Hi - For this months Anything Goes/Mixed Media/Altered Art I have decided to alter a simple little trunk box.
I had the really stunning papers in the drawer (along with hundreds of papers that never really see the light of day lol). It made a change making something relatively clean - no real mess on my table!
I painted the box in a beige colour, cut the papers to fit the box making sure the peacock was placed as the whole. I did the same with the sides. I wiped distress ink round the edges. I then run the piping cord over the top and sides. The final step was to use TH rock candy over the entire box to give it an aged effect. Now for the pics
Why not head on over to Altered Eclectics and join in with the fun to be had. Happy Creating to all.
Hugz Elaine aka Ellapu xxx
This has been entered into the following challenges
everybody art challenge ag 6a
party time tuesdays ag 6a
ttcrd ag 7a
crafting from the heart ag 8a TOP THREE
craft your passion ag 8a
not just cards ag 8a
613 avenue create true ag 8a
come and get it one for the girls 4a
one stitch at a time ag with nature 6a TOP THREE
mixed media challenge ag 9a
art by miran ag 6a
crafting with attitude ag 6a
simon says stamp ag 8a
crafting from the heart ag 8a TOP THREE
one stitch at a time ag with nature 6a TOP THREE
This is gorgeous Elaine. I love anything peacock and this is just stunning. xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous Elaine. I love anything peacock and this is just stunning. xxx
ReplyDeleteTo say this is stunning does not really capture the beaut of this project! You are just so super talented! Thanks for sharing this beauty with us here at 613 Avenue Create. Your designs definitely brighten up the neighborhood!
ReplyDeleteHugz,
Chana Malkah, Owner
Just had to pop over and say how much I love your box. A striking design, so beautifully made.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
I adore this box Elaine, rich in colour and design...and that peacock is stunning...hugs xx
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! You did an amazing job on this box :) Thank you so much for joining us this week at TTCRD.
ReplyDeleteCindy- TTCRD.
Wow Elaine fantastic alteration. Thanks for playing along at MMW hugs Debs xx
ReplyDeleteFabulous decorated box love the beautiful peacock paper and trim very vintage
ReplyDeleteCarol x
AMAZING project. Thanks so much for joining us at the Artbymiran Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteElaine, I am just so smitten with your altered mini trunk, it is an amazing piece. I love how you carried over the peacock from the bottom to the top etc, I would have never though of that. I have several small trunks I purchased 2nd hand awhile back and going to have try altering them now that I have been inspired by yours.
ReplyDelete:) Chris / CS Designs
Oh Wow!!! Elaine, this is totally gorgeous!! I love this box you created so beautiful. :D I Love that peacock image, it's so pretty. This is just inspiring. :D
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining the One Stitch At A Time Challenge.
Deborah DT
Thanks for entering our Not Just Cards Challenge and Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteMonica - DT
Nothing like getting my crafting socks blown off. LOVE your project!! Thank you for joining us at Craft Your Passion challenges this week.
ReplyDeleteStunning! A fabby looking box. Love the peacock! What a great looking card! Thanks for joining us over at PTT this month!
ReplyDeleteLove n hugs
Marie
this is a piece of great work, thanks for joining Craft Your Passion Challenge this week, hope you will join us again :))
ReplyDeleteKasia, Craft Your Passion DT
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Your altered chest is so fabulous! Love the peacock! So beautiful and artsy. Thank you so much for joining our challenge at Mixed Media World! Ingrid x
ReplyDeleteWOW! this is beautiful!!! :) Thank you for playing a long with us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge!
ReplyDeleteCompletely and utterly beautiful Elaine... awed! j.
ReplyDeleteCompletely and utterly beautiful Elaine... awed! j.
ReplyDeleteAH-Mazing!! You have such talent! Taking something so ordinary and turning into a beautiful work of art is a skill most of us don't have!! xoxo Christi
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