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Hi friends sharing a special project I made as a birthday present for my husband. He is a nature lover, an avid gardener and loves birds and butterflies . He also loves looking at houses and his catch phrase is "Enjoy". I tend to reach for Graphic 45 papers whenever I want to make something really special. So I made a special shadowbox using Graphic 45 papers and tried to incorporate all my husband's favourite elements!
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I have used mainly the gorgeous Graphic 45 Artisan Style papers to make this project.
The lovely light bulb is from Prima.
Made the peacock by layering 3 diecuts and adding pearls and glitter. Added flowers , leaves , fruits ad butterflies at different depths.
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A tiny bird nests on the rooftop hidden from direct view by the hanging flowers!
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Another little bird nests atop lovely flowers near the pillars of the house. Many of the flowers in this shadowbox were made using the technique of
Sospeso Transparente .
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A pair of peacocks were cut and layered atop the same peacock design to give a 3 D look. I have used a lot of flowers and butterflies fussy cut from snippets of paper and jazzed them up with glitter.
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Added tiny pearl hearts on the feathers of the peacocks.
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More butterflies, flowers and cute mushrooms on this corner! I used so many different dies to make the foliage as I wanted a medley of different leaves just like in nature!
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This picture shows the multiple layers of the shadowbox. I think from this view you can fathom the many hours I spent making this project. It was indeed a labour of love!
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The shadowbox has a protective glass frame and I decoupaged it with matching paper from the same paper stack collection.
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Supplies used: Dies : DMC Foliage and Leaves 9,Little Birdie Meadow Foliage,Little Birdie Fresh Foliage,Little Birdie Fern Forest,Little Birdie Fern Foliage
Papers : Graphic 45 Artisan Style,
Graphic 45 Nature Sketchbook,Graphic 45 A Ladies Diary, Graphic 45 Baby to Bride for the sides of the shadowbox
This is beautifulmy friend!! I love it. You cannot go wrong with G45 papers. Such a lovely gift for your husband
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Thank you so much Diana. Yes I love G45 to create a themed project
DeleteWow, this is another stunner!!! How fabulous personalized gift for your hubby!!
ReplyDeleteAs always there are so so many adorable details to look, anyone very accurately done and love so much the surprises inside, as that cute birds in the nests, the key, the pearl hearts on the feathers of the peacocks and the little mushrooms! Your shadow box is a joy for the eyes and I'm sure your hubby will treasure it!
Thank you so much Alice. I am hoping my hubby likes it as I really have run out of ideas about store bought gifts and something handmade seemed special !
DeleteYour husband is going to love it, Sonia. What a wonderful, thoughtful gift. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Liz...hehe I am hoping he likes it. He is really appreciative of most of my crafty endeavours!
DeleteIt looks like a real work of art Sonia and sounds perfect for your husband drawing in all his interests.
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Thank you so much Brenda hehe yes I had fun adding everything he likes including the colour coral orange!
DeleteFabulous, so much detail and love went into this project, and it shows. The peacocks are stunning with the pearls, the mushrooms and flowers and the 3D dimension all gorgeous, hugs, Lori m
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Lori. The mushrooms are my favourite too!
DeleteThis is stunning Sonia, it must have taken you so long to make. There is so much to see and I love the little birds peeping out from the depths. I'm going back to have another look and see what I have missed the first time around.
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Thank you so much Sue...hehe it was difficult to photograph the birds!
DeleteA totally amazing creation. So detailed. I am sure your husband loved it.
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DeleteOMG this is AMAZING and GORGEOUS!! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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Thank you so much Darlene I love the themes at your Challenges
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Thank you so much Darlene...hehe this project seemed perfect for 3 of your Challenges!
DeleteBeautiful!!!!, what a lot of beautiful details.
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Thank you so much
DeleteGorgeous shadowbox with so many details and pretty green foliage. Your projects are always amazing. Thanks for sharing at the Double D Green Challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh how kind you are Vicki...Thank you so much
DeleteStunning project, so glad you are back to blogging so I can see your fabulous projects!
ReplyDeleteOh you are so sweet Donna. I am glad to be back to blogging too!
DeleteWOW, absolutely gorgeous and amazing, so much beautiful detail!
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Thank you so much Diane
DeleteWOW and double WOW Sonia! What a stunning make - so much beautiful detail. It must have taken you ages! And I'm sure your husband will indeed enjoy this gorgeous gift - made from the heart.
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Thank you so much Di...hehe Yes it did take time but time spent doing what we enjoy is so rewarding isnt it and I had actually forgotten how therapeutic crafting can be!
DeleteSuch a beautiful shadow box, full of gorgeous details. Thank you for sharing with us at Creative Inspirations, good luck.
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Thank you so much Gina...I do so appreciate you taking time to drop in and leave a wonderful comment
DeleteGorgeous 3D project for your husband Sonia so much detail and dimension..
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Thank you so much Chrissy..hehe yes I think I have never made a project with this many layers
DeleteWow, this is stunning. Such wonderful work. Thanks for your visit. Anesha x
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Anesha glad you could drop in
DeleteWhat a gorgeous shadowbox of florals!! Way to go shopping your stash!! Thanks for play along with our "Flowers, Flowers Everywhere" challenge over at Shopping Our Stash!!
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What a lovely shadowbox for your husband! You do such beautifully detailed work! It was so good to hear from you Dr.Sonia! I think life has just caught up with us all. I have had two surgeries in almost three years. I had stage 3 ovarian cancer but I am doing great (thank God) and I had major abdominal surgery for 8 hernias that was a result of the cancer surgery. Hopefully no more surgeries!
ReplyDeleteI am not on my blog as much as I used to be but, try and post something when I make it. I'm working on more mini quilts and will soon start my Easter cards.
Hope to hear from you again!
Take care. Pam scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com
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Oh I am so sorry to hear this Pam but I am so glad you are continuing to create and blog and share your creativity with the world. I will keep dropping by to see your creations and stay in touch
DeleteI can't imagine the time you put into creating this, but what a keepsake for your husband to treasure through the years! The detail work goes above and beyond to celebrate your husband's favorite things! This is absolutely stunning! Thanks for sharing this with the first Triple B Challenge! (Carol, GD)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Carol...yes I am hoping he loves it !
DeleteBeautiful card, love it! Great colours and gorgeous design as well x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work!!! Great details!!!
ReplyDeleteWow. So intricate and beautiful. Lucky husband!
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