I have been working on this little cabinet of curiosities for several weeks now on and off. Today I finally finished it and honestly had loads of fun making it. I have many little vintage treasures tucked through out that I broke it all down to share with you:
Each compartment has collaged script paper at the back. Inside hosts a gorgeous collection of treasures. Creating this piece was truly a labor of LOVE! I had so much fun making the little vignettes within each box.
#1 Box – A sweet bit of Edwardian Antique lace has been gathered and a bisque set of cherubs adorns it. A pretty bit of vintage bling centered underneath and on the shelf a few mother of pearl buttons.
#2 Box – A sweet charm frame with a Paper Whimsy face. A lock charm adorns the side. On the shelf, an old tiny wood bobbin with vintage lace, clock charm, old skeleton key and Prima rose.
#3 Box – A long charm with a Paper Whimsy image. In the center a bit of amethyst bling has been added (old earring) and a Prima rose adorns the shelf.
#4 Box – A darling vile filled with little pearl sead beads. A heart charm has been attached to the back of the box. Little clip and mother of pearl buttons adorn the shelf.
#5 Box – An old wooden spool which has vintage lace wrapped around. The front has been adorned with a gorgeous amethyst earring.
#6 Box – A vintage wood clothespin wrapped in vintage lace. The front has a charming rhinestone button.
#7 Box – A sweet rose vintage lace applique adorns the back of the box. A vintage rhinestone scatterpin nested in place. On the shelf sweet mother of pearl buttons.
#8 Box – A vintage optical lens which features a Paper Whimsy image behind it. Darling little vintage rhinestone buttons and mother of pearl adorn the shelf.
#9 Box – A charm featuring a Paper Whimsy image which has been adorned with silver corner brackets and a vintage pin. The shelf contains an old skeleton key, mother of pearl buttons and vintage pieces of lace.
#10 Box – Another piece of Antique Edwardian lace tucked inside the box and adorned with vintage rhinestone buttons and Prima Rose.
I don’t make pieces like this often, but have listed it in my shop: SOLD! Thank you so much Sonya!
www.etsy.com/shop/sugarlumpstudios
This is beautiful! I love all of the charming bits and baubles. Such attention to detail. Just lovely.
Nancy – breath taking what an incredible piece of art you've created yet again. It is simply delightful.
Such heart and beauty in every little nook and cranny, Nancy! What a wonderful work of art…
Hope your weekend is just lovely!
Julie
This is so very beautiful Nancy, loving all the gorgeous trinkets. Methinks this was truly a labour of love. Enjoy your weekend. Annette x
Oh Nancy, this is truly beautiful I don't know how you could bear to part with it. I've seen similar decorated cabinets but none compare to yours.
Have a lovely weekend.
Chris x
Hello dear Nancy-
I can imagine it was a bit hard selling this so beautifull cabinet, filled with all kind of little beauties, that you worked with . It is a very fantastic art-piece ,including lovely treasures , made even more beautifull,after going through your clever hands sweet.
A so fantastic collection of little lovelyes.
Have a cosy and real good evening, dearest nancy.
Warm hugs from
Dorthe
Beautiful, Nancy! I've learned to work on projects over extended periods of time. It is fun to watch it develop in its own time.
Hi Nancy, Your shadow box is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Love your beautiful work. Hugs, Terri
WOW!! Nancy, I love everything in this treasure box. You have arranged everything so thoughtfully. {sigh} breathtaking dear friend.
xxoo
Heidi
This is elegant sophistication with a shabby chic touch. Just lovely!
An absolutely stunning treasure!
I am always in awe of your work.
~Linda
I can see this is a labor of love, but now a treasure of love! Totally beautiful with all the amazing details and elements. Wow!
This is beautiful! I can see why it's sold already!
Susan
This is stunning Nancy!
It´s so beautiful Nanc. Love all the detals. No wonder it sold so fast.
Have a wonderful sunday
xo Tina
Hi Nancy,
this is absolutely beautiful!!
What a treasure, no wonder it is sold already.Have a wonderful Sunday.
Hugs,
Marie
Wow what a beautiful cabinet you made!
Hugs,Willy
This is gorgeous,Nancy….so many beautiful little things in it.
This is so sweet. Love the items you have chosen.
WOW that is stunning!
Oh my goodness, Sonya is such a lucky girl!!! This is absolutely stunning, and anyone would love to have this in their studio Nancy! Have a wonderful day.
Hugs,
Robin
Dear Nancy,
Did it not break your heart to part with this or are you happy to know that it will go to a good home where it will be cherished?
Every minute detail, in all the nooks and crannies is so very special.
Not quite Spring here, although our clocks have now changed but the sun is trying to shine and the birds are twittering away to each other.
Wishes
Lynne
i love little box things like this. i have some listed in my etsy shop-not shabby looking-maybe that's why they have not sold! maybe it is time for a change of direction. lovely!!
I love this thing! Very nice! So interesting to consider all details!
It is gorgeous, no wonder it is already sold!
Wonderful Nancy. Your little box is a dream!
Hugs Alexandra
This one I really love!!
Hugs
Ghanya
This is stunning Nancy! Each cubby is filled with beautiful YOU! xxoo
So much to look at and admire!!Just Beautiful and Congrats on the sale!!Hugs,Cat
truly beautiful! Would you mind telling me how you adhere the images to the optical lens? I get glue all over it or it shows thru the glass..do you put some backing on it? behind the photo i mean. Love your site!
Really beautiful!!! Very awesome!!!
Nancy……..I just found you here! Love the pieces you are selling:D So lovely as always!
Hello Miss Nancy!
This is Absolutely Gorgeous! You have out done yourself!
I bet you are a Busy Girl these days getting ready for your Coarse! I have Missed ya! Hope all is Well with you! Have been thinking about you!'
Happy Monday!
Hugs
Jill
Oops! I was a Junkin Gypsy and I didn't know it!
You Know Sometimes I wonder about Myself… I Know my Kids do! Lol!
Happy Monday!
Hugs
Jill
Beautiful work as always!