Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Altered Art for Created by Hand

Created by Hand challenge this week has us busy altering something. I am a paper crafter so my first thought was to alter something paper. Then I saw the Altoids ® tin that I keep some tiny rubber stamps in. I put gesso all over the lid. When it was dry I misted on green, blue and butterscotch alcohol inks. Then I dribbled on some metallic gold ink. The mesh was already in place when I put the gesso on so it has been inked as well. The lace is some that I bought at a flea market. Now my tin for tiny rubber stamps is very fancy.
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14 comments:

  1. filettaJune 24, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    It's a great idea ! bravo Faye

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  2. FemmyJune 24, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    what a great idea faye!! love the way it turned out! beautiful tin to store your tiny stamps!

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  3. Astrid MacleanJune 24, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    Faye this is beautiful! I can just see that this could be the beginning of some very pretty stamp containers:o)!

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  4. Heather RobinsonJune 24, 2008 at 4:36 PM

    Your tin is beautiful! What wonderful colour you've created on it and the lace is a gorgeous finishing touch!

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  5. AnonymousJune 24, 2008 at 5:34 PM

    Wonderful tin Faye! Great colours and beautiful lace

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  6. vintage wilJune 24, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    what a great idea!!!

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  7. LorraineJune 24, 2008 at 6:13 PM

    love your tin Faye..I have got loads of altoid tins that I need to alter as I love eating altoid mints when I do the school run!! thanks for your great comments on my blog

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  8. SandyJune 25, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    Oh Wow this is unbelievable.
    Stunning piece. Love them.

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  9. CharJune 25, 2008 at 1:25 AM

    A fabulous tin.

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  10. debJune 25, 2008 at 8:32 AM

    What a great idea, and I love the lace.

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  11. Chriss RollinsJune 26, 2008 at 8:11 PM

    hello Fay, i must try that with my gesso thank you.
    chriss x

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  12. Donna DiTusaJune 28, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Your tin is beautiful!

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  13. CeciliaJune 29, 2008 at 4:37 PM

    This is lovely !

    Wishes from Finland, Tiina

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  14. stamp and scrapeJuly 1, 2008 at 6:42 AM

    Oh, how beautiful, Faye. You must be thrilled with this.
    Ros

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