Every year when my grandchildren come to visit for their summer holidays it is straight to the beach, I am convinced in a previous life they were all water babies. What is it that all children love to do while at the beach … uh huh collect sea shells so I have made this box for Lauren (Lozzer) to keep all her little treasures in. Found lots of little sea shells in one of the drawers in their bedroom so pinched a few to put on the lid of the box.
Fashionable Stamping has a beautiful theme this fortnight called Nautical so this box came in handy as my DT creation.
When Paula first suggested this challenge I only had a lighthouse stamp which Fliss used on her beautiful card but I managed to buy these pretty little Inkadinkado Stamps which are so cute. The little postcard image of the boy & girl has been stamped over with Versamark and clear embossing powder. Under the black flower is a flourish die, cut from cardboard then painted with acrylic, triple embossed then added mica powder, the shine is incredible, also did the same to the little star and the button in the middle of the bottle top.
Entering for: Craft Us Crazy – Anything But A Card/Altered Item … I think my bottle top counts as an altered item lol.
Crafty Boots Challenge – Nautical or Red/White & Blue
My Craft Spot – Inside & Out
Simon Says Stamp & Show – Use a Lord Tim Technique
Let’s Ink It Up – Distressing
Gorgeous decorated box, love the layers of interest and the fact you decorated inside and out. Lovely image . Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
Shirl, such a wonderful box, so many wonderful details.
Hi Shirl, this is such a lovely idea and so beautiful I love all the gorgeous details and organic textures, If Lozzer ever tires of it I know of a good home, I’m a shell seeker too LOL. XX
Its a fabulous box, love all the details and the stamps are beautiful.
Yvonne/Meggymay
What a special little box in so many ways! Beautiful details, Shirley! Love the added seashells and I know the little one will treasure her box! Have a great week!
What a gorgeous collage!! I love the shells and the papers….the doily trim is nice too! Great work!! : )
Thanks for sharing your creativity at the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!
-Sarah
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Shirl, your box is amazing! Lots of delicious elements to look at – beautifully put together! Hugs, Joanna xx
This is a gorgeous little treasure box with lots of lovely detail. Beautiful image on the cover, and I love the stamping inside.
I’m sure your grand daughter will treasure it.
Avril xx
Hi Shirl, wow..so much to look at – a truly wonderful box! Love all the layers and natural elements. You always present the complete package (inside and out that is) and it is always thoughtfully put together. With summer coming in your part of the world, I think this box is going to be very well used!
Happy Easter Shirl to you and yours.
Dot x
OMG Shirley, this is just gorgeous, I love every detail. Thanks for playing along at LIIU this month, hope to see you again next month. Good luck. Hugz Suzanne
This is gorgeous – inside and out! What a lovely box you’ve created! Thanks so much for linking it up at My Craft Spot!
Shirl,
This nautical box is outstanding! I really love the vintage image you used here and all of your more than incredible elements you’ve used to bring the entire theme together (inside and out) look just fantastic. I really enjoyed admiring what you’ve created here. So, so pretty!
Thank you SO much for joining us at Craft Us Crazy for our challenge.
Best of luck to you and we hope to see you again next time too!
Hugs,
Lisa xx
Fabulous box and what a great way keep treasures safe. It is stunning.
Thank you for sharing it with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.
Dionne
Hi Shirl, your box is absolutely stunning, love all the details, especially the little sea-horses inside (I love sea-horses, they are so elegant). Wonderful.
Hi Shirley! What a beautiful shell box. Your granddaughter is sure to love it. I love all the details you incorporated into your project. Bravo Shirley!
Wow this is beautiful and something to treasure, thank you for joining us at Crafty Boots. Sara xx
Gorgeous box. I’m sure that your grand daughter will just love it. Thank you for sharing and joining in at LIIU. Hugs, Velma
This is just gorgeous Shirl, I love the mix of images and that you have used real shells too. Does Lauren know you have pinched them lol?
hugs {brenda} xox
Marvelous! A true gift from the heart! You have put alot of work into this and I appreciate that! Well done! thanks for joining us at LIIU this month for our distressing challenge. Take Care!
A stunning box. Such a gorgeous creation with lots of detail. Thanks for joining us at LIIU.
Mags
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