Thursday, 17 January 2013

Great Gatsby Recycled Box



I've made this box for the Happy Daze challenge which is to Recycle. I used a gift box my mum in law saved for me at Christmas when I said I was going to be making some things for this theme. I also recycled the crystal stopper from a broken decanter. I have used the lovely Prima Moulin Rouge papers and die cuts you can get from Happy Daze, together with the Artistic Outpost Great Gatsby plate.


I am entering this for the Artistic Outpost referral programme for January. You can get their stamps directly from them if you are in the US, or from Happy Daze if you are in the UK.

I am also entering this into the Eclectic Paperie challenge which is Altered Boxes.
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29 comments:

  1. Terry17 January 2013 at 22:56

    Lucy, those designer papers look amazing with the Gatsby collection! Love how you used the three AO stamps together. Wonderful recycled box and how clever to use the crystal stopper for a box pull! Awesome! Big Hugs!

    PS: Just made me a shrinky plastic bottle of love! Ha!Ha!

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  2. Lisa Somerville18 January 2013 at 00:56

    Love how you recycled your box Lucy! Thanks for your continued support in the Artistic Outpost Challenges!

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  3. Yvonne Garner18 January 2013 at 04:30

    So well done! One of my favorite AO stamp sets. Hope all is well. Thanks or stopping by my blog. Hugs, Yvonne

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  4. Brenda Brown18 January 2013 at 07:40

    Fabulous stamps and great box. I love the crystal stopper on the top.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  5. hazel18 January 2013 at 10:55

    A fabulous box Lucy, love the images.
    xxx Hazel.

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  6. Junibears18 January 2013 at 13:38

    Just beautiful! Now I need a crystal stopper! xx

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  7. 2amscrapper18 January 2013 at 13:55

    Beautiful recycled project!

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  8. Anonymous18 January 2013 at 16:29

    One of my all time favourite books so definitely love the stamps.
    The stopper is a fun element to the box.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  9. Erin Smetak18 January 2013 at 16:54

    This is an incredible box, Lucy! I LOVE the vintage feel! Fabulous creation! Thanks for playing along in the eclectic Paperie Altered Box challenge!!!

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  10. Kim18 January 2013 at 18:36

    Beautiful creation, Lucy!! So great to have you playing along with the eclectic Paperie challenge!!

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  11. Lorraine18 January 2013 at 20:30

    that handle goes really well with the vintage box papers..looks fab

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  12. Donna-Marie19 January 2013 at 01:23

    Awesome Job...thanks for playing with us :-)

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  13. Words and Pictures19 January 2013 at 10:51

    Wow, Lucy, this is a real beauty! What a wonderful way to show off the fabulous Gatsby plate - looks so gorgeous in the sepias and browns. Great to have you playing along at both AO and eP!!
    Alison x

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  14. Kate Yetter19 January 2013 at 11:27

    Very pretty box, Lucy. i love the way you used this stamp set. The cover fits perfectly with that era. Best wishes with the challenge and thank you for visiting my blog!
    Kate

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  15. Unknown19 January 2013 at 11:47

    What a great little box Lucy, very effective. Love the use of the crystal stopper too. Good luck! xxx

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  16. Alison19 January 2013 at 14:30

    Fabulous!!! xx

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  17. Marjie Kemper19 January 2013 at 14:52

    How beautiful, Lucy! That crystal as knob is so elegant. Thanks a lot for joining in our Altered Boxes challenge at eclectic Paperie!

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  18. Anonymous19 January 2013 at 21:18

    Hi Lucy, what a fab makeover ! Love the papers and the crystal is a real touch of class.

    Marie

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  19. Alexandra20 January 2013 at 12:53

    Beautiful box, I love those vintage images and soft colours.

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  20. Martina20 January 2013 at 15:59

    Stunning box, I do enjoy seeing your artwork, dear Lucy!

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  21. trisha too21 January 2013 at 01:58

    Oh Lucy, this is lovely!

    :)

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  22. Micki21 January 2013 at 02:25

    Awesome altered box. LOve the vintage papers. Thanks so much for playing along in eP's Get Altered challenge.

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  23. Gio21 January 2013 at 11:22

    Love the vintage style you got, Lucy, it's so cool!

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  24. Kim Dellow21 January 2013 at 13:19

    WOW Lucy! Stunner! Love how the images look, perfect match!

    Hope you like the mag :) The sidebar was all down to you! I took you up on the idea - thanks again for it :)
    Kimx

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  25. Sue21 January 2013 at 19:17

    What a gorgeous box Lucy, I love the decanter stopper, very decadent lol xx

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  26. Lynn Stevens23 January 2013 at 04:49

    What a wonderful recycled box Lucy. Gosh how long has it been since I've been over?
    (Hangs head in shame)
    Hugs Lynn

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  27. Tracy23 January 2013 at 20:57

    Lucy love your box and woohoo at using the decanter stopper....luxury indeed!Thank you so much for joining us over at eclectic Paperie .
    Hugs
    Tracy
    xox

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  28. Anonymous24 January 2013 at 22:40

    Wow! That looks awesome!

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  29. Kathy/NorthCarolina3 February 2013 at 12:19

    So classy! Love the color palette you chose.

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