic panels, and the touch of red on the compass is fantastic! Such a wonderful birthday card for your brother, he will love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the metal detail!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the perfect card for a guy ..... great masculine look! xx
ReplyDeletePerfect use of the Industrial Technique! I love the red on the center of the compass! Your brother is going to love his birthday card! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out sooooo intriguing Anne - the colors and textures are just so manly looking. What a wonderful card for your brother. XX j.
ReplyDeletebeautiful work Anne - I adore the flash of red in this one and know it will be loved by your brother. Big huggles Rachel x
ReplyDeleteYou rock grungy and you rock industrial, Annie! This is a brilliant masculine card for your brother!! Love and hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteFantastic Anne, you have used the technique to perfection and those embossing folders look just perfect together! The touch of red is so clever and really lifts the whole piece!! Lucky soul who gets this for their birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous birthday card Anne, your brother is going to love it! Wonderful embossing, the riveted piece looks like it came of the side of a ship! and the red on the compass was a brilliant touch, so vibrant and eye catching. Thanks so much for sharing it, Deb xo
ReplyDeleteWhat a super cool guy card! Your brother will love it! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou scored a double whammy Anne, this card too is brilliant. Love the look of the red paint for the industrious technique, it gives a totally different but great look.A fab masculine card, I'm sure your brother will love it. Hugs Lottie x
ReplyDeletei love this card!!! it is a perfect 'guy' card!!!! i really need to track down that embossing folder i think!!
ReplyDeleteLove the industrial look to this with the rivetted background etc and I'm sure your brother will too. I really must buy that compass embossing folder to go with my map stamps! Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteWell I can certainly echo all the comments above Anne. Terrific card and perfectly themed for your brother. You really are superb with all things Holtz. Hope you are having a good weekend and still resting as much as possible. Nx
ReplyDeleteThe texture is amazing! Love the industrial appearance, your brother will be thrilled with this creation.
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Lynne
Love the way you used the two embossing folders together Anne. Great piece of art, as usual. S@ndy xx
ReplyDeleteWell Anne I hold my head in shame, I thought I had left a comment last week and looking back I haven't - sorry. I love your Industrias layered card and I think your brother will love it to. The red paint looks fabulous, it goes so well with the metal and black. Mo x
ReplyDeleteLove your layered embossed panels, Anne - just been using that compass too (though it won't put in an appearance for a while) - it looks fabulous here with the bold black and red lifting the metallics. Fantastic card!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Love both of your embossed metal panels Anne - the lighter background really sets them off as well as the red on the left panel - a wonderful job with the industrial challenge! Julia xx
ReplyDeletelove your gorgeous card Anne and I am sure your brother did too. Of all the TH folders we used the same one....great minds eh!! I love the two tones on your embossing folder, really adds to the piece.
ReplyDeleteSending best wishes to you both
Annie xx
I missed this card -- this definitely has an industrial feel to it. Would love to see it for real! The only thing I have industrial is my cleaning solution!!
ReplyDeletesandy xx
Wonderful layout Anne - love the contrasting panels. The birthday word also is so effective!! Hope you are doing ok xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow Anne! This industrial style birthday card is awesome. I love your grungy look you have given this with the beautiful red popped in with the weathered metallic colors. The embossed compass looks amazing! I also wanted to sincerely thank you for your really kind comments you've recently left on my blog. Being able to play with friends and share your art is so much fun....as you well know. It's fun to inspire and be inspired. Your art always inspires me and I am so happy for all of the success you are having.
ReplyDeleteLove that pop of red in the midst of all the glorious metal! Beautiful birthday card!
ReplyDeleteThis is an awesome sauce Birthday card for the lucky lad! Wowzers, that red makes the entire panel pop smashingly well! Gorgeous metallics and shine. Definitely a new fave for me! Awesome sauce and fantabulous design! Wowzers! Hugz to you muffin! ~Niki
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