Monday 5 August 2013

Pencil Box

I bought a little magnetic pencil box several months ago planning to decorate it, and it's been sat beside my desk since then. So today, instead of keep moving it around so I can get to my stash, I decided to actually make it my project!  I've used some gorgeous papers that I got from a magazine (sorry I don't know what designer the papers are), and some matching vintage style ribbon.  The papers are edged in blue ink, matted onto pink paper which is edged in pink ink.

The image is from a Penny Black Transparent set called 'Hugs', and is one I've had for a while, but not used much.  I wanted a garden image to match the pretty rose papers.  The little butterflies and robin are from the same set, and I stamped them directly onto the backing papers.





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15 comments:

Christine L said...

Oooh this is pretty Annette... love the papers.... they're a bit Cath Kidson like... you'd pay a fortune for something like this in one of their shops!

Hugs
Christine x

Ella's Design said...

This is just lovely, Anette! I love to alter boxes, tins etc and you've done this one beautifully! Stunning papers and sweet Penny Black image, coloured brilliantly! Thanks for joining in with my theme this week at Passion for Promarkers! Lisa x

Sarah said...

Gorgeous Annette, lovely stamp and beautifully coloured as always. It never crosses my mind to decorate/recycle things so...well done you for inspiring me!! xx

Tracy said...

Gorgeous creation, I love it, very inspirational. Thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x

Tracy said...

Meant to also thank you for joining Stamping Sensations too.
Tracy x

Chris (catt871) said...

so so so sooooo pretty!! What a great little gift box too eh??? LOVE IT!!!
HUGS,
Chris

Angela said...

Oh wow Annette,
your pencil box looks so gorgeous,the papers are really wonderful and the image is so perfect for your creation.
Hugs and greetings
Angela

Linby said...

Such a pretty box and the paper is just the right scale for it. Love the little touches of stamping onto the paper too - just beautiful.
Thanks for sharing with us at Penny Black & More this month.
Lynn x
DT

coops said...

so gorgeous annette.really sweet image and i love your pretty paper and colouring.
thanks for joining us this week at PFP :D

xx coops xx

Elise said...

OooH Annette! This is simply GORGEOUS! Totally love the papers and your colouring is sooooo BEAUTIFUL! The sky you create is always so AMAZING! Looove it!

Big Hugs,
Elise

Lynne K said...

What a lovely project, Netty! The papers are perfect for it, and the image is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing it with us at Stamping Sensations this month.

Lynne

Francesca said...

A wonderful project
thanks for joining us at Stamping sensations this month

Hugs
Francesca

Wendy Nicola Jackson said...

Aww, that's really lovely!! My Georgie would LOVE a pencil box like that. I'll have to try and imitate your beautiful creation somehow. Shame I'm not still in the UK! Hugs, Wends xxx

Sally H said...

What a fabulous creation, Netty! Love it! Thanks for joining us at Stamping sensations for our Wings and Things and a Touch of Vintage theme. Good Luck!

Lisa Minckler said...

Holy crud chica!!! I've had the best time looking through your blog. You've been uber busy and dadgum girl...you can color!!! Your cards, tags, postcards, gift boxes...ALL just amazing!!
Beautiful work Annette. Thanks for the smiles...visiting your blog has been a hoot.
hugs,
Lisa xx