I signed up for a challenge last month at Paper Whimsy and our assignment was to create an enchanted room using a favorite story book character, nursery rhyme, etc. I selected the Mother Goose rhyme “Diddle Diddle Dumpling, My Son John” as my inspiration.
I love this little whimsical boy from Paper Whimsy and had to incorporate something to go with the nursery rhyme…it was said many times when my oldest son Ian (which is “John” in Scotch Gaelic) when he was a baby…
I found an old shoe in my studio stash, painted the wooden cigar box, collaged with K & Company papers, vintage lace and buttons. Also added some Paper Whimsy digital collage sheets (lullaby and butterflies). An old key, wooden spools, and more buttons were also added.
The Enchanted Room was matched with another partner and will be shipped out to her tomorrow…I hope she likes it. I found it fun to do a “boyish” theme rather than girly…
I will also receive a room from my Secret Swap partner and await anxiously at the mailbox! :)
Love all your projects! Especially your enchanted room :)
Nancy, this is too precious! You've done a fablous job with this.
Wow, how very talented you are. I love it! Feel free to check my blog to see the project my husband and I just finished :)
What a fun little room this is – and a great nursery rhyme you picked, too!
Nancy Nancy Nancy . . . these are just WON-DER-FUL!
Nancy, this is a winner! I love your theme, colors and details. You always put things together so beautifully!
Hugs,
Terri
I´ve missed my word Nancy.
I´m overwhelmed. So special and absolutely unique. Lovely.
This is amazing!
Just darling, a lovely shadow box.
Your work is so nice. Smiles, Carol Mae
Brilliant, love the little details in this :)
So sweet. The baby shoe is fantastic. Makes me nostalgic for the baby years…for a minute or two! :)
Nancy, This is gorgeous! Your swap partner will be over the moon!
Have a great day!
Hugs,
Julia
Hi sweet Nancy,
I LOVE the gorgeous enchanted room you made!!! It turned out beautiful! How wonderful you used your son for inspiration. I love the image of the sweet little boy! Your colors are so pretty and I love the nursery rhyme too! Everything is beautiful, and your swap partner will love it!!!! Love, Paula
Hi Nancy
enchanting indeed little assemblage …the shoe is just fab and the clean muted colours work so well.
Rainey
This surely is the most adorable piece of artwork I have set eyes on. It is enchanting. Lynne M
ALL your prosjects are so so beautifull!!!!
Nancy; what a wonderful project. Love the shoe and all of your touches! Fabulous! xxoo
Gorgeous artwork Nancy!!!!! I love, love it all ~ hugs and love, Dawn
Hi, Nancy! Terrific room! What a treasure! :-)
a truely enchanting room !!
a beautiful piece..your partner is going to be overjoyed!
Wow Nancy, this is soooo beautiful!
Wow, Nancy..this is stunning! I have taken a year off from artwork and feel like I've missed so much. I really enjoyed going thru your blog and seeing all of the beautiful creations that you have done through the past months. You do such beautiful work!
This is so great! I'm so inspired by your choice of rhyme. My son's middle name is Ian and I actually didn't know that is was Gaelic for John! I just love it when I learn something new. Stop by my blog when you have time, i have something for you.
Love your little box, it's adorable :)
what a fabulous project Nancy!!!
Love it! Just adorable!
Oh Nancy I am in eye candy Heaven… your enchanted room is just totally magical my friend.
I love everything about it… all the wonderful detail that you always have in your stunning creations just makes me gasp in awe!1
Fabulous work :D
Have a wonderful weekend
hugs
Chris xx
Thanks Nancy, I appreicate your nice comment. And thanks for becomming a follower. I be back to your often. Smiles, Carol Mae
Where to start! Your box is deliciously gorgeous! I have been looking through your blog and have sadly missed a lot of great pieces. I think that I got that 'hit' of inspiration that I've been needing lately :)
Thanks for your lovely comment
xxx
SUPER cute Nancy, I sing this to my son all the time, he's always missing one shoe/sock!
This is amazing, wow! Good job!
Nancy, these are tooooooo beautful. Love your projects:)
Have a wonderful day!
Hugs Hanne
Wonderfully extraordinary! So many fantastic details!
I Love this little boy and what you have created with him is nothing short of amazing dear Nancy!
Charming and wonderful in every detail!
oxo