Papercraft Star Challenge 60

Hello everyone.  This week's challenge at Papercraft Star is Steampunk!   For this challenge I had to do a little research because honestly I had no idea what the Steampunk style was.  Keeping metal in mind, my first project was a card using an image from our sponsor The House Across The Bay called "Hot Air Balloons".  I adhered the image to a background called "Writing Background Squares"that is also from our sponsor.  My sentiment is from SU which I framed with a Tim Holtz Ornate Plate.  Some gears and fly wheel complete the embellishments on this card.  For the altered heart I totally used the photo as inspiration.  This started out as a heart shaped pill box.  First I covered the box with some textured paper.  Then I used various gears from both Tim Holtz and 7 Gypsy's for the top of the box.  To make it more interesting I also used old broken jewelry, from earring backs to broken chains.  I found that a glue called Jewel It worked the best when I was glueing metal to metal.  To finish the box off I added some Angel wings.  I really liked how these two projects turned out.  The best part is what's actually inside the little "Steampunk" inspired pill box.  I added pictures of my little cuties and gave it to my husband who now displays it in his office.  Well I look forward to seeing what you all come up with!  Think metal and have fun!

Anitra

Paper:  Very Vanilla, Natural Ivory cardstock from SU, Textured paper

Ink:  Momento Tuxedo Black

Stamps:  Cherish sentiment from SU, 

Embellishments:  The Air Ship image, Background image, from The House Across The Bay, Ornate plate from Tim Holtz, Gears and Flywheels from Tim Holtz, and 7 Gypsy's