Sunday, March 6, 2011

Shadow Box Swap

My local art group is swapping shadow boxes this month.  We could pick any size, so I chose some 3.5-inch square jewelry boxes to work with.  I covered the edges with Tim Holtz tape, a la Configurations, then filled the box with images from Oxford Impressions' The Fairest Flower plate.  The sweet little girl image is colored with Distress Inks.  Since I wanted some 3D action, I added a posy and a little pull out accordion booklet.  Here are some shots with the booklet unfolded (sorry for the pitiful photos - after a stormy, rainy day, I just gave up and took them anyway):
The accordion booklet has stamped images from Cornish Heritage Farms.....
 
...and a few from House of 3 and Serendipity.  One down, eleven more to go.... eeeek!  I've got an assembly line system going, though, so I'm in the groove.

Hope you have a great week! 
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19 comments:

  1. 2amscrapperMarch 6, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    I love everything about this--what a great idea to cover a small jewelry box a la configurations.

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  2. AnonymousMarch 7, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I love your shadow box. I really like the accordion booklet and the little quotes in there! Great idea:) Connie.

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  3. DanieleMarch 7, 2011 at 2:39 AM

    so pretty, love the vintage style and colours
    hugs

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  4. G PeplowMarch 7, 2011 at 3:32 AM

    So pretty, love your colours again! :0) xxx

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  5. Valerie-JaelMarch 7, 2011 at 3:54 AM

    Great box, it all looks so pretty!

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  6. ZueMarch 7, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    What a lovely idea and how beautifully executed. Whoever gets your swap is very lucky indeed!
    It is such a nice touch to put in the little concertina 'booklet' inside, just lovely!
    Sue xxx

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  7. Gerrie JohnnicMarch 7, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Beautiful, you are so artsy GF, can I be a fly on your wall? Luv this

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  8. 1CardCreatorMarch 7, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous! ~Diane

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  9. Louise (KardKrazy)March 7, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Jean, it's gorgeous! But eleven more of them? Yikes....

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  10. Lynne MoncrieffMarch 7, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    Jean the book adds such a dynamic quality to the shadowbox. It is so adorable.
    Wishes
    Lynne M

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  11. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Oh WOW.. This is beautiful. I just love it.. Your are so creative..
    Hope you have a happy Monday..

    Hugs, Linda

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  12. LoriMarch 7, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Wow! Stunning little box! Love all the images, very cool! Eleven? YIKES!

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  13. CgraMarch 7, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Thanks for your comment on my blog. :)

    I love the color scheme you have on your boxes - what a great way to use jewelry boxes.

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  14. Lucy EdmondsonMarch 8, 2011 at 5:11 AM

    I absolutely adore it! Your work is gorgeous, Jean. Gave you a mention the other day as I was dying seam binding,

    Lucy x

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  15. JacquelineMarch 8, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    Oh wow! I so love this Jean - what an amazing project!! Class!

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  16. Cindy AdkinsMarch 8, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    This is perfection, Jean!!! I love it!!!
    XO

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  17. Suzanne CMarch 8, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Beautiful! I love the details! This is just a stunning piece of work.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    Completely gorgeous! Your details are amazing and I adore the fabulous fresh and fun Spring colors!

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  19. Lynn StevensMarch 15, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Stunning, Love your box, so many beautiful details!!

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