Today I am sharing my steampunk themed box made using this wonderful Steampunk Florals collection by Opulence by Design.
I was extremely fortunate to be given the opportunity to work with a kit that has been designed by Amanda Aitken for me to work with and use on my blog and I'm very excited to use this one as I absolutely love steampunk!
The papers are amazing and there are embellishments to add to your projects too. I have added a short video to show you the kit fully.
The kit can be purchased from Opulence By Designs website:-
I decided to upcycle a very sturdy perfume gift box that I had kept my handmade flowers in and make this box look more like a feature on my shelf rather than just a box in the cupboard and I had the perfect collection to do this with.
I decided to use a matte Mod Podge medium on this stunning clockface paper for the lid of the box to give it a protective layer and a better grab for the other mediums that I wanted to add to it to bring out the finer detail in the design.
I then cut into one of the design papers ( which was a difficult decision, as I always find it hard to cut into papers that I love) to create the topper for my box.
The industrial rivets made a perfect base for my box and I highlighted these with a little glossy accent to add some dimension all the way around the box.
I like to build up the layers with different textures and have used glossy/crackle accent for the finer detail on the clock face, and goggles, some cogs that I had made from cardboard and aged to look rusty, and some wire ribbon which is great when you stretch it to look distressed.
I edged the flowers and leaves with my treasure gold dinky inky ink pad by The Dreamees and then very lightly edged some of the petals and leaves with a stardust gelly roll pen to add a little shimmer.
I also like the freedom that you have to adjust the size of the papers that you want to print off to suit the project that you are making and that I can adjust the size of my embellishments, should I want to. A downloadable kit becomes a kit that never runs out and one that you can adapt to the changing way that you craft.
I have absolutely loved working with this kit and look forward to making a lot more projects with it and I'm also very honored to be collaborating with Amanda on this project.
My flowers have a brand new upcycled box that will no longer hide away in the cupboard, so if you have been crafting/upcycling, what have you been creating this week?
Happy crafting
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25 comments:
A beautiful Vintage box, conjures up ideas of all sorts of hidden curios inside, thanks so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge this week.
B x
Michelle, this is wonderful, you have so much talent! Hugs, Valerie
Absolutely stunningly decorated Michelle a definite feature,love all the fabulous Steampunk elements and embellishments-brilliant
Carol x
This stunning box will surely take pride of place in your craft room Michelle, fabulous images and embellishments- beautifully designed and crafted.
xx
Absolutely lovely.
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Beyond amazing, as always, Michelle. I am in love with your abilities to turn mediums into masterpieces! hugs, de
Just amazing. I'm speechless!!! All the layers work so well and now you have a very unique box in which to keep your special items....thanks SO much for sharing with us at The Paper Funday Challenge!
Your box is just fantastic, Michelle. I haven't ever really delved into mixed media, as I'm not sure I could pull it off, but I am in awe of what you can create!
Fantastic work Michelle, love the colour and details.
Did not know you had a blog.
Hugs Pam x
Wonderful layers and details to this Steampunk themed box. Thank you for joining us at the Allsorts Challenge.
Lorraine
WOW! So creatively put together to make this outstanding and beautiful box.
Faith x
Wow, this is a gorgeous upcycle and I love the steampunk theme. Your fussy cutting skills are fantastic too. Thanks for playing along with us at the Paper Funday Challenge and we look forward to seeing more from you soon.
Donna xx
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This is amazing, the steampunk box theme is a great design with those fabulous papers by Amanda xx
An amazing upcycled box Michelle with a fabulous range of wonderful textures. The Steampunk papers and elements are simply gorgeous.
Thank you for joining in with our February challenge "Anything Mixed Media Goes" at Creative Artiste Mixed Media. Good luck x
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments which are very much appreciated x
Michelle this is gorgeous love it.
gr karin
Michelle, this is absolutely amazing! There is so much to see at and appreciate. Wonderful creation.
Fantastic!! Love the large steampunk clock as the focal on your box lid. Lovely layers of papers and ephemera.. I too find it very hard to make that first cut into much loved papers. What a real treasure of a make this is.
Thank you for sharing with us @ Creative Artiste it's been a pleasure to read all about it's transformation.
Happy creative weekend Tracey (DT)
This looks amazing. I'm not a massive Steampunk fan but this looks fab, xx
Wow, your steampunk box is beautiful Michelle. Thanks for joining us at Creative Inspirations and good luck Jayne DT
You have created a wonderful work of art, and a great keepsake. there is so much work in this , it is amazing! x
Michelle you are such an amazing crafter. This box is excellent, so beautifully put together!
Wow! The layers on this are absolutely stunning! Fantastic project! Thanks for joining us at The Paper Funday Challenge!
Awesome steampunk box, love it!
Thanks for joining in PAM challenge!
Val DT
Wow! This is stunning!!! Thank you for sharing your creation with us at the Outlawz Paper A La Mode Challenges. Shirley M., DT.
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