I decided to treat myself to an ATC Artchix tin shrine as I have always wanted one of these. It came beautifully wrapped all the way from Canada complete with a chocolate mint inside and extra collage goodies. I have used the collage sheets to make the 3 ATCs you can see. I have painted the shrine with some turquoise, blue and brown paint and then sanded it down. The little face in the bottle top was off the packaging and I have added some of my favourite beads at the bottom. I really like this little shrine as I can keep putting in different ATCs in it...yes sometimes it nice to treat yourself..have you treated yourself recently?
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I love your shrines!! They are wonderful. Did you have to put anything on the metal to make the paint stick to it?
Those are really cool looking. I love the picture in the bottle cap, and I love how you can change out the ATCs.
I love your shrine! What a great idea to change up your ATCs - I will definitely have to treat myself to one of these. Thanks for your inspiration - cheers!
Seen these but have never succumbed. Like what you have done with it.......mmmmm do I need one ? :-)
Wonderful pieces of Art, Lorraine. Love the turquoise color, it's one of my fave colors.
I just love, love, love your shrines - such texture, and colours - brilliantskilie
I LOVE these Artchix shrines, but have never allowed myself to indulge......but now I see what you've done to yours I'm having a re-think! I treated myself to a beautiful green resin necklace recently, all encrusted with gorgeous stuff. Spent more on it than I usually would ever consider (£25 so not Rockafella standards!) and kept it quiet, guiltily. Husband found the cheque stub (uh oh!). He didn't 'quite' understand why I HAD to have it and still doesn't see why I have to stroke it on a daily basis, but he accepts I rarely indulge in 'girl' stuff. It meant beans on toast for tea for a few days though!
Oh wow Lorraine, this is just gorgeous....love the colors you have used and adore the ATC's too...what a beautiful piece of art
Jenny
aren't they fun? and helga is always fast and so good. love the distressed look of the shrine. i also like to change the collages in them. try the dreambox pendants, too cool as well. i'm just working on a few :)
Lorraine, this shrine is gorgeous! love the fact that you can change the ATCs around depending on your mood. Lovely!
Absolutely beautiful ATCS & shrine! The colours are lovely!
Yes, I just treated myself to some stampotiques which are on special offer! x
just amazing work here...just love the colours in them...xxx
Lorainne These took my breath away!I am seriously drooling on my keyboard! Gorgeous in EVERY way! So can you tell I LOVE them yet?
Treated myself to some great buys at a friends store. 75% off WooHoo
what a brilliant idea Lorraine!
Love this!.... Wow!
Glad to see you're treating yourself Lorraine - I'm all in favour of it!
Your shrine looks fab; great idea to change the ATC from time to time.
I have one of these in my 'to do' box, I really must get it out and have a go.
You have inspired me!
This is a fantastic piece of art that you have created! I love that you can show off ATCs...Very clever.
Fantastic pieces of art, Lorraine!
I LOVE how you painted this! And the beads across the bottom are perfect! Good job treating yourself to this, you deserve it!
Wow! I love shrines and I love turquoise. Heaven! I just treated myself to two Michelle Ward (Green Pepper Press) stamp plates from the USA, plus a discontinued Sherrill Kahn doll stamp set. I treat myself rather a lot LOL
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