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Sunday, 19 May 2013

Alter it ~ Fashionable Stamping Challenges


A very happy and so far sunny Sunday to you all, it's time again for the latest FSC challenge which is Alter it, chosen by the lovely Joanna. It would be great if you could pop over to the FSC blog and see the gorgeous projects made by the other Stampettes.  Our generous sponsor is Leo from Flonzcraft and the winner of the random draw gets to spend $20 dollars in his stamping store. We had an overwhelming response to our last challenge, it will certainly be a challenge choosing our top three.


For my design project I chose to alter a little wooden box that has been in my stash for a while. It got the shabby french treatment, using the gorgeous stampendous stamp as the central image, and lots of distress inks and inktense pencils. Then a touch of diluted gesso to shabby it up a bit. I added a small brass draw pull to finish.

Hoping you all have a lovely Sunday & Happy Crafting xx

31 comments:

Netty said...

loving your beautiful altered box Paula. Hugs Annette x

Astrid Maclean said...

One of my all time favourite stamps and I love how you have used it on this box! That diluted gesso really finishes it off beautifully!

Shirley said...

Altered to perfection Paula. Still haven't got this stamp but after seeing this stunning project I am going to have to get it.

Crafty hugs from me x x

Deborah said...

Oh that's lovely, Paula. I love those colours - gives it a slightly retro look. Fab!

Daniele said...

such a pretty box Paula, just loving all that stamping
hugs

Lucy Edmondson said...

OMG, This is gorgeous! This to me, is Paula at her most beautiful!

Lucy x

Unknown said...

How beautiful this is Paula! The colour mix is stunning and the imagery is fab. It makes me wonder what's inside........? A beautiful, beautiful project. Chris xxx

Terry said...

Paula, I always love your altered projects and this is no exception! Beautiful colors and I do love the shabby chic treatment. The brass pull is perfect, but then you knew that! Enjoy your Sunny Sunday! Hugs!

The Sparkly Fairy said...

This is beautiful - saw it on FSC and had to have a look x

Anonymous said...

Beautiful box Paula, love your stamping and the colours are gorgeous ! Sue C x

Claire said...

Gorgeous project Paula, the spring colours are so fresh and pretty. Thats one of my favourite stamps too. Hope you've had a good weekend
Claire xx

Brenda Brown said...

Heavenly my friend, just love the combination of colours and stamps.
hugs {brenda} x0x

Zoechaos said...

Beautiful box, wonderful colouring XOXO Zoe

Meggymay said...

Gorgeous alteration, love the wonderful stamping and colours.
Yvonne x

Dorthe said...

So wonderful, dear Paula- the stamp is gorgeous, and you used such beautifil colours on it-
a gorgeous box!!
XO,Dorthe

Words and Pictures said...

Utterly lovely ... there's an altered box of yours from a few months back that still sings in my memory, and this one is going to join it!!
Alison x

Yvonne Garner said...

Love this Paula! Just took a peek at your last post with your paintings. You truly are the total package my friend! Bravo!

Mrs.B said...

Hi Paula, A gorgeous alteration, and one of my favourite images. Love the soft colours and the gesso finish does give a lovely shabby look to it.
Avril xx

Ink Art Designs said...

Hi Paula. Wow!!!! Your colours are always so fantastic! I would buy this if it was in a shop - stunning in every way!
Dot x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A breathtaking box.

Sam & Poppy said...

Oh wow! Super gorgeous Paula, big hugs from Poppy and me xxx

Ellie Knol said...

You've made a beautiful box!

Paper Profusion said...

You needn't put anything inside as this is all the treasure you need! Absolutely GORGEOUS Paula - and it just exudes romantic happiness! Nicola x

StampendousGraphics said...

Paula, This is just gorgeous! What a lovely job you've done! Thanks so much for choosing to play with our products!! :)

Maria said...

This is gorgeous Paula, the colours are beautiful, and I love the stamps you've used on it.

Maria xxxxx

Sophie said...

Das ist so wunderschön, Paula.
Und außerdem noch einer meiner derzeitigen Lieblings-Stempel.
Eine tolle Box, großartig!

Umarmung und liebe Grüße von Sophie xx

Mervi said...

Wow this is amazing, love it, beautiful stamping;-))m

Rosie said...

wow, I love your amazing box and your wonderful stamping

Ellie Knol said...

LOVE your altered box!

Jenny Marples said...

Such a perfect shabby chic box. This would look amazing in any room. Hugs, Jenny x

Esther said...

This is just gorgeous Paula ! Such beautiful colours and the perfect amount of shabbyness..Esther xx