Sunday, May 26, 2013

Retro Cafe Art Steampunk Manikin and a PRIZE!

  This was a whole lotta fun. Steampunk, paper, paint, and metal!
  

 These Manikins from Retro Art Cafe are so easy to work with. You've got to check them out.
 
You decorate them with paper, paint, stamps, etc, etc, etc.....and then put them together with brads and/or eyelets. Both were copper here.
 
 
I used some Masonite Gears from RCA, painted them with the Distress Paint Metallics, and then stamped.
 
The Brass Steampunk Pendant took the Distress Paints really well! Then I added the Clock Key to the middle. Can't decide which direction I like it best!!!
 
 
I  LOVE the helmet. It's a Door Pull from Graphic 45!!! TOO COOL!
 
The Vintage Pocket Watch Key hangs from the helmet with some copper wire as well as a Gear.
 
A tiny lightbulb on top of his helmet is perfect!!!!
 
The goggles and little brass colored dials are old computer parts from a friend.
 
The man's head and The Scientist are from the Time Traveler Collage Sheet. You'll love this sheet!!!
 
 
I used the Gears Texture Fade to emboss the 8x8 Collage Stash papers and added more ink and paint. Some pieces were sanded, some just had markers added for color.
 
Upper arm parts are stamped with black Archival Ink. Some parts are embossed with Super Fine Black Embossing powder.
 
I used the PaperArtsy - Ink and the Dog Mini 60 to stamp the small gears here and there.

 
The metal Watch Hands were added to the legs with a brad.

Check out all the COOL stuff you can get at Retro Cafe Art by following the links below!

Now through Monday May 27th, take 10% off EVERYTHING at Retro Café Art Gallery. Simply use Discount coupon code: MD10 at check-out.
 
AND, Kristin with Retro Cafe Art has graciously donated a $25 gift certificate to be given away in a random drawing from comments left here. Drawing on  JUNE 3RD.
 
So you've got 2 chances to win great prizes on my recent blog posts.
 (Check out yesterday's for Ranger's Melt Art Prize)
 
What are you waiting for?????
 
Let's hear from YOU!
 
Linda
 
Products used from Retro Cafe Art:
 
Other Products:
Tombow Pens
Crop-a-dile
Sanding Block 
Copper Wire
Graphic 45 Antique Metal Door Pull
7Gypsies Gears
Time Pieces - Tiny Lightbulb
 
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111 comments:

  1. Jen CrossleyMay 26, 2013 at 11:06 PM

    Linda you have outdone yourself again

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  2. Diana FernandezMay 26, 2013 at 11:08 PM

    Linda, ts is really really awesome! And soooo inspiring!

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  3. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 11:17 PM

    This is so cool and I think I am finally getting the hang of Steampunk. Good Job.

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  4. Rosetta Savage-JenkinsMay 26, 2013 at 11:44 PM

    OMG! I was in the midst of working on a thank you card for the orthopedist who will be performing a hip replacement on my sister on Friday 5/31/13. I have an art doll pattern and am constructing a doll similar to yours. BUT your use of the gears embossing folder is genius. I will certainly get my last pieces of foil out to emboss the body parts. Thank you so much for the idea. I have used gears at the hip points :-). Tks again for the inspiration!

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  5. VicMay 27, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    Amazing! I love each part, perfect steampunk!

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  6. silvergranMay 27, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    Very cool Linda!! I love your hat idea!
    I was just pulling bits & pieces together to make a robot for a 3D card. Hinged joints are a great tip! Thanks.

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  7. RaNae EllettMay 27, 2013 at 12:22 AM

    Such a unique piece, again, your imagination is over the top!!! LOVE it!!

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  8. Anita Houston The Artful MavenMay 27, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Totally totally outrageously COOL!!!!! I LOVE it!

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  9. KarenMay 27, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    What a fantastic imagination you have Linda! This is so cool!

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  10. Beth NormanMay 27, 2013 at 2:23 AM

    Your man is really cool. You are so talented and come up with so many different ideas.

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  11. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 2:27 AM

    That is completely & utterly FABULOUS!!!! He is one cool dude.

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  12. debpaint16May 27, 2013 at 2:57 AM

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  13. sam21skiMay 27, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    OMGosh Linda this is fabulous, really love those eyes and that helmet is to die for

    Sam xxx

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  14. debpaint16May 27, 2013 at 3:12 AM

    This is so very cool!!! The more times you look at it the more new things you see!!!
    Quite the masterpiece!!!
    debpaint16@aol.com

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  15. Candy CMay 27, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Linda...my chin is on the floor! THIS IS JUST TOO COOL! Your steampunk man is AH-MAAAZ-ING! That helmet...you're over the top! haha I totally love that and where in the heck did you have to dig into the creative crevasses of your brain to pull THAT one out?! WOW! He totally rocks! <3 Candy

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  16. LauraEvaMay 27, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Ummm...WOW!! I'm speechless! This outstanding!!! WOW!!

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  17. Julie LeeMay 27, 2013 at 5:16 AM

    Totally inspired and wonderful! I love the jointed limbs and all that fabulous, inventive detail.

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  18. krcmasterpieceMay 27, 2013 at 5:57 AM

    Wow!! How you figured out all the parts to fit your "man" and make it look "together" is amazing! You rock!
    Fantastic use of parts!

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  19. ria gallMay 27, 2013 at 6:26 AM

    Hi Linda
    This is an amazing piece of art, so much fun and so much going on. Wonderful
    Ria

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  20. Tarnished RoseMay 27, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    This is awesome!

    Marilyn

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  21. Art By WandaMay 27, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Linda, this is so cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally fabulous!!!!

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  22. ClaudineMay 27, 2013 at 7:49 AM

    Loving the steampunk look, he is amazing!!!

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  23. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    I'm punked! Love it. Paula C

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  24. SamsmittyMay 27, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    Just punkingly awesome !!! My kid of man....."geared" for anything !!!

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  25. wwillowwMay 27, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Another amazingly creative art piece!!! I could not even tell you which part is my fav because he is sooooo cool!!!

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  26. Sharon YMay 27, 2013 at 9:52 AM

    Coooooooool! And so clever and creative. The helmet and goggles are awesome.

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  27. MartinaMay 27, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    This is absolutely brilliant, dear Linda! You have captured the essence of STEAMPUNK so beautifully!!!
    I really love, love, love this project! BRAVISSIMO !!!

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  28. Ina GoodMay 27, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    All your art is amazing but I especially lpve your steampunk work.I am a follower of your blog and love Kristens retro cafe.

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  29. Julie SMay 27, 2013 at 10:28 AM

    LOL. This is awesome! I love the way your brain works.

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  30. DebbyMay 27, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Very cool piece. Love his goggles!

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  31. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    awesome, I love steampunk you do great work

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  32. Baroque duJourMay 27, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    wow that is amazing, love the masculine feel texture. Steampunk is fantastic when done like this - love it.

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  33. WandaMay 27, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    so creative! love it!

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  34. DianeMay 27, 2013 at 11:51 AM

    Very fun design, love the helmet, gears and fun image.

    Regards diane

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  35. RaNae EllettMay 27, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Oh you have outdone yourself again with the Scientist.....such detail and fantastic design....I Love it! I love to follow your blog, you just hav such a great creative imagination

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  36. MariaMay 27, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    Linda!! He is just AWESOME!!! I love the area over his heart!!!

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  37. Cafe ArtisteMay 27, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Amazing job on this MANiken!!!

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  38. Barbara RankinMay 27, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    OMG, Linda, I am in awe of this piece! I cannot stop looking at it, and all the details and love you put into it. I love steampunk and this is simply awesome. I may have to buy one of these mannequins and try to make one for myself. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  39. Catherine SIWCZAKMay 27, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    fabulous ! Love this

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  40. Boutique 208May 27, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Very impressive! Nicely done!

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  41. chrissy oMay 27, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    amazing!!!!
    chrissy xx

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  42. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    You are the reason I found Retro Cafe Art in the first place with the beautiful five-sided box you made a while back. Incredible, lovely work!

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  43. Laura TMay 27, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    Fabulous! Love your work and I love Retro Café Art.

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  44. KathiMay 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    This is absolutely sensational. I love the all the great details you added to reinforce the Steampunk vibe!

    I'm pinning this, so I can revisit it!

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  45. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Amazing!

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  46. Sandra StraitMay 27, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Your steampunk maniken is so cool!

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  47. TaraMay 27, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Every time I visit your blog, I am just blown away by your creativity! I always love your projects, they're simply amazing. Thanks for sharing!

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  48. Mary-BethMay 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    Linda, he is fantastic! So much detail!!

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  49. Lisa the Book JunkieMay 27, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Your creativity astounds me.....still! This is so cool. I think it belongs in my new studio to remind me of my friend Linda....and cuz it will be so fun to look at. ��

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  50. ionabunnyMay 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

    Linda, this is just so fantastic. Amazing art

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  51. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 6:14 PM

    So cool to see a man!!

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  52. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Pure eye candy! The helmet and light bulb are brilliant.

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  53. LindaMay 27, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Linda, this is so cool! Great job - I see a class? maybe in the near future (Like up near Villa Park at CCC?) I'd like to make a few of these or similar. Plus miss u.

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  54. LindaMay 27, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    Thanks Linda - just went shopping. If I need help can I email you? thanks

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  55. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:18 PM

    fantastic work as always Linda.... always inspiring!

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  56. BoniMay 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    You have totally rocked this :) mamadragon6@msn.com

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  57. UnknownMay 27, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    These are awesome!!!
    www.artchallengegallery.com
    Betsy

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  58. 2amscrapperMay 27, 2013 at 10:14 PM

    more fabulous art from you, Linda!

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  59. BethWMay 27, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I love it-this is my kind of art!

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  60. GlendaMay 28, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Fabulous Linda, Love that Ro is making a card for the surgeon, might have to do something like that for mine, I see him again in August to finalise the knee replacement he did and look into a hip replacement. Thanks for the opportunities to win some fabulous prizes.

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  61. ANNETTE HUSBANDMay 28, 2013 at 6:58 AM

    Awesome...a fellow steam punk creator!!! I have been a long time fan of Retrocafeart too

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  62. DonnaMay 28, 2013 at 7:17 AM

    This is amazing!! I have had a paper mannequin at my house for YEARS, now I have something to do with it.

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  63. Heidi GMay 28, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Wow!!! This is too cool!! Love it and would so love to win!!

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  64. LoriMay 28, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    Wow...wow. WOW! lol...this is ultra fantastic, of course, I'm somewhat partial to Steampunk, so, you know....right up my alley..so very cool!

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  65. Christine KiehlMay 28, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Wicked Coolio! I love his helmet too! And...everything above and below it! Fantastic job on your manakin! Thanks for the chance to win him also!

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  66. Jenn Milt ArtMay 28, 2013 at 2:09 PM

    Beautiful :) and What an awesome giveaway too!

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  67. JackieMay 28, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    I absolutely love your Steampunk man!! I would like too have him♥

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  68. Jacquie HartMay 28, 2013 at 6:07 PM

    I love this

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  69. TanyaMay 28, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Love this and Love Retro Cafe Art!! Lots of fun!!

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  70. Maria MedeirosMay 28, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    How creative!!!! Love all the detail! :D

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  71. HollyMay 28, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    All of your projects are so creative!

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  72. BeckyMay 28, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Anything Steampunk just draws me in automatically. I would have never thought to do this with the manikins....thanks for sharing..you are great!

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  73. TinaWMay 28, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Fantastic doll! Love all the gears - and the glasses.

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  74. Art of RetroCollageMay 28, 2013 at 11:01 PM

    This is a really fine project. & you carried it off just perfectly. Kudos!

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  75. ---me---May 28, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    WOW!

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  76. KarenladdMay 29, 2013 at 12:29 AM

    Oh my goodness, this ia amazing...(and just a bit unsettling!). LOVE the goggles!

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  77. cal8007May 29, 2013 at 12:48 AM

    Thanks for the inspiration. I just love steampunk, but you've taken it to another level!

    Hugs,

    Carmen L

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  78. SHartlMay 29, 2013 at 12:56 AM

    Wow, I am just stunned! I can't believe how fabulous this is with all those detailed embellishments and the rakish expression of your steampunk mannikin! I'm just waiting for the gears to start turning and for him to walk out of my computer monitor!

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  79. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Wow this is so amazing!!!! <3

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  80. Amy Eileen KoesterMay 29, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    such fun, I love all the detail.

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  81. UnknownMay 29, 2013 at 6:53 AM

    Love!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!

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  82. AnonymousMay 29, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Amazing work. Please enter me in your drawing so I can play with a man too! Thanks! Annette Maloney

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  83. MarijaneMay 29, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    Wow! This fellow is really intriguing in all his finery! No one does steampunk as well as you, Linda.

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  84. WandaMay 29, 2013 at 8:41 PM

    love your Manikin Doll!! and would love to win $25 gift certificate for more Manikin Dolls ;-)

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  85. Words and PicturesMay 30, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    Totally wild, totally brilliant!
    Alison x

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  86. DonnaMay 31, 2013 at 3:16 PM

    This is so totally awesome! I love all the embellishment used! Very cool girl!

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  87. JUDIMay 31, 2013 at 5:10 PM

    WOW ... SO COOL ..FROM THE LIGHT BULB ON THE TOP OF THE HEAD ..RIGHT DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THE METAL WATCH HANDS FOR FEET .. AMAZING .. SO CREATIVE .. I AM DESIGNING A PIECE CALLED ' BROKEN KEYS '.. I THINK THIS HAS INSPIRED ME YO INCLUDE A MANIKIN OR TWO.. LOVE IT !!! THANKS FOR SHARING !! SO IMPRESSIVE !!!

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  88. Cathy L.May 31, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Love the man Linda. Love Retro Café too. Great ideas. cahy

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  89. LinJune 1, 2013 at 12:55 AM

    the Retro Cafe pieces look fantastic...and you scientist man is fab!!

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  90. BastJune 1, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    He is simply AMAZING...over the top! I especially love his goggles...Thanx so much for sharing.

    Do you think you will make him a friend in the near future? Wouldn't want him to get lonely ;)

    KimMJ
    bast830@comcast.net

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  91. Susie FalklerJune 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    So cool. Love it, your imagination ran wild with this one. Would love to win.

    P.S. Magpies is great!

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  92. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    Wow, he is so awesome!! You did a fantastic job!

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  93. DanielleJune 1, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    I just discovered your site thanks to RetroCafe. I am definitely a fan and will be following from now on. You are awesome!

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  94. Luci BritoJune 1, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    He is truly amazing lady.

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  95. Gena RoseJune 1, 2013 at 9:53 AM

    so intricate and creative...nice work

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  96. Jean BullockJune 1, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    Steampunk coolness! How creative!

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  97. BoniJune 1, 2013 at 11:56 AM

    I think he is absolutely amazing :) I gotta try this guy thanks for the opportunity to enter .I wish you had that sign up for blog box so it would come to my inbox :) mamadragon6@msn.com

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  98. SRJune 1, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    You're really talented. I wish I could create something that special. I'm really into the Steampunk look. I look forward to seeing what you have created next...keep up the awesomeness! :)

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  99. windycindyJune 1, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    He is amazing...Our youngest son is studying engineering
    in college and your Steampunk Manikin would be the
    best room mate for him!
    Many thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  100. AnonymousJune 1, 2013 at 2:49 PM

    ... and they say all the good guys are already taken ... I like this man! Your creative philosophy expressed on this page is refreshing. Looking forward to checking out both your superb artwork and faves listed here. You're on the path I've imagined and you just reminded me that I need to GET BUSY!!!
    backintheday - devriesdesign@earthlink.net

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  101. Karen MalloryJune 1, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Wow! That is so really cool! I want to make one!
    hugs karen

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  102. GingerJune 1, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    The Manikins are super cool! Happy June!! (:

    crluckystar at yahoo dot com

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  103. UnknownJune 2, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I LOVE this guy!! Thank you for sharing your talent with us & for the chance to win :) Good Luck all!

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  104. Kathryn AdamsJune 2, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Wow! This guy reminds me of my high school science teacher, what a brilliant mind!

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  105. Nike E. BottalicoJune 2, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    how cool! Love the design!

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  106. WebsterJune 2, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    Always one to find fun in art. Choose me, please.

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  107. jengdJune 2, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    Love your "mash-man!" Great job!

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  108. MinxyJune 3, 2013 at 4:07 AM

    Absolutely brilliant, love the use of the elements

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  109. Carol HarlanMay 26, 2016 at 2:13 PM

    I love this. I love steampunk. It's awesome.

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  110. UnknownMay 27, 2016 at 9:11 PM

    Linda you rock and so does Retro Cafe, the two of you...unstoppable ❤️

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