Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Altered wooden cheese book

Well here I am  - back again - it's been a long time.
This is a wooden cheese box which I painted inside and out
with metallic blues,and pearls.

I used my favourite stamp - the mermaid goddess, and also used a stencil to make a seabed like pattern of seaweed

I managed to find some embroidered edging that reminded me of waves.  It is decorated with sew on little seed beads and 'pearls'.  I happend to find it in a little haberdashery shop which finished it off perfectly I thought.

The mermaid has been finished with a watery pearl wash then sealed to give it a lovely watery finish.

It's off in the post tomorrow for a swap.  My husband asked, 'Can't you keep it and send something else?'  Maybe I can make myself one - but two never turn out the same do they.  That is the joy of  crafting.
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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous31 May 2011 at 11:22

    What a lucky person to be receiving this gorgeous box. I love that image and you are so right, that trim is just perfect (and of course I really, really need some of that now, lol).
    Jack xx

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  2. Carol Q31 May 2011 at 11:27

    lucky person to receive that. Gorgeous Lottie. She's one of my fave stamps too.

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  3. Chris31 May 2011 at 14:09

    Gorgeous box Lottie. I have that stamp too but don't use it enough. The trim is beautiful.

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  4. themessycraftroom31 May 2011 at 14:37

    Gorgeous, gorgeous box. Love it, your right that edging looks lovely. Hugs x ChrisB

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  5. Ginger31 May 2011 at 15:22

    Very pretty Lottie, a lucky recepient indeed. x

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  6. Lynne Moncrieff1 June 2011 at 06:14

    Hi Lottie
    This is fabulous.
    I've signed up as a Follower so I don't miss anything.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  7. sam21ski1 June 2011 at 12:14

    Great little box Lottie. Fab choice of stamp and colours - perfect.

    I agree, two never turn out the same, but then again, I don't suppose they are meant to!!!

    Sam xxx

    http://sam21ski.blogspot.com/

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  8. Shairon2 June 2011 at 07:42

    I love this box! The image and the choice of colours and embellishments are just perfect.xx

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  9. Glennis F7 June 2011 at 07:12

    It is so beautiful Lottie, my favourite colours

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  10. Lorraine31 July 2011 at 15:46

    this is excellent you should make one for yourself as it would look lovely in a bathroom

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I really appreciate your comments and critiques - thank you so much for taking the time to do so.