Altered Matchbox Challenge 48

Hope you enjoyed the feeling of spring while making those lovely Birds or Butterflies projects. Thank you for joining us. This week we ask you to alter a matchbox in any style you please. I love making altering this little darlings. I have covered this matchbox in paper and stamped text onto it rubbed gold krylon around the edges and wrapped music paper around the middle. My little tag has an heat embossed mouse a button to decorate. Yes he lives inside the matchbox. LOL. I loved altering these so much I made another to swap with Janet.
Thanks for looking and you kind comments. Do visit Janet and Chrissie. Looking forward to seeing your projects. Hugs Sandra X

Locks and Keys

Hello everyone, gorgeous Nature projects last week thank you for joining us.
This week I think this week we have a fab theme of Locks and Keys it really lets you use your imagination. I have chosen to alter a matchbox it has been waiting to be altered for ages. First gave it a coat of gesso as I wasn't sure where I was going with it I ended up covering it with paper which had some pattern on it and stamped in grey some text and dots. I then added in small areas some rock candy crackle once dry I rubbed with copper treasure gold, added torn paper. The topper is chipboard and has been painted metallic gold then stamped with a romantic text heart stamp and a couple of jewels to finish. I painted the ends in gold metallic paint and added a gold bead for the handle. The inside has been metallic painted has the same paper as a liner and a piece of tea stained lace. The lock and key is chipboard and has been painted black then crackle glazed and painted over with the metallic gold. I have punched out two images and placed one under a fragment and the other has been glossy accented. Each side has tissue which I stamped with the word secrets. This someones secret assignation treasure. Now if you have not fallen asleep with all the details and still reading. well done. I confess I am quite pleased with this little treasure I am putting this matchbox up for a swap so if you fancy a swap with your Lock and Key project let me know, first come gets it oh I am happy to post anywhere. Do be sure and check out Florence, Janet and Chrissie lovely projects. Take care and thanks for joining us. Hugs as Always. Sandra XXX PS next week we have a special prize on offer.