Wednesday 23 January 2013

Eclectic Elements - All things Parisienne



The Paris Issue of Unruly PaperArts Blogozine this month has been focusing on all things Parisienne and inspired me to use an old perfume bottle to alter. 




My dear hubbie took me to Paris last March for my birthday and my memories of this beautiful city influenced what I used to embellish it.




I would love it if you joined me at UPA to see what I used to achieve this vintage look from a modern 'Eternity' perfume bottle.



hugs {brenda} x0x

Challenges to have fun with -
Frilly and Funkie - Spruce it Up
Craft Room Challenge - Monochrome (not sure if the girls will think this will count, but thought I would try it anyway).
Happy Daze - Recycle














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29 comments:

Kathyk said...

And it's a lovely reminder of that trip too Brenda

Hope you aren't too snowed in where you are!

Kathyk

DesignerDiva said...

I'm lovin' the Parisian influence on the last couple of pieces of your work Brenda - just beautiful, getting taken to the beautiful city itself certainly got you inspired!
Hope you are keeping well
Hugs Laurie xx

Lucy Edmondson said...

This is exquisite, Brenda, and even more so IRL,

Lucy x

Redanne said...

As Lucy above says - exquisite, like the step by step in the mag. Hugs, Anne x

Sue said...

OH wow Brenda this is stunning!!! your so clever hugs x

Margreet said...

I'm totally impressed Brenda....off to UPA now!
xxx Margreet

Daniele said...

wow what a gorgeous bottle, just loving the label
hugs

Inkypinkycraft said...

A really wonderful make! Hugstrace. X

catherine said...

A fantastic idea Brenda and so beautiful looking too
x catherine

Paper Profusion said...

Oh what a very beautiful transformation to the Eternity bottle that I know so well. This is beautifully romantic Brenda. Nicola x

Jenny Marples said...

Utterly in love with this Brenda!! You could have brought it back from Paris with you it's so wonderful. Hugs, Jenny x

cheryl said...

oh hun this is totally awesome hun a real work of art,so romantic love it hugs Cherylxxxx

Meggymay said...

Wow, a fantastic alteration, Paris, romance and feminine all spring to mind when looking at it. .
Yvonne x

Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie said...

Sweetly sensational, Brenda! What a wonderful altered perfume bottle. LOVE that vintage image that you used for your label. This wold make a terrific entry into our Spruce it Up challenge this week over a Frilly and Funkie!

Hugs,
Linda

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A wonderful altered bottle.

Julia S-W said...

Just beautiful Brenda. I love Paris and I especially love anything which says vintage Paris.
Juliax

Junibears said...

Brenda, ytour perfume bottle is quite superb! I love to see what you do! xx

Ephemera said...

RAVISHING Brenda, (the perfume bottle I mean LOL!) love it, must look fantastic on your dressing table, and a great reminder of your trip to Paris. xx

Karin said...

a beautiful reminder!

Esther said...

Hi Brenda - what a beautiful creation and so lovely that's inspired by treasured memories..it counts in my book - and it's my theme so I get to say so :-) !!! Thanks so much for sharing in my monochrome Challenge at Craft-Room...Esther xx

Words and Pictures said...

Saw this in detail at UPA, and I think it's just wonderful, Brenda - gorgeous altered art!
Alison x

froebelsternchen said...

elegant bottle wow Brenda!
fabulous ALTERING !
xxx Susi

Eileen said...

'Clever clogs Brenda' I call you! Cos this type of work that you create is always so brilliant!
Things are good with me :) ... I hope they are with you too
Exxx

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Hi Brenda - I just popped over to UPA to see your perfume bottle makeover, and it was a real WOW moment!
The gold paint worked wonders, and I'm lovin' that beautiful vintage label and the charms.
Your project totally reflects the "essence" of Paris, and I LOVE it! (I love Paris too)!
Have a happy weekend - hugs, Sylvia xxx

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous little bottle Brenda, what a lovely way to remember your trip. Thanks for joining us at Frilly and Funkie. Sue C x

Maria said...

This is so gorgeous, I love how you've decorated it, and very sentimental as it's inspired by your trip - definitely something to treasure. Thanks for joining in with our Monochrome theme over at the Craft-Room Challenge, and good luck in the draw.

Maria x

Juls said...

just beautiful and a lovely memento of a beautiful memory! Hugs Juls

Terry said...

Hey there Brenda, What a wonderful altered perfume bottle. I just LOVE that vintage image that you used for your label. Thank you for sharing with the Frilly and Funkie DT wowwzerss teamie you did a fabulous job sprucing it up. Hugs Terry xxx

Inkypinkycraft said...

don't know why my comment hast shown up! Anyway this is a stunning make and love how you have spruced it up! Thanks also for playing along with frilly and Funkie this time hugs trace x