I recently acquired two exquisite estate pieces that were meant for this swap.
After covering the box with an aqua damask I bound it with aqua tulle and seam binding.
I accented the antique ornate baroque style pendant frame with aqua and teal beads and bling. On top of that piece I attached the fabulously shabby fleur de lis embedded with aqua stones.
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I couldn't find anything aqua that I liked for the domino so I switched the color palette to blues and pinks, collaging a young Marie atop an Eiffel Tower background. I gave Marie wings lightly edged with glitter and a crown fashioned out of metal and beads.
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The sides of the domino were covered with layers of pink and blue dresden trim.
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The domino gets tucked inside the matchbox for giving...
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And equally joyful is having a partner who clearly enjoyed creating for me. I was thrilled to be partners with the lovely and extremely talented swap hostess, Melanie.
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And Melanie didn't stop with the top of the box.
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I love the domino, with the coordinating gold filigree alongside a regal blue Marie.
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13 comments:
Oh such beautiful masterpieces!!!! I LOVE the colouring in each! SO much talent around! :D
Hugs,
I love the Marie Antoinette items. Always pretty things here my friend!
Breathtaking....yours and one the one from your partner...I adore the tiny matchboxes more than the bigger ones! Just a wonderful swap you had there...
JoAnne, your box is stunning, and love the Marie domino.
The beauty you recieved back, is a gorgeous work,too.
xox,Dorthe
Hi JoAnn, Your matchbox is wonderful and the domino is fabulous! I'm sure Melanie will love it, and aren't you lucky to receive such a beautiful gem from her. This had been such a fun swap. ~Marti
Both are equally beautiful. You two were partnered perfectly!
Thanks so much for posting my badge.
Now I need to get busy and post everyone else's!If I can only figure out how to go to a three column without losing everything!!! LOL
hugs Lynn
Both are so beautiful!
your art is always a joy to see. looks like both of you were winners for this swap.
I enjoyed looking at this beautiful work here, JoAnne! Gorgeous art!
Gasp! You both are very lucky ladies. Oh my goodness JoAnne, everything is truly stunning. A wonderful pairing. Hugs, Mina
Just so Beautiful! That Fleur pin is georgous!!! What a find, just stunning!
so pretty! I love the soft delicate colors.
These Marie Antoinette altered domino books are so beautiful!
What a fun and charming swap.
Teresa in California
http://amagicalwhimsy.blogspot.com/
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