Tuesday 19 January 2010

........And the Matching Box!

I thought before the trail goes cold I should quickly upload the matching box. The stampbord pieces were just offshoots of the mirror project. The wooden box was painted with Bronze Precious Metal Colour, then I went over the lid with Tarnished Brass Distress Crackle Paint (from the Artistic Stamper) then more of the Bronze to blend the colours together, then a little black ink rubbed into the crackle and wood grain for emphasis.

I am not sure whether it needs a little more? Maybe a 'handle' on the front, or something round the edge of the stampbord tiles? My husband says when I get to this point, stop, as I am a bit of a 'More is More' person!


13 comments:

  1. beautiful Lucy ! love the texture !

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  2. Lucy, I would say not to add any more, even though I am in the More, More group of crafters, alongside you! Lynne

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  3. Your box turned out fabulous Lucy! The texture looks great, and I agree with Lynne, I love it just the way it is, in the words of Colin Firth in Bridgit Jones! xx

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  4. Hi Lucy, nice work .glad you are on board and fixed the link!
    Lynn

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  5. Loving your little box Lucy !

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  6. Beautiful box, lovely colours. xxx Hazel.

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  7. Your art is lovely and inspiring. Welcome to Gingersnap Creations!

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  8. Beautiful texture and colour Lucy :)

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  9. These are fabulous! Such gorgeous colors and great textures. Love your blog!

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  10. Just gorgeous. And the paint effect is amazing.
    Jack xx

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  11. Lovely collection of pieces... so beautifully executed. You have a great individual style.
    Jo xx

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