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Its been a while since I posted something so I thought I'd share some altered art with you.  I've been tinkering around with the 8 x 8 matchbook boxes, part of the G45's staples collection and with the help of some really black paint, a very sharp knife, a few sheets of chipboard, some fabulous paper from the Olde Cutiosity Shoppe collection by G45 and a little of my own inspiration I transformed an 8 x 8 box from this: 

to this Curio Cabinet:

Olde Curiosity Shoppe Curio Cabinet and Folio Album

Olde Curiosity Shoppe altered 8 x 8 Matchbook Box
Olde Curiosity Shoppe altered 8 x 8 Matchbook Box
Olde Curiosity Shoppe Curio Cabinet and Folio Album

I couldn't resist adding a mini copy of the classic book by Charles Dickens on top of the cabinet

To see the full project and folio album inside just click the video link below
http://youtu.be/dRR7hs_Mhq0 

I hope this inspires you to make an altered project too :-) 
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  1. Patricia Howarth24 January 2013 at 09:41

    Oh, Wow, Clare, how on earth have you done this brilliant work of art from just those few bits. I can't believe it. This project is amazing, I hope you have done a tutorial on this one ???
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  2. Kathy/NorthCarolina24 January 2013 at 11:18

    Wow, wow, wow! This is magnificent! I love the colors, but the design is pure genius. I'm going to have to check out the video to get the details. Wonderful!

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  3. Chris M24 January 2013 at 13:22

    Hmm that looks like it took a few days work for that. Not one for a retreat then ;). Just saw your spring tag make on G45 blog. Hmm some much to do and not enough hours in the week

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  4. Debbie C.24 January 2013 at 15:10

    This is great. Way too many blogs are just putting out quantity instead of quality. Love it! Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Daniele24 January 2013 at 19:37

    what a stunning box Clare, another inspirational project
    hugs

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  6. Paula Calvanico25 January 2013 at 01:36

    Love it! What ingenuity :) this,paper is great,

    Paula

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  7. Anonymous25 January 2013 at 22:09

    Oh Clare, your work is amazing! Love faye xxx

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    1. My Creative Spirit25 January 2013 at 22:22

      Hi Faye, thanks for stopping by the blog and for your message. Hope you're all ok and that gorgeous baby is being a good boy lol!!!!! xx

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  8. Sylvia/LittleTreasures14 February 2013 at 13:59

    I've peeped about a bit, became a follower and have to tell you, I love this little project too..I think I'll be busy!!
    Found you from my FB page and the Graphic 45 post today.

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  9. Winton Rose Paper Creations16 February 2013 at 04:50

    OMG!!!This is amazing. I want one of these. Have you done a tutorial? Thanks so much for sharing. Karen.x

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