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Steampunk Spells Altered Book Cover 
Here's my first altered project made from an MDF hinged book and the new Steampunk Spells papers by Graphic 45.  It's well travelled and recently went up to see Tom and Susan in Stockton on Tees, it was nearly booknapped by the lovely Mr Splodgeaway for the top shelf in Susans shop.  



I used black acrylic pain and a glimmer mist on the base of the book, and Kaisercraft Teracotta paint on the door plate and key hole.  When it had dried  I dry brushed the pieces with black acrylic paint and then sealed them with Matte Medium.  I'm still thinking about making something to go inside :-) For more info on how I put it together just click the link below to the project video

Happy crafting everyone
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  1. Alexandra♥17 July 2013 at 08:51

    This is an amazing book box Clare! Very inspiring!

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  2. Patricia Howarth17 July 2013 at 20:38

    Hi Clare, It's no wonder that Tom wanted to 'booknap' this project, it is, as always, stunning !! I love this Steampunk Spells collection, but then again I love ALL Graphic 45 collections ha ha.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  3. E. F17 July 2013 at 23:08

    Wooww!! It's beautiful, I watched the video, thanks.

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  4. Penny18 July 2013 at 12:25

    Clare I think anyone would like to booknap this beautiful piece of work of art, you are so talented I am certainly going to give this a try, Thank You

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  5. Felix the Crafty Cat18 July 2013 at 19:09

    Your work is so classy and well finished.
    It's beautiful.
    Not surprised someone tried to ferret it away.
    Angela x

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  6. Anonymous18 July 2013 at 20:54

    Beautiful!!! Kiss from Spain

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  7. Words and Pictures18 July 2013 at 22:02

    Wow, stunning!
    Alison x

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  8. Clare with paint in her hair19 July 2013 at 23:08

    ohhhhhh so purdy!

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  9. Penny21 July 2013 at 13:27

    Clare please can you help, not sure what you mean by Matte Medium you were talking about the door knob after you had painted and dry brush it to protect it, I have Gel Matte Medium is that one of the same? I use mine to add the Acrilic paint to alter the texture You also mention Tag Album does that refer to a previous album you have made. You mentioned when you were talking about the inside.

    Thank You
    Penny

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  10. Daniele22 July 2013 at 20:34

    what a spookalicious project Clare love the hardware
    hugs

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