Sunday 1 April 2018

Mixed media box

It's 1st of April and we have a new challenge at the Country View Challenges. The theme is Pimp it up! and the lovely Evelyn is the hostess this month.

For this challenge, I chose a box which was green, white, gold and I still couldn't decide what to do with it. So it was a perfect subject to alter.




I always admired the works of the mixed media artists, mainly Finnabair's style but I never had the courage to make something similar. But as you can see I took a deep breath and decided to give it a go!


So here is my every colour wooden box:








First I took off the self-adhesive laces.Then I painted black with DecoArt Americana Decor Chalky Finish paint.





Then I put back the laces and I put on the top too.





I glued cheesecloth on the top. For this, I used decoupage glue. When it was dry I painted black and I did some stencilling in the corners.




Then I cut out some elements with my Big Shot from chipboard and I also chose some metallic elements (wing, screw, key etc.) from my stash.

I used the following dies from Sizzix-Tim Holtz:

Sizzix Bigz Die, Trellis

Sizzix Bigz Die, Caged Bird

Sizzix Bigz Die, Gadget Gears









I painted black the die-cuts.

I arranged the elements and then fixed them one after another. 


Now, it was time to add metallic paints in different colours (pink, purple, green, turquoise).






I spattered with black ink.




I hope you like my box and if you have an altered project, please join our April challenge where you can win a £20 voucher!

With my box, I would like to join the:

- Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge: Inside the box

- A Vintage Journey: Treasure

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11 comments:

  1. Fabulous finish Monika! I recently did a Finnabair inspired canvas but I find it so difficult to put anywhere enough stuff to get the same effect as she does... Happy Easter!xx

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  2. This is so beautiful Monika, I love all of the elements that you've used. Have a very happy Easter, Sue xx

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  3. It was worth to try the finnabair style, dear Monika - you did a very good job! I like your little box very much.
    Frohe Ostern für deine Familie und dich - und viele bunter Ostereier =)
    Evelyn xxx

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  4. Such a great alteration ! Love it !
    Happy Easter !
    Corrie x

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  5. awesome Monika - so very glad you went with the Anna Dabrowska style - it worked perfectly! Hugs rachel x

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  6. What a fabulous altered box, love the texture and the stunning shimmery colors. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra

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  7. Fabulous textures Monika and love the metallic finishes! Thank you for joining us at A Vintage Journey for our 'Treasure' challenge, Deb xo

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  8. This is magnificent, Monika. I am making a halloween book box right now and looked at all the projects on A Vintage Journey. Your project jumped right out at me. Great job altering your box. Really incredible. Now I have to go order the Caged Bird Die. Thank you for the inspiration. Lucy

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  9. What a beautiful transformation of your box Monika! You got the Finnabair technique nailed here - wonderful colors and layers - thanks for sharing with us at A Vintage Journey! Julia xx

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  10. What an amazing transformation! I love the steampunk design you created - beautiful 😀. Wishing you a happy and creative week! J 😊

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  11. Great transformation Monika, love the colours you chose to create this darling little box. Thanks for taking the time to share it for our fourth birthday celebrations at A Vintage Journey. Hugs Brenda xxx

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Thank you for your lovely comments, I really appreciate it!