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Thursday, 6 November 2008

altered box file...


My take on Linda & Rosies challenge over at the Awfully Big Art Adventure

We were challenged to alter either an A5 or A4 box file.
I chose to do a A4... covered in paper mache which I was going to later stain and stamp when dry but when I got up the next morning it was something akin to a slice of bread which had been left out all night and the crusts all curled up...rofpmsl.

So here we have take number 2... an A5 box file... thanx to Chris...she came over to mine yesterday bringing it with her and saving the day.


This is exactlty how the other one should have turned out.... So I am H A P P Y.
The Images are those of Crafty Individuals....the postal stamps are from Tanda Stamps.
Once again you can wake up and smell the coffee!!
It's what I used to stain the box... I tried to palm what was left of the coffee onto Chris but she wouldn't play! LOL
Just want to say A big thanx to Chris for the great crafting session and photographs...she ended up staying over again as this time the petrol station was closed at 11pm.....so we continued on until 2am. Can't get rid of her. lol
Thanx for the challenge L&R x
P.S. mine is a gift for someone BUT I will be making myself another as it looks great on my hall table.
NOTICE, Willow is now having a weekly challenge over at her 'Fairy Dust Bag' blog and this is what she wrote...
Every Thursday I will be setting the challenge where I will submit a Willow Sketchie and card example...(remember..you can make whatever you like, using ANY products, the sketchie is there to give you ideas, follow it as you wish. At the end of every week I will be looking to put the most inspiring piece of work on-line in Willow Designs gallery and who will be asked to join me in the following challenge as a guest designer!
Why not pop over HERE and take a look.
Tomorrow Chris and I will post our take on the Altered CD challenge hope you have all managed to find yourselves an old one to give it ago.
Chriss xx

15 comments:

joanne wardle said...

this is fabulous. I really liked the idea of this challenge, bit just didn't get round to it.

Sharon said...

Ohhh Chriss I louve your box file so much...... wait till Rosie see it..... (her colours)
We are all going to have posh files from now on...
I want one like it....

Sharon xx

Linda Vincent said...

This looks amazing Chriss...you've done a brilliant job on it!
I'm off to put it on the blog...
Love Linda xx

Chris said...

Now you know you don't really want to get rid of me... if you did you wouldn't keep feeding me...rofl
It was fab seeing your box come together and as usual it is just stunning. Your vintage creations always make me so jealous...you have such a knack for them my friend :D
Thanks a million for the crafty time and the laughs...I always have a fab time:D
hugs
Chris xx

Rosie said...

That's fab Chriss! And WTG you, using coffee - no need to just drink it is there? LOL! I love those images - you are inspiring another box file - good job, really, as DD wants the doodled one!! Ta for the idea! xoxoxo

Mescrap said...

This is so beautiful !! Clever you to use coffee for the stain. Hmmm...it's smell good.

jaz lee said...

Hey Chriss so gald u replied and im back here again.gee!and wow that glow in the dark projects are awesome!my o my!and yr altered box..hmm..truly awesome!-jaz

sharon said...

gorgeous file Chriss.x

Sandy said...

Wow this is totally stunning.
Fantastic dsign. I love them.

Jaqi said...

Lovely box file Chriss, I can image it does look good on your hall table, what a great idea, Jaqi x

Karen said...

What a wonderful box you have there now Chriss! I shall be eyeing old files up in my hubbies office now hahahaha X

Crafting Queen said...

Wonderful altered box. Love the colour. Have sent an email with my altered CD hope you get it.
Anesha

Kazza said...

Stunning box Chrissy - absolutely beautiful. xxxx karen

Viola said...

Gorgeous work, Chris! Love your box!

Dawn said...

Chriss - It's beautiful - I'm not good at altering large things - loose interest too quickly!!!