On this episode of Pawsitively Creative we are going to sit back, enjoy, and get messy! Raise the Roof! Over at
SanDee&Amelies Steampunk Winter Challenge we have an ongoing 2 month challenge of Anything Goes! How's that float your Steampunk boat? My mind came up with this star ornament:
This star started life as a plain paper mâché piece crying out to be made over into some Steampunk goodness! Using aluminum tape and alcohol inks, along with an EF and my fave-Rusting Powder, I designed the base.
Alcohol ink Pool and Rust are my go to for creating this patina color. Add some rusting powder to the mix and Viola!
After all the tape was applied to the star, I painted over it with DecoArt Matte Varnish. I knew the matte wouldn't dull all the shine. By applying the varnish I am able to handle the aluminum tape with the rust on it and it doesn't come off onto my hands. :)
The design for the central image wasn't planned, just came to be what it is. The cog was heat embossed with 4 or 5 embossing powders. Then the metal filigree corners were added. The gentleman was inked onto some tissue paper with Black Archival ink after being fitted into the metal frame. The metal wings were from my stash.
I then added some greenery from leftover Christmas picks. Everything was glued to the star with Glossy Accents! And that's my first real Steampunk ornament for my Steampunk tree! Hopefully by next year I will have enough ornaments to complete my tree and I still need to order my copper tree. Ahhhh fun! Hugz and Carpe Diem! Happy Holidays y'all!
I would love to share this ornament with these challenges:
I joined in on the Anything Goes
I think my star sparkles and shines because of the aluminum tape, the metal and hey-it is a star and stars shine bright! :)
I believe my altered state of this star is vintage-ish :)
Well dang, isn't this just the coolest thing! I so love your gentlemen! These colors just rock the ornament, the metallic touches totally work here! So very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your star ornament, Niki,
ReplyDeleteand that you have shared part of the process too!!! I am sure this one will look sooo marvellous on the tree!
Hugs,
Claudia xx
Wonderful steampunk ornament, great fun! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWell Punkin, my steampunk boat is floating just about a foot off the surface of the water, because this is magical! You do steampunk so well, and those colors are just spot on for this. You had me at the embossed star background, but your frame is fabulous! I might just be inspired to create a steampunk winter project, but I can guarantee it won't come close to being as awesome (sauce) as this one! One ornament down, 49 more to go! Big hugs!
ReplyDeleteHa, Ha! You were visiting me while I was visiting you! I had this open and read before I finished making dinner, but didn't have time to comment until now.
DeleteNiki, your steampunk ornament is over the top fabulous!! I can't wait to see a photo of your tree all decked out with your beautiful ornaments. I love your rusting technique so much that I just impulse shopped on Ebay for the products so I can have a try at it. Can you share the brand/name of the rusting powder? Thank you for sharing your lovely art with us at the Frilly and Funkie Challenge!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Nancy
Stunning steampunk ornament, I love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool. So all of the steampunk parts are FABULOUS, but the added greenery gives it such a sweet winter touch-- and it does something cool to the mind to see the natural with the industrial-- I like it a lot! I have a package in the mail (black Friday shopping!) with blue+rust alcohol inks so maybe I'll be able to accomplish that oxidized look, also! (Maybe not as well!)
ReplyDeleteStunning Doc!! Loving your use of metallics, they work so well for Christmas and for steampunk! The aquas and browns are wonderful and those green sprigs have added a touch of traditional festive cheer! Great image too! Love it! sending hugs :)
ReplyDeleteOh yes and while I'm here...thank you so much for joining us at Frilly and Funkie for our 'Altered State' challenge! Hugs, Pamellia DT :)
It certainly floats my boat Niki, what a stunning steampunk creation this is!! The rusty bits look fabulous. What a great decoration to hang on your tree, I bet your tree looks amazing! Hugs, Anne xx
ReplyDeleteOh, Niki, I am so inspired to create a steampunk ornament for my tree! I adore your rusty elements and that fantastic patina look! Simply fabulous, my friend! You are super talented!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs! Branka xxx
Beautiful project. I love all of your details and texture. Thank you for joining us at Altered Eclectics this month. Hope to see your beautiful art work back here again soon. Judy Dt
ReplyDeleteFantastic ornament. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin'
ReplyDeleteCass xx
Fantastic ornament. Thanks for joining us at Sweet Stampin'
ReplyDeleteCass xx
This is just brilliant, love it to bits. Thanks for joining in the challenge at
ReplyDeleteThat Craft Place, Angela x
Totally cool! This is such an awesome star. Love the wonderful colors and textures. Ok, now I want to do a steampunk Christmas tree!!
ReplyDeleteHi Niki!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your kind words on my blog and for the link to your rust technique post!! I'm so glad Dusty Attic ships to the U.S.!
Hugs,
Nancy
Wowzer - that's a knockout! Love the steampunk look - what a cool Christmas tree you'll have. Fantastic textures throughout - but it's that rusty star at the base which has really captured my heart!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Super vintage, super funky, super steampunk, what is not to love!! Ahh I have missed seeing your work hun and I just adore your style. That star is just awesome and I'm wishing I had one of those dies too. xx
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