edited - You really need to see the latest post by Mitra...a story that could only be described with her style.
This little door and I have quite a history together. I received this nearly a year ago from my wonderfully creative and talented blog friend Mitra. Originally we had collaborated on blogging a "door theme" together, based on a card I'd done. She actually made this little door with hinges from the frame she had purchased awhile back. When she sent it to me, the inspiration was Halloween. Like I said, I've had it for a bit. She even included a stained glass window on it!
I've black embossed one of my favorite quotes stamps on the front door that says,
"What of the dreams that never die?
Turn to your left at the end
of the sky." from e.e. cummings
Below are the pictures of how the door arrived to me with her original work. Amazing, right!!!
She even gave me a head start with the Halloween theme by including a scenery on the inside!
Well, Halloween has since come and gone and still the door taunted me. "Work with me, use me, get off your ass and make something with me!" I'm sure I don't need to expound, we've all had that happen to us; inanimate objects torturing our artistic souls.
It finally happened, the planets aligned and the cosmos saw fit for me to complete this project. I did ask Mitra if she would mind me changing the genre and her words were "GO FOR IT!"
Here it is with the door opening...
And here is the completed inside!
I also must give credit to another crafty blog for spurring the idea.
Our Creative Corner is hosting a very cool challenge theme of Embellished Frames.
I figure, it's a door frame, it should count, but just in case, I've added a frame inside the door frame; which I baked.
Here's a shot so you can see the full scale of the very cool door from Mitra.
Here's a few shot of how I made the frame, the crown, and the flowers.
Viola! All done.
The frame was baked to meet the criteria of the challenge and because I wanted to see if I could do it. The crown symbolizes strength and courage to accomplish all you set out to do and the flowers, well, they're just pretty foo-foo. The woman I chose to be in red because it's a striking color that attracts your attention and focuses you in on the message. To me, it shows confidence and boldness.
I didn't want to stay with Halloween because the gift in itself is SOOO special and something this wonderfully crafted and thoughtful should stay out in full view ALL the time. Therefore, I wanted the theme to be inspirational always.
Okay, that's it for me. I hope you've enjoyed looking at my altered door frame and you'll find your way over to Mitra's blog to see why she is such encouragement to me AND hop over to Our Creative Corner and show off a frame or two of your own.
Hugs n' Happy Stamping and never ignore the knock at the door!
Lisa xx
Challenges I would like to enter this project in...
Our Creative Corner - Embellished Frames
Art With No Boundaries - Anything Goes (just missed the frame challenge, ah well.)
Simon Says Stamp and Show - Texture
32 comments:
Wow this is just amazing Lisa! I love the door and the stained glass window....what amazing details! And that frame is just so lovely! :D
*Shahrul stands up and giving you a bow*. Lisa, this door is BEYOND amazing!!!!. Love your handmade frame, I like to try bake something sometime :). I was indeed intrigued by the pretty girl in red! Bravo.
Amazing! How super creative you are, my friend! I love your door. Wow..... think of all the things you can do with that! (I don't know how you come up with your ideas.... but keep them coming! You are amazing!
Hugs,
Marie XX
oh wow .... this is just amazing - and i love the frame inside. YOu have both created a stunning piece of work
Lisa x
This is amazing I love the door! it is so original. A great piece thanks for join us at Art With no Boundaries. Please join us again
Lisa, Simply Fabulous. It also reminds me of a little headstone with someone wanting to get out. Too cool for words. Thank you for sharing this inspirational piece with us on Art With No Boundaries.
:) Chris / CS Designs
OH MY GOODNESS GRACIOUS!!! I LOVE THIS!!!!!
I almost wet my pants - the minute I saw you post and saw "get the door" I started to roar!! You mean to tell me that there are other people like you in this world. Oh I think I have died (no pun intended) and gone to heaven. Oh how I love this -- Johnny Depp eat your heart out. Lucky me to have found you!!
sandy
You see I got so excited I could not ever type right.
God this is AWESOME!!!! Love it Lisa and wow what a fab design you really are one talented lady!! Chanelle xx
I so enjoyed this post! I have all kind of inanimate objects taunting me daily!!! Right now there is a new bird cage from the second hand store!
That frame you made BY HAND and colored is amazing!!! I LOVE this project and the quote on the front makes me so happy!!
I have to go check the blog you are playing along with...what a great name!!!
OMG!!!! You have really out done yourself with this one my girl, the door is a WOW, and I can well understand how Mitra is just stunned by what you have done with this!
I really don't know where to begin; you always do this to me, I am trying to think of something constructive and compliment you in a way that explains this amazing creation, but you have struck me speechless this one time Quirks, you really have.
Two entries into this Challenge and two amazing ones at that!
Thank you so very much for supporting us here at OCC, and me of course. Always, always inspiring work from you.
Smiles:)
Sue
Layer uipon layer of goodness and surprises. What a wonderful piece. It was such a cool piece to begin with and then you altered it to make it totally suit you. Amazing! Thanks for joining us at Art With No Boundaries. I can't wait to see what you create next :)
Now this rocks! When I am looking for originality and out-of-the-box crafting ideas I look no further than "You Made Me Ink" and now everybody knows why.
Hey Mitra, you're one cool friend!
This is awesome guys,
Lisa
What a fun and unique project! The Design Team are really pleased that you joined us for the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge this week - Thank you!
So very cool and inspirational! Awesome job. :)
WOW!!! this is amazing! Not only does it look absolutely stunning, it is such a powerful, uplifting message. I love it!
Hugs, Dawn
Wow! Speechless....Amazing...and a tutorial as well..
What can I say hun..
Stunning, stunning!!!
Hugs,
Marjorie
xx
Just come over from Mitra's blog---this is a-truly-mazing....I love the play on words & the 'collaborative' nature of your project...it's fabulous & sooo different:):):)
I wanted to stop by and thank you for the lovely comment you left at mine and boy, am I glad I did. Your work is Fan.Tas.Tic! Wow. xx
what an interesting project
Wow, Lisa!!! This is way cool - love all the detail and it's SO UNIQUE. The inside frame is awesome... So glad you linked this at Art With No Boundaries!
Another AMAZING make, Lisa! I just don't know where your creativity comes from, but you should share it with me!!
Wow, love this door box! Very cool that you made your own frame! Stunning!
THIS is AMAZING! It is clever, unique, gorgeous, and just COOL! Thank you so very much, for joining our challenge this week at Our Creative Corner! Marcy xo
Gorgeous, loving the colours and design. Soooo creative. Have a great Thursday.
Hugs
DesÃre
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Doing Life
Amazing work, its a very eye catching piece inside and out.
Holy cannoli chica this hits it out of the park! This could be your most creative work to date (at least that I've seen:)), and I'm so glad the stars and the moon aligned for us to see this amazing awesome over the top work of art!!!! you go girl
Shelby
Only you could say in an off the cuff voice "I figure, it's a door frame, it should count, but just in case..." and then go on to MAKE a frame to go on the inside as well!! Holy Crapola!! This is beyond fantastic and really showcases your brilliance and creativity as an artist!! LOVE IT!
Such an amazing creation, you did a great job on your door, outside and inside! =)
Thanks for joining us at Art With No Boundaries!
Hugs, Elenor DT
I so enjoyed reading your post!
What a lovely unique creation, wow!
I really like it that you made the door into an inspiration for every day of the year!
Interesting how every little detail has a meaning, it makes your piece of art so much more special!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for entering the challenge at Art With No Boundaries. I hope that you will join us again!
Rene DT
This is such an awesome project - so inspiring and empowering! A good reminder to seize the day - you had me smiling through your entire post! A real piece of art - I love the quote you used and as always the fabulous details that make this a one of a kind!
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