Tim’s tag for September shows a great technique for making the look of riveted old metal.  It seemed just the right look for a masculine birthday card.

When Tim first started doing videos, he used Nashua Foil Tape.  Since I still have the better part of a humongous roll, I used that.  However there’s also Ranger Metal Foil Tape available now, just so you know.

I didn’t have all the exact colors of alcohol inks Tim called for, but Denim, Ginger and Slate worked just fine.  Rather than venture down the basement to find steel wool (it’s a scary place down there!) I used 600 grit sandpaper which was handy.  I left a bit more ink on the foil that Tim did and kinda like it better.

Instead of the typewriter I stamped the truck from Tim’s The Journey stamp set onto Grunge paper and embossed with Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder, black.  Some Ranger Vintaj Patina in Nouveau Silver was on my desk, so I used that to add touches to the truck and a few smudges to the birthday sentiment.

The birthday sentiment is from Fiskars Quote Clear Stamps: Make A Wish set.  You might notice that I get a LOT of use out of this set.  My favorite inside sentiment is “Growing OLD is mandatory, growing UP is optional.”  Always makes me smile.

The map paper is from Tim’s Crowded Attic Paper Stash.  (Another item I use ALL the time.)  The card is just a piece of Kraft cardstock, cut to 10″x7″, folded, then inked with Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain Distress Inks.

The addition of Sprocket Gears, Mini Gears and Filmstrip Ribbon really adds to the masculine steampunk look.  Hope my dad likes it!

I hope whatever it is you’re doing, you have some time to be creative this weekend.  🙂

Wishing you blessings,

Sandy

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