Sunday 4 December 2011

Dressmaking, Corsets and Accessories ~ FSC






The new Fashionable Stamping Challenge is Dressmaking, Corsets and Accessories. Please do head over to the blog for lots of gorgeous and inspirational projects from The Fashionettes. The challenges run for two weeks and it is sponsored by the lovely Marina from Cottage Crafts with a gorgeous set of dressing maker stamps for the winning entry.

I decided to make a little dressmakers box, as you know I love altering boxes. This is one of a set of three boxes I have altered for a friend, who handed me three boxes and asked me to stamp on them for her!! I hope she likes them as she was a bit vague with her remit LOL.

Anyway I painted the box with three coats of my favourite matt emulsion from B & Q Craig and Rose, it has a chalky finish and I find it ideal for stamping on. Then I always sand it down with fine wet and dry paper to give a smooth finish.

The stamps used are Crafty Individuals CI - 306 & 328 and Oxford Impressions The dressmaker. I used a combination of distress inks and water colour paints to colour the stamps. Then using wood balsam to seal the box and giving it a subtle sheen.  I added a touch of silver to the scissors using a krylon pen and a added a sewing machine charm too. Finally lining the box with some paper from my stash.

Hope you all have a lovely Sunday

Happy Crafting XX

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23 comments:

  1. Ink Art Designs4 December 2011 at 11:28

    Welcome to FSC!!! and what an awesome first project! I love the stamps you have used (will definitely be checking those out) and when I saw the inside of the box I had to laugh....the box already looked full from all the work on the outside ~ so the inside was a surprise lol. Wonderful artwork here Paula
    Dot x

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  2. Maria4 December 2011 at 12:09

    This is beautiful! Really gorgeous, subtle colours. Maria x

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  3. Netty4 December 2011 at 12:38

    Fabulous altered box and full of wonderful goodies. x

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  4. Anonymous4 December 2011 at 12:47

    Gorgeous project Paula, the stamping is stunning. I love how you've used a paint from B&Q, I shall have to check this out. Sue C x

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  5. Artfully Musing4 December 2011 at 13:30

    Lovely box!

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  6. Canonbury creations4 December 2011 at 13:45

    Saw your box on the Fashionable Stamping blog challenge and had to come and comment! It's absolutely stunning and your amazing stamping on the lid looks 3D, congratulations Paula
    Val x

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  7. Yvonne Garner4 December 2011 at 14:35

    Welcome, again, to FSC! Paula, your box is so beautiful. I love all the details you put into it. Your friend is sure to be so pleased! I cannot wait to see future creations by you! Have a great week. Best, Yvonne

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  8. Anonymous4 December 2011 at 14:38

    A triumph.
    Beautifully stamped. Useful and beautiful - just as William Morris would have it be.
    The charm is a beautiful touch and the hint of colour to the scissors.
    B&Q!! A favourite haunt of mine for heritage coloured paints.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. Lindsay Craftymonster814 December 2011 at 17:30

    Fab project, stunningly beautiful
    Lindsay xx

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  10. Silvia(Barnie)4 December 2011 at 19:11

    Paula, your altered box is really wonderful.

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  11. Sue4 December 2011 at 19:19

    Absolutely stunning Paula.

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  12. Daniele4 December 2011 at 21:49

    what a lovely box, love the subtle colour of the background and the stamps are lovely
    hugs

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  13. Meggymay4 December 2011 at 22:16

    Your box is gorgeous, love your stamping and details. Thanks for showing us inside as well.I use the tester pots from B&Q, great value.
    Yvonne/Meggymay x

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  14. Brenda Brown4 December 2011 at 22:16

    This is gorgeous Paula, such a beautifully stamped box and one that anyone would love to have.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  15. Asia King (aka Joanna K)4 December 2011 at 22:55

    Awww, I completely fell in love with your box!!! What a stunning piece of work, exquisite stamping and thank you for the tip about the emulsion paints - I have millions of tester pots from my crafty room decorations....lol ;) Stunning!!! xx

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  16. Fliss5 December 2011 at 09:59

    A fabulous box Paula. I just love the soft colours you've used and all the stamped elements look amazing. I'm sure your friend will be thrilled to bits with it too.
    Hugs, Fliss xx

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  17. Astrid Maclean5 December 2011 at 10:15

    Stunning project, love everything about it, your friend is very, very lucky, I am sure she will love it!!

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  18. Claire5 December 2011 at 15:48

    Gorgeous project Paula, what a debut!! I love the subtle colours and such clever stamping. Your friend will love it
    Claire xx

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  19. Terry5 December 2011 at 21:38

    What I thought was gorgeous on the group, is even more so on your blog! This is absolutely gorgeous in every way! Your friend will be so thrilled and if not, send it to me! So glad you are part of FSC DT!

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  20. Anonymous6 December 2011 at 09:39

    Wow! wow! and wow! Stunning box Paula. Absolutely love it. Your projects always have such a beautiful finish to them. Fab stamping.
    Regards Florence XX

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  21. Mrs.B6 December 2011 at 21:37

    Fabulous project Paula. Love the soft colour and all the beautiful stamped images. A box to treasure.
    Avril xx

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  22. Marie Lost Bird Studio9 December 2011 at 15:22

    Your box came out gorgeous,Paula.TFS.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  23. Liesbeth Fidder10 December 2011 at 22:14

    Really gorgeous !!!

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