The latest Challenge over at A vintage Journey
A Little bit of French
I decided to alter a jewellery gift box, the sides were
covered with embossed card using Tim Holtz Carte Postal and painted with
Decoart Acrylic Burgundy and Carbon Black followed with a wash of Quinacridone
gold, dry brushed with white gesso and a further wash of Quinn gold T
The cover was produced with Tim Holtz Papillion Script
and Artemio Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe Covered with a wash of DecoArt
Quinacridone Gold, crinkled and distressed with inks Walnut Stain and Black
Soot
The base of the box was covered DecoArt white gesso,
washes of Quinn gold and Carbon Black, distressed with the same inks as above
around the edges and corners Applied DecoArt One Step Crackle, once dry washed
with Carbon Black and then sealed with Glue & Seal
The inside of the base and lid was covered with Elegant
Finish Glorious gold, and stippling with a wet wipe
I was inspired by the beautiful altered playing cards
that Astrid MacLean the Challenge host has been producing http://astridsartisticefforts.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/a-new-little-venture.html
I wanted to start to do something similar for this project as the box is perfect to keep them in
I wanted to start to do something similar for this project as the box is perfect to keep them in
I have made a
start with a selection of eight, some are French themed for this challenge with
hearts featuring prominently throughout I used a variety of embossing folders,
stamps, paints and mediums, if you want any more information on these please
ask
I'm really looking forward to producing more of the altered playing cards & ATC such a fab ongoing project
Thanks for looking
Jools :)
Awesome ATCs, Jools! love all of them, especially 'Paris' one
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as usual, Jools ! Love your work !
ReplyDeleteCorrie x
Wonderful work so many textures.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely brilliant, Jools!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your highly textural artwork!
Hugs,
Claudia x
Love these. Gothic romantic, beautiful! Suz (Surrey Crafts) xxx
ReplyDeleteThese are magnificent, Jools - thank you so much for sharing them with us on A Vintage Journey. A quick heads-up - you need to include a link to us, with the name of the challenge in the post to be considered for the prize... would be a great shame to miss out!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Uuhhhh la la.....what a bunch of yummyness(:o) All your atc - cards are stunning. I couldn't choose a favorite....actually i would take them all including the box (:o) Greedy Elly *lol*
ReplyDeleteStunning Jools, each one a masterpiece as is the box you made to keep them in. Tres chic indeed and perfect for bringing on A Vintage Journey, thanks for hopping aboard. (Your link isn't working on my iPad, email or text me if you're having a problem with it) are you going to ally pally? Xx
ReplyDeleteOMG Jools, this is soooo brilliant!! The box is amazing and the cards are out of this world!!! Wow, you have just totally inspired me to get going on mine again!! I love each an everyone of the cards!! Like my teamies have said, thanks so much for adding this to our challenge at A Vintage Journey!!
ReplyDeleteJools Wow! I love this! What an amazing collection you have created all housed in your fabulous box, so much texture and stunning colour scheme, can't wait for more.
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Amanda x
Wow, this is breathtaking, gorgeous
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful project that just keeps giving. i love the box all round and then inside..... wow! so many gorgeous ATCs. something people will enjoy picking up and looking through many times.
ReplyDeleteOMG OMG OMG!!!!! I have been neglecting you Jools, for the first time in ages I have been given your blog post via FB. I had almost forgotton how gorgeous your work is, in fact even better than I remembered??? I have to have a go at this challenge. I need the practice. Challenges are always a good way to throw yourself into something don't you think. I have to nip back up and look at these delectable little pieces again. xxxx
ReplyDeleteFabulous project, this is really gorgeous!!... Coco x
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project Jools - so much wonderful French detail. The box is amazing and your altered cards are just stunning. Thanks for sharing you lovely project with us at A Vintage Journey for our "A Little Bit French" Challenge.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful different cards in a treasure box! Lys.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Love the texture in these cards. They're all so different yet they go together so well!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Jools. Such a beautiful piece. Karen.x
ReplyDeleteJools...I was away on a week holiday and totally missed this gorgeous piece! This is simply a masterpiece and I am so pleased that you won our French inspired challenge at A Vintage Journey. Thank you so much for sharing your lovely art with all of us! It's so inspiring! Enjoy your gift certificate! <3 Candy
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