Monday 8 June 2009

Art adventure... SHELLS...


The big art adventure challenge is to make something with shells... real, stamped whatever.... my girls and i collected loads of them last summer when we were on holiday in scotland and i wanted to alter this charity-shop frame.... so heres our memory-box. The box frame has been painted aged and distressed... stamped with shells and a lovely saying... and some rub-ons added... the light-house, gulls and the words at the top.
I included the light-house as we collected the shells near a derelict one and i want the frame to remind the girls of that really happy day.
Thank you for looking. xxx blackdragon xxx

9 comments:

  1. Lovely work - and what a great idea to help you remember a special day. I like the way you've used the shell stamps, and especially your recycling of the box frame! Thanks for taking part in our challenge.
    Love
    Rosie ABAA

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  2. Oh my what a beautiful work of art and the most wonderful way to make a memory of what sounds like a magical time for you and the girls. It is an awesome piece of work and love the added lighthouse and effects it is perfect.
    Hugs
    Lorraine x

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  3. This is great...I love the whole idea of the memories and the verse and the lighthouse. Welcome to ABAA and thank you for joining in!
    Linda x
    ABAA

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  4. What a lovely keepsake. I can see your arty side coming out on this piece. It's fab.
    Beryl xx

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  5. This is so different, brilliant idea! I never find stuff like that at my charity shop!
    But love the creation!

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  6. Beautiful frame !! Love the blue.

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  7. Love the colours and the placement of your shells from your treasured day. A beautiful reminder and a lovely creation.
    Gini

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  8. Gorgeous shell memory box, thank you for inspiring me!

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  9. What a beautiful creation, the colour is gorgeous, what a stunning blue. I adore your shell collection and what a lovely memory ,Jaqi

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