Industrial Sea Artist Trading Cards…

… otherwise known as ATCs! Yes, more of these bewitching little 2.5 x 3.5 inch pieces of art. They are so addicting, beware! ;-) I am inspired by the ocean these days and have been busy making all sorts of sea-themed projects. (and leading up to a mega, super cool project, but more on that later) What could be better than a sea theme merged with steampunk? Not much!

The backgrounds were created using the Eroded Metallic technique from Tim Holtz's book, A Compendium of Curiosities Vol. 3 and then embossed. The elements were all cut out of foil sheet covered chipboard and then colored with alcohol inks. The "sand" is Finnabair's Art Ingredients Glass Glitter mixed with Glossy Accents and applied with a palette knife. I love the grungy steampunk look all the elements add.

Now, you might be wondering why one of them is in a little box. For months, I have thinking about, collecting stuff for, and slooooowly working on a Configurations Book that will have a nautical steampunk theme! When I finally get this thing done it will knock your socks off, I promise! (I'm jazzed about it, can you tell?) The "box card" is one of the compartments that will be in it. Stay tuned and your patience will pay off. I'll get it done yet! ;-)

I am also entering this into the Mixed Media Monthly June challenge under the New To You category. I haven't done a Configurations Book before and the glorious Glass Glitter is brand spanking new to my art supplies and I looove it! Gorgeous stuff! Be sure to go check out the challenge, there is lots of inspiration there!

Thanks for stopping by. Many of the supplies I used for this project can be found at Inspiration Emporium. Follow the links below and use my code JUICE at Inspiration Emporium to save 10% if you go shopping there. I will also point out that US shipping is always $5 and international shipping is just $10 at IE. ;-)

Sizzix Movers & Shapers Magnetic Die Set 2PK - Mini Branch & Leaf	Sizzix - Sizzlits Decorative Strip Dies - Spring Greenery	Sizzix Sizzlits Decorative Strip Die - Festive Greenery	Sizzix Bigz Die - Tattered Pinecone	Sizzix Movers and Shapers Magnetic Dies by Tim Holtz, Sand and Sea, 2-Pack	Sizzix Texture Fades Embossing Folders 2PK - Pocket Watch & Steampunk Set
Inkssentials Surfaces Metal Foil Tape Sheets - 4 x 5"	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Configurations - Book	Inkssentials - Glossy Accents	Tim Holtz - Idea-ology - Sprocket Gears	Prima Marketing Art Ingredients Glass Glitter, 2-Ounce, Platinum	Prima Marketing Art Ingredients Glass Glitter, 2-Ounce, Sterling
Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Brushed Pewter	Tim Holtz - Distress Paints - Gathered Twigs	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Chipped Sapphire	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Salty Ocean	Tim Holtz Distress Paints - Black Soot	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Wild Plum
Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Mushroom	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Slate	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Red Pepper	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Raisin	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Currant	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Pesto
Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Meadow	Tim Holtz Adirondack Alcohol Inks - Stream

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