Another garage sale find from last year--
I guess you would call this a shadowbox that just happens to be in the shape of a house--which is perfect for anything art-related, especially for me. Houses are one of my favorite themes to work with. The minute I saw it, I knew what I could do with it.
First, I just covered it with book pages and then stamped it with this great numbers stamp that I have--
After that it was easy---I have so much stuff here, it was a little overwhelming on which pieces I could use. I decided on going with a little bit steampunk again--
And I added a great vintage photo. I decided not to make a copy like I usually do and to use the actual photo. I have so many old photos now, so why not use the original. I don't know what I'm saving them for.
She was the perfect finishing touch for my altered shadowbox house!
And I'm looking forward to tomorrow. The weather is looking good for garage sales ( my first ones I'll be going to this year)! I love going to garage sales and finding more art supplies. I wonder what people think when I buy some of their "worthless" junk---I wish I could go back when I'm finished to show them what I do with their trash. : )
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Beautiful shadow box house. It looks like a shrine to the Lady of the House. Good luck at the garage sales. I love seeing your transformations. Penny
Beautiful house, lots of inspiration for me, as I have one similar just sitting in my cupboard for a few years!
Lovely!
Hugs Lucy
Hello Diane! The shadow box turned out so BEAUTIFUL! I love it!
I really like this. Very inspiring. Love the lacy stuff you used to back it with.
I love seeing how you change something thats plain and ordanary into something so beautiful. This piece is beautiful. Can't wait to see what you get at the garage sales.Have fun!
You are really good! I think I remember that it was you who went to the largest running garage sale in the country wasn't it? I think it is around Kentucky somewhere.
Fabulous shadow house, just adore the lady at the top. I love seeing what you do with what you find :)
So very cool D! Love seeing the evolution of your yard sale finds. Happy hunting this weekend!
You did an awesome job with your find! :)
Love this! I am also a huge fan of houses - what a lucky find!
Diane!
love how the 'lace' background lets the light through! and the folding ruler, nice touch! very fun.
so this is your first GS this season? i have already had a few good weekends . . . in fact, the weather is so good, we are having our own this weekend . . . gotta make room for new kool stuff.
keep creating!
Love the house and what you did with it, especially covering it with book pages and the large number stamps. Can't wait to see what you find next!!! Have a great weekend!
Love this...you are so creative!
I love this Diane! I think you have given me some ideas on how to play with my wood cut out house : )
Have a great day!
super!!! I really love this one.
Love watching you work your magic! Good luck with the weekend "junking". They are saying we will FINALLY turn the corner this weekend and looking forward to an entire week where the high temps are above 60 degrees. About time!!
Wow Diane!! So very beautiful!!!
Holy Cow - this piece is fantastic. I love what you did. I almost got inspired to do something close to it but .... don't you love that word, but. Someday I will try it, just out of my comfort zone so it would be good for me to do it! Enjoy your garage sales! Rob Rules.... yes, it would be great to see Russell show up on that jury!
I have been following your blog for a few months now and I am always amazed by your talent. You create such beautiful work. Stunning piece. Thanks:)
I really like the sheerness of what you put behind each "window." It really makes it nice. I could see it sitting on a shelf in front of a window. Lovely!
What an awesome little shadowbox house! I love the steampunk theme. I like to go to garage sales and estate sales too, sometimes you find the best junk when you least expect it!
You put stuff together so well, I love stuff of all kinds, isn't that the most charming photo? Just right. It seems like this piece went togethr with the greatst of ease.
will be thinking of you as you garage sail, so much fun, and then you share the finds with us, and then you share the art with us later.
Diane,
I love how creative you are. This turned out wonderful!
Oh it is beautiful, dear-love the lace behind-aand the stamped home- for all the gorgeus finds.The beautiful lady in her window-and all the other pieces. this is so very special, Diane.
xo,Dorthe
What a transformation! Stunning piece of art and with the photo at the top it's as if it's a memory box. It all fits together beautifully.
omg, what a transformation! i wish the previous party could see it too! i loved it the moment you first touched it with your numbers and such...you have such a fantastic creative illusion(s) sitting in that brain of yours all the time, diane, honestly...i'm tapping in this morning :). xo
Really wonderful, Diane!
Hugs, Sanda xoxo
Garage sales are the best, wish I was going with you!
This piece is great Diane, and I personally love the black and white! The numbers are a favorite of mine too!
This piece is just amazing, Diane!!!! It is truly truly stunning. I love it. I am getting the urge to start going to tag sales and flea markets - it's definitely the time of year. Theresa :)
Diane - I am so inspired! I have a similar find that I've had in the shed for about 2 years waiting for me to do something with it. I finally started work about a week ago and prepped the surface with a view to collaging over it. But now, I think I'll take the simpler approach - book pages and stamps.... Hmm.... sounds intriguing.... Watch this space!
This if fabulous, such fun to make over Trash into such beautiful items.
Great fun, and I love the result!
They'd probably buy them back....they're so fabulous!!
This is SO FAB! I love the transformation - I recently got some of those vintage yardsticks at a GS too - love what you did with them on the roof of the house here ;0 xoxo
I love the way your 'House' turned out! The antique photo is a perfect addition!
Have fun at the Garage sales!
This piece is lovely! It's so much like an idea I've had rattling around in my head...only so much better! Your shadow box bouse is really and inspiration!
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