Though I'd try something totally new, so recently I participated in my first match book swap at Vintage Dragonfly Altered Matchbook Group on Flickr. The matchbox theme was "The Sea". Its surprising what you can do with such a tiny little box only 2" by 1 1/2". The good news is that besides the outside of the box, there's the interior and I added a little stand. I enjoyed this so much that I actually made one for myself too. LOL. Think I will save that little matchbox to show you in a future post.
The pastel plaid exterior was decorated with a colorful fish image dotted with "Stickles" glitter which is the challenge at Inspiration Emporium this month. There are lots of sea details with die cuts of shells and a seahorse, a shell image, a plastic starfish and tiny real seashells and pearls. (the pearls are not real!). Some sparkly fiber and glitter and more Stickles give it the sparkles of the sea. The interior aquarium as all the same type of details but with an acrylic window and pretty pink german scrap. The little pastel plaid stand has button and shell feet with more glitter. I did include a lot of pics today cause this is definitely my new favorite sea piece!
Hope you will see something as precious as a sea pearl this week.
artfully yours, gerri
The pastel plaid exterior was decorated with a colorful fish image dotted with "Stickles" glitter which is the challenge at Inspiration Emporium this month. There are lots of sea details with die cuts of shells and a seahorse, a shell image, a plastic starfish and tiny real seashells and pearls. (the pearls are not real!). Some sparkly fiber and glitter and more Stickles give it the sparkles of the sea. The interior aquarium as all the same type of details but with an acrylic window and pretty pink german scrap. The little pastel plaid stand has button and shell feet with more glitter. I did include a lot of pics today cause this is definitely my new favorite sea piece!
Hope you will see something as precious as a sea pearl this week.
artfully yours, gerri
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| "Precious Pearl Matchbox Exterior, Interior and Stand" |
Like a pretty little aquarium! Valerie
ReplyDeleteAHHHHHhh! Gerri .. it's absolutely WILD and Wonderful1 It's great fun. Thanks for coming over to my blog so often, Gerri. It's lovely to have you there. Take care. Donna
ReplyDeleteFabulous, all that detail in such a tiny space, incredible. Think I would keep one for myself too. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteOh my this is so sweet. What beautiful colours and elements Gerri, I just adore it.
ReplyDeleteHave a good day.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
What a fab little piece! Like the idea of the stand too. x
ReplyDeleteAmazing what you've fit in there - it's like the world's tiniest shadow box. Love how you've framed it in the pink German scrap. I think you have quite a nice stash of GS!
ReplyDeleteGerri this is a great little matchbox and you've really done justice to the "sea" theme - I love decorating matchboxes too so it was great to see yours!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love all the little details on this. It is just fantastic! :-)
ReplyDeleteI've seen several of these but this one is tops. looks like a mini jewelry box.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Amy
Me too Gerri, this treasure of the sea has to be my favorite sea piece. The details are truly gorgeous. I can't believe you added so much beautiful detail to such a tiny piece, it is amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh my all the details are incredible! I can't absorb that you did all of this matchbox size!
ReplyDeleteinteresting. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool piece! I love the pretty colors!
ReplyDeleteGerri
ReplyDeleteAren't they such fun to swap or even not to swap.
A really arty take on the theme with brilliant colours.
Wishes
Lynne
Hi Gerri,
ReplyDeleteYou really created a spectacular treasure for your partner!!! I'm so happy you're part of our group and look forward to seeing what you do for the Grandma's Attic swap.
xo
Joanne
Hold on one moment while I pick my jaw up off the floor.. This is Totally amazing.. I think I have said this before but you have an Eye for such great little details.. It is amazing..
ReplyDeleteHugs Linda
WOW!! awesome! the stand you made to go with it is fabulous!!! the wole piece is quite a treasure! Lucky you AND your swap partner!!! thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHow do you do it ??????? This tiny teeny weeny box is filled and covered with such gorgeous and precious things you certainly have nimble fingers Gerri its amazing and love that you made it a little stand fabulous !
ReplyDeleteMarie
fun fun collage- so much going on
ReplyDeletelove the glitter!
thanks for sharing
I hope you will enter our challenge
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oh hun i just bought some match boxes to play with but must say yours is just stunning hun the detail is just brilliant,awesome work hun hugs cheryl xxxxxx
ReplyDeleteHow darling Gerri, the inside is just like an undersea magical world!
ReplyDeletehugs Lynn
Exceptional work! Love the details you put into such a small space. Of course the colors you used are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous details and colors. You are amazing!
ReplyDeleteOh My Gosh! You are truly amazing!! This is just awesome.
ReplyDeleteThis is really gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, that's so lovely, wonderful details on such a small place.
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