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Sunday 16 June 2013

a pocketful of treasure ...

well here I am with my entry for Simon Says this week which is buttons. I have to admit there is no pocket..just some little treasures in box. Now the theme this week is buttons...and I have to admit that I rarely use buttons...so this was a challenge. ( I altered  my buttons..see below).


 So I created a box, which I filled with little sewing treasures...


So firstly the box....I added some tissue tape in strips to the outside of the box and then added some script detail...using texture paste through a stencil ( studio 490 white paste). I then painted all over the box with mushroom eco paint and left to dry. 


To continue the layers on the box i added some fab 2 step deco art crackle...and when dry rubbed in frayed burlap distress ink. I love the random crackle almost like crazed tiles.


I then rubbed some treasure gold onto this, in white fire.

This is the same process that I used to crackle my buttons...and I think I am really pleased with the outcome..


 
I stamped out some vintage thread cards and added some needles and a button to one ..to add to the collection of goodies in my box...alongside lace, more buttons, mini pins, snaps and some inked ruler ribbon.


Finally onto another use of the buttons for the lid. I made some flowers using the tattered floral die and inked with vintage photo...then added some leaves and also some button centres.


 
oh and  a little twirl of rusty wire crept in...had to..

 
Well thanks for looking..has been a bit of an up and down week so hence why things have been a bit quiet but I will be back with two creative expressions Dt makes next week and some other makes too..

I am entering this for the following competitions:

buttons @ http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.co.uk/

have a fun and inky day!
trace x


30 comments :

  1. Oh WOW!!! LOVE the box, the paste script and that fabulous crackle texture and the tissue tape peeking through. Love the altered buttons inside the box and in the centre of the gorgeous flowers. And love the stamped thread cards and collection of ephemera for your treasure trove. Perfect Trace. Hugs, Jenny x

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  2. Gorgeous, gorgeous box!! Love all the crackle, the buttons are amazing and I love the tattered flowers you made with their button centers, stunning make!!

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  3. Dear Trace, such an amazing Project you are showing again! Wow you are full of amazing ideas your Blog is such an inspiration.
    Always adorable work of art! Your Fan :-)
    xoxo SanDee1899

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  4. your altered buttons really look great

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  5. This is wonderful outside and inside with all the treasures you added. Pleased that the bit of signature wire crept in Trace.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  6. Lovely buttons you've created Trace! And they look rally good sitting in the centre of the flowers too :-)

    Sally

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  7. ...stunning is the word that describes this piece best Trace, tis beautiful, gorgeous colours textures crackle and those cutsie buttons and spools are fabby, inspiring creativity, love it...Mel:)xx

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  8. Hi Trace, I am totally in love with your box and it's contents! Gorgeous crackle and flowers and just love the theme...beautiful work! A winner in my book. Hugs, Anne xx

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  9. Fabulous Trace - love the crackle finish of the box and those buttons are just amazing. Jennie x

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  10. Good Morning Trace. What a fabulous box, I love the crackle effect, and those wonderful buttons. It truly is a treasure. Enjoy your Day. Hugs Rita xxxxx

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  11. This is beautiful Trace and the first box pocket I've seen [g]. You've used some great techniques on this and I love the feel that you've achieved. Beautiful! (Going to have to get some of that DecoArt crackle too!) Have a great week. Chris xxx

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  12. Love your box Trace, The colour & crackle is perfect... Your flowers are amazing.. Love what you done with the buttons...Full of wonderful goodies Love it all... Happy Sunday to you!! Hugs May x x x

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  13. This is absolutely gorgeous and I luv the mushroom colour you use on your projects it just looks so gorgeous!! I luv the look of the buttons and the theme that you have used - I think it's GORGEOUS!!xx GailT xx

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  14. Wonderful box trace - fantastic treasures x

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  15. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous I love this can you tell? Elizabeth xxx

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  16. The crackle looks perfect! (On the box and buttons!) The flowers are beautiful. You created a beautiful vintage bux! Hugs, Gerrina

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  17. Hi Trace
    what a great little sewing box I love the texture and the crackle you have used on the box and buttons. Great flowers which were finished of beautifully with your buttons.
    Really lovely
    Ria

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  18. Hi Trace, What a brilliant idea, the sewing box is just darling, I love, love, love, the crackle on the box and the buttons, and the flowers are so gorgeous, also loving the 'thread' card stamp.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  19. Absolutely gorgeous Trace! Gotta get me some Deco Art crackle. Love your stamped cards, flowers and stunning buttons. Fantastic project. Wishing you a better week to come. Nicola x

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  20. Completely stunning, Trace - all the crackle looks amazing, but especially those altered buttons - like ancient ivory or bone - a wonderful transformation. The press-studs in the little jar look so adorable, and the flowers are brilliant - fabulous all round!
    Alison xx

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  21. What a beautiful box! I love your altered buttons too, very creative! Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  22. This is fabulous, Trace! I love that crackle and the flowers with the buttons! Wow, I totally forgot about the SSSS challenge! Enjoy the evening!

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  23. Trace...your little sewing box is darling. I really love your altered buttons! They look fantastic! Where did you get that button card stamp? And tell me about the script stencil, too! I love them both! :) Your altered box with all of the tissue tape, crackle and embossed (stenciled) script is really pretty. The flowers on the top with the button centers are too cute and such a nice vintage feeling! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely work...always inspiring...with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

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  24. A gorgeous project Trace...I really love that crackle! x

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  25. Oh my word...what a treasure to keep! Love the keepsake box, and the button centers are awesome! The neutral tones are fabulous! Thanks for buttoning up with us this week here at Simon Says Stamp & Show!!!

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  26. That's so beautiful. I love the crackle, it looks great on the buttons.

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  27. STUNNING!!!! Love what you have created here!!! So many techniques and gorgeous little additions throughout. A precious box of goodies!!! So love this !!
    Carol xx

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  28. How beautiful this is, Trace! Love all the texture and your treatment of the buttons/flowers. Gorgeous!

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  29. Such a beauty Trace, just love how you have included the buttons. Wonderful.
    hugs Brenda xxx

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  30. I really love your altered buttons, that's a great idea. I love the way you ink up the edges of those flowers, it looks great. Hope everything is good with you. Michelle x

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