Friday, February 22, 2013

I Can See Clearly Now!

OK not really, but at least I can find my glasses case!  For a long time I have wanted to alter the many cases I have and this has laid around with a crackle finish and those Steampunky eyes for several weeks.  Today we decided it would be a good day to finish what was started!
So here is why I did!  I used the SteamPunk and Secretary Pool stamp plates from Artistic Outpost and everything was stamped on tissue paper and cut out, using Archival and heat set!  The block letters are all from one stamp and after I heat set, I colored the reverse side with Distress Markers.  I did give this a quick spray of Matt Sealer to avoid any running once I glued these down with a gel medium.  I was wanting a collage of letters, so these were just randomly placed.  After I was happy, I gave this another coat of gel medium and then a coat of matt varnish!   I am also linking this up to The Cheerful Ink Pad's "Anything But a Card" challenge! 

Remember there is still time to pull out those AO stamps and join in the February Referral Program, so come on and play along.

As always I am thrilled when you stop by and comment.  Hope everyone has a most fabulous weekend! 
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28 comments:

  1. NettyFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Loving your new glasses case, it looks so fab Terry, hugs Annette x

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  2. NettyFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Loving your new glasses case, it looks so fab Terry, hugs Annette x

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  3. Ink Art DesignsFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    What a great idea Terry! It looks fantastic
    Dot x

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  4. 2amscrapperFebruary 22, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    I bet many of us have eye glass cases and few of us have altered ones--what a fabby idea, Terry. Yours "looks" great. Helene

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  5. AnnFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    this is a wonderful idea!!
    love what you did!!

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  6. KrishaFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:02 PM

    Very cool idea, love the effect you achieved!!

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  7. Lynn StevensFebruary 23, 2013 at 12:59 AM

    Great way to keep track of those glasses! How FUN!!!
    hugs Lynn

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  8. Jenny MarplesFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Great job Terry, you will never lose these now! Hugs, Jenny x

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  9. Brenda BrownFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    Ha a brilliant title for your post and what a fabulous alteration to your glasses case. I bet you will find it much easier now.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs Brenda xxx

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  10. Valerie-JaelFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Beautiful, this will not easily be overseen. Great idea! Valerie

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  11. KarinFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:30 AM

    Wow great idea and it looks fabulous!

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  12. RedanneFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    Such a great idea, may just have a go at altering one of mine.....if I can find one! Love yours.

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  13. Jane WetzelFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    hi Terry- omg...Awesome idea! love what u have done :)

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  14. MeggymayFebruary 23, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Great alteration, you won't be loosing those specs with them homed in this wonderful case.
    Yvonne

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  15. Lucy EdmondsonFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    This is so fabulous Terry, and I must make a glasses case as I am very bad about not putting my glasses away. This is an AO set I really fancy although I am lucky as a certain friend has offered to let me use hers, lol!!

    Lucy x

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  16. Sandi McLeanFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:43 AM

    What fun! And great inspiration to keep the glasses safe!

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  17. MicheleFebruary 23, 2013 at 3:37 PM

    this is fabulous and with all the old glasses cases i have laying around there is no excuse not to try it! by the way we have an "anything but a card" challenge at the http://cheerfulstamppad.blogspot.com/ if you want to link up! xo

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  18. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    Brilliant!
    So cool and arty and what I love, practical - such great use of the stamps.
    Terry I also have to comment on your glasses as I really like them.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  19. 1CardCreatorFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Gorgeous Terry! I love the letters and the tissue paper gives it such a nice look! ~Diane

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  20. Words and PicturesFebruary 23, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    Clever stuff... you won't miss that on your desk! Love the stamp combo, and the alphabet all individually cut out - how patient of you!
    Alison x

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  21. PetraBFebruary 23, 2013 at 6:51 PM

    so cool ... have some of those lying around and never thought of altering them ... thank you for sharing such a clever idea

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  22. UnknownFebruary 24, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    How fun is this. What a creative idea. I just love it.

    Hugs~

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  23. UnknownFebruary 24, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    Hey Terry, they look just like mine! Can't remember you borrowed them from me, LOL! Love your case, totally creative and artistically made my friend! Hugs, Ira x
    irascreacorner.blogspot.nl

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  24. VadaFebruary 24, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Terry, I just love this idea.. Very nicly done little lady.
    Lots of Hugs Vada

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  25. Silvia(Barnie)February 26, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    That's cool, a great idea.

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  26. AlexaFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:14 PM

    Great idea Terry and I love your choice of collage pieces! x

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  27. Marjie KemperFebruary 27, 2013 at 2:41 PM

    That is an awesome makeover for your case, girl!

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  28. SandraMarch 6, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    What a fun thing to alter your glasses case! I'm sure you can find it right away now! Hugs, Sandra

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