The new challenge theme over at Try it on Tuesdays is....
Anything but Square.
This time I decided to alter my pencil pot,
The team have had some fantastic ideas for this theme, I hope you will pop over and take a look.
On the left are a few photos
I took during the process.
Top left....
the original box, very pink and covered with scraps of torn paper.
Top right......
a few layers of white acrylic paint, I quite liked the uneven surface at this stage , so just added some extra texture using stencils.
Middle photos.....
show one side and the back, more stencils, a few stamped images,
colouring with pens, some blue distress ink and gilding wax.
Bottom photos....
show the other side and the front.
Here I added a cut out heart shape made from corrugated paper and a wooden bird shape.
My pencils now sit on my desk in a shabby chic style box,
which I enjoyed altering.
Thank you for calling in to see me today,
I always appreciate the comments you leave for me.
If you called in for Tea this Tuesday, please scroll down to my earlier post
Amazing artistic creation, love the before and after results...xx{aNNie}
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic pencil holder! WOW!
ReplyDeleteJust BEAUTIFUL!
Stunning alteration Yvonne. Always inspiring to have nice things around when you are crafting. Think I need to address some of my containers.
ReplyDeleteLove Chrissie xx
What a fantastic alteration, love everything about it. Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteThis came out very cool Yvonne!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Project.
ReplyDeleteLovely altered container, love the blues and gold. A wonderful challenge too!
ReplyDeletetotally fabulous alteration Yvonne xx Thanks for sharing the step by step too. Bet it looks great in your craft room
ReplyDeleteSending my best wishes
Annie x
Your pencils box is gorgeous Yvonne !! Really fantastique ! I love the stencils you have used, the colours and this beautiful heart with birg. Happy day to you ! big hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove your alteration Yvonne! The pot looks just fabulous now!
ReplyDeleteWarm, crafty hugs from Lula
Gorgeous box Yvonne. You wouldn't believe it was the same box. TFS all of the photos. Beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteHugs Flo x
I love your pencil pot makeover, Yvonne. It looks so fresh and pretty. Love all the texture too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great makeover! I love the colours:-)
ReplyDeleteSally xx
What a great alteration! Your pencil pot looks really wonderful, the textures and combination of colours are fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMar xx
Great idea and so well made. Looks beautiful and handy.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice evening ❤
Wow, this is absolutely gorgeous!! I love the texture and the colors!! The transformation is amazing!! What a beautiful work of art!! So happy to be guest designing with you this week!! Have a great day!! :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Oh wow, what a great idea. That looks beautiful, wonderful designed.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Carola
What a wonderful project.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Wow Yvonne, this is blooming brilliant! I just adore a project that is beautiful and functional! Your birdie is wonderful, what a lovely focal piece, and the corrugated heart sits so nicely as a backdrop. The gold hearts are so elegant and that bright blue flower really adds a great pop of colour! Just love this one from tip to tip!! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fabulous Yvonne, brilliant makeover. Love the colour and textures and that liottle bird is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteAvril xx
What an amazing transformation, Yvonne. It's incredible. I really like everything about this from the cardboard heart to the bird to the stencil.
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm so late visiting, but life truly got in the way today, as I tried to install the new phones I purchased. What should have been an easy "plug into the outlet and go" turned into a nightmare, since my internet is connected to my phone service. Need I say more?
How gorgeous! I love your gilded textures - this is beautiful, Yvonne, as well as useful. It passes the William Morris test on both counts!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Lovely textures - love the colours and bird.... really beautiful project Yvonne.
ReplyDeleteGill xx