Hi everyone, am am back with my second project featuring 7 Dot Studio "Wonderland Collection" and Chocolate Baroque "The Art of Chess". For this project I used Mushroom and Smoke paper and the main image from the stamp set. Remember when you leave a comment under any of the projects this month you are in for a chance to win this set!!
Anyway, as you can see, for my second project I decided to make a sturdy box. My brother in law loves to play chess and I wanted to make him a box to keep his chess pieces safe. I started by making a box out of sturdy black card and covered it with the paper which I had first edged with a gold Krylon pen.
I then stamped the image twice, once on white card and once on a piece that I had previously painted with gold acrylic paint. I cut some of the elements out from this piece and glued them on to the bit stamped on white card. I sponged the edges a bit with Antique Linen Distress Ink to add a bit more depth and mounted it on a die cut frame of black card.
Here you can see the sides of the box embellished with some die cuts cut from gold mirri card.
Well, that's it for today. I will be back on Friday with my final project.
11 comments:
What a neat idea, and an equally neat box, i'm sure your brother will love it :)
Love the idea! Looks great!
Have a nice day...
Pietrik
ooo me likey - it has a bit of an Art Nouveau quality about it.
This is magnificent, I love it ... clever, imaginative and just plain gorgeous!
A v. lucky brother-in-law I think! Just so stylish xx
Brilliant project, you always make the most gorgeous boxes. xx
Beautiful!
I just found your blog and am so glad I did.
Smiles~
Marilyn
Great idea Astrid, these papers lend themselves well to the chess inspired theme. x
Fabulous box Astrid and as the others have said a really great idea. I love the blues on this paper. Such a luxurious looking set of designs.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Terrific idea and a fabby box, x
Great idea and made beautifully. Love the flexibility of this chess set.
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