Made this little Matchbox with two new stamps I bought a while ago and only just getting round to using them. They look so medieval (quite gothic in fact) that I wanted to create a touch of opulance to the mix so added some gold embossing powder randomly around the edges which gave me the distressed look I was aiming for. One image was stamped with Versafine black and the other with Versafine Vintage Sepia.
Made the match box with a Stampin Up Envelope maker … this little gadget is super cool … then used Gesso to dilute the colour of the papers on the outside. Tim’s Harlequin stencil came into play but only a little also used some of the DI Seedless Preserves for her hair.
Opened the box a little for the next pic and the last one shows off the other stamped image inside. Only used a few embellies to enhance the images, a bit of gold beading and two buttons.
Can you believe the papers are from Graphic 45 the Mother Goose collection.
That looks just amazing, Shirl – such a beautiful look of antiquity – and no, I can’t believe they’re from the Mother Goose – it all looked really bright and full-on to me! These are so subtle, and I love the gilding and very gentle bling!
Alison x
Wow, love the vintage image and such a perfect medieval feel to this. The bling is perfect, just the right touch! I am rooting for you for the G45 design team! Ann Marie
Stunning matchbox Shirl, wouldn’t be without my envelope punchboard now, made pockets for a mini album this week, not a wonderful creation like your matchbox though.
Speak to you soon.
Irene xx
Shirl! They DO look like something created long ago, and like they belong in a museum! That must have been fun to make with all those products and techniques! Exquisite! The jewelry and distressing are marvelous. hugs, de
Mother Goose? Wow, I would never have guessed that….. your matchbox is just exquisite and you have aged it so beautifully, I love this. Hugs, Anne xx
Wow, fab work, your matchbow is wonderful Shirl!!! 🙂 Hugs, Coco xx
Stunning creation Shirley, the gold embossing adds a lovely touch to those medieval images.
Avril xx