Friday, March 23, 2012

Inside a French Easter Egg & the Giveaway Grows

Our most recent matchbox challenge in my flickr group was to create an Easter scene inside a large matchbox, much like the wonderful decorated sugar eggs of Easters past...

A peek at the corner of my box...


A view from above...


Close-up inside..


& the finished piece,
Mademoiselle & The Joyful Lapins.


I covered the matchbox with Warm & Natural, then layered it with vintage lace and seam binding. I added some gorgeous shabby flower trim, tulle, pearls and another delicate vintage lace trim around the opening.
The interior background is a copy of an antique French postcard. I didn't capture the entire picture well but if you look closely you can see the bunnies hanging over the top of the bench. In the foreground I placed some happy dancing bunnies and a teeny, tiny nest and eggs. I finished the piece by giving it "feet"-four tattered vintage pearls.
I made this for my friend Lynn of Trash To Treasure Art.
I hope you like it Lynn!

You know, I really do LOVE altering things so let's add some alterables to my blogiversary giveaway!
(You KNEW there had to be a matchbox in there!)
If you haven't entered already you can throw your hat in the ring HERE.
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19 comments:

  1. LuLu KelloggMarch 23, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!

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  2. Linda M.March 23, 2012 at 9:51 AM

    JoAnne, Gorgeous! I would not guess it was a match box. I can see the bunnies in the background. Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Joyous Wishes, Linda

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  3. GARAGE SALE GALMarch 23, 2012 at 10:08 AM

    OH MY...that is AMAZING! It's just so pretty and creative! I'm so impressed. I knew I couldn't do that swap! Your are the talented one!
    Happy Weekend.
    Warmly,
    deb

    loving all those extra goodies in the giveaway!

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  4. karen hess jewelryMarch 23, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    Stunning!! Who wouldn't be thrilled to receive this treasure??!! Your attention to detail inspires me, JoAnne ~ and have to love, love, love all the little "lapins"
    xoxo
    Karen

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  5. trisha tooMarch 23, 2012 at 11:44 AM

    That is SO pretty, JoAnne! Now THAT is some altering--like Linda said, would never have guessed that started out as a matchbox!

    :)

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  6. IvyMarch 23, 2012 at 11:49 AM

    oh my goodness this is so beautiful! JoAnne, you have a wonderful eye for the French art style! xo

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  7. Oliva OhlsonMarch 23, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Simply gorgeous! Love the way you displayed the postcard with the adorable bunnies in the oval frame.
    This is the reason I did not entered this swap...I knew I wouldn't be able to create one. I'm learning from the best...maybe next time!

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  8. PeggyRMarch 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM

    WOW that is really lovely!

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  9. AJ BlantonMarch 23, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    GORGEOUS!!!! Love the vintage charm!
    ~AJ

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  10. LindaMarch 23, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    Gorgeous! What a prize that will be for your partners. thanks for sharing.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 23, 2012 at 10:52 PM

    Oh my, your French Easter Egg is gorgeous! I'm kicking myself for missing this swap.... love the colors you've used and that image!
    p.s. LOVE your newest banner!

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  12. UnknownMarch 23, 2012 at 11:45 PM

    So beautiful!!! Girl, you did it again! :)

    Hugs,

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  13. debiMarch 24, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    JoAnne, your matchbox is Gorgeous! I love the color, and the lace and roses make it so dreamy. And that scene inside....LOVE it!

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  14. Lynn StevensMarch 24, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    And its all MINE. LOL !!!!clap clap clap.
    I Love it JoAnne. I'll be sharing it on my blog next week.
    Hugs Lynn

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  15. Marie Lost Bird StudioMarch 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Just gorgeous,JoAnne.Have a great weekend.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  16. LorraineMarch 24, 2012 at 7:11 PM

    Oh JoAnne, it's just gorgeous!! Love the roses and pearl feet and the scene inside is fabulous!!
    Have a great weekend! ~Lorraine ♥♥♥

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  17. AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 12:39 PM

    Oh my goodness, JoAnne! This matchbox is breathtaking. I wish I'd have been as elegantly clever in creating my own. I am truly awestruck.

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  18. Linda Carole BloomApril 1, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    This is wonderful! This is from a matchbox??! Did you cut the oval out or was it that way. The reclining lady is perfect for it! Love it!

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  19. MDApril 6, 2012 at 4:59 AM

    superbeeeeeeeeeeeee
    bravo*

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