So my sister has been handing me these black gift boxes [sadly, no gifts in them...:(]. Now, you know I LOVE a good sturdy box because it can take my "abuse" better right? *winks*
I gave the lid of the box a clear coat of gesso because I wanted to see how the Silks acrylic glazes look wqrk on a darker background. Then I added a remnant piece of vintage lace and a white floral trim to the base of the box lid. For the top portion, I used the The Crafter's Workshop stencil with Liquitex sand resin and coloured with Silks acrylic glazes.
The beauty of using a glaze is that you can see the layer underneath it...I actually only used two metallic glaze colours - teal and blue. To add sparkle, I added Jo Sonja's clear glitter paint.
Then embellish! :)
Playing along with Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
Gorgeous altered ox Yvonne!! I love the touch of sparkle and the pretty color!!
ReplyDeleteWow such a treat for the eyes! Love the gorgeous texture and color combo!! Love the glaze too..
ReplyDeleteTell her to throw in at least a candy bar! LOL!! I loveeeeeeeee this! LOVING the colors and textures!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts beautiful! !! Love the textures and colors!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous! Love the glazes! Very cool effect! :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous & I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous gift box!
ReplyDeleteWow! It turned out so stylish Yvonne.. :) love the look ..
ReplyDeleteoooh.Love the texture and the beautiful colours.Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat textured surface is the thing which caught my eye - your treatment really makes the most of it.
ReplyDeleteIts so sparkly, you can never have too many sparkles :-)
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you did with a plain gift box! I think a mermaid would love it...just kidding....anyone would not even care what was inside if you gave a gift in that box. The box IS the gift!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors!!! This box is so beautiful!! Love it especially the vintage lace! Hugs x
ReplyDeleteawesome, love the layered bloom!
ReplyDeleteGlitter licious......& that blue colour is sublime......adore this one! Shame those boxes are empty when you get them, tho!!!!
ReplyDeleteIts Stunning..gorgeous..!! I loved the shiny texture and yes elegant floral cluster !
ReplyDeleteThis is go gorgeous!! I love the beautiful colors and the texture!! The flower is fabulous!! Awesome as always!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
LOVE the metallic sheen on this gorgeous box, Yvonne! And what awesome detailing with the lace, pearls, and flower. This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteMixed Media Crazy = AWESOME
ReplyDeleteThis is so awesome and pretty! Love!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! I have the whole line of Jo Sonja paints and they are awesome!! When I go to eureka I go to her studio . She is such an awesome folk art is painter!!
ReplyDeleteNot a bit too much on this one... Love all the different textures....a super delightful altered box :)
ReplyDeleteI love your mixed media "craziness," Yvonne! Your box is absolutely beautiful! So creative!!!!! LOVE!!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous altered box Yvonne! The colors are so rich and the glazes are amazing! Love the texture you achieved! Thanks for joining us in this month's Mixed Media Monthly Challenge "Stencils and Paste"!!
ReplyDeleteThat's an awesome altered box!! LOVE the colors, textures and dimension. Thanks for playing with us at The Mixed Media Monthly Challenge.
ReplyDeletenever seen a box so pretty!! I love how the Silks shimmer against the black box. Very beautiful project! Thank you so much for playing with the Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDelete-Rachel
rwkrafts.com
So pretty! The texture and the sparkle are amazing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Would love to hear more about that sand resin!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so wonderful, always love your texture and colors.
ReplyDeleteThe texture and glitter on this stand out to me right away, I love it! I have tons of those little gift boxes too, and now you've given me some great ideas. I also love how you added the details on the last photo of what you used where! It's a simple idea, but I have never seen any other mixed media artist do it! Might have to borrow that idea, too! Thanks for playing along with us at Mixed Media Monthly Challenge!
ReplyDeleteOh oh oh so awesome and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow amazing would it be to receive a little gift in that beauty! Thanks for sharing so many details.
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