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Friday, April 22, 2011

Matchbox Swap 2011 - April - Weddings - Inspiration Avenue

This is also for Inspiration Avenue's Weekly Challenge "Royal and/or Weddings."

My box is celebrating the Royal wedding that will take place this month.
I apologize for the glare. The photos of the happy couple are covered with a glass bubble.  The center of the box is my re-creation of the Bride's engagement ring.  The center 'blue sapphire' is surrounded with Swarovski crystals. I used holographic punchanella on top of the box.
The sides are covered with beaded lace.  The drawer pull is the same gem as is used in the center of the ring.  The box sits on four short golden legs.

Here's what was inside the box.  The square pendant to the left is made from a small piece of brayered paper that was covered with Glossy Accents.
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14 comments:

  1. AnnApril 22, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    what a marvelous matchbox!!! beautifully done and so very creative!! love what you put in it also!!

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  2. NettyApril 22, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Beautiful box Jeanie and a lovely keepsake. Happy Easter, Annette

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  3. Art From The heartApril 22, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Oh soooooooooo sweet.
    Hugs, Amy

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  4. Mixed Media/ Altered CraftsApril 22, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    What a neat idea for April Weddings!! Your altered match box turned out lovely!
    And I love that you added legs! Very Pretty! Hugs Tee

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  5. LesleyApril 22, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Oh Jeanie what a lovely matchbox. I love everything about it. A lot of deets and that ring is gorgeous.
    Your partner will Lurve it!!!!!

    PS thanks for visiting me tonight ♥

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  6. FayeApril 23, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Amazing work, Jeanie! The box is certainly a keeper! I love the beaded lace and the gorgeous "sapphire" ring.

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  7. MaggieApril 25, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    Oh so pretty! All your embellishments are gorgeous. Gotta love that ring!

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  8. Folk HeartApril 26, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I have never done one of these, and you have inspired me to do so! I love all of your embellishments and the thought that went into this very pretty creation.

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  9. JaN's ArTy JouRneYApril 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    The ring is a fantastic idea, a stunning lil wedding keepsake :)

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  10. UnknownApril 26, 2011 at 11:21 PM

    This is so pretty and full of fun bits and baubles.

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  11. Jen xoApril 28, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    gorgeous Jeanie..

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  12. Kat WApril 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I've never decorated a matchbox or been involved in a matchbox swap but now I've seen your beautiful box I feel inspired to give it a go!

    Thanks for joining in with the IA challenge this week - your entry is gorgeous; I love all the detail and thought behind it. Thanks for the inspiration!
    Kat :-)

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  13. artangelApril 30, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    Very pretty box, and full of such interesting things - I love that little key!

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  14. Kim Collister StudioApril 30, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    I love the idea of a Match box swap!! Your entry is gorgeous! and perfect submission for the Royal challenge at Inspiration Avenue!

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