A new challenge starting today
over on
and this fortnight
we would like to see your creations
using your
favourite colour combo
and tell us why in you link up.
We are sponsored this time round
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My favourite colour combo has to be Blue and Cream. Loved it since I was a child. Why I'm not really sure, I can only say I'm always been drawn to it when buying anything from clothes to things for the home. Okay, I have made a few things now with these gorgeous papers from Papermania, so me and so love them. I have revamped a rather grotty looking notelet drawer box that has been lying around for some years waiting to be updated and so pleased with the result.
This is the before
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Painted it first with Acrylic paint and distressed the edges with Tim Holtz inks and then the fun part began!
The buttons for drawer knobs
Papermania Parisean Blue all ready to distress,mat and layer/
And this is the after.
The top is decorated with a doily, cream lace, think it's a Memory box die and the Butterfly is Spellbinders. Finished off with K&Co pearl brads and metal corners
The drawers I added a Memory Box die flower flourish and pearls. The drawer knobs I glued two buttons together, painted with the acrylic paint, using a circle punch, cut a circle from the patterned paper, glued to button knob then inked with clear embossing ink and dipped in clear embossing powder, heated and repeated several times to glaze the button knob. Then glued in place on each drawer.
A side view
Challenges I would like to play along with
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/ - Anything Goes
http://mymumscraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/2014/05/challenge-17-lots-of-layers.html
http://butterflyspotchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/ - Bingo/Diecuts,Butterflies and Designer papers
http://thatcraftplaceblog.blogspot.co.uk/ - Alter It
http://deepoceanchallengeblog.blogspot.com/ - Wings
http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.co.uk/ - Shabby Chic/Vintage
http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/ - Pearls and Lace
http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/ - Things with Wings
http://craftingbydesigns.blogspot.com/ - Anything Goes
It's been a slow start to my day today but hopefully my energy levels come to life pretty quickly, want to do a bit of playing in my room later. Hope life is being good to you all.
bye for now
18 comments:
This is so beautiful Carol, you have clearly put a great deal of thought and time into this and your efforts have been hugely rewarded!! xx
Absolutely beautiful result love the papers and dies
Carol x
This is gorgeous Carol.
This is a real beauty. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely creation with us at Creative Card Crew..
Hugs
Cathy DT member
xxxxx
Love this Carol, it's absolutely gorgeous.
Wendy xx
This project is gorgeous Carol and a great way to show off those lovely papers. A lovely keepsake to have and treasure.
Liz xxx
wow what a transformation. It's gorgeous! Love it.
Lorraine x
stunning creation Carol, what a lovely keepsake you have created, gorgeous paper, colour and embellishments.
pam
Carol you have done an awesome job with this box its so pretty and LOVE your combo! hugs me xx
I'm so in love with your box. Where to start!! The top is just gorgeous with the butterfly just landed on it. Love the distressed layering up of the papers on the sides and drawer fronts and as for those buttons.? Just plain fabulous . Thankyou for fluttering by my challenge. Hugs Mrs a.
OMG Carol, what a wonderful transformation :o)
Jackie xx
Oh wow this is amazing. I love it!!!
Great colours and great work so much details to look at.
Thanks for joining us at Craft your Passion.
xxx Michelle (DT)
This is a WOW project! You did an amazing job and I love your color choice. I don't think I have ever used blue and cream~ TFS
Great job. I love what you did with these drawers. Thanks for joining us at That Craft Place. Stacey xx
Wow, what a gorgeous creation! Stunning!! Thanks so much for joining in with our 'Things with Wings' Challenge over at Dream Valley. Look forward to seeing your gorgeous work again soon. Hugs, Wends x Dream Valley DT
oh wow this is fantastic carol.i love all your detailing and gorgeous blue papers ;D
xx coops xx
Oh my word, Carol, this is totally amazing! I love the blue and white colour combo, it looks so smart, and the butterflies are fabulous!
Thanks for joining in at Dream Valley!
love Mags B x
This is fabulous! What a wonderful job you did on this!
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