This week over on the Paper Artsy blog we have had some lovely projects from Jo, one of the new GD over on the blog. She has done some lovely projects, you really should pop over and see them here. I absolutely loved all three projects but had hardly any spare time this week.
Last weekend a group of #patwits and myself had a great weekend of classes with the very talented Lin Brown....but that's another blog post..watch this space lol! Sam Emma and I went into the local garden center to get some flowers and came across some very inexpensive little wooden boxes. Wow great for bellies we thought so seeing as they only had three there we got one each. So here is mine inspired by Jo...
I started by painting the whole box in snowflake frescos...at first it was painted in all shades of browns and black but I didn't like the end result.Jo suggested I paint it all in concrete and start again..which I did.
I stenciled the diamond pattern randomly all over the box using grunge paste and let that dry. I then stamped mini 96 with embossing ink and used utee to emboss. I then gave the whole box a coat of lake Wanaka..dried that and just started dry brushing with Antarctica and honey dew. I do love the texture of the embossing along with the grunge paste so thanks for that Jo..I finished off with some treasure gold around the edges and slightly over the embossing.I just wish we had been able to get more boxes..All I need to do now is fill it with bellies!!
Last weekend a group of #patwits and myself had a great weekend of classes with the very talented Lin Brown....but that's another blog post..watch this space lol! Sam Emma and I went into the local garden center to get some flowers and came across some very inexpensive little wooden boxes. Wow great for bellies we thought so seeing as they only had three there we got one each. So here is mine inspired by Jo...
I started by painting the whole box in snowflake frescos...at first it was painted in all shades of browns and black but I didn't like the end result.Jo suggested I paint it all in concrete and start again..which I did.
I stenciled the diamond pattern randomly all over the box using grunge paste and let that dry. I then stamped mini 96 with embossing ink and used utee to emboss. I then gave the whole box a coat of lake Wanaka..dried that and just started dry brushing with Antarctica and honey dew. I do love the texture of the embossing along with the grunge paste so thanks for that Jo..I finished off with some treasure gold around the edges and slightly over the embossing.I just wish we had been able to get more boxes..All I need to do now is fill it with bellies!!
I am sure you'll find some embellies hanging around your shed you can fill it with.... ROFL! This is beautiful, Lin - love your second colour way, I think you did right to change it. The box itself is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat looks great, gorgeous texture from the GP & UTEE. I must get Lake Wanaka fresco......
ReplyDeletelooks fab
ReplyDeleteJanet
Another fab Fresco colour to add to my wish list, lol! Your tea box is lovely with gorgeous texture. I so wanted to join in with Jo this week as I've loved the techniques she shared but sadly only got a project half done :-(. I am sure you will have no trouble whatsoever filling it, lol!
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Lesley Xx
The box is gorgeous!! Colors beautiful. I must get PA new fresco too!! I can't wait!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab box! you could ring the shop and see if they can order some for you,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Oooh fab box Lin. Love what you've done with it, haven't even touched mine yet!! But it will come in handy for something and at that price, no wonder there was only the 3 left - lol.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what you're gonna fill it with!!
Sam xxx
Lin, it's fab, really shabby texture. They'd got some more when I popped in yesterday so I picked up one, contemplating what to do with it now! Jo xx
ReplyDeleteI need one of these!!! Beautiful textures.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great idea, Lin and it looks fab! I bet it will be terrific for embellies. I do envy you doing that Lin Brown workshop. Can't wait to see your post about it. Have a great weekend. Julie Ann xx
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous little bellie box Lin! xx
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