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Wednesday 9 March 2011

WOYWW #92 - Boxing Up!!

Here we are again, happy as can be... all good friends and ... jolly good company. I really enjoyed last week's WOYWW, and got round a fair few... for those who don't know what I mean, please go and look at the wonderful Julia's blog, Stamping Ground... she has really started something!!!

I have been box decorating this week, with some little blanks I bought around Christmas time. I have used Eco paints and white glue sandwich to crackle the surfaces. It's the easiest way to get this technique I have ever tried, and beats the dedicated crackle paints I have used...


Been making more roses too and really enjoyed painting them up to look distressed and antique... the others are Prima, but they work just as well...






With Mothering Sunday coming up, I have started on a configurations box for my mum, and this is as far as I have got today... so this is my desk this week... MUCH tidier and with enough space to put these things down to take a photo!!! Also made a couple of cards which have been sent off to son's girlfriend and her son.... working on some more jewellery, as my cleaner bought so many pieces in the last 3 weeks, that I don't have enough variety to put in the aforementioned nail shop!!!! Good one way, but rubbish in another, as  I have not got out there to advertise what I can do... think the boxes will find their way up there to the shop as well...

Hope you have a great week, and have fun with whatever you are doing... off to make more stuff now. Thanks for coming round again this week, it was lovely to see you here and do leave me a comment as I love hearing from you all...
Love and light
Frankie
xx

38 comments:

Sarah said...

You have been busy - loving the blue and gold box - great colour combi.
Sarah or Sasa at 4

Helen said...

Love your boxes, great tip for the crackling! And your configuation is great too - I still haven't tackled mine!

Sass said...

Some gorgeous work Frankie. I like it all, so its a good job I don't have to choose
Love and Light
xx

Beryl K said...

Lovely boxes Frankie, I am sure they will make fabby keepsakes
Beryl x

The Sparkly Fairy said...

I love the boxes they are beautiful x

Karen said...

Gorgeous work, your decorated boxes are beautiful and the flowers are stunning!!
Have a great WOYWW,
Karen #92

Netty said...

Terrific boxes and fab roses, love them all. Will look forward to seeing the box for your Mum when complete as am sure its going to be fantastic. Annette x

The Crafty Elf said...

My goodness those boxes are wonderful. I love the colours you used too.

lisa said...

Your boxes are just beautiful, Frankie. You really have made those twisted roses your own. I still struggle with them!! The colours are are so elegant.
Your Mum will be thrilled with her box, it's looking great.
Thanks for sharing.
hugs Lisa (119)

shazsilverwolf said...

The boxes are gorgeous, I love them. Shaz #118

Fiona said...

lovely projects - I adore the colours on your roses - and your box for your mum is a real treasure - this is my first Mother's Day without my beloved mum this year - spoil her for me x

Christine said...

Gorgeous boxes Frankie, I love them all, looking forward to seeing the box for your Mum when it's complete.
Hugs xxx

Cauliflower Cupcake said...

Beautiful altered boxes - I love the roses. That box for your mum looks like it's going to turn into something spectacular.
Happy WOYWW
rebecca (#42)

Penni said...

OMG what amazing boxes, they really are stunning.

Hugs
Penni
X

Caroline Hallett said...

lush boxes - thanks for sharing

okienurse said...

OMG! You have been very busy. Love those gorgeous boxes. Thanks for sharing! Vickie #69

Donya said...

All sorts of pretty spots for little treasures. Love the crackle!
-donya (123)

Fallingladies said...

lovely boxes!

Marjo said...

Gorgeous creations! Thanks for the peek and sharing, hugs Marjo #6

Shaz in Oz.CalligraphyCards said...

I love your blog and those superb little boxes very clever I say!! method has me a little puzzled not sure on glue sandwich will have to google it..
TFS and Happy WOYWW!
love Shaz in Oz.x

Sarn said...

WOWWWWEEE . . .they sure are beautiful boxes.
Playing catch-up on my visits.
Hugs, Sandra (WOYWW no. 59)

She Who Doodles said...

beautiful little boxes. thanks for sharing.

Helen Pigott said...

Beautiful boxes, love the flowers xxx

voodoo vixen said...

Oooh such gorgeous colours your boxes are and now I will really have to try your glue sandwich as the effect is lovely!! Your Mum's configurations is stunning too - they can get addictive!! Annette #5

Julia Dunnit said...

Great stuff Frankie, the roses are divine on the box lids. The eco paints are so smooooooth!
Your Mum will love the box.

Elizabeth said...

Hello Frankie, your boxes are beautiful. I've been trying the crackle technique but I think I need to practice a bit more, it's not as good as yours. the roses are gorgeous too. Love your configuration box, I'm sure your mother will love it. As it's now Monday I hope your weekend went well. Elizabeth x #97

Nicky said...

Love the boxes and what a great idea doing the box for your mum - visiting late this week ~ Nicky 2 :)

Sue said...

Hi hun
wow what gorgeous creations, luv the little boxes, the configuration box for your mum is stunning,thanks for the mooch, happy WOYWW, sue,x

Tuire Flemming said...

Gorgeous boxes - and those roses are amazing!!!
Tuire xx

Neet said...

Those boxes are absolutely gorgeous, love your roses on top of them. Great config too. Hugs, Neet 49

alexa said...

These boxes are lovely - as are the roses. If you could point me in th direction od the crackle glaze technique you've used, I'd be grateful!

April said...

Your boxes are lovely, and I love the Mother's day configuration box. Hope you have time to make some jewelry! Thanks for sharing.

Cauliflower Cupcake said...

Beautiful boxes and roses! The configuration box looks like it's going to be great -I haven't done one of those yet!
Happy WOYWW
Rebecca x

Sarn said...

Loving your altered art.

Happy WOYWW

Hugs, Sandra Take a peek at MY DESK here

Spyder said...

Mothering sunday?? Oh I was here this morning...wrong link!!

Sarpreet said...

you are definitely boxing up, gorgeous boxes, Thank you for sharing your workspace, Happy WOYWW 106, # 25

Sandy Huntress said...

Ooooooo, your boxes are lovely! Gives me an idea what to do with some grunge paper roses I have hanging around.

Your color combinations are gorgeous, whoever gets one of these as a gift will should be utterly thrilled!

Happy woyww,

Sandy #86

angelfish said...

What beautiful boxes you've made. I love the pale blue one:)