June 2, 2010

WOYWW 22: My Altered Challenge Project


I don’t remember when or how I first discovered Julia’s Stampin Ground blog, but from the moment I first read about her What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday Challenge, I became hooked. Since January, I have been participating in this challenge, and today, I’m delighted to wish Julia and my friends a Happy 1st Anniversary, and unveil the very special project I created in honor of the occasion – a beautiful altered mailbox!

The original mailbox first made an appearance on my second WOYWW post back in January – I purchased it at a Michael’s Dollar Day Sale for a buck or two!


Now, it looks like a treasure you might uncover it a vintage boutique!


When I first purchased this mailbox, I knew I wanted to alter this with “a touch of spring” in mind, so I chose the pretty soft colors scheme and the floral and butterfly embellishments with that in mind.



I incorporated lots of lace along with my favorite image from the Altered Pages Little Lassie Collage Sheet I recently featured to add a nostalgic touch. I love collage so I incorporated that into the mailbox as well.


I am sharing my project with my friends at the following challenge sites:

Gingersnap Creatons GC57 Chestnut Theme - Wings

Sunday Stamper Week 105 - Wings Of Dove

Ooh-La-La Challenge 55 – Inspiration: Use The Colors Of The Challenge Blog

ABC Challenge Blog - V Is For Vintage

Inspiration Avenue Team Weekly Challenge - How Does Your Garden Grow?

Scrap The Heart Challenge 8 - Home Sweet Home 

Metamorphosis Monday 73

DIY Living Showcase (DIY Home)

The Weekend Wrap-Up at It's So Cheri


These days, my mailbox is bursting with love, friendship and wonderful memories – the very things I think of when I think of my experience with WOYWW!


Thanks Julia, for bringing us all together – here’s looking forward to another fabulous year!
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59 comments:

  1. Darcy MarshallJune 2, 2010 at 4:54 PM

    Awww thats just great, a fab birthday project all the more special because you have covered it in all the stash that you love the most.

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  2. Lindsay WeirichJune 2, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    looks fantastic! I love how you turned the plain mailbox into a fabulous treasure!

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  3. DJune 2, 2010 at 5:48 PM

    Your mailbox is truly a work of art. It's gorgeous!!!

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  4. SmilynStefJune 2, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Love all of those fabulous details ... and what a fun little butterfly crown on her head.

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  5. AnitaJune 2, 2010 at 5:57 PM

    Stunning! I love the colors.

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  6. ChristineJune 2, 2010 at 6:30 PM

    Beautiful!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  7. LoriJune 2, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Great detail, nice and soft and pretty! Lovely work!

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  8. Bleubeard and ElizabethJune 2, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    What a great WOYWWAC and a wonderful tribute to Julia and this project. This lovely mailbox really does look like something you would find in a vintage shop. I know you will treasure it for years to come. Happy WOYWW.

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  9. judeJune 2, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Wowzer this is amazing love how youve altered this ,The colours the detail is beautiful!
    Just love it!
    hugs judex

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  10. UnknownJune 2, 2010 at 8:24 PM

    Wow ... your mailbox is just beautiful! I'm curious ... do you actually put it outside and use it for mail? While I think it would be great to have such a lovely piece of art as a functional mailbox, I'd probably be tempted to use it inside and place all kinds of treasures in it. It's really lovely!

    Thanks for sharing it with the Inspiration Avenue gang!

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  11. Hels SheridanJune 2, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Wow, this is just so pretty.. love it! thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper hun x

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  12. Brynwood NeedleworksJune 2, 2010 at 8:46 PM

    What a beautiful result for a little mailbox! You did a wonderful job. Thanks for sharing your lovely creation with us.
    xoxo
    Donna

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  13. SheriJune 2, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    WOW..WOW....WOW! Beautiful!

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  14. Lynn StevensJune 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    really lovely!love those beautiful colors

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  15. AnnieJune 2, 2010 at 11:11 PM

    What a pretty job you've done with that mail box.
    A x

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  16. ChrissieJune 2, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    This is a great project... and so pretty! I love the colours.
    Happy WOYWW to you!
    Chrissie

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  17. HelenJune 2, 2010 at 11:26 PM

    Wow, what a great project. Perfect for all those challenges you made it fit!!

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  18. cherylJune 2, 2010 at 11:42 PM

    oh wow this is just stunning love it so much great detail love cheryl xxx

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  19. WendiJune 3, 2010 at 12:12 AM

    Wow absolutley gorgeous and very creative thank you so much for sharing with us at ooh la la this week
    Wendi

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  20. Julia DunnitJune 3, 2010 at 12:18 AM

    Wow Ramona that's fantastic, beautiful colours and such an appropriate subject for us WOYWWers seperated by miles..Thanks for joining in, it was I have to say, a marvellous day that I wasn't expecting!

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  21. Operation Write HomeJune 3, 2010 at 12:56 AM

    Hi Ramona! I'm offering up a freebie red rubber stamp (unmounted) of the OWH logo for the backs of cards for all of you who used "imagine" in your comment yet didn't win - email me your addy if you'd like one!

    sandy@operationwritehome.org

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  22. peggy aplSEEDSJune 3, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    pretty, pretty, pretty!

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  23. Andrea - Wales, UKJune 3, 2010 at 1:41 AM

    Wow...that is beautiful!!

    xx

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  24. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 1:55 AM

    Very pretty and just so Spring!

    love Dawn xx

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  25. SpyderJune 3, 2010 at 2:23 AM

    oh wowo your WOYWW make is fabulous, I love the colours and the papers all go so well together, I doubt mine will ever be seen again...or maybe when it's finished!
    (Lyn)

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  26. AnonymousJune 3, 2010 at 4:25 AM

    Oh that is SO VERY gorgeous!!!!!! GREAT job and so so sweet!!!! Would be perfect in a little girl's room on a shelf!!!

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  27. TwigletJune 3, 2010 at 5:55 AM

    A beautiful little treasure!

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  28. Alexandra LundgrenJune 3, 2010 at 7:02 AM

    WOW! This is fabulous! Love the stencil work you did, and all the collage! Just gorgeous!

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  29. NettyJune 3, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    This totally beautiful. Annette

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  30. KayJune 3, 2010 at 8:26 AM

    That is so pretty!

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  31. RetaJune 3, 2010 at 8:52 AM

    What a beautiful mailbox and I know Julia will be surprised and delighted with the results of your labor. I'm glade I waited till this morning at work to view your latest creation.

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  32. Wendy K.June 3, 2010 at 9:37 AM

    Very pretty!

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  33. Lorraine AJune 3, 2010 at 11:31 AM

    fabulous project :-) I love the image and the colours and embellies are so pretty :-)

    Luv
    lols x x

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  34. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 12:39 PM

    oooh Ramona - what lovely colours and delish things you've adorned your mailbox with... that is really altered!!! very special.

    Big hugs and happy WOYWW anniversary to you...

    Paula x x x

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  35. LinbyJune 3, 2010 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful. Such a lovely sentiment also as to why it is a mailbox.
    Linbyx

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  36. SidJune 3, 2010 at 2:26 PM

    Fab piece of Anniversary art !

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  37. UnknownJune 3, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    What a fab WOYWWAC project ... I have one of those mail boxes and I now feel inspired!

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  38. Paper and RibbonsJune 3, 2010 at 3:51 PM

    That is just beautiful!

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  39. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual DirectorJune 3, 2010 at 9:38 PM

    Hi there, I am popping over from Inspiration Avenue-the mailbox is just lovely. I am in love with the idea of mailboxes and getting letters in the mail; thank for the happy thoughts.

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  40. SheilaghJune 4, 2010 at 2:36 AM

    That is so GorGeous!!!

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  41. UnknownJune 4, 2010 at 4:14 AM

    Wow, this is gorgeous. I love the vintage look & feel of this mailbox. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Glad our paths crossed!

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  42. AngieJune 4, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    That is such a pretty box you created ....so you

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  43. trisha tooJune 4, 2010 at 11:13 AM

    That's lovely! It's one of my favorite Altered Pages images, too--she looks so thoughtful . . .

    :)

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  44. 2amscrapperJune 4, 2010 at 9:11 PM

    prettiest mailbox I've ever seen

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  45. KathyJune 5, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Ohhh what a fab WOYWWAC, it's absolutely stunning

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  46. artangelJune 5, 2010 at 10:43 AM

    What an amazing transformation - you've done a wonderful job here!

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  47. TerryJune 5, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Wow, that is some mailbox!! Such a beautiful job! Love it!

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  48. DianeJune 5, 2010 at 8:48 PM

    absolutely adorable Lisa!!

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  49. TraceyJune 6, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Gorgeous, love it.
    x

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  50. Priti LisaJune 6, 2010 at 10:13 AM

    Sweet, blinged-out mailbox. What a trasure!

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  51. ZebaJune 6, 2010 at 4:22 PM

    WOW!, I wish my mailbox looked like that.

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  52. Kim Collister StudioJune 6, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    FABULOUS!!!

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  53. lindaJune 7, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    Beautiful work, I love the whole color scheme! And also congrats on winning the Scrap the Art challenge :)

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  54. UnknownJune 7, 2010 at 4:49 AM

    This is so stunning, i adore it, well done, what a lovely blog you have here xx

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  55. Plumrose LaneJune 7, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    This certainly fits within the theme of this week's challenge on Inspiration Avenue. Thanks so much for participating.
    ♥Sharon

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  56. stephanieJune 12, 2010 at 2:18 PM

    WOYWW Great job on the mailbox. its awesome. lovely blog. :)

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  57. NeetJune 15, 2010 at 2:05 PM

    This is just so beautiful - I cannot stop scrolling back to look at it. Gorgeous!

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  58. AnonymousJune 16, 2010 at 4:22 AM

    Really amazing! What a talent you are! The first thought that came into my mind when I saw the mailbox was "I WANT IT!!!" :-)

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  59. Scrapbooking with PascaleAJune 1, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    This is so very pretty! I am happy I discovered your wonderful site! ~

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