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Wednesday 17 April 2013

Anything Goes at ATS&M



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For the next week we at Addicted to Stamps and More are challenging you to create something, anything which fits in the category of ANYTHING GOES - we are expecting to see lots of different forms of creations.   I had the greatest fun and the most nervous time combined when decorating this box. Let me explain. Firstly it was the first time I have tackled this form of creative work using this technique. Secondly the finished product wasn't for me, so mistakes weren't really acceptable, whilst a learning curve it had to be right. I belong to a recently formed Yahoo group called Stampers UK, we organise various forms of swaps, which of course must include stamping and/or stamping techniques. Recently we had a Secret Object swap, we each had to add what colour/s we would like and what form of theme we would prefer for whatever our object was. We were then each allocated a partner. My partner wanted either Steampunk or Victorian in blue and yellow. She almost got her full wish but I went with peach instead of yellow. For a few weeks I have been popping onto You Tube to check out how you cover an object with stamped on tissue paper, then I received in the post from the organiser of the swap, a round tin. I gasped, I wasn't expecting anything other than a flat object, but I went back to You Tube and set to. I painted the box with blue acrylic, then got stamping onto white tissue paper. It is very much like decopatch, only with a one layer of tissue paper instead of papers. I made some flowers  and butterflies for the lid. Added  a dash  of Stampendous embossing powder and glitter flakes. Then I added some glue and gilding flakes. My swap partner, I am pleased to say loves her box. I have managed to get some similar boxes from a local craft shop, and next on my agenda is, I am going to teach my card class how to do this. Well, ladies, it's your turn now to make
ANYTHING for our ANYTHING GOES challenge. Have fun during your creative times.



13 comments:

  1. Awesome job, Caz. This is is wonderful, you should be proud of yourself. I had no doubt that your partner would have loved it. Gorgeous!!!! xx

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  2. Gorgeous Caz!! An amazing creation ... and what a fun way to do a swap! Loll xx

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  3. Wow you did yourself proud Caz! Doesn't it feel great when you conquer your self doubts? I LOVE this and am not surprised that your swap buddy did too. Hugs D

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  4. Very beautiful box Caz no wonder your swap partner was delighted

    Love Chrissie xx

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  5. This is just gorgeous, makes me want to rush off and make one! The flowers and the stamping and design are perfect,

    Lucy x

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  6. I'm blown away by this Caz, it's absolutely gorgeous! Love the stamping and those wonderful flowers:) I've just saved a camembert box to try and alter it.
    Val x

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  7. Gorgeous altered box, just saw this design over at Addicted to Stamps and had to pop over to get a closer look! Beautiful work, Shirley

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  8. What a beautiful box,
    Rosie x

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  9. wow, this is amazing. I saw it on the blog and just loved it. And it is your first time doing something like this-you should be doing a happy dance!

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  10. Gorgeous box, Caz. Lovely stamping and flowers!

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  11. Stunning work, Caz! The color of your box is so beautiful and your details make it really special. xx

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  12. Hi Caz, just doing a catch-up. Fabulous box, love the colour and images you've used.
    Avril xx

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  13. Wow! Fantastic Box Caz. Fabulous stamping in the background.
    Have a wonderful weekend.
    Florence xx

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