Sunday 26 May 2013

Dust Off Your Older Supplies For Anything But A Card. . . . . Challenge Twenty

For the next fortnight at Anything But A Card we are asking you to '' Dust Of Your Old Supplies''. There's no other theme so you can make anything you fancy, except a card of course! You need to have a good rummage around and see what you've got that has been hiding for far too long.

I decided to use up one of the many little boxes I've either bought or been given, prepared with gesso and then put to one side in favour of other projects. The little box I have used for this project was the first alterable item I ever bought from a craft shop but I didn't really know what to do with it until now.  This is how the box looked before gesso:
I couldn't resist doing another rust creation using techniques learnt from the online Timeworn Techniques workshop by Andy Skinner. I'm not sure why I like rusty projects so much; perhaps it's the number of processes needed - I'm a bit of a technique junkie!

Here's how my box became a rust project:

The lid and sides were embellished with a range of objects. The lid was further detailed by using DecoArt  modelling paste through a stencil. Once dry, two coats of gesso were applied. Some of the rougher edges were lightly sanded when dry.
Top of the box shows a rusty Timeworn finish using DecoArt products.The little hearts are made from Fimo.
Sides of the box with faux studs, card diamonds and rust finish.
The fimo hearts were cut out then stamped to imprint the design. Once baked to harden, the hearts also underwent the rust treatment.
Some rusty wire was cut and coiled then attached to be like wings on the large heart. 





The 'studs' have rust runs just like you see on weathered metal objects (hopefully!).
The textured background on the sides was created by using DecoArt Sand Texture paste along with some of their Traditions paints.

So, it's over to you now. Pop over to Anything But A Card and see what my other Teamies have come up with to inspire you. Don't forget that the second team will be showing their creations next Sunday too. Can't wait to see what you make. . . . . . . . .

I'd like to say a big hello to my new followers. I'm always so amazed that people are interested in what I do!
I hope you like my rusty offering. I've yet to give the inside of the box a makeover - the outside took me too long! I won't put this one aside now though and when it's finally finished, I promise to show you.



34 comments:

  1. Oh Julia, this little box is absolutely breathtaking! I so LOVE it. And I can understand your love of rusty things and finishes, it looks smashing! I'll definitely do the next Timeworn workshop; can't wait ... Hope you're well so far, will try to catch up with you soon my friend. Big hugs, Suzanne xxx

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  2. Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous sweetie, I LOVE it. What a fab make and I bet you had lots of fun doing it.
    Huge huggles x

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  3. Wow, that's a fantastic transformation. The sand texture paste looks so good.

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  4. Wow what a fabulous makeover!! I am always amazed how you get such real life looking rust on your projects! Love all the textures and colours - just fabulous x

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  5. Amazing transformation Julia.
    Love it very very much.
    Greetings Janny

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  6. this is just amazing - wonderful box xx

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  7. This is soooo....WOW, Julia!

    That rust is just heavenly looking! What a brilliant timeworn piece! LOVE IT!

    Hugs,
    Claudia x

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  8. Wowwow what a great altered box Julia...that rusty look is amazing, a real treasure box!!!

    hugsss, Alie :-)

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  9. Oh my goodness, what an amazing transformation Julia - this is FABULOUS! I love it all but in particular the rust 'runs' from the studs are inspired. Have a lovely week. Nicola x

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  10. ...awesome work Julia, so adore your transformation, this box is sooo cool, love it all but especially the heart with coiled wings, right up my street...Melxx :)

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  11. S stunning box altered box Julia, if I saw this on a shelf I would have thought it was real rust, the drips look amazing. This really has the wow factor! Hugs, Anne x

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  12. Love the way you've built up all that great texture Julia. A wonderful box to keep special treasures safe. Love, Margie xx

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  13. Can we ever get enough of rust? I don't think so (:o) Fab box and yummy texture. The faux studs are my favorite and i love wire (:o)

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  14. Fabulous rusty texture, taking Andy's technique and creating a spectacular transformation to that humble box. Would love to see this one in real life!
    Alison x

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  15. Thud and bang! My jaw hitting the ground at the wonder that is your sensational box Julia!
    I see an owl! Not sure whether you do but I do. The coiling the colours the feeling of ancient - Brilliant!

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  16. The box is amazing now you have altered it. Looks like an old treasure chest.

    Love Chrissie xx

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  17. Jaw-droppingly amazing Julia! Love the fimo hearts, the rust around the rivets and the whole aged feel to this beautiful box. Hugs, Jenny x

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  18. Wwonderful detail and rusting on your altered box, it's amazing.

    Sylv xx

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  19. This definitely has the WOW factor Julia! It's gorgeous!!! xx

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  20. An amazing creation and so original!! Would not be said that it's just a cardboard box behind!!! I really like this rusty look!
    Thank you for visiting my blog and the nice comment you left!

    Rosi x

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  21. This is pretty amazing, I've never done anything like this. It looks terrific.

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  22. I love it! I don't know what to say...it's really amazing how you transform 'things':))

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  23. Wow, that's a wonderful piece of art. Great texture.

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  24. This is incredible!! Love love love it! Trace x

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  25. Oww Julia it looks so realistic !:)
    Von ♥

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  26. Oh! my goodness, what incredible projects you have on your blog, this box is amazing.

    I wish I could have been in your classroom, so much inspiration would have been had from you..

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  27. Fantastic! Love all the rough worn touches... hard to believe it's not really metal.

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  28. A fantastic rusty alteration. You have included so much texture and fab Andy techniques. Love it.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  29. Your box is amazing Julia - great textures.
    xxx Hazell.

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  30. Love the texture - there is no doubt about it - you really have it going on!!!!
    sandy

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  31. Amazing! Love all the details

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Juliax