This sweet antique tin type has been in my possession for over a year. I have wanted to created something with the darling image for quite some time. I found this cigar box and felt it was the perfect backdrop for the photo.
I used old sheet music on the insert portion of the box, vintage dress remnants, tin type photo, silver photo corners, and silk flower clusters.
I love the soft silk flower cluster against the photo. It feels very time worn.
Little onyx colored latches open and shut the box.
Patti G. from pattis-creations.blogspot.com contacted me a few weeks ago to ask if I would be interested in doing a prayer flag/banner swap. I rarely participate in swaps, but I was tickled to join a one on one with her. I received this adorable flag that Patti created in the mail yesterday. Her package was a happy spot in my day as I await my surgery next week.
I love the way she dyed the fabrics. Patti even sent an extra piece, some vintage sheet music, and a beautiful piece of lace and charm. So sweet!
I hope you are enjoying your Memorial Weekend and all the festivities it brings!
Stunning altered cigar box! The inset on the top works so well for framing your lovely art! Nice happy mail! I know all will go well with you surgery, so enjoy the Memorial Day weekend! Hugs!
Beautiful decoration on the wonderful old box- The white stands so amazing out, on the brown ,and that image is a most darling tintype- I love the sweet flowers and the silver photo corners.
The swap piece from Patti, is a beautiful splach of bright and lovely colours- So pretty coloured by herself!
Dear Nancy- the surgery will make you feel well again,-and will ofcourse be succesful, my sweet friend!
Hugs and love,Dorthe
Wow, Nancy, your altered cigar box is exquisite!♥ You chose the most perfect embellishments for it–especially the adorable photo. I’ve never seen a cigar box with an insert on the top before–the edges frame your design so beautifully.
I’m sending my best wishes for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. *hugs*
Hello Nancy,
Happy holiday weekend : )
I hope you are having fun.
Your altered box here is so very lovely! That is a really cool box too. Your tin type is perfectly displayed now!
Patti’s prayer flag is glorious! I love her choices of color and all her pretty stitching.
I found a new little chair today and had a great time painting it. I think I have found a new love. Chairs are not safe around me…lol! Still working on my garden tea.
What are you working on?
Hugs,
Terri
I really love how you redid the box, it’s just gorgeous. I don’t know what prayer flags are, but the one you received is so pretty.
I love this…I actually purchased (from ETSY) a similar box you had done. These are such neat cigar boxes. I love mine.. it’s out on display in my living room. Your prayer flag is beautiful, what a sweet gift/swap. Happy Memorial Day.
The cigar box is gorgeous. What a great way to use an old tin type. And I love the burst of color on the prayer flag. I wish you the best on your surgery. Sue
A delightful box Nancy and a real treasure to keep.
Patti,s prayer flag in in glorious colours, wonderful!!
Sending you a warm smile,
Angela.x
I love the look and feel of wood cigar boxes…and they usually smell good, too. You have found the perfect home for your tintype. What a sweet creation!
Wishing you a speedy recovery after your surgery so that you may return to some degree of normalcy.
Loving your gorgeous altered box Nancy, as in everything you make its fabulous. Loving the beautiful prayer flag as well. Wishing you well for your surgery, will be thinking of you. Hugs Annette xx
Oh I love your old cigar box Nancy you have altered it so wonderful and with a lovely images, beautiful prayer flag you have recieved.
Hugs Anni