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Wonderland

Happy 2012 my friends! :) May your new year be a wonderland of happiness with your dreams fulfilled!

I've been busy making wedding decorations for my cousin's wedding which is this Sunday...thank goodness....there's a light at the end of the tunnel! *LOL*



Today I'm sharing a 12 x 12 canvas layout that features a castle! So fun eh? *LOL*


It was previously a little girl's toy...which I spray painted. The colour turned out to be a light metallic green instead of a light aqua [Boohoo...I was cheated by Krylon!!!]....so glitter and bling to the rescue! Turns out that glitter can cover up a multitude of "sins"! *LOL*


I added some grey felt so that the castle wasn't so dazzling...*LOL*




I actually painted over an old canvas [because the idea struck me one insomniac night and I had no blank canvas], adhered some scrunched up wrapping tissue and misted it. Once that was dry, I covered the canvas with white tulle for a dreamy effect! :)


A little banner action...pearls, stickers, clear crystals, charm, mirror...


Trim, pearls, charm, handmade felt flowers....

Supplies: 12 x 12 canvas, toy castle, glitter, wrapping tissue, Maya mist, handmade felt flowers, embellishments from Gauche Alchemy.


The title of this piece was inspired by the "wonder" challenge at Bird is the Word.


*Edited*  This was the challenge winner at Bird is the word! :)

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55 comments:

  1. MitraleeJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Holy wow! This is amazing you outdid yourself! It will be the talk of the wedding!

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  2. RoseJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    **gasp**
    you have totaly rocked this!!!
    watch out as i am sure many others will now say you are a must have in planing their wedding decorations!!! :)

    happy new year :)

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  3. LaurelJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    Are you kidding me!!! This is amazing!

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  4. ~amy~January 2, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    okay, this has to be the best altered project...ever.

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  5. Julie Tucker-WolekJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    Holyyyyyyyyyyyyy smokes Yvonne!! This is AMAZING!! WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!! I am IN LOVE!!! Happy New Year! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  6. Sherry EckbladJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    absolutely amazing! You are so talented it scares me. Your cousin is going to love this and I hope she appreciates all the work you have put into this.

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  7. Romina NahataJanuary 2, 2012 at 12:51 PM

    OMG !!its crazily beautiful !!loved it !!

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  8. Erin (Homemade Cards by Erin)January 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

    I'm with rose, "gasp". Wow, what a piece of art :)

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  9. Annette AllenJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    WOW this is so amazing...Girl you have got talent. I love what you have created here. AMAZING....

    Happy New Year.

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  10. HussenaJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:20 PM

    oh wow this is like super duper WOW!!such an amazing idea and skills to pull something like this with the supplies you have in hand...i love the glittered castle ..the bling somehow makes it all the more realistic..so gorgeous details love everything about it:):)

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  11. yours trulyJanuary 2, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Beyond awesome!!! Love the glittered castle and all that beautiful texture.

    ~ Ü ~ hilda

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  12. UjjwalJanuary 2, 2012 at 2:37 PM

    This is absolutely awesome! Love the idea of Bride & Groom's picture in the Castle window :)

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  13. Dr Sonia S VJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    WOW what a stunning creation I dont think I have seen a more beautiful altered project before-- You are amazing!

    Cheers
    Sonia
    cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  14. RiNNEJanuary 2, 2012 at 3:41 PM

    That castle is super cool!

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  15. ShaliniJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    this is an awesummly fab LO Yvonne!!! you are magical, anything you touch turns into gold(well, silver here ;p)... this is way too cute!!! who wud hve thought ot turning a toy castle into something so beautiful and spectacular!!! fab!!!

    P.S. : wish a you a very Happy New Year too!!!

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  16. MaritJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:54 PM

    Happy New Year to you and your loved ones Yvonne! May your year be filled with love, joy and creativity!

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  17. UnknownJanuary 2, 2012 at 4:57 PM

    My oh my you have started 2012 with a bang! This is amazing - why am I surprised?! Hope the New Year brings you everything you wish for, and more Yvonne. Ali x

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  18. MirjamCJanuary 2, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    wowowowow....this is GORGEOUS!!!! you are so creative!!! wish you a happy,happy 2012...can't to see all your projetcs for this year:)

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  19. farmhouse-storyJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:49 PM

    so very creative, yvonne! and a beautiful wedding project!

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  20. Emily KeatonJanuary 2, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    This is absolutely stunning, Yvonne! I can't believe how well that castle turned out. Your are a wizard at upcycling--WOW!

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  21. Dana TatarJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Amazing piece! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  22. Audrey PettitJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Wowzers, how incredibly cool, Yvonne! LOVE that castle! What an amazing transformation from child's toy to princess wedding palace. Love the photo in the window and love the glitter and felt. And what a fabulous background you created. This is absolutely awesome!
    Wishing you a very happy new year, my friend!

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  23. Blossom inchJanuary 2, 2012 at 9:36 PM

    Hi! Yvonne, haven't been here for so long and that altered castle are so beautiful and awesome projects you have created lately! Happy New Year Yvonne!

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  24. JulieJJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:11 PM

    Now I know what to do with DD's castle when she out grows it. I've just shown this post to her and she said 'Won't her daughter be upset?'

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  25. chillin with QuillinJanuary 2, 2012 at 11:14 PM

    WOW that turned out really awesome, love the glitter, and the paper background!!!!
    Paula

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  26. Angi BarrsJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Wow Wow Wow! Love that castle and your flowers. Happy New Year!

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  27. MadeylimJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    WOW!! So Bling~~ But i like!! I'm glad you were being cheated by Krylon or you would not have blinged the castle! hehe..

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  28. MadeylimJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:48 AM

    WOW!! So Bling~~ But i like!! I'm glad you were being cheated by Krylon or you would not have blinged the castle! hehe..

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  29. Cindy deRosierJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:55 AM

    Gorgeous! Krylon did you a favor- it's so awesome.

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  30. LeaJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    WOW!!! Amazing!!! I'm convinced that you could find a way to alter ANYTHING!!!

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  31. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:05 AM

    ooooooooh this is adorable!! I wish i was as creative as you!!

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  32. DebbieJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    One word - stunning!!! Happy New Year!

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  33. Alice January 3, 2012 at 10:00 AM

    wow! girl! this is absolutely amazing and fabulous! love love the glittery castle. so perfect for a wedding. love love love this! Happy New Year to you and yours! =)

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  34. Ella SwanJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:01 AM

    Oh My Word! Yvonne!! This is absolutely stunning!!! I know who I will be voting for that's for certain :-D Happy New Year! {wrong time of year for you but nevertheless LOL} and yay to the wedding being over soon LOL - but wow this is one brainwave you had you insomniac you...!!!

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  35. Michelle HernandezJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Seriously? SERIOUSLY? That is AMAZING!!! Best use of glitter ever! May I suggest that the pink may have had a hand in the color change? But who CARES? It's so magical with glitter!!! I may have to add some to my next project- it's too cool.

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  36. Savannah O'GwynnJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! MY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODNESS! I am in awe--this is amazing! I cannot believe you used a TOY! Can that you glittered it! WOWOWOW! AMAZING:) Great job!

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  37. Deepti AggarwalJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    wooooooowwwwwwww... it is just awesooooooooooommmmmmmmmmeeeeeeee

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  38. Jaya ChristinaJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:10 PM

    Gorgeous!! with a Capital G :)

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  39. SuiLanJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:20 PM

    This is amazing Yvonne! You really are very talented!

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  40. Gwen WruckJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    Ohhh MY Gossshhh... and I don't say that everyday!!! Wowzers... this is such an amazing idea, love love love it! Thanks so very much for sharing with us at BITW!!!

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:52 PM

    Hay Yvonne...it's been a looong time since I stopped by, but my oh my...you still make the most gorgeous stuff!!! Just LOVE the castle! WOW! Beautiful.
    have to catch up on a lot of bloggy friends and scroll back to all that amazing creativeness!!But I'm so busy with yours, love your work!!
    Happy new year Yvonne!!

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  42. Danielle FlandersJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    How cool and creative! I am off to check out some more of your blog! Thank you for your sweet comments!
    Danielle

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  43. JaniceJanuary 4, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Beyond beautiful! This will be treasured for year to come.

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  44. Sharon FritchmanJanuary 5, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    Wow, wow, and wow again1 So beautiful!!!!! I love your creativity!!!!!

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  45. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:58 PM

    Oh my, what a transformation! I was originally thinking you made it out of tubes, but the toy had to be at least a little easier. So glittery, yet so dreamlike - against the canvas it looks wonderful.

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  46. Keren TamirJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:50 AM

    OMG this is absolutely amazing!! I love it so much and may daughter would go GAGA for this. what a great idea. When I first saw it, I wondered how you made it but wow, you are so innovative!! I'm so impressed!! Thanks for playing with us at BITW

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  47. Lolô ArtesanatoJanuary 12, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    OMG this is fabulous
    I'm in love!!!
    congrats to criativity
    xx and tks for playing along at BITW
    Leila

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  48. Rachael FunnellJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:38 AM

    FAR OUT!! This is out of this WORLD AMAZING....
    Thanks for sharing with us Over @ Bird is The Word..
    ♥♥

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  49. Ella SwanJanuary 21, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Hey Yvonne! Just on my BITW rounds and realised I forgot to thank you for joining in at Bird is the Word!! So thanks :) For raising the bar too with this piece of awesomeness!!!

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  50. MarilynJanuary 21, 2012 at 9:21 AM

    Fabulous project, Ivonne!!! Thanks for playing along us at BITW!

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  51. Sarah LouJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM

    Holy cow!! just amazing!!!

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  52. ΚατεριναJanuary 24, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!its fantastic!!!!!!!!

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  53. MiaeJanuary 25, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    Wow holy schmoly!!!!!!!!!!!! and then that doesn't even cut it. Seriously crazy creative!

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  54. Anne PenningtonJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:31 AM

    Umn - FREAKING amazing Yvonne!!! Congratulations on this beautiful work!!!

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  55. SamFebruary 13, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    OMG. This is the swesomest ever layout i ever seen! mixture of layout + altered project. you're so talented

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Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to leave a comment. I really appreciate it. Have an awesome day!:)

Cheers, Yvonne.