Can you believe its Friday again? Where is my life going? I seem to be getting less time to craft as of late. I did however spend the last few days playing around with one my favorite wood boxes from the dollar store. I wanted to use my ‘Bathing Beauty’ stamps from Crafty Secrets one more time before I store them and forget about them. So many gorgeous images to choose from. So, here are the details.
I painted the box with several coats of paint before making my decision on the color. I stamped with a french script from Oxford Impressions in the background. I gessoed and sprayed with several colors from Lindy’s Stamp Gang. I used Graphic 45’s Botanicabella Paper throughout the box. I tore strips for the front and stamped with Pink Paislee’s Indigo Blue stamps. I cut a Spellbinder’s butterfly and embossed with gold powder. I finished it of with a rose.
I layered the papers on the inside left. I used this lady from CS’s and gave her butterfly wings from the Botanicabella paper. I used glossy accents on the wings and gave her pop dots for lots of depth. I used the Indigo Blue stamps on the outer edge of the box.
This side was made using the same layering of paper and stamps. I wanted to use something different so I dug out my pumice textured gel. I mixed a few shades of paint to achieve a sandy color and then applied it using a palette knife. I stuck in a few shells and an fractured doll with wings. For the very top I used another CS’s image and a Parisean motif by Spellbinder’s.
I would like to enter this in the My Monthly Mojo challenge. I love this challenge as Sarah always has amazing artist to interview and very inspirational projects to get the creative juices flowing. This month’s challenge is ‘Your Style.’ And as of right now I am still wandering around trying to find my style. I am pleased with how this little project turned out so I guess you can say this is my style.
Well, thanks for looking today. Remember, there is still time to join in the Red Rubber Designs blog hop. You could win some awesome stamps! See my post Here.
Kate
Challenges entered:
Frilly & Funkie– texture
My Monthly Mojo– your style
Unruly Paper Arts-beach
Simon Says Stamp and Show– Spritz, Spray, Stencil
Tracy Evans said:
Fabulous altered box, love your inky painty background and a stunning rose. The butterfly looks fabulous and I love the fractured doll. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
Pam said:
Very nifty box – love all the detail!
Sue C said:
Wow Kate, stunning project ! Love the images and the flowers are gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x
Candy Colwell said:
Your altered dollar store wooden box is amazing! I love each and every nook and cranny of it! Thanks for sharing your art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. ❤ Candy
Sarah said:
AMAZING!!!
2amscrapper said:
This is a stunning entry for the Unruly Beach RAQ. Helene
Shar_B said:
Completely fabulous! So many great elements!!
Thanks for questing with us at UPA!
Don’t forget to come back and vote for your favorite entry on the 26th!
Anita Houston said:
Holy cow wow!!!! This is über cool! I love all the layers inside and out! You totally transformed this box! Thank you so much for playing along with us this fortnight at Frilly & Funkie!
Sarah said:
I’m always excited to see your creations and I love this one dearly. Fabulous embellishments, layers, colours and wonderful images – and always so much dimension and great attention to detail. Love it! Thanks so much for joining in with My Mojo Monthly. Sarah.
Kristina said:
fun little box, great layers and embellishments!
xo, Kristina
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Hettie said:
Wow Kate! This is a stunner! We have both been working on similar ideas but totally different outcome!!
xx
trisha too said:
Fabulous beachy piece, Kate, wonderful details and textures!! Thank you for joining in the Reader’s Art Quest at Unruly Paper Arts.
🙂
Christie B. said:
Love the glittery goodness and the butterfly wings! You’re such a talented woman! xoxoxo
Terry said:
Gorgeous use of textures! Love all the little sections in this fabulous altered box! Thank you for joining us at Frilly and Funkie!
misty said:
This is amazing! So whimsical and fun!
Marjie Kemper said:
Holy Mackerel! I hear you on the wandering but it sure looks like you are home. Love all the details… I need to go back and peek again. A really beautiful make!
Maggie said:
Amazing altered box I love all the items its a little treasure trove – going to have another look!! lol
Maggie H