For John’s birthday card I went for a bit of a steampunk theme.  He has written a book and is just waiting for his literary agent to give the go ahead to get it published so I have tried to portray the fact that his writing ideas will take off.  There is only a tiny number 60 on the front of the card around the bird’s neck.

Inks:  Black document ink, Versafine archival Vintage sepia, distress inks Frayed burlap and Vintage photo, Black Stazon, embossing ink.
Card:  Ivory card, Metallic effect card, small bits of grunge board
Stamps: Oxford Impressions Steampunk elements and Steampunk works, Clarity corner stamp
Other:  Copic sepia multi liner, vintage pen nibs, Diamond glaze, copper peel-off hinge, vintage copper brads, Distress Vintage photo embossing powder mixed with Brass detail,  Kettle copper embossing powder mixed with Brass detail, small piece of metal stamped using  metal stamps (number 60) with black acrylic paint rubbed in.