Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Altered Potion Bottles


So the latest installment of swaps from Alpha Stamps proves to be intriguing as always for Halloween.  Inspired by Laura Carson's Pretty Potions and Poisons Apothecary event, this swap is a fun way to exchange bottles, yet have a more customer friendly mailing format. Please click the button on the right for more information on the swap.




My favorite part of making these was playing with Tim's new metallic stains.  They are seriously dreamy right on chip board.  Add a few splashes of water after a direct application to get the distressed look, then buff in some black ink and cardboard turns into metal.  And you all know how much I love metal...  These stains have become my new favorite, which is the theme of the challenge over at SSSS, so I am throwing this post in the mix!




I had fun using the black dazzle lines.  They are so simple, yet when combined creatively they really added great texture and borders on my bottles. 




Here you can really see a lot of the bare chipboard with the stain and ink.  Pretty nice metallic effects.




I used some of Graphic 45's Happy Haunting paper along with classic skulls from Alpha stamps to treat the backs of the bottles. 




I tried to make clever bottle toppers along the way.  I used filigree and trinkets to layer my tops. Layering is a great designers' trick by the way, it makes projects look more interesting and adds additional texture.




I added some funny little cat eyes to this guy and it changes up his look. 




Here I used lots of layering.  There are actually two die cut labels on this separated by a metal filigree piece.




I love the technique I used on the silver spider.  This was simply using a stencil and some stickels.  I can't believe the level of detail.




I hope you are inspired or perhaps learned something new!  I just adore the chance to share with you all. 

Thanks as always for stopping by and checking things out.

Cheers, 

Rhea



18 comments:

  1. very spooky looking. i like it.
    Patsy
    Anchorage, Alaska

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  2. Wow Rhea!!! Fabulous as always!!!

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  3. Super fun! I love apothecary bottles and these are great! I too, am a huge fan of those metallic stains

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  4. Gorgeous! I just ordered some metallic distress stains and I can't wait to play with them...looks like you had a blast!

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  5. Such a cool array of Halloween delights!

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  6. Enjoyed seeing all these creations. Love your attention to detail and very creative use of embellishments!

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  7. Wonderful collection of haunting potions..

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  8. Ohh these bottles are gorgeous! Really nice that you also did the backs. Fabulous! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. Hugs, Sandra

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  9. Oh no now I really want these stains! The bottles are fantastic and all of the layering really adds so much to them.

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  10. These are great! I love the Thrill Chill and be scary. Awsome

    Hugs
    Caroline

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  11. Absolutely gorgeous Rhea, such wonderful attention to detail. Love your gorgeous dimensional flowers and the little skull charm. The images are wonderful for Halloween. These are so inspirational. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  12. I am loving it all Rhea! Your work is always great! Love it!

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  13. I am loving it all Rhea! Your work is always great! Love it!

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  14. Stunning work. Love your creations, Rhea!

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  15. What a cool make...just stunning! These would be the ultimate swap special!!

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  16. Oh Rhea, these are so very charming. So whimiscal and gorgeous too.

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