Sunday, October 14, 2012

Halloween Altered Matchbox


I had so much fun making this altered matchbox for a swap hosted by JoAnne of  Vintage Dragonfly. 

 I used a large (300 count) matchbox for my base and covered it with black cardstock and papers from the Crafty Secrets new CD - Creating With Vintage Halloween CD#4.

 I used TH hitch fasteners for feet and a magnetic fastener for ease in opening and closing the box.

 Here you can see 3 of the 4 papers that I used to cover the box.

 The 4th paper is the music sheet with a beautiful scalloped lace border.

 On the top I arranged sheer black ribbon (heat distressed), vintage tinsel trim, orange paper flowers, tiny black roses and a few pumpkin embellishments.

Hope my swap partner likes it! I may have to make another just for me!!

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22 comments:

  1. Elaine aka EllapuOctober 14, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    WOW this is absolutely gorgeous.. thank you for sharing over at Eclectic Ellapu this week. Hope to see you again in the future challenges
    Elaine aka Ellapu

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  2. AndriaOctober 14, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    OMG - this is fantastic, I adore the papers and the orange and black work so well together. The prints on those papers are beautiful and the embellishments on the lid really finish it off. At a first glance you'd never believe it was a match box. Your swap partner is very lucky indeed.
    Thank you for joining our first challenge at Eclectic Ellapu :) .

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  3. Astrid MacleanOctober 14, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Wow, what a stunning vibrant looking box, beautiful!!

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  4. Kate YetterOctober 14, 2012 at 3:46 PM

    Loving this beautiful box. The papers are fabulous! Everything is so elegant and perfectly put together! Sounds like a fun swap.

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  5. Words and PicturesOctober 14, 2012 at 4:34 PM

    Absolutely beautiful, Sarah - glowing with colour and rich detail... I love it!
    Alison x

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  6. LaurianOctober 14, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Wow, what a stunning box, I bet your swap partner thinks they hit gold!
    You did such a beautiful job on this, thanks for joing us at Eclectic Ellapu for our first challenge, I look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work!

    Hugs

    Laurian

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  7. Chana MalkahOctober 14, 2012 at 7:39 PM

    Stunning! Such a creative and well designed project! You dps are beautiful and the composition and construction of this project are immaculate! Wonderful detail. Your swap partner is very lucky!

    Thanks for joining us on launch day at Eclecticellapu! I look forward to seeing more of your work in upcoming challenges!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  8. JoAnneOctober 15, 2012 at 7:42 AM

    It's beautiful Sarah! I know Michele will love it. I just knew you two would be wonderful partners. I hope you share this in our flickr group for all the members to see.
    Thanks for being part of our group and this swap! xo

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  9. Claudia N.October 15, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    This is soooo beautiful!!!! The box is a treasure itself!

    LOVE!!!

    Hugs,
    die amelie x

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  10. Paula-Kay BourlandOctober 15, 2012 at 3:09 PM

    What a beautiful box! You are so creative with your 3-D projects. What do you do with them all? I love this - the little feet, the closure, everything. Lovely!

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  11. My name is CindyOctober 15, 2012 at 5:47 PM

    What a fantastic little matchbox - just love the orange!! Thank you for joining us at TioT this week.

    Cindy

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  12. RobinOctober 15, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    This is absolutely wonderful Sarah! I can't believe the transformation from a plain old matchbox to this beauty. In addition to the lovely top, I just adore the pumpkin/magnetic closure, how cool!

    Hugs,
    Robin

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  13. Mrs.BOctober 16, 2012 at 3:27 AM

    This is stunning. Love the papers you have used and the lovely embellishments. Beautiful alteration.
    Thanks for joining us at TioT
    Avril

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  14. Louise (KardKrazy)October 16, 2012 at 5:47 AM

    I love how you embellised the top of this box. Super yummy papers, too!

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  15. Anjas-ArtefaktotumOctober 16, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Fantastic, reallay an awesome masterpiece, love the decoration and the colorful look!

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  16. Katalina JewelryOctober 16, 2012 at 10:22 AM

    Great box! Your swap partner is very lucky!

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  17. Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Co.October 16, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Wow- Sarah, your match box is drop dead gorgeous! I love the way you mixed up the papers, great work!
    Thanks for joining in our Linky Party
    Sandy

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  18. MeggymayOctober 17, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    A fantastic altered box, love the colours. Thank you for joining us at TioT's this time.
    Yvonne

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  19. Something SpecialOctober 17, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    I just had to comment here too. Your whole package was just amazing and you spoiled me so much. I love it all, and especially love the rusty frame and witch book. You outdid yourself. Am I gushing enough! thankyou thankyou!

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  20. Sugar Lump StudiosOctober 18, 2012 at 6:47 AM

    this is stunning! amazing work!

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  21. Lynn StevensOctober 20, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Love your matchbox, Its so classy!!
    Hugs Lynn

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  22. AndriaOctober 21, 2012 at 4:38 PM

    Congratulations on being a TOP FIVER at Eclectic Ellapu's first ever challenge.

    Andria - EE, dt (purples).

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