Wednesday, June 17, 2015

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. ;-)


12 comments:

  1. Wow - LOVE this! so much texture and the colors are so deep using the alcohol inks - can't wait to see your whole book!!

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  2. oh my soul!!! i absolutely love these!!! and the details are amazing!!

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  3. Lisa, these a fantastic ATC's, and I love how you have incorporated industrial with an underwater scene with the foil and gears! Woulda thunk??! I can't wait to see your book! I'm your newest follower Hugs!

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  4. I would have to say that steampunk meets the ocean is pretty awesome. I don't know that I have ever seen this thematic combo before, but it works beautifully. You made it convey some of the mystery of the deep ocean as well.

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  5. Glass glitter and glossy accents ... OH WOW! I just want to reach through the screen and touch!! I adore that you can make such a beautiful scene in such a small little ATC - just amazes me!! Thank you so much for playing with us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!!

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  6. Wow!! It's amazing how many elements you can get on those little cards!! These are so cool. Thanks so much for joining us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.

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  7. I love the seahorses! Thanks for joining the mixed media monthly challenge blog!

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  8. this. is. ah. mazing.
    Lisa you blow me away every time! I love the ATC and even more I love the box because I cannot WAIT to see that finished config box!!! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge and celebrating our first birthday!!
    -Rachel
    rwkrafts.com

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  9. These ATC's are STUNNING!! I love all the details on your cards - beautiful attention to detail! Thanks for celebrating with us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
    lynnkopas.blogspot.com

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  10. This is so gorgeous that I don't have more words to add!

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