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Steampunk Challenge House

Lucy · December 13, 2015 · Leave a Comment

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One of my Halloween houses was done in a steampunk design – industrial looking with metallic locks and keys. When it sold several people were sorry that they didn’t buy it when they had an opportunity. One of my coworkers specifically asked that I make her a Steampunk Christmas house.

I thought about the design for a long time. I decided to use foil covered cardboard for the base which I embossed with several designs – specifically gears and watch faces. Then I colored it with alcohol inks which adhere nicely to metal and used Tim Holtz ideology keyhole frames for most of the windows, gears on top of the chimney and the top windows.

I’ve been experimenting with making sisal bottlebrush trees so I thought I would frost them with metallic glitter – copper, in the case. I LOVE the trees. I think they are very different and look really good with this design.

I had a keyhole design left over from my steampunk house that I used to function as the pathway. The holly on the sides is to make it just a little more Christmasy. I found some gold glittered deer cutouts that frame the opening to the gold fence.

Happy Holidays! It goes by so fast, doesn’t it? Let the people you love know that you love them.

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  1. Lynn Koeppen says

    December 14, 2015 at 3:39 am

    This is very cool! I'm glad you took up this challenge!

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  2. Lucy says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:11 am

    Yes, I've never done a challenge before. I was intimidated for quite awhile, but now I am getting more confidence in my crafty stuff. Thank you for reading my blog. It always makes me happy to see a comment from you.

    Reply
  3. die amelie says

    December 14, 2015 at 1:37 pm

    Such a unique and magnificent creation, Lucy!
    I am sure your coworker will love it to bits! You have every reason to be confident with your skill and talent!

    Thank you for sharing this beauty of a Christmas house with us at SanDee&amelie's Steampunk Challenges!

    Claudia x

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  4. Brigitte says

    December 18, 2015 at 12:47 pm

    Your house is beautiful, I love you texture, colors and embellishments ! Thank you for your participation at Sandee & Amelie steampunk challenges !

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  5. Little Artbee says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Very good Art house, finest steampunk,wow! Made with lot of fantasy.
    Have a nice Christmas.
    Greetings
    Sabine

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  6. Юля Уткина ( Зефирка) says

    December 18, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Wow wow wow)))) it look gorgeous)))) i like it a lot)))

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  7. Lucy says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:47 am

    Thank you for your comment. I really like the houses on your blog too. Your steampunk ornament is wonderful. I am a Johnny Depp fan as well.

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  8. Lucy says

    December 19, 2015 at 4:50 am

    I am so glad you like the house. The steampunk challenge is fun. I will have to do more challenged in the future.

    Thank you. Lucy

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  9. Anita Houston says

    December 21, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    Hello Lucy! I am so glad you stopped by so now I know about your blog here. Your houses are FABULOUS!!! I'm so impressed you make your own template!!! Just a WOW!!! This steampunk one is amazing…every detail!!! Kudos to you. I'm following!

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  10. Lucy says

    December 21, 2015 at 9:53 pm

    Thank you, Anita. I've been making houses for about 8 months now and I am still having fun because I do each house differently. I haven't tired of them yet. But there are always more paper adventures to pursue, aren't there?

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  11. Karen Garrard says

    December 24, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    Hello Lucy. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. These house are just divine. AMAZING! Will be following you. Merry Christmas to you and all the best for 2016. Karen.x

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  12. Meresanth says

    January 2, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Wow, what a fantastic idea! I love the texture on the house walls and the use of the mirror sheet! Thank you for joining our challenge at SanDee&amelie's!

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  13. Jo Ann Webb says

    January 22, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    I love this house so much! The trees are incredible! Love you!
    Jo Ann

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  14. Jo Ann Webb says

    January 22, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.

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  15. Lucy says

    January 22, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    Jo Ann,

    This house was everybody's favorite, I think. It went to a social worker at the hospital who is going to keep it out all year long because she likes it so much. I will have to do more steampunk designs since it is so popular.

    I removed your duplicate comment below.

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