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Sunday 14 July 2013

Alter Box for Calico

Good morning everyone and welcome to you all! Lovely to see you here in my little corner of blogland.

I was happy and excited to be asked to be guest designer once more for Calico Crafts, a wonderful shop with amazing and unusual products for the altered artist.
I decided to alter one of their fantastic book boxes, using some of the new Graphics 45 Steampunk Spells collection.
To see the full project and how I made it, please head over to their BLOG

Hope you will like it and thank you for visiting!

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39 comments:

  1. Norma Gomez14 July 2013 at 00:18

    Looks beautiful, heading off to check it out!!

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  2. Ink Art Designs14 July 2013 at 00:30

    WOW!!!

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  3. maria's knutselplezier14 July 2013 at 06:36

    Wow Astrid you are so talented I really love and admire your work , your stamping stuff and other projects are so beautiful and perfect in all there details , as this project, so amazing!!!Thanks for sharing your beautiful work with us, I 'm looking forward to see your salt technic, I think it will be very special!!! (sorry for my mistakes in Englisch , I hope you can understand what I want to say!!)

    Greetings
    Maria

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  4. Unknown14 July 2013 at 06:39

    I really don't know what to say Astrid this book box is truly amazing. Your design and the thought that you have put in to it is wonderful and your place as guest designer is richly deserved. Well done!

    Crafty Hugs
    Heather xx

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  5. Margaret Mifsud14 July 2013 at 06:46


    An amazing cover Astrid. I'm off to check it out!! ox

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  6. Maryann Laursen14 July 2013 at 07:31

    Oh my goodness, such a stunning creation here again Astrid. You´re amzing and always so such fabulous creations. I´m totally blown away, sooooo gorgeous work again.

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  7. Brenda Brown14 July 2013 at 07:53

    Such rich and beautiful colours Astrid and what a fabulous design. Love it.
    Happy Sunday.
    hugs {brenda} x0x

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  8. Redanne14 July 2013 at 08:07

    What an absolutely stunning piece of work Astrid, I love everything about it. Hugs, Anne x

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  9. Stamps and Paper14 July 2013 at 08:13

    Amazing piece of work Astrid, fabulous colours and textures .
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend

    Anne

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  10. Rita14 July 2013 at 08:14

    Wow Astrid, another stunning creation from you. I want to hold it and touch the textures. Fabulous make. Hugs Rita xxxxx

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  11. craftimamma14 July 2013 at 08:26

    Awesome piece of work Astrid and your guest DT spot is very well deserved.

    Hugs
    Lesley Xx

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  12. chrissie14 July 2013 at 08:35

    Amazing work on this-such wonderful texture in the background and the image stands out so well. The little extras in the corners and on the spine make it special

    Love Chrissie x

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  13. Martina14 July 2013 at 08:42

    Oh my God, Astrid, the book is a dream! I'm totally thrilled! Congratulations to this masterful work. I wish you a nice Sunday.
    Hugs MARTINA

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  14. Aquarius14 July 2013 at 08:45

    Not sure how I've missed hearing of Calico Crafts - off to take a look right now. Love the lady!

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  15. Deborah14 July 2013 at 09:11

    She blends in beautifully with your altering - looks gorgeous, Astrid. Off to have a look....

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  16. bockel2414 July 2013 at 11:58

    absolutely beautiful, Astrid!

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  17. Maryanne14 July 2013 at 13:21

    This is beautiful and a great idea to alter a book box! I love the way you've used the Steampunk Spells paper!

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  18. Dianne 14 July 2013 at 13:59

    Gorgeous Astrid, going over for a good look, thanks for sharing, I think your leaving today so have a wonderful safe time away...

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  19. Linda Coughlin, the funkie junkie14 July 2013 at 14:37

    Your box is simply sensational. I just popped over to Calico Crafts for a look and couldn't stop drooling. Fabulous job creating a masterpiece!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  20. Rossella14 July 2013 at 14:44

    Absolutely amazing!
    Rosie x

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  21. Nicecrane Designs14 July 2013 at 17:46

    Absolutely gorgeus, Astrid,,,,,such a bright colors,,,,so vibrant,,,,,you are talented my friend.

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  22. Lorraine14 July 2013 at 18:26

    Absolutely stunning Astrid.

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  23. Lillibelle14 July 2013 at 18:30

    A fantastic piece with great details! Really pretty Astrid!

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  24. Annie14 July 2013 at 18:55

    Oh Astrid......this looks amazing...off to take a closer look

    Hugs Annie x

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  25. Véronique Rose14 July 2013 at 19:19

    hooo c'est une petite merveille, j'aime beaucoup,
    merci pour le tuto
    douce soirée
    rose

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  26. May14 July 2013 at 20:48

    Looking fabulous Astrid... heading over to check it out...Hugs May x x x

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  27. Netty14 July 2013 at 21:01

    wow your book is fabulous, such a brilliant design, hugs Annette x

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  28. marda15 July 2013 at 04:42

    This is amazing...WOW.. what a beautiful book box you've created. Totally in awe of your talents.

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  29. Anita Houston The Artful Maven15 July 2013 at 04:55

    Gorgeous box!!!!

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  30. Shirley15 July 2013 at 07:52

    How lush does this look Astrid so rich and opulent it is amazing. Can't wait to get my hands on those papers.

    Crafty hugs from Shirl x x

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  31. Ros Crawford15 July 2013 at 09:44

    Absolutely Fabulous!!! Love the cover and the inside is perfect!

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  32. Claire15 July 2013 at 10:35

    Oh wow Astrid I'm just having a catch up and you've made some stunning projects since my last visit. I'm off to find our more about this one, its absolutely gorgeous
    Claire xx

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  33. Unknown15 July 2013 at 14:38

    Dear Astrid--
    I fell in love with your blog and your delightful altered art! I would like to send an invitation for you to join our group Digital Whisper. I have a group there and we are working on our challenge this month by creating scenes of Paris at night!

    This challenge is how I found your blog! I was looking for Paris images to use for this challenge and found your beautiful blog and saw your amazing altered art but simply adored all of the collage sheets that you have designed and offer for free! I did use a few of the backgrounds in my art for this challenge!

    We are looking for someone to help us with a Digital Journal Group and wonder if you would be interested? I would love to talk to you about your amazing talent---contact me at kymdecker@charter.net

    Thank you for the freebies and for such a delightful blog! I will provide the link to my blog where the art is located.

    Thank you,
    Kym Decker

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  34. Kim Dellow15 July 2013 at 21:23

    Just totally Stunning! Lovely work Astrid. Kim

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  35. Terry15 July 2013 at 21:57

    What an awesome altered box! Love those G-45 Papers! It is no secret why they would ask you to guest DT! Love this! Enjoy the week! Hugs!

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  36. Words and Pictures16 July 2013 at 11:49

    Oh, it looks like an absolute beauty, Astrid... off for a look!
    Alison x

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  37. Victoria19 July 2013 at 01:00

    Wow!!!!!!! This book is stunning! I love Steampunk!

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  38. Sandie21 July 2013 at 09:07

    Another grand creation Astrid, love seeing more over at Calico Crafts, how amazing ....

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  39. Ephemera22 July 2013 at 16:01

    Oooh this looks fab Astrid. off to have a proper look. xx

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