Arabian Nights Shrine

What a fun theme this month at Alpha Stamps, Arabian Nights.  I love it when I have a theme in mind and then go treasure hunting at local flea markets, estate sales and antique shops and find just what I "need." 

My recent score of a small elephant for fifty cents made for a perfect springboard for this little project.  I thought it was a great place to show off these cute little treasure chest charms.

Inside I also stashed a another wooden bit from an estate sale.  It was in a bag of junk, and I think it is actually marked from Russia...but I thought it could pass with my theme in mind.  If I would have just glued the wooden building in without propping it up on a tiny bottle of glass spheres, the focal would not have as much interest, as they were both the same height.

It is difficult to see, but the back ground inside is actually flakes of purple mica.  I was a bit disappointed that the color was darker than I imagined, so it is hard to catch this cool detail.  

For a full list of all the fun Alpha Stamps treasures I used, go here.

Cheers, 

Rhea

Radiant Raven: Vintaj

I came across another Vintaj challenge that piqued my interest, so I decided to make a little something for the "Radiant Raven" contest.  My intent was to take simple filigree pieces from the Vintaj line and use them to make something that resembled a raven.

Please consider voting for my piece HERE. Mine is #9, there are some really amazing pieces that will be tough to beat!

The wings were embossed with a spiral pattern and I used guilders paste to grunge them up a bit.  

The head of the raven is a piece of filigree that I simply folded in half.  Eyes were added with headpins, bead and Vintaj bead caps.  I love how it gives it a bit of a clockwork look. 

Some of the elements used in this piece were from Alpha Stamps.  They have a delightful selection on all kinds of jewelry stuff.

Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to vote for me!

Cheers, 

Rhea