Saturday, July 18, 2015

CC3C - Altered Surfaces

Merry Christmas! Oh wait...it's only July, and it's surely not cold here, but I have Christmas on the brain, as you will see. It's another sunny Saturday though...been so hot this week... and that means it's time for another challenge in the new Compendium of Curiosities III Challenge!!! Thanks for all Frosted Film entries in the last challenge...talk about gorgeous! You all rocked it!  Thank you for joining us, and for all the wonderful comments and such!  The Curiosity Crew and I am always so happy by what we see!
This new challenge, number thirty-three (ONE MORE TO GO!) is using the Altered Surfaces Technique. This one is sure to be a favorite...I know it was for me!  You will love the results of this...I just know it! Please play along so you can win some fabulous prizes donated by the ever generous Tim and Mario, and this challenge's sponsor, Inspiration Emporium!!! You will have two weeks to complete this challenge and link it up to the CC3Challenge site, and you can read all the rules here. Please take the time to visit every member of the Curiosity Crew (See below.) for not only some altered surfaces inspiration,  but for a chance to win some extra goodies!
A few weeks ago, Charyn Deiling, again gave me another challenge (Remember the first one?). She wanted me to use a cigar box she found for a project. I have been so inspired by so many of you out there blogging about your Christmas in July projects, so I decided to play with some holiday goodies too. I loved the box as it was...gorgeous, but after this Christmas Altered Surfaces redo, I love it even more. Thanks Charyn for thinking of me...again! And, thanks Tim for all the techniques and goods to use!
The Front
I wrapped, painted, stenciled, glued, inked, did the technique on the Alpha Parts and Letterpress pieces, and managed to make poinsettias using the last challenges technique with the Frosted Film. This box was so so so fun to make!  I left the inside as it was, because I loved the smell of the box. Strange I know!!! I will probably fill it with Christmas candy.
 
Side 1
 
The Back
 
Side 2
 
The Top (My favorite part!!!)
 
 
This technique is fabulous, and works on so many surfaces! I truly hope you get to play along. And, if you have been with us the whole time, then you probably know what is coming up for the last challenge...sshhhh...don't tell! I can't believe how the time has flown by.

Supplies:

I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!

46 comments:

  1. Wow, you are so well organised, even in July you have Christmas sorted! I love the effect on the box you created and those Alpha parts have great distress. Jan x

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  2. Oh, I love this! Those poinsettias made with frosted film are just heavenly! The colors are so soft! All the wonderful touches of gold and the beautiful red and green...this glorious altered cigar box belongs in Santa's workshop! I love it!

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  3. Oh wow Anita - you have outdone yourself!! This is stunningly fabulous! Love all the chunky decoration and shiny silver elements. This is so perfect for Christmas!! Enjoy your weekend. Nicola x

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  4. Your box is absolutely beautiful!
    Merry Christmas ;-)

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  5. Beautiful transformation of your cigar box, Anita! Every altered surface looks fantastic. Your frosted film poinsettias are beautiful. Each of your letterpress letters are so pretty and give a wonderful vintage quality to your box. It is all so beautifully done.

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  6. This is the BEST cigar box ever !!!

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  7. Ok Anita cannot tell you how much I love your creative spelling with the letter press blocks. So many of us don't use them because we don't have enough letters (and frankly too broke to buy another pack :) ) What a fantastic idea!!! This box is simply amazing. The tissue paper and my favorite flourish stencil. More frosted film (yay). The altered elements are so at home here. Wonderful inspiration as always. Hugs -- Mary Elizabeth

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  8. ACK! LOVE your box! I love the way you used the technique on the letter press blocks! Fabulous!!! This box is amazing, a great piece of decor for the holiday season...even though I am SO not ready to start thinking about that, wink. Big hugs sweets!

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  9. Delightful Christmas box, love your stenciled tissue background and all of your altered pieces.

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  10. I do remember the first but I think you have outdone yourself on this project, it is stunning - if it was me this would be out now until Christmas! Your frosted film poinsettias are just glorious - the words are perfect, I love the feet, the handles - I love everything about this gorgeous creation - pinning! Hugs, Anne xx

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  11. Love,her frosted film poinsettia and the lettering on this piece . Gorgeous and should be on display in July lol. I love the metal elements, the handles and feet, lovely touch, Tracy x

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  12. Anita, this is SOOOOO pretty! I love your Frosted Film poinsettias; what a lovely touch. I'm a bit of an alphabet freak (at least 30 alphabet stamp sets and probably 50 sets of alpha stickers and die cuts!), so this zaps me right where it counts. It's going to be awesome filled with delicious candy for the holidays!

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  13. What a beautiful box Anita ! Totally gorgeous ! Love the lid, what an amazing piece this will be at Christmas ! Sue C x

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  14. Now I want to break out the Christmas decorations. This is a gorgeous Christmas box. Love it. The frosted poinsettias are so beautiful and I love the altered surfaces too! Great details all around. Lovely!

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  15. Like, like, like a lot. The techniqe is so great, a lot to learn Of

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  16. I love what you've created here! You really outdid yourself.

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  17. Anita, as always, amazing design and techniques. You made such a beautiful Christmas in Juky box. I love it. So many altered surfaces and details.

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  18. Anita, you are just awesome! WOWZERS! This is one fantastic box, I think Christmas is rolled up right inside!

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  19. Hi Anita x you have Rocked it with this altered box x I love all the wonderful techniques you have incorporated and the frosted flowers....awesome x the lid of your box is so beautiful. Tfs and huge hugs to you and yours Annie x x x

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  20. Love the Christmas in July idea ... Your box is awesome ! Love how you combined the use of alpha parts and letter press . The frosted poinsettias and the festive foliage are fantastic together ... I love it !!!

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  21. OUTRAGEOUS, Anita!! Talk about saving your 'best' CC3 creation for -almost- last!! (I've LOVED all of your CC3 projects, so they're all your best!) Holy Moly!! Every single side is Completely Awesome with altered surface fabulousness!! There's so much inspiration here--Just Crazy Cool!! XOXO-Shari

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  22. Cigar scented candy... yum? LOL! This box is fantastic, girl! You really showcased the technique on all those letters and parts. Love how you subbed the J for the second R and used the star for the A in Christmas. Clever girl! The top of the box is MY favorite too. Those poinsettias are fabulous!! You're always so inspiring.

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  23. Oh my funky, grungy heart!! This is delicious! I love your letter substitutions, brilliant! This will surely bring joy to your house this Christmas. I just love it, Anita. <3

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  24. I think I like the top best as well! Love those poinsettias!

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  25. Oh wowzer! All your letters and numbers look just insanely gorgeous - and the whole piece is a triumph - fabulous!
    Alison xx

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  26. What a beautiful box! Lots of luxurious detail in there! Now you make me want to go start on Christmas crafting!

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  27. Oh Anita! The beauty in your pieces is awe-inspiring! I wish I could go to a store and purchase this piece right now! I absolutely love it!!!!

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  28. WOW!! Anita...I LOVE your Christmas in July altered box! I love the way you used the technique ..especially on the letter press blocks! Awesome!!! An amazing transformation, and a fab piece of Holiday decoration.:)

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  29. Boy, Anita, this box is amazing! Love how you altered all the letters and numbers, especially the letterpress letters! Fabulous job! The poinsettia is incredible too - love that soft look. It will make a wonderful decor box at Christmas!

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  30. although i am so not ready to see anything Christmas yet i am freakin LOVIN this!!!! as always fabulous job my friend!

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  31. Knocked it out of the park!!! This box is Beautifully Amazing!! All the sides a great but I love the top!! The flowers, the letters, all the metal pieces!! Inspired! Pulling out a cigar box now. It's hard to think of Christmas when it's 89 degrees at 11:10 pm though!!

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  32. This box is stunning!!! It looks like the perfect size to save Christmas cards...hmmmmm

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  33. So many surfaces, so little time, hee hee. Crushing on this Christmas box. The stamping on the tissue wrap was a nice touch. Love that you altered a variety of surfaces and were able to include them all in one project.

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  34. What a spectacular box! I am sooo in love with that Letterpress!!! Your technique for the altered surfaces really stands out with that mix of CHRISTmas colors, & I absolutely LOVE how you substituted the star for the A...VERY COOL!!! ✌😎

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  35. This project is so nice to take my breath away! Absolutely wonderful

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  36. This is just STUNNING, I saw it while I was on holiday but the internet was so bad I had to wait till I got home to tell you how wonderful this is.......This is Wonderful!

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  37. Christmas in July! Really cute Christmas box. Love the Poinsettia.

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  38. Not even ready to think about Christmas - whew but.... I might be if I had this INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL chest to look forward to putting out Anita. And dear me - your altered surfaces... so many and so PERFECTLY done... in many colors... I am in awe. Seriously your creations is just GORGEOUS. j.

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  39. Anita, this is over the top gorgeous!! I just love how your creative brain works!

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  40. Wow, Anita! You have really outdone yourself with this fabulous Christmas box! I love those frosted film poinsettias, and your altered surfaces are just so cool! You are amazing to be able to create for Christmas in July! Hugs!

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  41. Oh what a stunner! Altered surfaces awesome but the rest of the creation even better x

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  42. I love all that Christmas goodness Anita!

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  43. Definitely a project I want to make, this is phenomenal Anita!!! You've done it again!

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  44. Great project! That stenciling and metal work is awesome!

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