Steampunk Birthday Cards

Time to shake things up a bit. I had big ideas for an embossing folder that I hadn't used a lot.  I don't think I am the only one but I do find making mens cards challenging. I always put my cards together like a jigsaw puzzle without sticking anything down.  I find that with mens cards I always have to try and keep it relatively simple. It's very easy to add to much. I have painted black cardstock with Tim Holtz Distress Paint in Brushed Pewter but making sure that I was leaving some of the black coming through as well.

I really love trying new techniques so these cards were loads of fun.
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