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I just love crafting, the messier the better. Have been crafting all my days but in the last 16 years have been doing more and more. My obsession began with making cards and from there I have tried many different forms of crafting. Great fan of Tim_Holtz love all his products would love to own them all one day. Graphic 45 is another must have for me and again would love to have it all. And then there is Prima well what can a girl say, just simply stunningly beautiful. Really enjoying the vintage, shabby chic and steampunk styles which are very much in vogue at the minute. Love Lace and Pearl trim, you might be seeing a fair bit of it all on here. xx Please keep calling past and enjoy my crafting journey with me. Great Big Huge Hugs Becca xxx

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Saturday 1 February 2014

Rhedd's Creative Spirit Challenge Blog Launch - Challenge #1

Well today is the day........



So delighted to see this wonderful Challenge Blog running and so very honoured and proud to be part of it as a Design Team Member.

Challenges will run from the 1st of each month at 9am and end 10am the last day of the month.  Every Challenge will be 'Anything Goes' occasionally there may be a twist to the theme just to stretch your already creative minds that wee bit further :-)

Each Challenge will be judged by one of us teamies and the prize will be an Altered Art item and our winners badge.

As always there are rules to follow so please ensure you read and abide by them before entering.

The Team
Please take time to visit us all :-)

and little old me :-)

And without further ado here is my first DT Project for Rhedd's Creative Spirit



 I altered this lovely box from the MDF Man using one of my favourite paper lines, Prima Lyric.  I started by covering the whole box in Black Gesso and then covered inside and out, top and bottom in this gorgeous paper line, distressed around the edges and edged in TH DI Black Soot.  I trimmed it around the bottom lip with some pearl string from my stash.  I spritzed some Cosmic Shimmer spray on the top, added a metal drawer pull, some Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish dies (cut from the dark papers in the paper line), created one of my little leather bound books, added a key on a chain, made some handmade flowers with a Marrianne Creatables die (again from the paper line), added a few peachy hip roses and pearl stemens.  I also added some handmade and hip rose flowers along the bottom tip of the box and also some of the Cheery Lynn dies, cut in to smaller segments.  Then to finish off I rubbed some White Gesso to add a lovely distressed feel.


Please come over and support us and join in with our first Challenge for your chance to win this fantastic Alterable Pen Caddy.  Isn't it just screaming out to your to be altered? ;-)



I so hope you like my first ever creation for Rhedd's Creative Spirit.  
I can't wait to get started on next months creation, in fact I think I may just make a start today.

Thank you for stopping by, I truly appreciate you all.

Will be back soon with more creations for you.

Great Big Huge Hugs

14 comments:

Sandra Wright. said...

What a fabulously gorgeous box Becca, beautifully decorated and perfect for any ladies dressing table...I love it.

Thank you for coming on board my design team...great to have you here xxx

Anonymous said...

Wow Becca that box is GORGEOUS!!! Love it. Good Luck with the new DT xxx

PoppyK said...

This is lovely xx katie x

Dorothy said...

WOW Amazing box. I wish I was as talented at altered art. Thansk for sharing your art. Hugs, Dorothy

Anonymous said...

This little box is just gorgeous, love all the elements you have on it.

Moira xxx

Linda Simpson said...

Congratulations on your new DT position and I am soooooooo loving this box! Love all the gorgeous papers and embellishments too.

Hugs
Linda xxxx

Sammy said...

I honestly can't get over how gorgeous this is! Love it so very much! x

crafty-stamper said...

wow this is absolutely stunning lov all the texture and embellishments
Carol x

lady jasmine crafts said...

Wow its a stunning box beautiful decoration xxx

Hello said...

Wow Becca this is just totally amazing...love the colours, papers and all your gorgeous embellishments too hun.
Huge Hugz, Lorraine xx

Chris said...

Wow this is absolutely fabulous, love it all. Chris xx

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

Gorgeous and beautiful box Becca thank you for joining us this week at Crafty Catz
Hugs Dianne xx DT

Lori Turner said...

Becca, this is absolutely STUNNING! I love every single detail you've added to this box xoxox Thanks for sharing it with us at 4 Crafty Chicks this week!

Unknown said...

WOW Becca, and awesome project, and can I say congratulations on your DT post, will be checking this challenge, out, thank you for playing along with us at LEJ Designs, this month, best of luck xxx