Hello Crafters!
Here we are to a brand new challange over Simon Says Stamp!
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For this challange, I wanted to alter a matchbox that I had since a while. It is one of the Bare Basics by Papermania and I so love them! Love the color and love how easy is to alter them!
I started by covering partially the matchbox with gesso. I used my fingers to apply it , I let it dry and then I added a couple of layers of paint. I set aside to dry and then I used Distress Collage Medium Vintage to add a “vintage look”. I wanted to go for the fluo color, but at the same time I wanted to have the “brownish” feeling of thte bare basics boxes…
I decorated the inside of the matchbox with the same color scheme of the outside box and I let a vintage photo from Tim Holtz Ephemera hang from the top. On the bottom there is an old love letter that my mom wrote to my dad when they were kid. It is their anniversary in a couple of days and this will be my gift for them. I will replace the Tim hOltz ephemera photo with one of them when they were kid (they met when they were sooo young …. 15 years old!)
I die cut these hearts from burlap and I used a Simon Says Stamp stamp to add the sentiment.
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Stay Happy Stay Creative…till next time!
Ciao , Zoey
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What a fun idea and amazing gift, Zoey! Love the super bright colors, so fresh! Hugs, Sandra
As always, your creative vision is a treat and your vibrant color palette is inspiring! Love the concept of this one!
Love your gorgeous creation, Zoey. The colors are so beautiful. 🙂
This is such a great project! I am in love with the vivid colors. Happy Anniversary to your parents too 🙂
Come tu faccia a produrre lavori così belli in spazi così piccoli lo sai davvero solo tu! bellissimo, adoro il contrato tra i colori e l’immagine! barbara
I am really liking the contrast between the bright bold colors on the outside and the vintage interior! What a great idea to alter a matchbox!! hugs, maura
I love these vibrant colours and I especially love that you are going to personalise this box too! Chrisx
Sempre colori vivaci per un lavoro come solo tu sai fare, bello, bello!
your matchbox is adorable Zoey and I love the surprise that pops out at the top…hugs kath xxx
I love the artsy feel of your mixed media matchbox. Blessings!
Such a sweet photo, and I love the bright colors you painted the matchbox with!
*mwah*
Steph
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What a pretty little thing! The color scheme is perfect as always and now I know the mistery of chosing them 🙂 Love all the patterns used and this beautiful vintage picture inside! Hugs, Marzena
How romantic! I am sure your parents are going to love this, such beautiful and special gift, something to cherish 🙂
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What a great idea for a gift for your mom and dad, Zoey! I love the background on your matchbox and all the vibrant colors. Your parents are going to love and cherish it always. Happy Anniversary to them and many, many more.
Cathie ♥
Very cool project! Your folks will love it, especially if you replace the image with one of them!