I love the Steampunk style that can be seen in a few stamp designs now and it really lends itself to cards for men. Now I am not saying Steampunk is not for women – far from it – just that it is great for male cards which can sometimes be more difficult. I remember a few conversations about Steampunk with Donald (whose birthday it is very soon) so this card is for him.
The corner elements are made by sticking thermawrap tape onto paper lace border and using an embossing tool or paper stump carefully emboss the lace pattern.  Then paint over with black acrylic paint and wipe off most of it before it dries just leaving some in the de-bossed areas.

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo black, Distress inks Barn door, Aged mahogany and Peeled paint, versamark with silver embossing powder
Card:  white, black, silver miri card
Stamps:  Oxford Impressions Steampunk
Other:  watch parts, diamond glaze, paper lace covered in thermawrap tape, copper pen