Paperartsy Mini Chest Challenge

Hiya!

This week over at the Paperartsy blog guest designer, France Papillon did a project on a little chest. Check it out HERE.

Here is my version...

 

I started with a little chest that I've had for a long time... I bought it from a charity shop with the idea to alter it & put it away, as you do!

 

 

Inside..

 

 

I dismantled it & masked off where I needed to. I painted it with Squid Ink Fresco Paint.

 

 

Once dry, I added Crackle Glaze & then painted with Vintage Lace Fresco Paint. 

 

 

I stamped script all over using Archival ink in Sepia.

I sanded the chest to distress it & then used a mix of copper & brass paints as an accent on the handles & edges.

 

 

I stamped a quote onto tissue paper with Black Archival ink & adhered it with Matte Mod Podge.

I then used a mix of Copper & Brass paint through a stencil. 

 

 

I did'nt have a frame, so for the top I decided to use a Tintique Heart. My friend gave me loads of these & I love them!

 

 

I painted it using Sky, Hey Pesto, London Bus & Beach Hut Frescos.

I used Vintage Lace through a doily & then Copper Paint around the edge.

 

 

I then fixed it to the top! 

 

 

Voila!

 

 

I hope you like it as much as I do!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Crafty Hugs

Sez x