I don't know if anyone is aware of the struggles that I had with this particular shrine (for the Cigar Box Shrine project to benefit the Street Kids of Oaxaca - for a reminder, click HERE). It sort of pieced itself together, but I can finally call it done (I just added a coat of high gloss varnish - a name and a signature is all it needs ... and I am pretty sure it's going to be called "Between Here & There" ... I'll sign it when the varnish dries)
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front of box - closed:
Inside lid:
Inside box side (veil up):
Inside view (vail down):
Inside view (vail up):
any questions?
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing
~Helen Keller~
23 comments:
Those shrines are just SO cool!!!
I love them - they were worth all the stress and work you put into them.
Congratulations!
Kate
It's just lovely! It's amazing what you can do with a cigar box...hmmm, might have one of those around here...
OH, MY! These different views are just completely awesome, and the colors are brilliant and bright and I am drawn IN. Really good work.
Do you do interior decorating?
This shrine is really pretty--so much color and sparkle and I love the veil! Congrats on a beautiful piece:)
wonderful job on the shrine! it looks much bigger than a cigar box so i know it has a lot of details!!
Wonderful! Your shrines are beautiful! Well done!
*smiles*
Sue
These are beautiful!
Ooh! I have empty cigar boxes and I could be doing this! Thanks for visiting and joining in with me, femminismo. I will check back with you soon to see what's up. jeanne in oregon
Awsome shrine! Love the veil idea..very mysterious!!!
happy hauntings, Gail
thanks, everyone.
funny how pieces that cause internal struggles & copious amounts of hair pulling are still received so well.
ps - the "veil" is a remnant of the lace that we wrapped our wedding favors in ... can't believe I still have some 11 years later. :)
oohh, now helen Keller is on the right track..
Thanks for the comment... however not the word i was looking for. Have another go...think like a guerilla, cheeky, out of the box, irreverent..
oh, this is wonderful, michelle. i want to gaze closely at those pictures on the cover... and the inside is so rich! very happy will the recipient of this shrine be... xo
Just stunning as always!
Cheers!
in case anyone is wondering, the little cards on the front, sides & "floating" inside are cards from a miniature tarot deck.
Beautiful. I love the veil.
What a glorious jewel you have created here...May it be a vehicle to bring great happiness and joy to those kids! A beautiful and generous project!
It is amazing that your creation started out as a cigar box, it is gorgeous!
ooohhhh yay yay yay!!! ALL DONE!!! ffewwwww i know that feeling all too well of finally finishing up a project that you never expected would take so long to finish!!! yay yay yay!!! time to celebrate sista!!!
throwing confetti...
your shrines are beautiful!!! i love love love this one with all the glitter and sparkle!!! and the veil!!! super great work!!!
peace and love to you!!!
xox
this is quite nice.
I am swooning over the veil! Such a perfect touch. Well done!!
Thanks for your great comments. I know what you mean about wanting to send butterflies!
When I think of how much work you must have put into your shrines....wow,such dedication. You can see that this one was made with love.
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