Saturday, 28 February 2009

Ink Box






My first attempt at altering anything is this box for the challenges at Awfully Big Art Adventure and Lots To Do

I bought the box at Paperchase with very little idea as to what I was going to do with it but having realised that it was the perfect size for my Tim Holtz Alcohol inks -- what better to use to decorate it than the inks themselves; and then, of course, I had to get a picture or two of the man himself in there somewhere!

So that's it really -- alcohol inks, a few gems and peel-offs and a little charm all from my stash are what makes it what it is.

Someone asked the size of the box -- it is about the size of a shoe box.


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19 comments:

  1. Rosie28 February 2009 at 15:46

    Love what you've done with your box, the result is really special! I particularly like the clock on the lid and the gold letters. Thanks for taking part in our challenge.
    Love
    Rosie ABAA

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  2. Ann Whitfield28 February 2009 at 15:57

    Fabulolus Ali - you'll be inspired every time you go to use it!
    Ann x

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  3. Rainbow Lady28 February 2009 at 16:11

    Looks great to me Ali. Do the inks not fall over though in the box? I have mine in a box and that happens to me. Love Cynthia x

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  4. Anonymous28 February 2009 at 16:13

    Love it! Is it shoe box sized or smaller? I am trying to pluck up the courage to alter something myself. You have inspired me!.
    Wanda

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  5. Annie28 February 2009 at 16:19

    Oh Ali that is just great - Tim would be proud of you.

    Ann xxx

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  6. Anonymous28 February 2009 at 16:35

    Ali i love it!! the whole idea is brilliant Ive got lots of tins/boxes here wating to be altered and no time at mo to do it

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  7. Olde Dame Penniwig28 February 2009 at 16:48

    That's an awfully pretty box now! I sure like those jewels on it!

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  8. Beryl K28 February 2009 at 18:50

    Wow Ali,your box looks great
    Beryl x

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  9. Trish x28 February 2009 at 23:29

    Ali, love your box, it is fantastic
    Trish x

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  10. Ang C1 March 2009 at 11:02

    a great box!!!!

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  11. crafty creations1 March 2009 at 15:56

    Thanks Ali for joining the Lotstodo Challenge again this week with such a stunning piece - love the way you've inked it

    x Hilda

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  12. *jean*1 March 2009 at 18:48

    very nice!! what a great storage idea too! your "ink" box is lovely!

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  13. Jendy1 March 2009 at 22:41

    For your first time, you knocked it out of the park! Well done!

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  14. Virginia1 March 2009 at 23:26

    Ali this is just gorgeous..Love everything about it..Perfect!!

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  15. Jan2 March 2009 at 16:52

    Very nice - beautifully done

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  16. Unknown2 March 2009 at 22:28

    That's really cool - and useful too! Fabulous job!

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  17. ~*~Patty S3 March 2009 at 00:26

    Beautiful box and SO useful too. You'll enjoy that for a long time!

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  18. Maureen3 March 2009 at 08:50

    I love it, especially with the pics of the man himself!

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  19. Jaqi5 March 2009 at 22:01

    Great box, lovely colours, well done. just the thing for keeping all your inks in, Jaqi

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Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog. I do appreciate your comments (usually!)
Ali xx

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