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Friday, 5 August 2011

Shabby Chic Box


Hello all it's Paint Party Friday I do love joining in this challenge, I usually join in on my Journal Journey's blog sharing my pages. However, this week I was playing with a cigar box and slapped paint all over. Paint is so versatile isn't it? ;0) I first sanded the box and removed all labels, saving some for ephemera at a later date (I try not to waste anything lol) then covered in a lovely Laura Ashley emulsion. Then papers and stamping ensued.


I peeled the pretty paper off the letters (as it had a glossy finish) then painted. Put some lovely vintage lace on and some pretty die cuts along with some confetti  made in to a lovely rose and inked edges finished off with a button and a gingham brad. I am now going to spend time oohing and arrhing at all the work that appears on this wonderful challenge. Maybe you will have time to have a look around while your here? Thank you to all that visit and comment. Love Dawn xx
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29 comments:

  1. Giggles5 August 2011 at 08:54

    Very pretty I just revamped a similar box this week!! Mine is very different, that's the joy of these boxes when you tire of them they are a wonderful new canvas! Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

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  2. Valerie-Jael5 August 2011 at 09:06

    Gorgeous box Dawn! By the way, how are the little kitties doing? Hugs, Valerie

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  3. Anonymous5 August 2011 at 09:22

    this is lovely - I love boxed that I can keep my 'memories' in - cards, ticket stubs etc and this would be perfect for that! Happy pff!

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  4. Nicola5 August 2011 at 09:42

    Beautiful piece!!! Love it!

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  5. Crafting Queen5 August 2011 at 10:28

    Really lovely box. :)

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  6. Netty5 August 2011 at 11:48

    Beautiful altered box Dawn, Happy PPF my friend, Annette x

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  7. cheryl5 August 2011 at 11:54

    oh hun this is one beautiful altered box this is just gorgeous work hun hugs cherylxxx

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  8. carol l mck5 August 2011 at 13:03

    Lovely creative box ~ anyone would love it. ~ thanks ~ Happy PPF ~ (Share the Creative Journey) ~ Carol

    artmusedog ^_^

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  9. Daniele5 August 2011 at 13:20

    so pretty in pastel pink, lovely altered box
    hugs

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  10. Unknown5 August 2011 at 15:23

    Gorgeous box....

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  11. Unknown5 August 2011 at 16:18

    I love this. the little bird on the side is great!!

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  12. Anonymous5 August 2011 at 16:44

    oh wow, this is soo pretty! love it!

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  13. EVA5 August 2011 at 16:55

    Very pretty box! Now it is beautiful AND useful!

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  14. Twiglet5 August 2011 at 17:39

    That is such a pretty project Dawn - clever you!

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  15. Jaime Haney5 August 2011 at 18:04

    I just love a functional piece of art. This is very pretty!

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  16. Zoechaos5 August 2011 at 18:58

    Gorgeous box XOXO Zoe

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  17. Faye5 August 2011 at 20:01

    Dawn, this is so beautiful and so clever!

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  18. Unknown5 August 2011 at 20:05

    Hello Dawn!!!! this special box it gorgeous!!! what a beauty!!!

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  19. Heather Foust5 August 2011 at 23:20

    Such a pretty box! Beautiful!

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  20. GlorV16 August 2011 at 03:21

    I love cigar boxes. I like what you did with yours. It's very pretty and can hold some special jewelery or trinkets. Very nice. Happy PPF!

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  21. Geckostone6 August 2011 at 03:54

    Your box is gorgeous!!!! I love the little bird and I'm so addicted to boxes of every kind and this one is magic!!!! Happy PPF! Deb

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  22. Crystal6 August 2011 at 14:05

    Lovely keepsake box! :-)

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  23. Anne Butera6 August 2011 at 14:17

    So pretty! What a fun project.

    Happy PPF!

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  24. ~*~Patty S6 August 2011 at 23:17

    Beautiful altered cigar box...such a pretty flower on top too!

    Happiest of summer weekends to you and yours dear Dawn!
    oxo

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  25. Kristin Dudish7 August 2011 at 03:23

    Hooray for the versatility of paint... Wonderful!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. Duke is adorable :)

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  26. SHERI COOK7 August 2011 at 17:09

    What a beautiful box! HAPPY PPF!

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  27. Gerri Herbst8 August 2011 at 02:50

    Such a pretty box. Love yr details and that metal bird! Happy PPF. take care, gerri

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  28. Annabelle8 August 2011 at 12:04

    I really like how you altered this cigar box.Beautiful muted colours; will go well with so much.

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  29. Paula - Buenos Aires9 August 2011 at 00:50

    So pretty, very cute. It´s elegant and sweet.

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Thank you for taking the time to write. I look forward to reading your thoughts.

Love Dawn xx