Sunday, May 29, 2011

I Made the Coolest Thing!

My fellow Inspiration Emporium DT member and fantastic artist, Linda Cain, recently replied to a comment I'd left her. She wrote, "It's always fun when the pieces come together and make you smile." I knew exactly what she meant and, to myself, lamented that it had been a long time since I'd done a project that made me feel that way. This ended up being one of those projects - I am madly in love with it!

It all started when I was perusing the latest Technique Junkie newsletter online. I spotted the bonus online technique - Telescoping Cards - and immediately thought of gears and Steampunk! I had recently bought the Spellbinders Sprightly Sprockets die set, but hadn't had the chance to use them. I had a feeling they would work perfectly with Tim Holtz' Weathered Clock die, and they did. I love it when a plan comes together!

The sprockets and gears were all given a metal look using my Faux Tarnished Silver technique. I experimented with using gold embossing powder for a brass look and it turned out better than I'd hoped! For the center section, I created a small beeswax collage using a variety of Tim Holtz rubber stamps on top of vintage dictionary paper. Love the way the text from the back side shows through.

The is the piece opened up. How cool is this technique?! The Weathered Clock was cut from chipboard and painted with a black Adirondack Dabber. The Dabbers are so perfect for projects like this. The back is covered with an embossed piece of Idea-ology Kraft Glassine. I love the way this lets the light through, yet is strong enough to hold the other elements. The sentiment was embossed on a Journaling Ticket and attached to the base, along with a pair of Idea-ology wings.

I'm planning to send this to my dad for Father's Day. He's a retired machinist and this will be such a perfect card for him!

Here's a little video I did showing how it opens:



The supplies I used can be found at Amazon and Simon Says Stamp via the links below.






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55 comments:

  1. Dee in N.H.May 29, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    OMG! That is fabulous!

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  2. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansMay 29, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Absolutely fabulous piece, I love it, so so creative. Your dad will treasure this. Tracy x

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  3. SusanKMay 29, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    This is so absolutely wonderful! Yes, I can see why it made you smile when done....perfect!

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  4. france papillonMay 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    That IS the coolest thing! Wow!

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  5. Mary-BethMay 29, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    OMG Shelly, this blows me away!!! Fabulous!

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  6. Lou Fu-FuMay 29, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    w.o.w :) That's fanfrickingtastic!!!

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  7. Kaz May 29, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    OMG!!! I just adore this.....love it fabulous work x

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  8. JoZart DesignsMay 29, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    It's so great that words fail me! love it!
    JoZarty x

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  9. Paper SquirrelMay 29, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Wow, Shelly, that really is just the coolest thing!! LOVE IT!!

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  10. Melody (lacyquilter)May 29, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    This is fabulously awesome!!!

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  11. Kate BurroughsMay 29, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    This is a great project. I love it when you can put together things from different manufacturers and they all work together! That doesn't happen very often. Thanks goodness Tim thinks about everything he sells working together!

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  12. NettyMay 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wow Shelly this is just the coolest project. Watched the video and it shows how magical this piece really is. Wonderful project and am sure your father will be totally fascinated by it.
    Annette x

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  13. ShirleyMay 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    That is awesome! I love it!

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  14. Linda M. CainMay 29, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    It is totally knock-your-socks off COOL!!! I Love it.

    WOW~

    Linda

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  15. ScrappyDandyDooMay 29, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Wooaaaaaahhhh this made my jaw drop! Fabulousoh creation that i have severe project envy of!!!
    Julie xx

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  16. penny4thoughtsMay 29, 2011 at 7:57 PM

    Wow - that truly is the COOLEST thing! Such fun details - steampunk at it's FINEST!!!

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  17. BunnyfreakMay 29, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Stunning. Love how it folds out.

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  18. LoriMay 29, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I can see why you love it so much! This is totally fantastic work, Shelly! I LOVE it!

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  19. FrancineMay 29, 2011 at 8:25 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous Shelly I love your style and all that you do ...
    TFS.

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  20. LesleyMay 29, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    Just when I think I have seen it all or again you blow me away. This is incredibly brilliant. I love it all. I think I needs that die cut. LOL
    Thanks for your email as well Shelly.
    Lesley ♥

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  21. Deb (dcorder)May 29, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    OMG!! That is the coolest thing!!!!

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  22. SarahMay 29, 2011 at 9:39 PM

    Your dad will be so impressed with this...I know I am! Really awesome, Shelly!

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  23. texasbarbMay 29, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Add my WOW to everyone else's comments!!!! This has got to be one of the coolest projects I've seen in a looooooooong time! Thanks for sharing!!

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  24. MaryMay 29, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Three words: A. MAY. ZING!! =)

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  25. ellen vargo designsMay 30, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Pardon my french, but this is frikkin' amazing!!! SO COOL! Seriously!

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  26. AnonymousMay 30, 2011 at 6:35 AM

    This is the coolest thing! It's wicked cool!

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  27. JodiMay 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    So cool...! Love it!

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  28. The Craft Cupboard Under the StairsMay 30, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Shelly,
    This is absolutely wonderful. I love it! I wish you taught classes near my house. Actually, I'd drive pretty far!

    K.

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  29. KATMay 30, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Shelly - this is REALLY awesome!!! Perfect use for those dies!!! I really put a smile on my face too - what a little gift!!!

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  30. YoliMay 30, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Absolutely GORGEOUS! I luv finishing a project/layout that makes me smile because I like the way it turned out. When that happens I hear a baseball themed song and think to myself, "I hit this one straight out of the ballpark". Isn't that silly?

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  31. debbiekMay 30, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    Shelly, this piece is just awesome! Your Dad will be so proud of what you created for him. Takes my breathe away with what you come up with!!!!! You are soooooo incredibly talented. Have a good rest of the weekend:)
    - Debbie Kaste

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  32. Shelly SchmidtMay 30, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Amazing project! I love everything about it!!!

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  33. donnaMay 30, 2011 at 2:43 PM

    Fantastic! I think you will be making more of these!

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  34. NancyMay 30, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Very, very, very cool!! Your dad's going to love it!

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  35. BearcrazymanMay 30, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Exceptionally Cool.
    Great Job

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  36. Kelly BoothMay 30, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    LOVE this Shelly...I'm always just Blown away by your projects....

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  37. Art By WandaMay 30, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Shelly, this is the absolute Coolest!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!

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  38. Cindy PotentierMay 30, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    thats totally awesome, love it!!! so much amazing detail, my husband is a automotive machinist and a tool and die maker and this would be perfect for him....I made him a tape measure card that really works from the boys but still have to make him something super duper from me....LOL

    TFS with all of us its amazing
    Cindy

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  39. trashmaster46May 31, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    That's pretty darned nifty!

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  40. fatmonicaMay 31, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Wow!What a fabulous piece of work!I'm sure your dad will love it.

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  41. MelodieMay 31, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Fab...FAB....FABULOUS!!! You rock!!

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  42. ingeMay 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Hello Shelly,

    you may bet this IS COOL!!!

    I'm so in love with mechanical cards and pop-ups and this is a simple one I had not discovered yet !

    simple to make, great effect but the way YOU assembled it makes it even more stunning !

    It indeed looks like the gears are moving the whole thing.
    i love how you make your compositions and your use of colors and embellishments.

    You did a great job : Again ! :)

    greetings from belgium
    Inge

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  43. Alice June 1, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    you are amazing, Shelly! this is super cool! love it!

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  44. KimJune 1, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    Wow! Even better than the previous one--very cool indeed!

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  45. SethJune 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    This is sensational Shelly. And I love the quick video that really shows it off.

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  46. Cathy YJune 6, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    Wowza, Shelly, that is stunning! And I have ALL the stash to make one. And I will certainly give you the credit for the idea.

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  47. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Inspirational. I have made a similar one.

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  48. Creative TaraJune 18, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    This really is fantastic- Love all the little elements, looks like it was such fun to make! I had to Pin it on Pinterest so I can come back later to drool some more!

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  49. DragonAugust 12, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Only just found this in a very roundabout way!!! It's fabulous, pure and simple
    Frankie
    xx

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  50. Susie Bentz: My Time to PlayNovember 29, 2012 at 6:44 PM

    Absolutely the coolest thing ever! Found this from a google image search. LOVE!

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    1. Sari HänninenFebruary 8, 2013 at 4:18 PM

      u r absolutely right... this is fantabulous! I have 2 make 1 - just for myself :-)

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  51. RosieMarch 7, 2013 at 3:29 AM

    OMG, that is fantastic, love it

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  52. annes papercreationsMay 7, 2013 at 2:20 AM

    This is fantastic! Thank you for sharing your awesome ideas :-)

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  53. crazy4atcAugust 20, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    So amazing, I love it!!

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  54. Jenny TavernaApril 8, 2016 at 9:44 AM

    I love it!

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