Wednesday, 24 April 2013

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

 I'm a huge Wizard of Oz fan and was delighted when I saw these Stampotique stamps as I thought they were perfect. Other stamp companies have made Oz stamps but they just weren't to my taste. I had a blank MDF money box hanging around for about 3 years, one of my many, 'I could do loads with that' purchases that was put to one side and forgot about. 
When I showed this money box to my daughter she loved it and instantly claimed it! It fits in really well with the challenge this week at Stampotique which is hosted by the lovely France. France is inviting us to use 3 trimmed/cut out stamps in our creations. I've totally lost count on this one!! At least 25 I think!!
I like to use as many stamps in a creation as I possibly can, it just adds to the layers and fun. I finished this with beeswax to blend all the layers together and make it smell lovely. I had such fun making this I do hope you like it.
The stamps I used are: Stacked Boxes for the Yellow Brick Road. Spray, Scalloped Lace Border, and Seaweed  for details and to frame the main images which are: Toto, Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, Scarecrow and Tinman. The sweet little butterfly in part of Floral Flutter. I almost forgot I also used Art Lives Here and changed the words, silly Scarecrow still looks like he's going the wrong way!
Thanks for visiting my little blog, wishing you a wonderful day, Sam xxx
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26 comments:

  1. Deborah24 April 2013 at 07:18

    Love those Oz stamps, Sam, and you have used them spectacularly.

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  2. Sue24 April 2013 at 07:39

    Well Sam you've surpassed yourself this time! This is is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours and the background and the way it looks so touchy feely. I hope your daughter strokes it daily lol x

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  3. france papillon24 April 2013 at 08:14

    wow Sam, you took this challenge to a whole new level: 25 trimmed images! but the box turned out gorgeous, so many details!
    xx
    france
    have a frabjous day ;)

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  4. Brenda Brown24 April 2013 at 08:17

    Such a great design using those fabulous stamps I am not surprised it was claimed straight away.
    Hugs Brenda xox

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  5. Ephemera24 April 2013 at 09:43

    Sam, this is *FABULOUS*, the stamps are perfectly you, no wonder your daughter snaffled it. Have a lovely day. xx

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  6. hazel24 April 2013 at 10:00

    Your fun money box is fabulous Sam. I love how you've decorated the sides with those wonderful images.
    xxx Hazel.

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  7. Maria Sabina R.24 April 2013 at 11:47

    This is the perfect box for any child! I LOVE IT

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  8. Kaz24 April 2013 at 12:15

    I love this Sam, there's so much work gone into it. I'm not surprised you lost it straight away!! xx

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  9. Kay Wallace24 April 2013 at 14:02

    This is just such a fun project, Samantha, and it has a beautiful outcome. First, total genius to use the stacked boxes as the Yellow Brick Road! I missed it at first, but then checked out the detail after reading your post! Also, my friend, I did not miss the glitter! ;-)

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  10. Gio24 April 2013 at 14:39

    This is so fun and lovely, Sam!

    Have a very nice and sunny weekend, you and Poppy!

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  11. Connie24 April 2013 at 14:47

    Your box is adorable, and isn't it great when you find a use for something you have had hanging in the wings waiting for it's purpose :)
    Have a great day.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  12. Crafting Queen24 April 2013 at 16:12

    Wonderful creation!!!

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  13. ionabunny24 April 2013 at 18:01

    Fantastic project Sam. I loved these stamps when they were released and you have made me love them more. Thanks for sharing

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  14. gardenpinks24 April 2013 at 21:55

    And if I had seen it first I would have claimed it :) Love it Sam.
    Hugs to you and Poppy
    Lynn x

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  15. roc25 April 2013 at 00:57

    Oh Sam, you did a marvelous job with this!

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  16. karen25 April 2013 at 01:14

    Wow Sam!! This is awesome! You have outdone yourself yet again!!! xoxo Karen

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  17. Rose25 April 2013 at 14:08

    This is really gorgeous Sam, I love those stamps and how you've used them, no wonder your daughter claimed it!

    Rose xx

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  18. Sharon25 April 2013 at 20:02

    These are great Sam , real fun!! x

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  19. Jane Wetzel26 April 2013 at 00:49

    adorable Sam! I'd probubly snag it from you too! lol

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  20. Unknown26 April 2013 at 10:27


    This is stupendous - it oozes such fun, joy, happiness, and the colours are stunning - I'm sure that your daughter will be very tempted to put her spare 'pennies' in it every time she sees it - I know that I would.

    Hmmm wonder where I can get a money box blank from - I'll do a search.

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  21. Karin26 April 2013 at 19:44

    Wow this looks great!

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  22. Alison30 April 2013 at 15:01

    Just awesome! I love it Sam! xxx

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  23. Paper Profusion30 April 2013 at 21:55

    Oh wow again - this is really wonderful Sam. Fabulous crafting and design! Nicola x

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  24. Cocofolies3 May 2013 at 22:01

    And last but not least, I love love love this money box, with so many wonderful stamped images on all faces and small details.... Fabulous artwork, it contains all what I LOVE !!! XOXO

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  25. Mónica Mota12 May 2013 at 21:38

    Hi Sam,
    Love your work, beautiful.. And this money boxis fantasti!
    Xoxo, Mónica

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  26. Mónica Mota12 May 2013 at 21:39

    I love, love the money box! Love your work, beautiful!
    Xoxo Mónica

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Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Sam x

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