That's what the colors are this week at Kristin's Summer of Color, and I think (but I'm not sure) this is my favorite color combination so far. I started looking for inspiration again (like last week), and I started (like I always do) with my endless number of papers that I have, and I found these (that I forgot I even had).
I love these papers from Bo Bunny and Pink Paislee, and I admit that they're a watered-down version of the strawberry lemonade punch colors, but as soon as I found them, I knew just what I wanted to do--this woodland/fairy theme gave me an idea. So this time I started rumaging through my very large collection of flea market and garage sale finds--
Everything came together very easily for me thanks to these papers. This old wooden box went from this--
...to this...
And she went inside of it--
....my little woodland fairy....
Whenever I find these random bits and pieces at these sales, I know that there will be a purpose for them--sometimes it takes years, but they're bound to come out into the world again in some art piece that I make.
My finished piece--
.....all thanks to Kristin's color prompt and those beautiful scrapbook papers.
So I didn't stop there. Like I said, I like to repurpose items, especially cigar boxes that I get mostly at my local tobacco store for a couple of dollars, like this one--
It now has a new purpose.....and look....
I'll call this my butterfly fairy box--LOVE these colors. Thanks Kristin for another great color week. And remember to check out all of the other art at the Summer of Color --and hey--you can join in on the fun too and make your own strawberry lemonade punch art!!
54 comments:
your punch is delicious!
i ADORE your fairy + send
her kisses!! + your box
is lovely...what a scrumptious
collection you must have!
XOX
Your woodland fairy and that recycled wood box is absolutely pretty :) I love your altered cigar box a lot ...the butterfly fairy looks gorgeous and the textures are stunning :)
As always these are just wonderful, love seeing how all these random things come together for you and make such incredible pieces.
Wow, both those are absolutely amazing pieces of art. I adore them.
Love the woodland fairy! Great projects and I love the colors too.
The cigar box is drop-dead gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.
These are great Diane!
The things you can do with boxes! I love it.
Have a great week
Diane, you make it look so easy!
love the woodland fairy.
Love what you did with your girl sketch on that beautiful box!!
Your photo of the paint bottles makes me want to go pick out new colors!
:)
I adore the fairy box, and I demand to know where you get so much energy and motivation! :OD Keep up the gorgeous work!
Your woodland fairy and box are lovely but oh my word I adore the recycled cigar box even more - it's fabulous! I thought the colours were a little garish this week but you've managed to subdue them and make them delicate and earthy!
Oh Diane I have to say that my favorite is the first little box with the lovely yellow stripes!!! I am a huge fan of stripes and polka dots. You are just so awesomely creative I am always amazed!
Tina xo
Fabulous, Diane! :)
I love your assemblage and the wonderful cigar box. I have a few of those and need to do something with them.
Those papers are delicious Diane... and they look utterly gorgeous on your covered box... your little woodland fairy is so sweet too...
Totally LOVE your cigar box... your girl is adorable... so stunning!!
Hugs
Jenny x
Oh my gosh - both of these are stunning! Will the cigar box be coming to the sale in Willoughby??? You did just a great job with all your pieces- I'm humbled! I hope it is okay - I plan to use your "before" photo, with attribution to you, in my blog post today about getting ready for strawberry lemonade. I think it might be my favorite combination, too!
ok seriously blew me away with all of this amazing work!!!! wow!!!
wow!!! These are great!! Love the colors too:O)
I love the box and the colours too.
Wow, Wow, Wow! I love both boxes! You're right those papers are great!
I would love to be the little mouse in the corner watching you "rummage" through your treasures and picking just the perfect combination.
Seriously, I would love to see how you store your treasures. Are you participation in Where Bloggers Create 4?
These are absolutely amazing! I just love your imagination and creative genious... The old box looks like it may have been a cradle... Love what you did with it and the cigar box. I'm so glad I'm back to see your wonderful art!
Oh wow Diane! I really do love these so much! The color combo is fantastic and gives such a sweet and romantic feeling!
OMG..Your altered artwork is AMAZING!!... love what you did with this colour combo :)
Amazing! :)
wow, wow, WOW!! Both pieces are equally fabulous, you are one seriously talented lady!!!! waving hi from the hills of North Carolina :)
Wow- you went to town creating! These are stunning projects- I wish I could tell you my favorite but I can't pick between them!
Oh! Wow! ~ Very, very creative and stunning ~ both creations! ~thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
this is such a treasure!
LOVE your fairy dear Diane, she looks beautiful in her lovely home,-and the box you decorated, is stunning. The beautiful painted girl on top is just amazing- and the colours so fantastic.
Hugs from Dorthe
I LOVE your boxes! What a fabulous was to create with this color palette from Kristin!!!
Oh they really are delightful!
Both pieces are exquisite. I can really see you love this colour combo. BJ#4
Pretty papers...you have made 2 stunning pieces here..the fairy box is fabulous and i adore your little box...xxx
they both turned out quite beautiful Diane!
What gorgeous pieces! I especially love your fairy box! Stunning!
so lovely - I love repurposing things, so these both are right up my alley!
xo!
Gorgeous work, fabulous cigar box! Nothing better than altering old things!! You are amazing!
Hugs Giggles
I love that color combination too. I would love to have a whole room decorated that way.
I know I have said it before, but I bet you are blast to garage sale with. The ideas probably come as quick as lightening flashes.
Your creations are so unique and beautiful. I never tire of looking at it.
You truly make the most amazing things Diane!
Wow wow and wow!!!. Amazing assemblage art and altered box!. Gorgeous papers & doilies too. I'm so happy looking at them :).
wow, fabulous creations. Annette x
What a winner Diane - the fairy loves her new home, I just know it!
Love the cigar box too.
wow! these are both beautiful pieces Diane!
Gorgeous work, as always! Each one is so beautifully different. Of course, I ADORE the butterfly fairy box. :) Happy 4th to you and the family!
Such beautiful pieces, as always. I love how you manage to pull all the items together so beautifully and coherently.
These colors are beautiful, so pretty, so fanatstic, and so romantic!! Love your little doll too!
Beautiful papers and awesome end result!
WOW! That is AMAZING! I love all that you do!
Wow, just outstanding Diane. What a great job. Love the cigar boxes work. Wonderful. They are both amazing.
Wow what a response, nothing left to say but I agree with everyone above me! Beautiful outcome as usual!
Great pieces! I love the color combinations.
Diane, your work is sooo stunning - it takes my breath away!!!
Jessi xox
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