October Cigar Box

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this month's cigar box swap's theme is "Pink It Up".

Last year, during Flamingo Scraps Anniversary month, I won the Pink Paislee Sweetness collection. I love the warm pinks, and clusters of flowers. It reminded me of a garden view outside window. I knew this paper was perfect for the top of the box.



I removed the glass from an ornate frame and add a wedding dress applique. This offered the perfect setting for the hand painted cameo. I created a lovely pink satin dress adorned with a blingy collar for the Tim Holtz sewing room dress form. I then added clusters of Prima roses, and lots of Prima Say It in Lace bling. I think this box screams I'm a woman!


I crackeled the side of the box in small areas and framed the top in layers of lace, ribbon and pearls.



I hope my box reminds my partner to always take care of her monthly checks, and to get her Mammograms regularly.

Thanks for stopping in today,

Shabby Chic Cigar Box

A few weeks ago I shared with you the altered cigar boxes that I've been doing for a swap on Facebook. Today I want to give you a closer look at Shabby Chic box #2.

When I think of Shabby Chic I think of pastel colors and a project that looks as though it has weathered time. A softer side of grunge. Most people think of Shabby Chic and they reach for pink, blue, and yellow, but I wanted something different. I decided to use the Hollywood Vogue collection from Webster's Pages. I love the elegance of this paper line and the colors offered that hint of the unexpected I was wanting with its peach, lavender, and green color pallet.

Top View of the Box

From Flamingo Scraps: Webster's Pages: Hollywood Vogue paper, Prima: Alabaster Roses, Rosebuds, and Tim Holtz vintage photo distress ink; Ranger Glossy Accents.

Other: Kiser Krafts: Dressform, Feathers, Tim Holtz: Film Strips, picket fence crackle paint, bling flowers, floral bling sprays, Lindy's Stamp Gang Cockabells Coral.

Side View:


Inside View:

the mirror was cut from the Forever Young Cricut Cartridge, and the Chandelier is a cell phone bling sticker

I know the person who recieves this box will treasure it forever. I just love giving gifts like this.