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Thursday, March 24, 2011

Oh-So-"Wicked Circus" Altered Altoid Tin

Hiya folks! So I'm hanging out at Craftster.org and ooh-ing and ahh-ing over some really cool craftiness. They have organized swaps all the time and I decided to take the plunge and participate in one. Ok, ok, so my fabulously talented sister might have had something to do with it. If not for her, I wouldn't have the nerve to play along. Thanks, big sis!

Anyway, the swap was to alter an Altoids tin using a "Wicked Circus" theme. My swap partner has received hers so I can post it here now.

The "Alexander" letters, crystal ball and skeleton hand are all layered.








Inside is a fortune telling wheel and the mystic's lair

I found a dollhouse table and cut to fit with a jeweler's saw. The crystal ball is an antique marble. No matter how much I worked it, I couldn't get Madame Zora's sign to hang straight.

Madame Zora is a fan of Alexander and has a poster hidden behind the curtain.


Kinda wicked, huh? I've got another one in the works with a vintage clown theme and I'll show it to you soon. Thanks for visiting!

Cheers,
Susan
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7 comments:

  1. Patricia MaeMarch 24, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    OMG that is so awesome I love the inside I never would have thought that. Even the little table, omg its so cute or wicked. Love it. I can't wait to see more.
    ~Patricia

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  2. Auntie EmMarch 24, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Your altered tin is amazing! I love all the details you added. What a little work of art!
    Thanks for sharing! :)

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  3. UnknownMarch 24, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Very cool Susan! I love all of the details that you added - the dollhouse table...girl, you rock! Can't wait to see more!
    hugs,
    Gini

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  4. CuddlyBunnyMarch 24, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    This might be my favorite ever altered tin!

    I love the miniature lair and the layering on the lid ... AWESOME!

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  5. HegeMarch 24, 2011 at 5:59 PM

    Wow!!!! This was really really awesome!! I've never seen anything like it! Love it!!!

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  6. JamieMarch 24, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Susan, I am so glad you shared, this rocks! Seriously, how do you think up this stuff? You are awesome. I love the tin. Hugs! Jamie

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  7. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    WOW Susan!!! I envisioned what you were doing when we talked about it. I couldn't figure out how all these little bits were going to come together in such a small area. Glad you found the little table. I am utterly amazed. I can't wait to see the circus one.

    Hugs,
    Kimm

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