Hello blogging buddies, brrrr .... don't know about your part of the country but it certainly has turned cooler up here! Time to catch up with the new challenge over at Simon Says Stamp & Show where the lovely Linda E has chose Travel as this weeks theme. As always the DT have created some amazing projects to drool over, do check out their blogs.
My project this week is a Papier Mache chest which comes as a set of two ... you may remember the smaller one which you can be seen in an earlier blog post here, the chests are available here. To ink the chest I used Distress Stains in Frayed Burlap, Distress Inks in Vintage Photo & Walnut Stain, I have highlighted areas of the chest with Metallic Rub On Wax. All stamps are from the Duke of Grunge .... Tim Holtz
which have been inked with Archival Ink (Coffee) and stamped onto cardstock from Lost & Found Paper Stash. Various metal embellishments have been added from the Ideaology range. The Ole Jalopy die was cut using corrugated paper and inked with Adirondack Paint Dabber Pitch Black and highlighted with metallic wax.
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22 comments:
Ooo nice chest! That sounds so wrong but you know what I mean lol, love the leather look ....fabulous x ,
Kaz x
Super kewl trunk, love how it looks old and battered :D
What a spectacular chest! It looks so authentic and not in the least like a papeer mache one! I love all the bits and pieces you have added to it.
This is lovely! That is such a naff word but your travel chest is just wonderful.
Oh my gosh Gillian! I was just at our local craft store and was looking at the paper mache treasure chests! Now I think I have to have one! haha I love how you distressed and inked up the exterior! And all of the embellishments you added...way cool!!! Love the die cut Old Jalopy. Love the stamped images and how you tore and distressed the paper. Love the metal embellishments you added. Just an amazing project! LOVE IT!!! Thanks so much for sharing your always wonderful work with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy
Gillian you are just ROCKIN' these challenges! Your travel chest is simply GORGEOUS! Thanks for being such an awesome contributor to the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenges - you're work is always amazing.
Ellen :)
PS - no postie yet... :)
This is so fabulous! Awesome details. Love the cardboard jalopy! Love your creative ways!
Positively scrumpdillicious! Love, love, love it!
Absolutely stunning Gillian.
Wonderful work.
This little treasure looks like it should be with a lot of grand luggage heading for adventures on a luxury trip of old.
What a fabulous gift it would be for the friend who has t all.
Just gorgeous!
nice authentic look G. looks leathery and woody. :) and vintagey. so ticks my boxes lol
x
Awesome. The textures and colors are great!
Thanks for entering Simon Says Stamp Stamp and Show Challenge.
Renee, Simon Says Stamp
Wohooo Gillian your tressure chest is amazing, love what you did with each side and the top wowzerssss absolutely amazingnessly beautifull sweetie. Thank you for joining in on the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Hugs Terry xxxx
gorgeous - but I don't think it's big enough for me to store all my stash in!
my my Gillian that is a lovely chest you have there LMAO Actually, it is... GORGEOUS.. love love love love love it!!! x
I WANT ONE!!! Cool embellishments and images!!
Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!
-Sarah
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Love this Gillian. It really does look so authentic - very old and worn leathery!
Great entry for the challenge.
Hugs
Lesley Xx
Wow!! I just love that Chest! Can I have it please:)
Only kidding, that must have taken you hours. I don understand people who "dont get" T!m and grungy. How can you NOT like it!
Found you on Twitter and am following you on your Blog too:)
love
michelle x
Chilly it is my dear...I can whiff September already. Love the colour and effect you've achieved on your chest...and fabulous teamed with the gold and Tim stuff.
Thanks for sharing with Simon says Stamp & Show!
Sarah
Fabulous treasure chest, love the rich warm tones and the added embellishments and perfect stamping. Love it. Thanks for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge. Tracy x x
Who knew these Papier Mache chests could look so fabulous. Love the metal effects!
Hey! Catching up with blogs and saw this (but late, sorry!) this is loverly but then lots of people gave already said that! Hopetoday is warmer for you. We have a rumour of 26 degrees here - you're welcome to visit again!!!
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