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!!

This post is being link to:
Crafty Secrets October Linky Party
Eclectic Ellapu - their first challenge
Try it on Tuesday - anything goes

22 comments:

Elaine aka Ellapu said...

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

Andria said...

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 :) .

Astrid Maclean said...

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

Kate Yetter said...

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

Words and Pictures said...

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

Laurian said...

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

Chana Malkah said...

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

JoAnne said...

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

Claudia N. said...

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

LOVE!!!

Hugs,
die amelie x

Paula-Kay Bourland said...

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!

My name is Cindy said...

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

Cindy

Robin said...

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

Mrs.B said...

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

Louise (KardKrazy) said...

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

Anjas-Artefaktotum said...

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

Katalina Jewelry said...

Great box! Your swap partner is very lucky!

Crafty Secrets Heartwarming Vintage Co. said...

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

Meggymay said...

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

Something Special said...

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!

Sugar Lump Studios said...

this is stunning! amazing work!

Lynn Stevens said...

Love your matchbox, Its so classy!!
Hugs Lynn

Andria said...

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

Andria - EE, dt (purples).