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I have been working on a small project. A gift for a friend at work and she loved it. I altered a paper mache box by using burgundy paint as the base and pale pink as top layer crackled. I just love crackle effect - can't get enough of it lol. I used the darker paint on the inside.
The flower was once a tight rose. I altered it using water and reshaping. I used rub n buff on the edges before using varnish on top. The leaves I cut using a spellbinder die. They also got the paint and rub n buff treatment.
I painstakingly stuck the gems on individully but you can probably tell from the pics lol. I used glossy accents over the top of pearls to keep them in place and give that extra shine.
Well that is it from me right now and I hope you like my wee project!
Hugz Elaine xxx
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Oww this is lush love the crackle, thanks for joining us at crafty emblies xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work Elaine - love the crackle too - makes fabulous texture. Its freezing over here but no snow. Nicola x
ReplyDeleteoh magnific gift. I love chabby style. Thank you for joining us to Little Miss Muffet challenges.
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Nathalie
Very unique, cool how you altered the rose. Met you through MIM #40. Great project! Lisa
ReplyDeleteGreat project and a lovely crackle effect. Thanks for joining us at Artistic Inspirations, Judith xx
ReplyDeleteSeriously stunning, Elaine. Love the crackle effect...and that rose...what can i say! It's a very special gift that your friend will treasure.
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I have to say, you have the most gorgeous projects, I love them all. Thank you for joining us at TTCRD this week.
ReplyDeleteI saw your beautiful creation on Make It Monday and had to visit and take a closer look. Gorgeous! TFS!
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Hugs,
Julia
this is simply gorgeous, I do love that flower.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our altered challenge at Crafty-Emblies challenge blog, hope to see your work again,
Moira
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Beautiful gift box Elaine! I love the attention to detail on it and that gorgeous flower taking center stage. The crackle finish makes it look as if it has been around a while and I love the effect. Thanks for joining us at Make It Monday and the amazing inspiration.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Elaine. Your attention to detail is perfect. Your co-worker is a very lucky woman. Thanks for joining us at Tuesday Alchemy this week.
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Laine
Love this, that flower is so gorjuss
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining our altered art challenge at Crafty-Emblies.
Hugs Judie xx
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