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Here is my project.
Product List:
Globecraft Memories Piccolo Embossing Powders in various colors
Embossing Fluid
Heat Gun
Brushed Silver Brad (2)
Green Hemp
Big Bite
Scotch Foam Tape
Glue Stick
Brayer
Scissors with a fine tip
There are a lot of steps to this box, so I am just going to hit the highlights. Before I began, I inked the edges of the box. I then adhered the Graphic 45 Le Cirque papers over the whole thing. I noticed that they were brighter and more of a yellowy green than the Steampunk Debutante colors, so I used my Smooch sprays to change them. I sprayed the Navy Twinkle first to make the color more turquoise. I then sprayed the Emerald, which has a little gold in it, to further deepen the green and bring in the gold of the Steampunk flowers. I purposely sprayed close to the box to get the mottled effect. I inked the edges again after I was done spraying.
As you can see, I fancy cut the flowers from the Fantasy Floral Paper, stacked a couple with foam tape for later and glued the rest across the box.
Then, I noticed that the Want2Scrap Nestabling Pearls looked like beautiful frames, so I laid one around the opening in the top of the box. I glittered the area between it and the open square with Ultrafine Transparent Flax. I used transparent to create the illusion of a see through frame while maintaining the details. For this reason, I used transparent for all my glittering. I chose colors that resembled the colors on the paper so that I could enhance them while still seeing those details. I even glittered some of the stars from the Le Cirque Paper in the background. For the woman, I went a step further and used Transparent Microfine to really get in the details. Of course, all of this detail work was done with the Designer Dries Clear Glue and the metal tip to get a really fine line.
The clasp was easier than it looks. I first embossed the Globecraft gears to add color. Then, I stacked two pieces of foam tape, sticky to sticky. I punched a hole in that and the box with my Big Bite. I adhered the foam and the gear lined up with the holes and put a brad through them. I attached the green hemp and tied the two remaining gears to it.
Finally, the simple butterflies. I carefully placed the Want2Scrap Butterflies on the Art Glitter Fantasy Film by anchoring one corner and slowly rolling away the backing material. I intended to put glitter on the top, but loved them so much just on the Fantasy Film, that I stopped there.
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Brilliant! Need I say more?
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Laura! I so want those Graphic 45 papers now. I think I still have some Art Glitter around here someplace! ;)
ReplyDeleteYour keepsake treasure box is so beautiful! I love your paper choices and the wreath of flowers and pearls around the elegant lady. The butterflies are just gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteI stillhaven't used these papers because I had no idea how to work them, now I have your preciour box as an inspiration! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love your box!!! Its so feminine and precious!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box. Outstanding!
ReplyDeleteSmiles~
Marilyn
Great lookin box
ReplyDeleteBarbara Bird
MdStrwbery@aol.com
MdStrwbery.blogspot.com
What a pretty box! Love the sparkle and the gorgeous papers!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I love the idea of using a box. I'm simply in love with the butterflies.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing.
I love the box, it is so pretty. You are so inspiring, love the colors and sparkle!
ReplyDeleteStunning altered box!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteMarcie
Wow really like this altered box you made. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous altered box. Love the steampunk looks and your fussy cutting is excellent. So fun and loved the tip on how to get the right colors with the mist. Thanks for sharing the fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous altered box. Love the steampunk looks and your fussy cutting is excellent. So fun and loved the tip on how to get the right colors with the mist. Thanks for sharing the fun.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project. Just purchased this type of box and can't wait to use some of your ideas. tfs
ReplyDeleteOh wow! This is so pretty! I love that Steampunk Debutante paper and it looks amazing on your project :)
ReplyDeleteWOW...this is Stunning ! Great job ! Thank you for all of the wonderful tips .
ReplyDeleteVery pretty altered box! So want to get one of these G45 boxes, there have been amazing projects made with them. Great papers, detail cutting and my fav, bling and sparkles, what every women likes, lol! TFS your creation :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project Laura. I love the fantasy film butterflies, very elegant. Gorgeous alterations on the entire box.
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Jessica S
New follower from the hop
Laura!!
ReplyDeleteThis is absolutely GORGOIS!!! (american french for over the top gorgeous!) I love what you did with the butterflies, and the combo of Art Glitter, Want 2 Scrap and Graphic 45!! Very lovely!!! Thank you for sharing and for allowing me to glean form you:) be blessed
~Beyond Measure
Tammy
www.urbeyondmeasure.com
These papers are gorgeous on their own, but adding the glitter takes them way over the top! Thanks!
ReplyDeletejgarber5@cox.net
Absolutely lovely! Great colours! Thank-you!
ReplyDeleteSuch a GORGEOUS altered box -- LOVE the butterflies & I just ordered 2 sets of them -- should arrive today -- YAY -- hurry up USPS!!! LOL! Thanks so much for sharing your creativity!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great box! Love, love, love those butterflies. I'm going to have to check out this fantasy film stuff. Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box! Love the paper line!
ReplyDeleteI love these boxes and what you have done with the embellishments on this one is amazing! Your fastener on the clasp is probably one of my favorite details, that and the transparency butterflies.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful project. Loved the box and the great colors/papers you used.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness!!! What a fabulous job you did on this project! Just Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box. I love all the glitter you added to accent the DP.
ReplyDeletelovely box!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this amazing box is beautiful!!! Wow oh wow...love the paper and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteA BEAUTIFUL Box ... love, love, love that G45 paper...omg your bling detail is amazing, and you "Popped" those flowers with that glitter! I love EVERYTHING ...but I think my favorite detail ( I love detail stuff) is your closure, so creative!
ReplyDeleteBeautifull! Thank you for sharing this amazing project!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous box! Love the bling!
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