Friday 24 October 2008

3D House Challenge

On our challenge blog http://bigartadventure.blogspot.com/ Rosie is challenging you all to make houses from boxes. Recycling at its best!! Here's mine - I chose a drinks carton because I liked the tall shape of it.
First I sanded it... then applied gesso (gorgeous stuff!) I painted it a few times and stuck bits on and added a roof.
I used my Invoke shrine stamps to create windows and a door then added more paint, Byzantia bits from Stewart Gill, chipboard, Treasure Gold wax and finally beeswax.

At the bottom you can see some details - don't you just love painted lace? I do!!!

Oh yes...I also added one of my little angels!!!

























19 comments:

Jaqi said...

I AM SPEECHLESS, ITS AMAZING.
What a challenge ! How on earth did you come up with this idea? Im really looking forward to trying this one out. That painted lace is beautiful, I would never have thought about trying that, and your little cherub is so cute. You have excelled with this challenge, I love it, Jaqi x

Sharon said...

This is an addiction...... fantastic... love your house with its own angel..
Drinks carton... wow who would have thought that?

Can't wait to get started.... this is a new one on me !!
Sharon xx

Sandy said...

Wow wow wow wow Linda I´ve missed my words.
Amazing house. I love it.

Sandy..... said...

What a great idea! It's funny, as I was looking at your photos and nearing the end of them...I thought... hmm.... would would I use this for? Pencils!! Markers!!
Fantastic. As you will see on my blog, my life is consumed with my son's wedding plans, but this will be on my "to do" list once everything settles!

Chriss Rollins said...

fabulous, and yes love painted lace but it's so long since i did...watch this space as got a whole load of lace out last night when Chris was here... thought it was time I used some.
I have boxes galore waiting to be used they are all shoutig choose me pick me..lol.
have a lovely weekend Linda.
chriss x

Shashi Nayagam said...

Beautiful house Linda and a great idea to store pencils.

Jacky said...

This is a fabulous challenge and you have inspired me to have a go!!! I can just imagine a little township/village of these wonderful boxes.

I love your painted lace, looks very effective.

Well done Rosie and Linda on another wonderful challenge.

Jacky xox

Mescrap said...

Fantastic & Amazing !!!
I really love the little angel.

Susan Hickam said...

What a fun challange- I love to bring home boxes from work to use as storage containers for my crafty stuff- this will be the first time I have made a house out of one though-can't wait to start.

Unknown said...

This is so beautiful! If you hadn't told me it was a orange juice carton, I would have NEVER known. WOW!!!!!!!!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful, what a perfect shape and your wee angel just begged to be on there.

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Crissi Harvey said...

oh wow linda this is soooooooo gorgeous just beautiful.

Viola said...

Fantastic, Linda! Your house looks soooo great!!!!

Judy S. said...

Nifty house, Linda, and useful no less! I love the little angels you made. You are one clever gal!

Laura said...

This lesson and the last one are both great! Thanks. I really like your blog and will be a regular visitor from now on.

Dot said...

What a great challenge Linda (and Rosie). You have done a wonderful job in your example. Love the colors you haev used and that painted lace is yummy...

Anonymous said...

fabulos work,Linda!
xoxo

Chris said...

FAB! FAB! FAB! Linda and thanks so much for sharing your pics in stages... it's always exciting for me to see the build up to the finished creation and you do it so well :D
Love your completed box and the idea of using it for your pencils :D
hugs
Chris xx

Kathryn Costa said...

Your new blog is awesome. Good luck with it. I will try to participate in between Soul Journal exercises!

xoxo k

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