Good morning!
How's your week going?
I can't believe it's Wednesday already ... where does the time go?
Today would have been my Mum's 88th Birthday ...
Happy Birthday Mum, we love and miss you
Today would have been my Mum's 88th Birthday ...
Happy Birthday Mum, we love and miss you
Being Wednesday, it's a new challenge at
Here's your Inspiration Photo for this week
There's a lot of detail in there ... lots of things for you to pick out
Me ... I took the 'Book' route and made a book box to store some photos of my recent trip to Cornwall
... And as Cornwall is full of beaches and very much about fishing and the sea ... I decorated it with a beach theme
The box and cover I made from cardstock and then covered it inside and out ... For the first time ever I used a napkin to cover the outside ... My blog friend Asia (Under A Creative Spell) is an expert at this and her work inspired me to give it a go ... The napkins were bought in Cornwall too.
Once I'd adhere the napkin and let it dry ... I gave it a spray with clear lacquer to protect it ready for decorating ...
I used all sorts of things from my hoard of supplies including bits and pieces I found in some old M&S Pot Pourri - I don't throw anything out I think I can use ... Tip ... Distress stains wok wonderfully on shells ... you can paint them to match your colour scheme
Here's the inside
and a side view
I'm really looking forward to seeing where your imagination will take you on this challenge ...
Hop over to the blog to check out the creations from the rest of the team
And please come and join in our challenge this week
Thanks so much for stopping by
Have a beautiful day
~ Ros ~
Oh my word what an amazingly stunning creation!!! So much detail and texture!! WOW!! Completely stunning.
ReplyDeleteWonderful box Ross, love all the shabby elements on the lid, - it looks fab! What a great place to keep your wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful project, Ros!
ReplyDeleteCornwall has so much to inspire!
Sue xxxx
Ros this is a wonderful box! Love all the texture on this box and all the detail. Another fabulous project!
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Anitra
This is pretty fantastic Ros! Love those little added shells!
ReplyDeleteDeanne :)
Awesome Ros! Love the sea theme and the webbing with the clusters of shells :)
ReplyDeleteI think about my mom every day and I miss her...happy birthday to your mom! My mom would have been 89 this year. I love your box!! Its perfect for the sea and I'm pretty sure you and I share that love :-)
ReplyDeleteFabulous project and love the tips about the pot pourri and distress stains for shells.
ReplyDeleteMy Dad would have been 78 today - so hugs for you x
oh the possibilities!!!! I can see my daughter stashing precious object in this fabulous box!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! What a spectacular way to make storage for your trip souvenirs Ros. This is really beautiful and reflects the feel of the sea so well. Never would have guessed that the Distress Stain would take to the shells. Good to know. :-) Hugs!
ReplyDeleteHoly smokes! What an amazing, little box! LOVE all the textures and your ode to the seaside! Absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful box to keep the traveling photos, really really well done Ros!
ReplyDeleteYour Box is gorgeous. I just love everything about it.
ReplyDeleteHugs~
You chose the perfect theme... it looks like it was made from things you "found" on the beaches of Cornwall. Very special.
ReplyDeleteAs beautiful inside as out! You are amazing Ros!
ReplyDeleteRos, this is the most interesting and brilliant book box! LOVE all of the beach detals and the napkins inside! You really made a FANTASTIC project this week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely book box, Ros, I love the nautical theme. You alwasy come up with wonderful projects. Have a fabulous Friday!
ReplyDeleteWonderful project! I love everything that reminds me of the ocean or summer holidays :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend!
Ulina
Wow this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours and details:)
Wonderful project Ros.
Have a lovely weekend, hugs:)
Wow. wOOw! Your box is stunning Ros! I had a real OMG moment when I saw that you've had a go at napkin art and what a result! I love everything about this box, colours, textures and embellishments. And I'd never have thought about using stains to colour the shells. What a great tip! Beautiful work and perfect for storing beautiful memories from your trip. Big hugs to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Ros! Love all the seashells and texture!
ReplyDeleteSo very gorgeous with your book project with sea theme! It will store some wonderful treasures for sure!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fabulous beachy project, Ros. Love all the shells and the rope fishing net.....and all those other pretty things!
ReplyDeleteYou are not showing up on my reading list anymore, Ros. I don't know why! x
Oh wow Ros, what a stunning and beautiful book box!!
ReplyDeleteOh my word Ros, you have created the perfect little keepsake box to keep your fine Cornwall memories safe and sound. Love how you embellished this, more than perfect!! Hugs, Ira x
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Your box is absolutely stunning, Ros! I love the pretty shells, fibers and perfectly decorated inside. :)
ReplyDeleteAnother masterpiece, my friend!! I love this, was a gorgeous piece to set out...it would look fabulous in my lake home, and I love the idea of using the napkin, a great memory piece!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wonderful!
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