Friday 22 August 2014

The Scientist

Hello again, here's my second post today with my inspiration for our new challenge over at That's Crafty today which has the theme of It's A Man's World.
My project was inspired by my favourite Coldplay song which is called The Scientist and my Oxford Impressions steampunk stamps are perfect for this as you'll see.


I brushed gesso roughly over a piece of card and then when it dried, sponged on Antique Linen and Vintage Photo Distress inks. I then stamped on the chemist's rack, cogs and gears and light bulbs with coffee ink.
I stamped the man, steam engine, text and plaque with black ink on smooth cartridge paper and cut them out. The man was in a frame but I cut him out as I planned to place him in the lower right corner and I think he looks better without it.

I used:
Oxford Impressions - Steampunk Works and Steampunk Elements
Archival Ink - Jet Black and Coffee
Distress Inks - Antique Linen and Vintage Photo
Stamping Card
Claudine Hellmuth Gesso

Hope to see you there!
Fliss xx

7 comments:

Astrid Maclean said...

Fabulous Fliss, love the gorgeous vintage feel of this, beautifully put together!!

Valerie-Jael said...

Wonderful card! Hugs, Valerie

aussie aNNie said...

FABulous and cleverly made card, so much to look at and your design, colours and chosen image is awesome...love it.and love the vintage look...have a lovely weekend.xxx
♥aNNie The Journey is the Start

Katy said...

This is very cool! :) I love the background and then your scientist looks very thoughtful! :)

Rossella said...

Beautiful, Fliss, I love that background
Rosie x

crafty creations said...

Fliss this is simply stunning - the background is brilliant and love the way you have added the stamped elements


I've just linked mine

Unknown said...

Love this Fliss......plus I'm feeling an addition to my Oxford Impression stamps coming on!! Lol!