Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Up Up and Away my Heart

Over at Gingersnap Creations it'd all about Steampunk. This week its gears, cogs and watch bits. Come on over to visit and play with us,  there are so many things to see and learn! The sponsor this month is Dezinaworld  founded by the amazing artist June. It was the fabulous ballon on her collage sheet Steampunk 4 Set that inspired me to make this card.

To make this card I layered a patterned script paper over a vintage scene and trimmed the piece with gold german scrap. I added metal watch bits, gears, a button that looks like gears and gold jewelry finding to the hot air ballon image along with a tiny charm heart. Who says Steampunk can't be girlie! While  going to yard sales, I always look for games, just to use their pieces as art bits. These found Scrabble tiles were edged in gold  saying "Up Up and  Away my Heart."

Hope your heart can float away this week.
sincerely, gerri

"Up up away my heart"

"Pretty Steampunk Details"
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31 comments:

  1. cherylJuly 13, 2011 at 2:49 AM

    oh my gosh hun this is just stunning oh just love that balloon,with those cogs in it,and the detail is just brilliant oh could look at this all day,stunning work hun hugs cheryl xxxx

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  2. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    What a gorgeous piece, Gerri. You are always able to put your fabulous feminine touch on everything. The German scrap looks great under the gears! The image of the balloon is really super. hugs, Donna

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  3. Silvia(Barnie)July 13, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Such an outstanding piece, wonderful elements.

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  4. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansJuly 13, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Love the balloon and the use of the scrabble letters. Another creative piece. Tracy x

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  5. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    Gerri, you are genius, this is an incredible piece.
    thanks for doing an incredible job with the steampunk
    hugs June (dezinaworld )

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  6. Kathy EddyJuly 13, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    love this card! Very clever.

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  7. CrystalJuly 13, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    this is awesome! I love the balloon and the scrabble tiles you have used! :-)

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  8. Carol SalisburyJuly 13, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Wow, you rocked it! Love that balloon!

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  9. Art From The heartJuly 13, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Verycreative piece Gerri, love the balloon.
    hugs

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  10. JoAnneJuly 13, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Nicely done Gerri!

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  11. Dolly DaydreamsJuly 13, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Fabulous Piece, love all your cogs and wheels and the use of the scrabble pieces is genius !

    Marie

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  12. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 11:48 AM

    The impact is quite amazing. Wonderful additions to the hot air balloon to create that Steampunk vibe.
    Also love the German Scrap edging.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  13. JingleJuly 13, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    This is AMAZING! Absolutely stunning!!! I love it!

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  14. NettyJuly 13, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    Terrific piece Gerri and love the balloon and all the cogs. Annette x

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  15. AnonymousJuly 13, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    As always, you rock! Your work is just awesome!

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  16. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    How cool is this.. Such a great piece..

    Hugs, Linda

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  17. Mary C. NasserJuly 13, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Love, love, love your card!
    Especially since I am taking my husband on a hot air balloon ride this weekend for his birthday! :)

    So glad I found your blog through the "All Kinds Of Artists Artist Blog Hop." I am your newest follower! :)

    I welcome you to visit my website, too!

    Best,
    Mary C. Nasser
    http://www.marycnasser.com/blog.html

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  18. Brenda BrownJuly 13, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    A beautiful piece Gerri, love the cogs in the balloon. You have a great eye for detail.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  19. CarlaJuly 13, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Gerri fabulous work as usual!

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  20. creativelennaJuly 13, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Thanks so much, gerri for your kind words on my art journal!! This is a lovely steampunk piece, especially with all the textural gears. wow!

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  21. Deb (dcorder)July 13, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Oh so fun! I love the balloon but the Scrabble tiles are fun too!!

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  22. SharonJuly 13, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    A stunning steampunk piece af art. The balloom with all it's cogs and wheels is just wonderful and lvoe the gold border too!

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  23. judyjstamperJuly 14, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    I couldn't wait to see what you would put together knowing it would be fabulous!! And it surely is. Thanks too for your sweet comments on my blog!

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  24. Gerrie JohnnicJuly 14, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Oh my Ger, this is totally fabby! What were you taking on the day you made this, I need some...your inkspiration is amazing GF! You need to do the happy dance for this one!

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  25. Jan HenningsJuly 14, 2011 at 10:30 AM

    Gerri...love, love this! Thanks so much for your well wishes :)

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  26. 1CardCreatorJuly 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Gorgeous Gerri! I love the scrabble pieces and the balloon with the gears is pure genius!

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  27. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    Wow! Such an amazing design, Gerri. That balloon is fabulous.

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  28. Geri July 15, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    love the steampunk details!

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  29. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 6:02 AM

    Great piece! Love those watch bits in the balloon!

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  30. ZoechaosJuly 16, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Simply wonderful XOXO Zoe

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  31. Marjie KemperJuly 16, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Wow! I adore this piece from all the gears to the gold edged tiles... Love it!

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