When I saw these Lost Coast designs doll stamps I knew they would be ideal for an altered matchbox. I have never made one before and have seen quite a few on other blogs so was inspired to have a go. I imagined a Victorian child playing with this.
I started by painted the whole box with black gesso. Then I stamped the doll stamps on white stamping card and coloured with distress inks and watercolours. I place the matchbox onto the stamped card and drew around it then cut out and glued in place with matte medium. I sanded the edges down, then buffed the edges with distress ink in black soot. I also lined the inside of the box. I added a Tim Holtz hitch fastener to the draw, then I stamped and cut out two of the dolls and placed inside the draw with some lace.
I'm entering this for
Happy Crafting xx
This is gorgeous Paula. Your stamping is fabulous and the black gesso under layer adds a lovely shabby look to your altered creation.
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Hugs, Fliss xx
Oooooo! Simply gorgeous. Lovely idea Paula.
ReplyDeleteFlorence xx
wow thats gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWow Paula...this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteDot x
A fantastic box, love all the details on it.
ReplyDeleteOooooooo so nice..
ReplyDeleteand you didnt join in with the matchbox swap!!!!
shock horror.
(i wouldnt want to part with t if I was you. way too gorgeous. so its just as well you didnt join the swap lol)
Gorgeous project Paula, I absolutely love the idea and your stamping is stunning as usual. Sue C x
ReplyDeleteOMG Paula, totally awesome!
ReplyDeleteWishing you a lovely day xxx
Paula,
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful!! Love every detail.
Hugs,
Katie
You have the most wonderful stamps Paula, these ones are just so lovely and what you have created with it is stunning!
ReplyDeleteThought I had lost my marbles there for a moment Paula as I saw this post and made a comment this morning but no-where to be seen. Then I realised I had commented on the That's Blogging Crafty site and not your own blog so: -
ReplyDelete"Love your matchbox Paula. I have done a few in the past but not for ages now but just signed up to a Facebook swap and I had thought to use a hitch fastener as well. Mine is just in the 'painted' stage at the moment."
Ann B
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Ohhh that's fab !!
ReplyDeleteHi Paula
ReplyDeleteSorry I have not visited before now. I see I have much to catch-up with such as this adorable matchbox. Aren't they fun to alter (and so inexpensive!!). Those stamps are perfect and I love the idea of tucking the little stamped dolls inside.
Wishes
Lynne
Gorgeous matchbox, Paula. Now I'll have to think of a different way to use the dolls :-)
ReplyDeleteI adore this Paula, what a wonderful idea, I love how you have stamped onto paper then attached,just so clever. Julia xx
ReplyDeleteThis is soooooo beautiful I just love it. Sandra X
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Paula x
ReplyDeletePerfect project, an absolute delight!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning Paula, I love the aged/vintage look you've given it. I do like LC stamps, and these dolls are gorgeous and perfect for this little box.
ReplyDeleteMaria x
Your victorian matchbox is awesome! I love the doll stamps and how you've used and colored them to make such a cool little box! Thanks for sharing your work with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteHi Paula, I think I am stuck for words on this project - stunning, gorgeous just don't seem enough! What an amazing project.....
ReplyDeleteYour matchbox is gorgeous! So elegant! Thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show! Ellen :)
ReplyDelete**** que des bravos
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Hi Paula this is a fab creation and hard to believe it was once a matchbox. I love the stamps and colours you have used. Lining the drawer with lace and paper dolls just finishes this piece beautifully. Thanks for sharing and good luck in your challenge. Having viewed your creations I have became a new follower. Hope you will follow me too. Happy crafting........Annie :)
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