Steampunking the Laptop!

I've been wanting to do this for ages! So, I've finally built up the courage to steampunk my laptop...and I've taken a few photos to show you all what I did.

I was inspired by some ready-steampunked laptops which you can buy. But I really fancied giving it a go myself. Good excuse to play with some of the gorgeous Vintage goodies from Chronology!

So, to start with, my little laptop:

(well, technically, netbook,. But never mind!)

I've cleaned off all the surfaces with computer wipes and left it to dry off.

Next up, the best bit, the shopping!!

I went a bit nuts with Chronology... and grabbed a load of gorgeous goodies for this project! The plan is to still have plenty left at the end to tuck away into my stash and use on men's cards or on vintage scrapbooks in the future.

So, packets open, and fiddling around with some layout ideas:

Like that second one! But then I decided I wanted a distressed background too. So out came the Tim Holtz!

And here is what I came up with. It's a coloured background made with various shades of brown (tea dye, vintage photo etc) and flicked with water and black re inker. The edges have been distressed with my trusty thread cutter tool! Which is totally not for distressing edges, but does a much, much better job than a file. It's easy to tear the paper with a file, this little gadget gives a nice even roughed up edge:

When it was ready to go, I used Beacons glue to stick the whole thing together and onto the laptop itself:

Now for the scary bit!!
I've used a cotton wool ball and some Artiste metallic gold acrylic paint and "dabbed" a distressed border directly onto the laptop itself:

It came out really well and I'm very pleased with the effect:

Ta da! Now, for the inside. I dug out some nice steampunky/vintagey peel offs and used a few more of the metal embellishments from the Chronology range. (Excuse the messy desk! Creative chaos again...)

Really pleased with the finished result! One Steampunked Laptop:

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For more info on Distress Inks, click here: Faith's Guide to Distress Ink
For more info on Chronology, click here: Chronology

Cardmaking Workshops 7th May - 4th June

Cardmaking Workshops

“Whether you’re new to card-making or you want to add to your skills, there will be something for you!”

£13 per session

Tuesday Evenings from 6.30pm - 9.00pm

At:

Anne & Paul’s Sew Simple, 94 Church Road

Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 2PL

01784 255 742

All tools and materials provided to make 2-4 cards per session!

Please call to reserve your place – only 10 spaces available per session

Or you’re welcome to pop into the shop to book!

DISCOUNT ON ALL PRODUCTS PURCHASED ON THE NIGHT

Tuesday 7^th May: Gorgeous Gilding Flakes

Try out the fabulous world of gilding flakes! Create some elegant and special designs using these wonderful golden flakes

(This workshop is ideal for beginners)

Tuesday 21^st May: Cosmic Shimmer Stampable Glitter

(That stuff off the telly!) The most AMAZING glitter you will ever use! Powder-fine, stampable and super sparkly. Put together some striking cards with this incredibly versatile product.

Tuesday 28^th May:  Glass Painting – onto card!

Test out this unique and unusual technique - and no need to be an artist! Have a play with stamping and embossing and some simple glass painting onto card to create some beautiful designs.

(This workshop is ideal for beginners)

Tuesday 4^th June: Surprise Supplies – Fimo & Mica

Mica is gorgeous, and Fimo is great fun…so how about the two together? Create some stylish cards, and try out some easy ways to make beautiful 3D handcrafted embellishments.

(This workshop is ideal for beginners)

Psst! We’re having a free Cardmaking demo on Sat 1^st June!

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Hope to see you all on Saturday for our free Knitting Demo!

Click HERE for more info or go to:

http://www.anneandpauls.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/our-next-free-knitting-demo-27th-april_8.html

Our Next Free Knitting Demo - 27th April 2013 10am - 4pm

As we were snowed on last time... We have decided to repeat our Fancy Scarf Yarn Knitting Demo for any of you who missed it. We will of course have some exciting new goodies to show to those of you who made it through the snow last time!

Hope to see you all there!

Ever Fancied Knitting a Fancy Scarf?

“Come along and see some of the gorgeous new decorative Scarf Yarns, suitable for beginners and experienced knitters alike!”

FREE KNITTING DEMONSTRATION

Saturday 27th April

From 10am – 4pm

At:

Anne & Paul’s Sew Simple, 94 Church Road

Ashford, Middlesex, TW15 2PL

01784 255 742

Discover all the fabulous different scarf-knitting yarns and techniques – plus an opportunity to try before you buy!

And of course some fabulous discounts to be had on the day!

Loads of Demos all day on a wide range of yarns including…

Triana – Ondas – Sophie – Bossa Nova – Rocio – Tango – Desire

Plus loads of fantastic bargains to be had on the day!