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Wednesday, 18 January 2012

Week 3 Already!!

I can't believe it's already my third week as visiting artist over at Gingersnap Creations. I was so chuffed to be asked, and then the panic set in, but I'm still here :o), and this weeks challenge on the 'get Organised' theme is to use your favourite papers. Mmmm, well I have about 6 'favourites' from plaint white ready to be inked, to Basic Grey which I should have bought shares in, but I settled on Graphic 45's Steampunk Debutante as todays favourite lol.
My box started life as shiney and red and full of Lush goodies so it was already 10/10 in my book, and the fab thing was, the more I messed about with it, the more the smell wafted about. I LOVE Lush - that fragrance you get as you walk past the door. It makes my husband choke, but you can't have everything :o)
I had to cut up my lovely papers, which made me cry a little inside, but these things have to be done.' I've decoupaged bits and bobs, such as the top hat and her wings.
I've layered up the flowers here and added a bit of hologhraphic glitter for some sparkle. You can see this better I R L.
This side was made with the Graphic 45 paper, and some Hunkydory toppers that I got in a kit. I'm not usually a big fan of toppers, but I thought these fitted in nicely.
This is Hunkydory velum that I've inked over with Pine Needles Distres Ink. The images are Graphic 45 stamps that I've stamped onto tissue paper and torn around and stuck on. The dress form has been stuck onto a scrap of velum, then ribbled for a bit of texture. The heart on the ladies head is in antique silver (not real lol) and says 'memories'
This one shows it a little better, can you tell I love my new little camera :o)

The lid is my favourite bit, I love this falling guy sheet, and I've layered him and the bird up, added a couple of cogs that have been UTEE'd and stamped into, a little bit of hardware and a tassel that's been in my drawer for soooo long it squinted when it saw the sunlight.
I really enjoyed making this, and I can't wait to get over to Gingersnaps to see what all the fabulous 'snappers have creatated.
Thanks very much for looking x

I'm entering this into the 2 Sisters challenge, which is Use Metal, and
Simon Says Stamp And Show which is anything but a card.


20 comments:

sam21ski said...

OMGosh Sue what a wonderful box - love it

Sam xxx

Maria and Simeon said...

Gorgeous! Love your DP and the embellishments! Thanks for joining us this week at 2 Sisters Challenge blog!
Hugs
- Maria
http://ms-chabi.blogspot.com/

inkypinkycraft said...

This is gorgeous, love the falling guy too!!fantastic!!hugs trace x

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Fabulous box Sue, I love love these papers by Graphic 45 and you have used them beautifully. Beautifully embellished. Thanks so much for joining in The Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x x

Netty said...

Totally fabulous box Sue, so beautifully colourful. Annette x

Joan said...

Sue. this is amazing ! love all the bits and pieces you have layered. G45 papers are my absolute all time faves

Joan

Candy C said...

Beautiful box! Love the G45 papers and how you've used them to their best potential to create such a lovely piece. Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Kezzy said...

Wow wow wow, gorgeous box, I love all steampunk style cards. I love how you have decoupaged the layers, they look amazing. Thank you for joining 2 Sisters Challenge blog this week :-) Kezzy x

PsyPenguin said...

Wonderful box! That range of papers is one of my favourites too. x

craftattack said...

Beautiful work as always! Valerie

Paula Whittaker said...

wonderful box...bit biased as I adore these papers!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Wow, that's a breathtaking piece.

wahixane77 said...

This is an amazing piece. Love all the special touches and details. Thanks for joining us at 2 sisters challenge. Olivia

Candy C said...

Hi Sue. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave such a nice comment! I really think your G45 box is so cool!!! Love your work! <3 Candy

Leslie Turner said...

OMG! What a gorgeous box! Great job! Thanks for playing with us in the 2 Sisters Challenge!
Leslie, DT
http://leslieturner58.blogspot.com

herminesplace said...

Gorgeous box!

Cheryl said...

oh wow Sue this is simply stunning your detail is just amazing hugs Cherylxxxxx

MANDEE said...

HOLY COW THat is amazing! Thnakd for playing with 2 sisters this week!

Martina2801 said...

Exquisitely crafted!
So beautiful.

Marjie Kemper said...

Another super project! Love those papers, especially the dangling man piece on top.