Monday 26 September 2011

Make My Monday ~ Steampunk, anything but a card



The challenge at Make My Monday is Steampunk anything but a card. I don't own many steampunk stamps as I struggle when I use them to make something that looks  half way decent. But thought I would have ago with some Graphic 45 ones I bought a while ago.

I used a small white fabric purse that I gessoed and stamped (with great difficulty :-D) then coloured with distress inks. I used glue n seal to finish the project but was not happy with how it diluted down the colours of the distress inks & mixed them together. The finished purse is a lot less vibrant than it was because of this. Anyway I added some metal bling to finish.

Hello to my new followers am off to check out your blogs now. XX
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25 comments:

  1. Yvonne Garner26 September 2011 at 14:22

    Paula, this is absolutely gorgeous! Might I ask the source for your purse? Great gift idea! Just became a follower of your beautiful blog and plan to do some my browsing! Best, Yvonne

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  2. Anonymous26 September 2011 at 14:31

    Hi Paula. Wow! I take my hat off to you. Brilliant stamping on this. A gorgeous project in every way.
    Regards Florence x

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  3. Suzi B26 September 2011 at 15:58

    I love your pretty Steampunk purse.. great idea! Thank you for joining Make My Monday
    Suzi B :)

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  4. Cazro26 September 2011 at 17:00

    This is very clever, producing a fabulous gift, thanks for joining us at Make My Monday. Caz

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  5. Princess4Wiz26 September 2011 at 20:07

    Gosh Paula this is stunning! I absolutely love it! Beth. xxx

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  6. kjjc26 September 2011 at 22:20

    so totally in awe of all you do. Love everything and wish I could produce such wonderful creations.

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  7. yours truly26 September 2011 at 23:09

    Cool project, Paula! ~ Ü ~ Hilda

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  8. Aquarius27 September 2011 at 08:02

    What a brilliant idea and I can imagine it was difficult to stamp on the purse - a great gift

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  9. craft-roomjulia27 September 2011 at 09:01

    Wow, this is absolutely fantastic and so inspirational. Julia xxx

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  10. Ann B27 September 2011 at 10:34

    Great idea perfectly executed and the colouring is beautiful. Would make a great present for my Godd-aughters - off now to search for fabric purses.

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  11. Anonymous27 September 2011 at 14:25

    Hi Paula
    This is the most stunning Steampunk creation I've laid my eyes upon.
    The stamping is perfection and I always love when Steampunk has a feminine twist to it.
    This will be in my mind for some time to come.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  12. Anonymous27 September 2011 at 14:27

    Hi Paula
    You may have 2 comments from me - experiencing lots of problems today.
    I was saying that this is the most stunning Steampunk creation I've laid my eyes upon. I love when Steampunk has a feminine twist to it. Your stamping is perfection.
    Will stay in my mind for a long time.
    Wishes
    Lynne
    Also curious as to where you can by such purses.

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  13. Carol Salisbury27 September 2011 at 14:37

    This is gorgeous! I have never seen purses like that until recently! Such a great idea! Must go find out where to purchase them!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Zuzu's Blog27 September 2011 at 16:20

    LOVE the little purse Paula.

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  15. Rachel28 September 2011 at 10:52

    I think this looks gorgeous, I love the colours, even though you don't think they cam out very well.

    I might have to find some of these blank purses, I'm in need of a new one anyway. It would be pretty cool to actually have one that I've made myself.

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  16. Rachel28 September 2011 at 10:54

    Hummm I made a comment and then it disappeared.

    Apologies if you get this twice. ;-)

    I think that your purse looks gorgeous and I love the colours.

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  17. Marjorie's Owl28 September 2011 at 12:10

    Beautiful Paula, I love bags and purses and this is absolutely lovely xx

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  18. Jacqueline28 September 2011 at 16:34

    Fabulous steampunk creation - very unique. Thank you for joining in this week at Make My Monday - Jacqueline xx

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  19. Mynn xx29 September 2011 at 04:14

    Oh my gosh--this is perfect! I know you think the colors are watered down, but I like the soft look of it! Well done!!!

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  20. Marie Lost Bird Studio30 September 2011 at 07:51

    Hi Paula,
    beautiful purse!!Love it.
    XO Marie

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  21. Cath30 September 2011 at 11:49

    This is great, I love the idea of stamping on a purse. Thanks for joining in over at Make My Monday.

    Cathx

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  22. Fliss2 October 2011 at 08:49

    Your little purse is absolutely stunning Paula and I'd love to know where you got it too as it's a wonderful idea.
    Your stamping is just amazing and the colouring looks fabulous.
    Thanks for joining in with Make My Monday's final steampunk challenge. Lovely to see you there.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  23. Anonymous3 October 2011 at 04:39

    Just lovely, I think I'll try making one soon. Or just enjoy yours...lol...Can't wait to look at all your past posts.
    my blog is kathyspinkneedle.blogspot.com
    Hope you can stop by.

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  24. Gio8 October 2011 at 14:08

    OMG, don't know which one to choose, this one is so beautiful, too.

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  25. Matilde10 October 2011 at 20:30

    Amazing purse! I love it!

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