Saturday 27 March 2010

Week 45 'Rags To Riches'

Good Morning

It is time for me - Mummylade - to host my first challenge here at Allsorts and I am of course a bit nervous :) I guess some of you know that my absolute passion is to alter things around the house so what better challenge than to alter or recycle something. Change a cereal box to a piece of art, cut a piece from an old shirt and use on a card, punch a soda can and make charms, the possibilities are endless. I'm a vintage kinda gal so as a prize this we have a vintage kit for you from my own local craft shop - Scrapbooking4you.


Here is some inspiration for you from the design team:


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Debs

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(M&S foil dish, old book, kitchen foil and embellies off a wedding invitiation)


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Emma



Lisa

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kirsten

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23 comments:

Marianne's Craftroom said...

I read the challenge and thought, oh no, I can't do that but I am blown away by the inspiration from the DT this week and will endeavour to have a go. They are all fab. Marianne x

Hels Sheridan said...

GORGEOUS art from all the designers...I have made a little teensy something to join in with :O)) Fab challenge...thanks! Hels x

Randi WS said...

I love your first challenge, Mummylade! I'm a "saver" myself, and a big fan of using all kind of stuff in my papercrafting! And the DT has made so many beautiful things!
Hugs, Randi ;)

Zoechaos said...

Oh yes have to join in with this made something 'specially for you.

Sherrie said...

Hi!
I am a newbie here at All Sorts. I have a post for this challenge at my place. Have a great day!

Sherrie
My Journal
http://sherriesjournal.blogspot.com/2010/03/letter-organization.html

JudeGrant said...

I'm a newbie too so please be gentle with me :) love everyone's work -very talented people out there

Loz said...

This was fun! Love the DT work!!
My link at no 15 is wrong... sorry!!!

Ang C said...

I've altered a pringles tube!!!!


Great work from the DT

Tini A. said...

Ooohhh... what a funny challenge! I´ve recycled an old bird-house (it was a fleamarket found). Hugs Tini

- - Sheryl - - said...

I altered a macaroni and cheese boxes into a candy gift boxes for each of my family members

Krisha said...

I altered a book for a friend. I love these kinds of challenges, and the DT's are just great inspiration.

Sally H said...

Wonderful DT creations!

Fliss said...

Gorgeous stuff everyone and I really enjoyed this as it gave me the chance to use something that had been hanging around for a while!
x

suezie said...

I love the samples. Couldn't resist playing along since I'd just altered up a picture frame

Shelley said...

I just found your blog and I'm just blown away by the DT inspiration and the creativity of your challenges. I am an avid re-purposer in all my layouts and cards so this was a fun first project for me.

Tammy said...

What a great great challenge...congrats!
smiles...Tammy

Julie said...

Have only just heard of this challenge and as I'd altered a cocktail stick and some felt to utilise in this card I thought I'd enter. Will do it more indepth next time x

Zoechaos said...

Perfect challenge for things going on here at the moment had to add a second piece!

Eunice Jackson said...

This challenge has given me new ideas for gift giving, thankyou

maddy hill said...

thanks ladies - great challenge , ive altered a box for a alice in wonderland gift set !

hugs
maddy x

Caroljenks said...

Great challenge Helene - so glad I managed to get my entry in just in time!

Carol x

Kat said...

Great challenge and the DT have made some great projects. I know mine is too late but I just thought I'd let you see it. I knew it was a mistake to do so much housework before I started any crafting. Then I had to go to work!

Kat x

Suzanne said...

Gorgeous cards everyone.
Hope you like mine
Hugs Sue