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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Mixed Media Altered Chocolate Box

Hello everyone,

Just a quick post of an altered chocolate box I made...


That was created out of this:


I gave that box of chocolates to my husband for Valentine's Day ( he loved the chocolates, said they were really good :) ) and when he finished off the last one, he gave me the box back knowing I would want to do something with it :)


I covered entire box with extra layers of green damask patterned cardstock to give it some extra sturdiness. Then I applied some gesso. When gesso was dry I randomly applied texture paste with Gothic Stencil and then some Distress turquoise spray ink, Peeled Paint Distress Paint and Mowed Lawn Distress Ink.


I used Picket Fence Distress Paint to highlight the damask pattern in some places...


I decorated the box with hand died seambinding ribbon, gears, fleur de lis, clock charm, apothecary mini bottle filled with green micro beads, rhinestones and giant butterfly covered with assortment of paints and crackle clear paint.

I am entering this project into following challenges:

BGC #66 Mixed Media

Eclectic Ellapu "Go Green"

Our Creative Corner "Junk in Your Trunk"

Rhedd's Creative Spirit March Challenge

and

Simon Says Stamps Monday Challenge "Just a Hint of Clover"

I hope you enjoyed this post...
Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by...
Samra

03/13/15 UPDATE

I am honored to announce that my project won a Designer Spotlight Award at
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge "Just a Hint of Clover"!!! 



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43 comments:

  1. Mona PendletonMarch 5, 2015 at 7:56 PM

    Wow Samra! What a stunning project! Love the beautiful butterfly and all the texture! Gorgeous upcycled project! Thanks so much for joining along with the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge!

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    1. SamraMarch 5, 2015 at 8:11 PM

      Thank you so much Mona, this project was created also based on your card that inspired me :)

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  2. PamelliaMarch 6, 2015 at 3:23 AM

    Wow, another stunner Samra!! It's just as gorgeous as the card! I love recycling boxes and you have really done a spectacular job with this one! I love the extra bits, like that little bottle of beads!! Spectacular my friend!

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    1. SamraMarch 6, 2015 at 6:16 AM

      Awwww, I am so glad you like it my friend :) Thank you for bringing extra sunshine to my day :) Hugs :)

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  3. Tincan CrafterMarch 6, 2015 at 5:24 AM

    Wow, what a pretty project. All the ahnd-dying is simply superb. So glad that you decided to enter it into the Junk in Your Trunk Challenge at Our Creative Corner. Amazing piece. (Candice - aka Tincan Crafter)

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  4. Paper ProfusionMarch 6, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Oh this is simply gorgeous Samra. Beautiful blending of those fabulous hues. I'm a sucker for boxes too!! Have a lovely weekend. Nicola x

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    1. SamraMarch 6, 2015 at 7:36 AM

      Thank you so much Nicola :) Have a wonderful weekend, can't wait to see your next project!!

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  5. crafty-stamperMarch 6, 2015 at 12:48 PM

    What a gorgeous transformation love the end result-great texture and gorgeous bow -love all the embellishments
    Carol x

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  6. VintagehandmadeMarch 6, 2015 at 1:45 PM

    Oh, Samra I cannot decide which creation I love more - this one or the card! I love this combination of green and blue tones and love all the embellishments! Great texture! Your mixed media creations are fabulous!
    Hugs :)
    Branka x

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    1. SamraMarch 10, 2015 at 4:55 AM

      Thank you so much Branka, it means so much to me to know you like my project since you are such a great artist!

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  7. UnknownMarch 6, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    AhhhhhhWeeeeee this is superb!!! To go from a humble chocolate box to this stunning creation... hats off to you Samra! :) xx

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  8. Kara LynneMarch 6, 2015 at 5:33 PM

    This is so beautiful! All the textures and details are simply amazing!

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    1. SamraMarch 10, 2015 at 4:56 AM

      Thank you so much Kara Lynne :) You always make my day with your visit :)

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  9. DianeMarch 7, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Fabulous Altered Chocolate Box, colors and texture.

    Hugs diane

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  10. My Side of OzMarch 7, 2015 at 11:37 PM

    I love altering candy boxes, all boxes really, I can't throw them out! And this is why! You made such a lovely creation! The colors are wonderful and your embellishments are perfect! Lovely, lovely! Thanks for sharing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month! ~Nanette, DT~

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  11. AnonymousMarch 8, 2015 at 3:53 AM

    Stunning work love this. Thanks for joining in over at Eclectic Ellapu x

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  12. Ros CrawfordMarch 8, 2015 at 4:27 AM

    Another stunning transformation Samra ... Who would have thought this was just a plain old chocolate box!

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    1. SamraMarch 10, 2015 at 4:58 AM

      I know!!! I just started playing with paint and texture and got this! It was a really messy project, but was so worth it. :)

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  13. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Absolutely stunning! Thanks for joining the Simon Says Stamp Monday challenge!

    ~Hugs~
    Chelsey
    Simon Says Stamp

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  14. Elaine aka EllapuMarch 12, 2015 at 4:34 AM

    really is trash to treasure - gorgeous make hun, TFS over at RCS this month xx

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  15. Priyaz CreationsMarch 12, 2015 at 12:16 PM

    Oh My God!!!! It is simply superb!!! Beautiful combination of colors and hues...Outstanding!!! So glad to come across your blog. :-D

    Cheers!

    -Priyanka Srivastava

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    1. SamraMarch 12, 2015 at 1:15 PM

      Thank you so much :) I am glad you stopped by :)

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  16. DodieMarch 13, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    So very pretty!

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  17. sarasclosetMarch 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Samra! Just saw you were a spotlight over at Simon Says Stamp! Woo Hoo! congratulations! and it's easy to see why they chose this gorgeous transformed chocolate box. I just stashed a tiny Whitman's sampler box...tee hee, maybe that will make it into another dimension soon! Great artwork, my friend! Sorry so late to comment! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Hugs!

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  18. sarasclosetMarch 15, 2015 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Samra! Just saw you were a spotlight over at Simon Says Stamp! Woo Hoo! congratulations! and it's easy to see why they chose this gorgeous transformed chocolate box. I just stashed a tiny Whitman's sampler box...tee hee, maybe that will make it into another dimension soon! Great artwork, my friend! Sorry so late to comment! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! Hugs!

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    1. SamraMarch 15, 2015 at 7:37 PM

      Thank you so much my dear Sara :) I truly appreciate you :)

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  19. VintagehandmadeMarch 17, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    Woooo Hooooo Samra, congratulations! I am so happy for you! Your box is really so special and I am not surprised they chose you at SSS Monday challenge!
    Bravo!
    Big hugs :)
    Branka xxx

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  20. Bipasha K.March 19, 2015 at 1:53 AM

    Samra I am in so much love with the colours you have selected in ur wonderful creation! Great job . Thanks for playing with us @BGC66 :) !

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  21. PJMarch 26, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Oh my that is beautiful ! Love the textute !
    thanks for playing with us at BGC this month !

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    1. SamraMarch 26, 2015 at 2:44 PM

      Thank you so much! I am glad that I have found that challenge, seems super fun :)

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  22. AnetaApril 9, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Amazing change! I like the vintage look and the texture you created.
    Thank you for playing along at BGC!

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