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Thursday, 30 July 2015

A LEAFY BOX


      I have been attempting to decorate a little wooden box, I say attempting as I have not tried this sort of project before. It might have been better if I had planned what I was going to do but as with most of my projects it just evolved. I have used all Clarity stamps and stencils as I am going to enter it into this month's challenge which is ANYTHING GOES. Good to try something different.
       
        My little box is not an expensive one, I bought it from The Works. They have quite a few different wooden shapes, ideal for practicing on.  I started by painting all over with my base colour in Acrylic paint. I actually mixed two colours, Buff Titanium and a little bit of gold  acrylic. This gave me a slightly beige shade, neutral for adding design. It did not change the colour an awful lot but gave a good base to work on.
Plain box


         Using the sprig leaf stencil I sponged the design over the sides and top with black ink. I found a sponge gave a better outline on this project than a brush. 

After adding base shade.

Leafy sprigs sponged in place
     I wanted to add some flowers around the sides so I used Grunge paste for this. Just gives a bit of interest by raising the design. I also tinted the paste with a little gold paint so that when I painted final colour on there would be less chance of white bits showing. As I only wanted a little bit of the stencil design I masked off unwanted areas. However careful you think you will be some paste will always get where you don't want it otherwise. Trust me I know!
    
      


         Small flowers on edges and one large one on top.  Using Black Archival ink I stamped a leafy design around the edge on the top and some small butterflies. 



      I painted all the flowers and rubbed some gold gilding wax over them and around the edges of the box. Also added a little detail to the petals with a black pen.



     Some little black gems in the middle of flowers completed my design. 

 Items used ;-    Double sprig stencil
                           Flower power stencil
                           Butterfly tree
                           Treehouse stamp and vines
          All available from Claritystamps.


     A slightly different project for me this month , hope you like it. It has been a learning process as well but fun to do.  Thankyou for visiting.  xx
                       
                       
                            
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16 comments:

  1. crafty30 July 2015 at 18:09

    Well done lovely work someone be happy to receive this good luck in the clarity challenge xx

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 10:22

      Thankyou for your lovely comment. Just might keep this for myself. xx

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  2. carols handmade cards30 July 2015 at 18:09

    I think this is a lovely piece of art work. Thank you for taking the time to enter the challenge and the best of luck. Xx

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 10:25

      Thahnkyou Carol. The stamps and stencils are so versatile for so many different projects. xx

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  3. Jan 30 July 2015 at 20:27

    So pretty .

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 10:27

      Thankyou Janice, very kind. Enjoyable task. xx

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  4. Mrs P30 July 2015 at 22:43

    Well worth waiting for Lynne - a lovely piece. (I bought some of those boxes in The Works recently, they are excellent value).
    Wishing you luck in the challenge this month xxx

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 10:29

      Thankyou Carol. Good to practice on some inexpensive items. xx

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  5. Naomi31 July 2015 at 08:40

    So very pretty, hope you have enjoyed stepping out of your comfort zone. Thanks for entering the Clarity Challenge and good luck.

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 10:30

      Thankyou Naomi, I did enjoy it and I am getting used to the messy side a bit more. There are some lovely ideas to try. xx

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  6. Angela31 July 2015 at 20:34

    What a lovely project Lynne, the final box looks great. Thanks for entering this month's Clarity challenge. Good luck!

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    1. Lynne Bishop31 July 2015 at 21:38

      Thankyou Angela. Think this might fit quite well in my hall so will get used. Looking forward to seeing what the next challenge brings. xx

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  7. Shelagh Metselaar31 July 2015 at 22:21

    A very pretty box, Lynne, and how wonderful that you have embarked into another crafting area. Wishing you success in the challenge! ;~}

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    1. Lynne Bishop2 August 2015 at 19:34

      Thankyou Shelagh. I am trying to keep up with all the different techniques. It is good to try different things as well. xx

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  8. Studio 1078 August 2015 at 16:29

    Really like this idea! I love decorative boxes. Will have a look at trying this for myself. Good luck in the challenge. Von xxx

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    1. Lynne Bishop13 August 2015 at 17:48

      Thanks Von, you will have to raid Heather's acrylic paints. xx

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