I’ve been altering little boxes to take to the Xmas Crafts Fayre next weekend and I was a bit stumped after painting and stamping these, but I had the alcohol inks out to colour some tiny metal flowers I received in the post today and I think I achieved a fairly masculine, vintage look on these:
As such, they fit quite nicely with TGIF’s ‘vintage’ theme this week!
Now these butterfly-shaped boxes begged for the large PI butterfly stamp, which I stamped with Stazon. I sealed them with gel medium and then decided to use some paper butterflies to liven them up a bit. DD and DH both think they’re OTT (over the top!), but I think a bit of bling appeals to some people… although it wouldn’t necessarily be my choice. What do you think?
Altered Art & Stuff... 
Sandy
/ November 22, 2008Oh wow Rosie these are so wonderful.
Brilliant vintage look. Love them.
Thanks for your inspiring work to TGiF.
Deborah
/ November 22, 2008DELIGHTFUL little boxes!
femmy
/ November 22, 2008love these!!! they all have a great vintage look!!
Laura
/ November 22, 2008I like the added three dimensional quality! I think it gives the boxes a special touch that people will love! Wish you much success with the faire!
MissyK
/ November 22, 2008Lovely boxes!
Janny
/ November 23, 2008They are really beautiful!
herminesplace
/ November 24, 2008Love all of them
Serena Pia
/ November 25, 2008Rosie, these are all so pretty! I wanted to stop by and let you know that I’ve passed on an award to you on my blog:
http://dreamwiththefishes.blogspot.com/2008/11/award-for-moi.html
Good luck on the coming Fayre!!
Barbara Hagerty
/ November 26, 2008Your boxes are wonderful, Rosie!! I especially love your little vintage treasures! I think you’re right! Whether or not the boxes are OTT for you, or your family, there are lots of people with many different tastes. Something for everyone is always a good choice, and the contrast will off-set your other, more subdued pieces. . .just my thoughts, for what they’re worth! Have fun at the fayre!! Much success!!