In my last post, I mentioned that I have a 'gift' for turning a theme into something Halloweeny. That is nothing compared to my ability to turn
any theme into something Steampunky! This week's
Compendium of Curiosities challenge is to create something using Tim Holtz's Riveted Patchwork technique. I decided that I would combine my favorites and make something Halloweeny
and Steampunky!
And I do love my little guy...even if he looks a bit like a bell pepper instead of a pumpkin. His eyes were made with various idea-ology bits and the mouth was created with staples.
I replaced the stem with an idea-ology Clock Key and added some foil leaves (cut with the Sizzix Autumn Gatherings die) and some tendrils made from copper wire.
I'm sure Eileen Hull never imagined her
adorable Cupcake Stand would end up holding a grungy pumpkin, but I thought it made the perfect pedestal for him! It was cut from chipboard and painted with Copper and Pitch Black Dabbers. Gears were cut from foil-covered chipboard to create a base.
Hope you like my transformed dollar store pumpkin! With the exception of the Cupcake Stand, all the supplies I used can be purchased at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Don't forget to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10%!
Totally love this Shelly!! I love the stapled mouth awesome!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cool!! You never cease to amaze me with your creations!
ReplyDeletehe's fabulous Shelly! I love your gifts!!! lol
ReplyDeleteHi Shelly, you have used one of my all time favourite techniques from Tim in such a creative way, creating such a wonderful altered pumpkin. Love his stapled mouth and cogs as a base and I think the stand is perfect. Love the added leaves and coiled wire too. Wonderful. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteAnother freakin SteamPunk-n awesome project. My gift is every time I go to your blog! I so look forward to what your going to come up with next. I'm lovin this. Thanks for all you share with us in the internet world.
ReplyDeleteSteampunk'n is brilliant! Awwwwwwwwwwsomeeeeeeeeeee! Thank You so much for your continual inspiration.
ReplyDeletethat is just too too cool!
ReplyDeletewow this is spectacular. Have you thought about entering this masterpiece into the Happy Daze Challenge this month? xx
ReplyDeleteShut-UP! This is amazing! I love it and am pinning as we speak. Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is one amazing pumpkin! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI would be lying if I said that i did not jump at the first sight of it! but how awesome upon closer inspection
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ReplyDeleteAs my nephew would say "Wicked Awesome! You WOW me with your creations, so very cool !
ReplyDeleteThis is SOOOOOOOOO COOL!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove it so much!
Greetz Patricia
Wow!!! Your work is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteYou are sooo clever!!
Love it ♥
Hugs, Anne
...awesome work, this is one cool steam-pumpkin!...Mel :)
ReplyDeleteLove this Steampunkin. Your work is wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing steampunk creation...a real eyecatcher, Shelly!
ReplyDeletegreetings, Alie :-)
Wow Shelly, you do have a talent indeed, this is a fabulous steampunkin hallowe'en project. Love the copper wire and the amazing stand too.......A x
ReplyDeleteFreakin' fantastic! LOVE LOVE LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteBeyond amazing!!!!!! Totally rocking awesome...pumptabulous!!!!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! Awesome Soo Cool Incredible! I've run out of adjectives. :) Now I'm running out to get a small plastic pumpkin and make one! The sincerest form of flattery... You inspire me to make one!
ReplyDeleteHoly Steampunk Batman! That is one Pimpin' Pumpkin!
ReplyDeleteFreaking awesome-I love it. And we think along the same lines-sort of.I'm doing a mini coffin using this technique
ReplyDeleteI'm so going to have to follow you! Got her from Jim, The Gentleman Crafter and your Steampunk Pumpkin is awesome, fantastic, all of the above accolades I've read so far. I'd planned on doing one, too, but after seeing yours may have to give up....or maybe steal ideas like crazy (don't know which way it will go yet). Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI'm so going to have to follow you! Got her from Jim, The Gentleman Crafter and your Steampunk Pumpkin is awesome, fantastic, all of the above accolades I've read so far. I'd planned on doing one, too, but after seeing yours may have to give up....or maybe steal ideas like crazy (don't know which way it will go yet). Thanks for the great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteYou are genius Shelly! Oh my gosh I absolutely LOVE this!!!
ReplyDeleteI popped over from Jim's blog to see your creation. It is so awesome!Love all the details you put into him. I am having a hairday like your guy right now, pieces doing their own thing!
ReplyDeleteTHAT is too awesome! I love it!
ReplyDeleteFantastic and realy cool. Love it.
ReplyDeleteohhhh this is steampunk'n cool! You really have a gift to turn everything into beautiful art! Gorgeous!!! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteI began at Anne's Blog (AnnesPaperCreations) and saw a comment from "The Gentleman Crafter" who happened to look like my brother, whom I have not seen nor heard from in over 8 months. "Hmmmm..." I thought. So, I immediately checked out his blog and he was crediting you, for pulling him out of a funk that only we can fall into. So, I immediately jumped to your blog & so glad I did...for, I, too, was feeling kinda blah, but your "SteamPunkin" tickled my fancy! Thanks for sharing his with us. Sharon Turner
ReplyDeleteLove your steampunk'n
ReplyDeleteWOWWWWWWWWWWW this is awesome.
ReplyDeleteLove it VERY VERY Much.
Greetings Janny
This is just amazing work! Well done it is fabulous! x
ReplyDeleteJim sent me over...this is very cool. I love his name, Steampunkin! hee hee
ReplyDeleteYour pumpkin is so totally awesome!!!! I am going to have to try this!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove that riveted metal technique and your Steampunk'n is beyond wonderful. Love the way your creative mind works. You are such an inspiration to all of us!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Linda
This is jaw-droppingly cool! I'm so inspired by you. I went to the dollar store yesterday and found these pumpkins. I'm going to give it a try to see what I come up with!
ReplyDeleteThis is one if the most awesome pumpkins I have ever seen! Absolutely wonderful work as always!
ReplyDeleteWowza. You never disappoint and you keep pushing the envelope more and more. Awesome project!
ReplyDeleteWow - amazing! Hope you are enjoying it again this season. GREAT artwork Shelly. j.
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