Tuesday, April 05, 2011

A cup fit for a Red Queen?




Once more and in line with my Alice in Wonderland theme this cup was made at our retreat in Skipton as one of our projects. The template for making these teacups came from Ann Woods Blog which has loads of other inspiring creations.

The template was cut out from recycled cereal boxes which were reinforced with strips of paper and PVA glue to make papier mache (of a type).  The teacup was allowed to dry completely.

I painted mine with a few coats of matt Dylusions paint and then decorated with a gold pen and some Dew Drops.  The inside was sprayed with antique gold shimmer mist to give it a sheen.  The hearts are cut from pink card using a heart Nestabilities die and stuck in place, followed by a coat of Stickles diamond glitter glue.






This one is displayed on an old porcelain saucer which I didn't make !!

Messy to make but really satisfying once complete.

Sid xx

21 comments:

  1. Wow what a masterpiece and such a fabulous colour.

    I have to admit to having nothing 'Alice'!!!!

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  2. looks fab Sid...and the photography is stunning too!

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  3. Yes you're right, it's a teacup fit for a Queen!!! Thanks for giving me something else to make out of all those cereal boxes I have waiting to be transformed!

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  4. Great use for the box paper :) The color is indeed royal :)

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  5. Bet it was fun making it.
    xoxo Sioux

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  6. More tea vicar?.......fab cup!

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  7. A real royal colour. Love the design and thanks for the template download. I can feel a tea party coming on!!! Shame on you not making a matching saucer.

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  8. ha - stunning Sid and I agree with Paula - beautifully photographed.

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  9. Stunning colour and great idea to photograph on matching saucer .

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  10. Great teacup, love the dewdrop studded base!

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  11. This is fab. Such a beautiful piece. Thanks for sharing and Have a great day. Angela

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  12. What a lovely tea cup...... Now I'm in the mood for a cup of tea ..... Must go and put the kettle on!

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  13. Terrific teacup and thank you for the link. Annette

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  14. WOW this is awesome, hmmmm tea !!!!

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  15. What a fun project! :-) would be good to display handmade flowers :-)

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  16. How gorge! You should make a whole set!

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  17. like your cup..red queen! lol! Got my ticket to the Happy Stampers today so hoping we will meet up there.thanks as ever for all your great comments on my blog

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  18. Had a go at making one myslef now Sid plus sacuer of course.

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