Firstly thank you to everyone for leaving comments on my bag candy. Hubby duly pulled a number out of the hat (well actually I put the bits of paper in a saucepan LOL!) and it was 26 which is Astrid. If you let me know your address, I will pop it in the post next week :-D
Now it's time for another Fashionable Stamping Challenge. The musical theme was set by the lovely Esther. The Stampettes have excelled themselves for this challenges, please do head over to the FSC blog for some gorgeous musical treats. Our lovely sponsor is Marina from Cottage crafts with a fabulous prize for the winning entry.
I decided to use the mozart stamp from La Blanche as my main focal image, along with another favourite set of mine from stampers anonymous, and the crackle effect stamp from Crafty Individuals. The wooden box was sanded down and painted matt emulsion paint in a cream shade. Then stamped in archival ink. Painted as usual with my inktense pencils, very economical as they last so much longer than ink pads.
On one of my visits to Lidls I spotted some aluminium foil tape on a roll, think it was only a couple of pounds and it's a huge roll. I placed some of the tape in an embossing folder, then coated the embossed tape with black gesso and finally rubbing over with some gilding wax and stuck to the sides of my box.
I'm entering this for the following challenge
The artistic stamper ~ Anything goes
A lovely Sunday to you all & Happy Crafting XX
Congratulations to Astrid. Loving your beautiful box, perfect. Annette x
ReplyDeleteA signature piece, Paula! Just gorgeous. Have a great piece. Best, Yvonne
ReplyDeletePaula,
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. You always have the ability to combine stamp images to make your beautiful background.
Hugs,
Katie
Stunning box!! Love the colours and fabulous stamping!!
ReplyDeleteSo now I am sitting here pinching myself, so it says Astrid is the winner, so I am thinking, hm I am called Astrid, so is that me???, I never win anything..... I'll email you my address, just in case lol... THANK YOU DH for picking no 26!!!!!
Love all those wonderful textures, Paula. I get my aluminium tape from Halfords (why pay Tim H prices).
ReplyDeletePositively divine box my friend, I love the image and the textured sides.
ReplyDeleteCongrats astrid on winning that fab bag.
Enjoy your Sunday Paula.
Hugs Brenda xxx
Wow so gorgeous creation,the box looks stunning;-))m
ReplyDeleteStunning!
ReplyDeleteGet my tape from the Poundshop lol it does the trick!
Gorgeous project Paula, love the embossed foil tape and your stamping is superb, as usual. Sue C x
ReplyDeletebeautiful box. the foil looks really effective!
ReplyDeleteFabulous box Paula, love the images and the amazing embossed tape on the sides:) Much as it pains me to say it, congrats to Astrid!
ReplyDeleteVal x
WOW your box is really a masterpiece, love all on it, the brilliant colored stamp and the fabulous background.
ReplyDeleteHugs Anja
I have to smile at your bargain purchases as they are purchases I make myself. I am running low on artist sheet canvas so need to be on the look out for that!
ReplyDeleteFabulously stamping, in fact it is awe inspiring stamping on display.
Wishes
Lynne
P.S. Lucky winner of your stunning, statement bag.
Gorgeous box, love all the stamping and details.
ReplyDeleteYvonne
The Mozart stamp, is gorgeous, and your box so very fantastic- and the embossed foil, so wonderful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations dear Astrid for winning Paulas beautiful bag.
Hugs,Dorthe
I've seen you use this stamp before, Paula and I love it - and the way you use it. Brilliant shading - gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteWow, just another breathtaking project.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! For me, it is your colouring that always particularly stands out - wish you were sat across from me at my craft desk showing me how to colour. And Lucky Astrid .....
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Wow, Paula, Mozart just jumps out at you! What a fabulous 3-D effect you created on this box! Beautiful background and use of stamps! Hope you enjoyed the weekend! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteA fantastic work of art. Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Paula...I think the crackle and mosaic stamp go magically together. Such a beautifully classical image.
ReplyDeleteDot x
Wow! Was für eine großartige und gelungene Komposition.
ReplyDeleteDas ist ein Meisterwerk. Super!
xx
This is stunning Paula. The image looks just amazing (awesome colouring) and the background and embossed metal effect edges are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to lucky Astrid.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Hi Paula, This is a gorgeous box, with a beautiful background. Love the image.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
oooh! Gorgeous....love everything about it ;) Thanks for playing along at The Artistic Stamper this month.
ReplyDeletexoxo Sioux
Congrats to Astrid. Love the box Paula.
ReplyDeleteThis is so GORGEOUS, also the metallic foil on the sides, looks as if you bought it like that, from a hardware store!
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous box... what a great tip on the Lidl metal tape - it looks absolutely sensational on the sides! And the top looks just fabulous, with amazing colouring. Going to have to go and look up Inktense pencils now...
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Hi Paula, oooh what a beautiful project! You create such beautiful effects with inktense pencils and this is really gorgeous. Hope you're having a good weekend
ReplyDeleteClaire xx
This is a beaut of a piece Paula so gorgeous and yes the tape is amazing.
ReplyDeleteNext time you use the tape try putting a paperclip or other object onto your surface first then cover with the tape. It is amazing the effect you get and you can still emboss over it.
Hugs Shirley x x
What a gorgeous box - really beautiful and the Lidl tape looks amazing!
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