It was great to get all messy with paint and texture paste on my workshop with Andy yesterday and we made this book box which is made from paper mache board.
With respect to Andy and his on-line workshops I won't give you the recipe, but suffice to say, there are numerous layers of embossed card, texture paste, crackle paint, fabric and paints to create this patina copper effect.
I just love the finished look and feel to this altered box and had to play more.
I decided to marry up the Artistic Outpost Referral Programme where anything goes this month and Simon Says Stamp and Show's challenge to use a stamp that hasn't yet been inked. This time I used the rusted metal technique. It's similar to the box above but uses different colour combinations.
I have a couple of sets of Artistic Outpost stamps I bought before Christmas still waiting to have the light of day and decided to open Secretary Pool and make a little box to keep all my paper-clips in.
I used a Crafts Too embossing folder to get the typewriter keyboard effect for the lid.
The fabulous AO stamps are perfect to embellish the top and sides and also to make base and lid covers for the inside.
I can see me experimenting with these techniques to discover more colour combinations and not just to create metal effects.
Hope you are having a creative day.
hugs {brenda} x0x
Other challenges to have fun with-
Sunday Stamper - Texture
Crazy 4 Challenges - Texture
It's all about the vintage - Boxes
Wow, Wow and further Wow Brenda. What a fascinating post. Your book box is fabulous and so unique. You must have had some messy fun whilst creating it too. The patina look just gives it the colour to enhance the texture. Wonderful Creation. Hugs Rita xx
ReplyDeleteOh you must have had a ball at Andy's classes! LOVE both the large and small boxes. So much wonderful texture and by far the most superb way anyone has found to store their paperclips! You will never lose yours in future. Looking forward to your future projects. Hugs, Jenny x
ReplyDeleteoh my GOSH Brenda! Fabulous! Love this textured pieces! AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteIf I do ever make it out your way, we will have to schedule it around one of Andy's workshops! How cool would that be! Love what you did in his class! Fabulous box using those lovely Secretary Pool AO stamps and I am thrilled you joined the referral program! Love this box! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBrenda, love this project.
ReplyDeleteI really like the typewriter keys - such a brilliant example of what creative things can be done with embossing folders.
Rosie x
Wow that box looks fabulous! Love the texture!
ReplyDeleteLovely boxes, love all the texture and the embellishments look perfect too! ~Diane
ReplyDeleteBoth boxes look amazing Brenda, love the way you have created the texture on the first and love all the elements that you used on the little box - what a posh holder for your paper clips! Hugs, Anne x
ReplyDeletenow that is one seriously lush textured box, love the the texture and colour that you created
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Such fabulous creations!! Hugs Juls xxx
ReplyDeleteBrenda...your paper mache book with the Andy Skinner techniques is simply stunning. WOW!!! I love it. I love Andy Skinner's techniques. Your box you created to hold your paper clips is also stunning. I love the embossed top and the stamps you've used to embellish the interior and exterior sides of the box. A very lovely and unique piece! Thanks for sharing your work with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteWow!... love the colours on this fabulous box.
ReplyDeleteSuzi B x
Wow hun...they are both so gorgeous and I so love the colours you have used too..:o)
ReplyDeletebiggest of hugs Vicky xx
Hi Brenda........great storage for the paperclips.......I so love the texture you have created here..absolutely stuning. What a great make at Andy's workshop too. Would so love to attend one...will have to see if he will come north of the border.
ReplyDeleteTFS and good luck in the challenges.
THanks for the lovely comments you leave me too. It means so much.
CRafty hugs
Annie x
Wow fantastic textures. Two stunning projects.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
Both fabulous pieces Brenda. Love the patina and texture on the book box, the patina is very striking and I love how you used the AO secretary pool plate on your box. The rusted technique looks fabulous as does the embossing on the top of the box. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteYou must think that I always say the same about your projects, but really, this is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed these AO images! You did them justice! Love the vintage grunginess!
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous textured effect on both boxes.
ReplyDeleteBut the first one is my fave!
Box 1: fabulous texture and color. Box 2: I love that embossing folder. I must look for it. Amazing art, Brenda!
ReplyDeleteLooking good girl!
ReplyDeleteWow, Brenda, such a fantastic project.
ReplyDeleteI just love the look of this Brenda and so tactile looking. Loving the colours too
ReplyDeletex catherine
Absolutely amazing texture on that book cover... and I love your box - fabulous typewriter lid, and perfect use of the Secretary Pool stamps. So great to have you play along with us at AO!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
At the risk of sounding odd... I'd love to run my hands all over that blue box. WOW, it is STUNNING! And your clip box is unique and darling... such a great idea to use the embossing folder on the cover and sides.
ReplyDeleteThese boxes are absolutely gorgeous!! Thanks for joining It's all about the vintage and beauty challenge :o)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Bren, I don't know how you keep doing it..... ideas, ideas, ideas... fab! Chris xxx
ReplyDeleteThis is fab! So glad you have inked up that set! I won't feel so bad about using it now, lol,
ReplyDeleteLucy x
Dear Brenda, both projects are absolutely gorgeous! Love the texture and the color, you do amazing work.
ReplyDeleteMrs Brown...not visited for a while and it looks like I have missed out seeing all your wonderful creations and these boxes are no exception. Will visit again soon ...thank you for entering It's all about the Vintage "box" challenge. Suzanne xxx
ReplyDeleteBrenda, these are all fab--it looks as if you've mastered this technique!
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These are both fab Brenda. Were you at Wantage for the workshop? My friend Ruth was doing them there so wondered if you two met? Hope you put them both to good use as they look gorgeous! Sorry I've not been by lately - got new job so time is being eaten up too quickly!! xx
ReplyDeleteFab use of these AO images! Love the old antique patina you've laid out on these pieces...just fabulous! Awesome works of Art! Thanks so much for stamping with us this week at Simon Says Stamp & Show!
ReplyDeletelove those textures, they look so touchable... Thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant project, an item to treasure. Love the textures. x
ReplyDeleteFAB projects Brenda - especially the Andy Skinner patina effect.
ReplyDeleteStill trying to catch up after craftathon weekend in Hereford AND ten days with no internet!
Have a fab weekend and thank you for your continued commenting on my bloggy
Kathyk
What a great project. X
ReplyDeleteJust blown away sweets this is the most amazing thing I have seen.
ReplyDeleteHugs Shirley x x