Yep, it's time again for another paper dress for the Dress Up Challenge over at Margaret's blog Alice and Camilla-oOo-
....so I've made my dress with paper thats covered in eggs!
(which is actually an Easter napkin- from the Past-times shop, I've decoupagedthe napkin on to my dress template)..added some lace, ric-rac, buttons, tag and some spring flowers!
I also added some lettering and a little heart shaped image (covered in rangers crackle accents), layered on some lace.(click on pic for a better view)
The bingo card, is Margaret's note card, what a Fabby idea
...and all wrapped in 1930's newspaper!!
...We decided on a vintagey (if that's a word -LOL) swap
...and WOW!! this is what Margaret made for me
...love the music paper and the vintage snap fasteners from the local summer market!
and theres more!!....
the reverse side, beautiful lacy flower!
But wait until you see this.......
All these gorgeous goodies were stuffed tightly inside the lovely matchbox.
Wowsa! So many lil treasures to look at...
....Stamps, buttons, german scraps, lace, charms etc........
...and if you look closely, spot the cute lil nest and paper bead, handmade by Margaret!
Thank you again Margaret - I love it!!
Now the only problem I had was getting everything back into the matchbox!!
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Well, my altered 'Olde England' matchbox for Margaret is still travelling to Switzerland
I wont blog it, as I don't want to spoil the surprise!!
So here's a teeny little sneak preview!!
..all wrapped up!!
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Thanks for looking!
Jan x
20 comments:
What a beautiful post. Love the sweet dress and the matchbox swap is amazing.
Debby
Wow, it looks great. How do you make the dresses?
Jan, totally fab April dress! I've also been playing around with paper napkins and love the transluscent effect they bring to a piece, just a hint of colour.
I'm so pleased you photographed the box as I only thought of it after I'd dropped it in the mail!! Enjoy your teeny treasures! Love the sneak peek! Mx
The dress is so spring fresh, it's lush! Love the crackled heart and eggy paper/fabric. And the altered matchbox.......what can I say? It's so gorgeous, outside and in! How on earth did all those gorgosities get in that box (and then out and then in again?!). FABULOUS stuff. Looking forward to seeing what you made for Margaret.
Jo
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Dear Jan, you never stop amazing me :) This is simply stunning!! I love the sweet dress and the matchboxes are fantastic.
Jan, Andy sent me your blog address. Thanks for leaving such a lovely comment on mine. I love your dresses, really beautiful and so detailed. Where did you get the hangers from?Saw them in Stamper Sampler but haven't found anywhere that sells them.
It's ALL so beautiful Jan! Your Spring time dress is gorgeous as usual, and aren't you the lucky one with Margaret's wonderful matchbox and from the sneak preview of your one, it looks as though Margaret will be lucky too!
WOW, what a beautiful dress ! Love it ! Wonderful details and colors !
Hugs, Gry-Heidi :o)
Jan, I love your dress, and all the details~ I also LOVE the inchies, very very cute!!
Your April dress is gorgeous, so full of details. I always love the look I get from napkins. You have used yours to full advantage, that's for sure.
And it looks like Margaret's lovely matchbox was filled to the brim with Swiss goodness. She is so sweet and it's good to see the lovely one she made.
your dress is lovely - very Easterish & feminine.
Margaret's matchbox is divine ! Love it. I'm swapping with ten players - I've made eight of mine !
Lovely lovely xx
that's a really spring dress! Lovely and sweet :)
i cant beleive that margaret fitted all that in there!lol
pretty springy dress jan too...
Hi Jan
Absolutely love love love your little dress.... toooo gorgeous!!! And those fabulous matchboxes... wow!
Love Lou xx
I'm so glad I came by . This is beautiful and fun. I'll be making my first dress this week!
Gorgeous April dress Jan! It is so colorful and pretty in every detail!
I have been thinking about May, it will be here before we know it!
Love your goodies from Margaret, is that a small matchbox? hardly seems possible with so much treasure tucked inside!
oxo
Yes, it is a small matchbox Patty! I don't know how Margaret fit so many goodies inside either, as I couldn't get them all back when I tried!!
Oh, Jan, the dress is just gorgeous!
A beautiful vintage dress Jan!
Gini
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The dress is beautiful and I was admiring your matchbox on Margaret's blog-lovely!
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