Saturday 16 January 2010

My 1st Altered Matchbox!


I've swooned over the gorgeous matchboxes that Mummylade does for ages and decided I needed to do one too! So whilst shopping this afternoon I picked up a box of those long matches used for candles and anything else you don't want to get your fingers too close to! I'm going to send this to my Mum as she's lucky enough to have an open fire so will get more use out of it than me - wouldn't be the same if I kept them just in case the ignition switch breaks on my Rangemaster!

So if you've not seen Mummylade's gorgeous matchboxes pop over to her blog and have a look... and it's not only matchboxes she alters beautifully either............thanks for the inspiration Helene :)

I've made my Matchbox with flap over the striking edge - it has a velcro fastening on the back of the box. I've also covered the 'drawer' front and back and added a brad to each to look like a little handle!

I'm entering my Matchbox for 2 challenges:


Penny Black Saturday - Blue, Cream & Gold

Charisma Cardz - Anything New





The Penny Black image I've used is called 'Constellations' I've added some colour with Tim Holz 'Faded Jeans' ink..........my only TH ink pad at the moment :(


My 'New' are the gorgeous roses from Wildorchid Crafts - I had my first delivery mid-week and I can guarantee it wont be my last ;)







I hope you've all had a lovely crafty Saturday and are looking forward to an even better crafty Sunday!

19 comments:

  1. Oh wow what a stunning altered box very creative and so full of inspiration that image and that flower display are awesome

    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  2. This is gorgeous and what a great idea! Great job with the challenges!

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  3. Gorgeous altered match box ... and I love those flowers!!!
    Hugs
    Cathy xx

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  4. Wow, absolutely beautiful!

    Thank you for joining us at Charisma this week - good luck!

    Hugs
    Leanne
    xx

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  5. I commented on this on DC this morning, it's just asgorgeous here :o)
    Jackie xx

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  6. this is gorgeous Carol....love your take on the colour combo...your Mum is going to love it..thanks for joining in the fun this week at PBSC....hugs kath xxxxx

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  7. Wow - this is beautiful Carol!
    Helen x

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  8. Oh Carol, it's stunning! Your mum will be absolutely thrilled. The faded jeans look lovely with the flowers, I bet that die won't be your last ;)

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  9. Oh, and about the book covers - I actually made the cardstock the same size as the original cover, ripped out the original and fastened the new one with double-sided tape to the first and last paper of the book :)

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  10. Exquisite. Love the colors and flowers. Thanks for joining us at Charisma Cardz.

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  11. Hi Carol,
    This is asbsolutely gorgeous. Fabulous colours and delightful image and the flowers are awesome.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  12. what a stunning project! love the flowers and hat pin! great, great great!!!

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  13. Absolutely stunning
    Thank you for joining us at Charisma Cardz
    love tasha xx

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  14. This is absolutely fabulous Carol, just beautiful!
    Chrissie

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  15. Good grief, that's amazing! Who would have thought it was a matchbox! Absolutely loving it.

    Brenda

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  16. Gorgeous, can't believe it's a matchbox.
    luv
    Debby

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  18. Wow Carol this is gorgeous - so pretty and delicate. And fab WOC flowers!! By the way, can you pop over to our PBFC forum hun to catch up with the post about WOC flowers cos we've been waiting for you and I see you've ordered some in the meantime. Do let us know how you're fixed dear. Thanks for joining in this week's PBSC
    Pauline x

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