It's the last week of Steampumk
at Make My Monday http://mimchallegeblog.blogspot.com/
and this week Cath would like us to make ANY THING BUT A CARD
I bought this tin in Llandudno in North Wales
I think its a tobacco tin :o)
I thought I'd taken before photos, in fact I'm sure I did but can't find them on the poot! It was originally a silver tin with a picture of Elvis on the front!...with apologies to all Elvis fans... he was scrubbed off... :o)
This photo shows the underside of the tin and the inside of the tin lid.
Now I'm looking at the photographs I think I should've aged all the papers and stuff... why didn't I do that ?! hey ho.
I managed to add some distress using cotton buds and kitchen towel... now looks oily :))
All I will say is thank goodness for tissue tape, my box of SP goodies picked up from places like eBay and markets including a French one ooh nearly forgot the 50p box in B& Q.
A 1918 book of Land and Mine Surveying also came in very handy, there's not much difference is there? between a rocket scientist and a surveyor LOL. You need maths for both ! ;o)
Being a member of the fabulous Make My Monday Design Team as certainly got me out of my comfort zone. This is a first for me... I only usually alter things at workshops!
Looking forward to visiting your Blogs to see what you all make...
tc xx Suzi B xx
I've also entered this into:
Simon Says Stamp and Show MEN ONLY
http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/2011/09/simon-says-stamp-and-show-men-only.html
12 comments:
I'm racking my brains for something to make this week - I really like this little tin, such a great idea and imaginative.
Great Suzi like you say perhaps a bit of ageing. But still works great as it is. Hugs x ChrisB
Suzi....fabulous, its great to see you altering! Adoring your little bits n pieces.....you have excelled this challenge brief, so well done you!
This is really fantastic Sue and I so enjoyed reading your post too.
The tin looks great covered in the tape and I love all the little additions for your potential scientist.
Hugs, Fliss xx
Fabulous altered tin, love all your little finds inside. Great altered piece. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show challenge. Tracy x
What a fun craft!! I love the tape, embellishments and image you chose!! Neat!
Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp & Show Challenge!!!
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Brilliant Suzi, so creative and inspiring.
luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox
Your tin is really amazing! I love everything about it. I was so amazed at how different your stamped image of the boy looks when adding the metal pieces to him! It truly is a work of art! Thanks for sharing it with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy
Oh wow this is totally stunning Suzi. x
Gloriously detailed - I love it - Jacqueline xx
Hi
I am visiting from June's site.
Oh this is an incredibly imaginative idea and creative use of stamps.
Wishes
Lynne
Love this Sue! It's really clever with all the little bits and pieces you added to it. I keep wanting to go and raid Hubby's garage but never seem to find time. You were right to rub the inks in. It was good before but now it's perfect!
Hugs
Lesley Xx
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