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| Altered Box |
Hi friends it's cold here in Bangalore and to bring in a little warmth, I made an altered box with warm golden hued flowers!
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| Hibiscus |
The Hibiscus is a popular flower in India and though I am no
stamping- inking expert I was happy I could get an ombre like gradation of colors on my gold embossed Hibiscus [ made using Ryn's gorgeous stamp] using several shades of Distress Inks .
I made the yellow- green background using Distress Inks and created the white dots using a white gel pen similar to my
Happy Ombre Stars Card.
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| Thai Clay Flowers |
I love making flowers from different media and the
Plumeria flowers and buds you see on this box were made using
Thai Clay [ also seen in this project : Thai Clay Plumeria Bonsai]
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| Altered Box |
And if you are wondering what treasures my altered box holds.....hehe I am just using it to store some die cut flowers soon to be made into 3 dimensional blooms!
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| Thai Clay Flowers |
The white cardstock on the background has a
brick design embossing and I inked the edges in shades of green and brown .
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| Altered Box |
The corners of the box have metallic filigree corners and one corner has a fluttering golden butterfly with a rhinestone chain and some magical golden balls and jewels!
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| Thai Clay Flowers |
Thai clay is pure white and once I made my plumeria flowers, shaded the centers using a paintbrush and yellow oil paint .The stems of the flower buds were shaded green using finger tips dipped in green oil paint!
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| Thai Clay Flowers |
I hope you liked my altered box with its summery blooms!
Supplies : Dies : Heartfelt creations Botanical Wings ,
Sizzix Holiday Greenery , Marianne Designs Anja Leaf 3, Lifestyle Crafts Nesting Circles
Embossing Folder : Spellbinders Brick Embossing Folder
Stamps : Designs by Ryn Sideways Hibiscus
Edited :This project was lucky winner at Mrs A 's Butterfly Challenge theme Inking
Also I am so thrilled it was featured amongst the Top 3 at
Stamping Sensations
Very, very beautiful! I love it.
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Beautifully altered box Sonia! Loved the colors..and the corners with added texture! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Hi Sonia, I don't like your altered box, I LOVE it. The flowers you made with clay are divine. And the effect of the white dots is very beautiful. SUPER project.
ReplyDeleteThats a lovely makeover and a bright one !! love ur creations and ideas !!
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Sharada!!
It is beautiful, love the flowers and great warm colores!!
ReplyDelete♥Hugs Valentina♥
love the handmade flowers Sonia !! beautiful coloring of the stamped image !!
ReplyDeleteAnother beautiful creation Sonia, this one just yells out Spring to me with the fresh cool colours.
ReplyDeleteB x
Wow this is Gorgeous Dr Sonia..love the flower arrangement n metal corners and the hibiscus in the center.. i also love the bg for the flower and the brick embossing ..Thai clay flowers are looking fabulous.. :) love the treasure too.. :D
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous alteration! Loved the greens & yellow.
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty. A perfect storage box for you die cut flower parts.
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful! I love your flowers. You really are good with the clay.
ReplyDeleteWow..Plumeria flower looks so beautiful...love the floral arrangement and colors......
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! LOVING all the flowers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTropical is what I need and this is perfect to get me in the mood, it's GORGEOUS.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous Sonia! Wonderful work as always.
ReplyDeleteHugs
Di xx
So beautiful! Love the tiny beads and the gems that embellish your fabulous box!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful & reminds me a warm tropical island! Thank you for sharing your creation at Emerald Creek Dares.
ReplyDelete{julia} Emerald Creek DT
What a gorgeous storage box!! I love the embossed flower and your choice of colors! HUGS
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous box!! It makes me yearn for spring and summer!!
ReplyDeleteOh, you are so clever and talented, Sonia. I love that you are using this gorgeous box in your own craft room to store your die cuts. You make such lovely gifts for others; it is nice to see you making a few things for yourself.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Teresa
All the beautiful details and so much for the eye to see. Love the brightness of the flower against the embossing and distressing - really pops.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful burst of sunshine colours and makes beautiful storage for your flowers. We have had snow this weekend in Scotland.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Such a beautiful box! I have a hibiscus plant/tree in my home and it has beautiful pink blooms. I've had it for over 30 years! I cut it back regularly so it does not grow through the roof - I keep it about 6 feet tall. I've always loved the blooms! Your gold embossing looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThe flowers are stunning. Love the clay flower and will have to try this. Gorgeous box.
ReplyDeleteHey Sonia, beautiful tropical feel to this! Love all the little embellishments :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous project Sonia..Loz
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Sonia..I love the colours and the layout of the flowers...beautiful.
ReplyDeleteluv CHRISSYxx
Oh wow, this is absolutely stunning!! The flowers look amazing!! I love the brick background!! The hibiscus is so gorgeous!! I absolutely love, love this my friend!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
A Gorgeous creation! Love the flowers, colours & textures!
ReplyDeleteHi Sonia, This is just gorgeous!! Loving all the colours and the textures in your layers. You're so very talented making those absolutely wonderful Thai clay flowers. Janelle x
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing - I couldn't take it all in it's so detailed. Wow!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your gorgeous creation with us this week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge.
Hugs,
Caryn xxx
Such a gorgeous project!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you incorporate so many different textures !!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and leaving such lovely comments. I know I am not as faithful about leaving comments as I should be but I am always looking.
Hugs
Myrna
Your altered box is so beautiful and your inked shading of the giant flower is perfect. I love all your embellishments. Thankyou for fluttering by my inky challenge with this amazing box. Hugs Mrs A.
ReplyDeleteWell those flower petals sure have a beautiful home to live in. The hibiscus is so beautiful. You nailed the shading and I love your clay flowers. Always a treat to see what you've come up with. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Doc and so creative. Gorgeous colours and design.xx
ReplyDelete{aNNie}
Beautiful altered box! Thanks for joining us at Emerald Creek Dares!
ReplyDelete-Katelyn DT Member at Emerald Creek
Oi, kuinka upea, kaunis ♥
ReplyDeleteAwesome as usual...
ReplyDeleteWow - that's so pretty . . . and very Spring-like. Lovely x
ReplyDeleteThis is jaw dropping gorgeous, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteSonia, your altered box is a work of art... just like everything you create. The warmth and beauty breathes sweetness into these cold days here. Absolutely stunning creation. I am so grateful for you and your crafty gift. :o) Have a beautiful day, my friend!
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
Karen
This is gorgeous!! Love the plumeria flowers!! They are gorgeous!! And you stamping and inking is perfect, Sonia!!
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
WOW Sonia, that is a BEAUtiful altered box!! What a perfect creation to hold your flowers :) I love how you are sooo creative!
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite, Sonia! What a unique, charming, and outstanding work of art!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteSonia, this is gorgeous! The colors are beautiful and they make me think of a nice refreshing drink in a Hot summer day!
ReplyDeleteHope you have a very nice evening!
Shelly
This altered box is really a warm dream! Fabulous flowers and the ibiscus looks great! Love so much the metallic corners, such a wonderful detail
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning.....so creative, love the gorgeous flowers!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful box with all those lovely flowers. They certainly give a summerly feeling and warmth with the colours you used. And we could use that overhere in Holland to. In some parts of the country it ' s minus 11 degrees C.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful box. Love all the amazing details and that fab stamp and brick background. So much to look at!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing it with us at Penny Black & More this month.
Lynn x
DT
Beautiful as always. Love the warm colours you used. It's much cooler than B'lore here.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful details here, love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing with us at penny black and more!
Stunning box and what a glorious centre flower - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis project is crazy beautiful and crazy detailed! How do you even do something like that!?! I wish I had those kind of craft skills!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful box, lovely colours and gorgeous flowers
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Stamping Sensations this year
Joan
Stuning project!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous box - love all the flowers and that pretty butterfly! Perfect for all your cut pieces!
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous color on the flower and the Thai clay flowers- another wonderfully done project!
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job on you altered box, love all the embellishments and your flowers are so stunning.
ReplyDeleteHugs Pat
Your beautiful box is bringing warmth to all of Blogland, Sonia! It is extraordinary!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is not as cold for this winter, I'm looking forward to Spring. Love your flowers.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Sonia! Love those hues of green!
ReplyDeleteSusan
It looks fabulous! Love the colours!
ReplyDeleteDr. Sonia
ReplyDeleteI never forget you
I was away in Indonesia for 26 days
and I came back but busy with my IKEA cupboard
now I am settle in my new craft room and have time to visiting you
now it is my first comment will do catch up tomorrow cause it is 23:5t5 at night in Germany
I ADORE ALL
the embossed gold flower
all the flower and that plumeria flower
ooh dear you have so many adorable flower embelishment
I LOVE MUCH THIS CARD
I wish I can touch this with my hand
hugs
Monika (will go sleep and will be soo happy if in the morning I get visit from you...I share inside my cupboard my crafting stuff :))
Hi Sonja, thanks for the visit. I love your altered box, the spring colour combination is beautiful with a great selection of flowers.
ReplyDeleteHappy crafting, hugs Erika.
Very nice
ReplyDeleteBeautiful altered box with lovely flowers!
ReplyDeleteHOPE EVERYTHING IS GOOD AT YOUR END .WHY NO PROJECTS SINCE LAST THREE WEEKS?
MISSING YOU .................
So beautiful .......lovely flower arrangement...
ReplyDeleteMy comments must be so boring for you as all I ever say is AMAZING and very beautiful.
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