All Hallows Eve Altered Cabinet Card

 

Recently I joined a wonderful group, blissfullARTswaps.  Many of the artist I follow are members and I am thrilled to now be swapping with them. 

 

 

As always I was a bit apprehensive to join in, fearing I might not "make the cut."  The first swap I joined is an All Hallows Eve Altered Cabinet Card.  I had never altered a Cabinet Card, in fact, I didn't even really know what one was.  The ladies of the group were great, sharing all their knowledge and even mailing me some cards.

 

 

Here is what I created.  I decided to dress up my image feeling that she already had a witch like quality to her, kind of a mean headmistress look that could easily be called "witchy."

 

 

I started with layers and layers of black seam binding so that I could hide things between the layers.  I made the spider and then a 3D witches hat. 

 

 

Some coordinating buttons, lace and flowers finished it off.  And I really like the way she turned out. 

 

 

One of my favorite things to do is to package things in a lovely way.  So I decided to make a pocket/envelope for the card.  Recently a wonderful swapper with MAMA sent me a gorgeous vintage crochet piece.  It was a bit large but perfect colors for this. 

 

 

I sewed it into a pocket, added some trim, a ruffle and coordinating flowers and ribbon and voila a perfect pocket for my Altered Cabinet Card.

 

 

I had so much fun with this new to me art form that I have decided to host my very first blog swap.  So be looking for my announcement in the next few days. 

 

Thanks for looking.