Artist Trading Block

When I saw this challenge last year I thought what is an artist trading block so I googled it. Thank goodness for google and found it was a square handmade box. So I thought I'll have a go at this. And as ususal I made it bigger and had to post it overseas, cost me a bomb but my swap partner just loved it. So here goes this is my Artist Trading Block....










I used some scraps of Prima paper I had in my stash but found it needed some strength so I cut some cardboard and put inside to strengthen. I have mixed mediaited the outside and used some sea shells and flowers from my stash.  I also had an old cotton reel that I put onto the bottom to raise it up.

This is the Artist Trading Block I got in return just love it.  









 And some extra little goodies for my stash.




Comments

  1. LisaM2 March 2015 at 12:44

    Beautiful! BL

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  2. Sukie2 March 2015 at 14:32

    Super fun mixed media project, love all of the wonderful elements you used! Thanks so much for sharing! BL

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  3. The Gov.2 March 2015 at 20:36

    This project is just stunning! bl

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  4. Chris2 March 2015 at 22:38

    this project is amazing!!!!!!!!!bl

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  5. Lezlye3 March 2015 at 12:09

    Wow! Extraordinary BL

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  6. Nicole4 March 2015 at 07:16

    First off I've never heard of a ATBlock before - what a crazy cool idea!. I love your creation. Simply gorgeous color scheme and all the layering looks fabulous! BL

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  7. Unknown5 March 2015 at 06:49

    Wow! That is amazing. It looks like it took so much time. It is lovely. BL

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  8. Beeceecreativity7 March 2015 at 22:43

    amazing ..rich in colour BL

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