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Monday, December 19, 2011

Altered Bottle

After seeing so many wonderful altered bottles on other blogs I decided to give it a go  The overall size of this piece is 8 ½” tall x 4 ¼’ wide.  I started by stamping and embossing the glass (on all four sides).  Click here to see a tutorial on how to stamp and emboss glass.  Next, I added beaded and velvet trims.  Lastly, I added jewels, pearls and the metal feet.  The feet are made from a decorative piece of brass that I bent (see the picture below).  You can find them as Alpha Stamps.  The stopper is made from a picture frame.
I used Glossy Accents to attach all of the elements including the trims and feet.  Normally I don’t use as wet glue to attach fabric but in this case the trims were thick (so the glue did not soak through) and I needed a glue that would stick to the glass.
I think this could be my new addiction.  The possibilities are endless……
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30 comments:

  1. Janet GhioDecember 19, 2011 at 8:21 AM

    This is really beautiful!

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  2. bobbieDecember 19, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Really lovely!!

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  3. Karenliz HendersonDecember 19, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    Stunning!

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  4. ImagiMeriDecember 19, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    That is quite the elaborate piece, and so beautiful! Thanks for sharing the beauty.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  5. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Your bottle is simply stunning! It takes my breath away it's so beautiful! Yes, more bottles please :)

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  6. Astrid MacleanDecember 19, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Stunning bottle, love it!!

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  7. AnnetteDecember 19, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Hi well I do bottles but not this elegante. beautiful

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  8. Plumrose LaneDecember 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    What a lovely, lovely creation!
    ♥Sharon

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  9. MartinaDecember 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    This altered bottle is gorgeous, dear Laura! So beautifully created.

    Wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
    Hugs
    MARTINA oxo

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  10. DanieleDecember 19, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    WOW.....
    hugs

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  11. PrimaD22December 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    Laura, this is just lovely. Could see a grouping of them on a perfume tray.. Thanks, again for sharing..

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  12. smokeysmomDecember 19, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    OMG Laura! This is absolutely stunning! What I wouldn't give to go through your stash! I love all of the metal pieces and jewelry bits you use.

    Have a very Merry Christmas!

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  13. Lillian December 19, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Your bottle is stunning Laura
    Thanks for the tutorias
    Lillian
    http://www.canadianscraptramp.blogspot.com/
    http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mixedmediaart/

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  14. lynnDecember 19, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    what a gorgeous bottle... i really love the stopper, and the feet are such a lovely accent.. and you are brilliant in using the brass piece that way.. and the addition of the blue to it matched the trim so perfect.. thanks for sharing..
    id love to see that on my table.. lol
    have a great holiday
    lynn

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  15. "MOI" FreubelDecember 19, 2011 at 5:18 PM

    Came by to catch up your latest posts Laura and can you imagine that my mouth is hanging wide open !!
    Djeezzz...your blog is so inspirational and this altered botlle....PHENOMENAL !!!
    *********
    Wishing you a cozy Christmas !!

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  16. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Lovely piece. Thank you for being so generous, and sharing your knowledge. I hope your holidays are wonderful and grand.

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  17. Sue YoungDecember 19, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Wow how gorgeous!!! Just what you need ,Laura:another addiction!!! Lol !!!!!
    Just beautiful!

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  18. DortheDecember 20, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    This is gorgeous Laura, what a fantastic work of art,again.
    Dorthe

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  19. TheresaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    This bottle is absolutely breath-taking! I think it SHOULD be your new addiction!!! Just beautiful.

    PS I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog header!!!!

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  20. JoanneDecember 20, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    I've given up trying to find the right words when I see this unbelievable art of yours. I am sitting here totally 'gob smacked'.
    Hugs Joanne xx

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  21. A Strange AllureDecember 20, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Beautiful! :) And so darn cool.

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  22. peggy aplSEEDSDecember 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    wow, this is gorgeous. i love your style, Laura! Merry Christmas!

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  23. peggy aplSEEDSDecember 20, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    wow, this is gorgeous. i love your style, Laura! Merry Christmas!

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  24. shawnDecember 21, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    WOW!!! TOTALLY STUNNING AND AMAZING WHAT YOU DID...You are very talented. Please do share more details of all you did and used on this including where you got the bottle from. I really want to make these for my daughters...and self of course. Thank you for sharing!

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  25. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    What a stunning result.

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  26. Mary Ann TateDecember 23, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Fantastic:)

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  27. Seahorse Ranch GirlDecember 26, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    I was all set to say this is an-over-the-top favorite, when I scrolled down and saw your 4th ornament. Now what do I do? They are both uber-fab.

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  28. GingerJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    This is wonderful. I'm always looking for unusual bottles at garage sales and the goodwill. Halloween is my favorite holiday to decorate for, this is right up my ally. Thanks for sharing!

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  29. birdnestJanuary 18, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    Another beautiful inspiration from you Laura, just gorgeous!

    Thank you again for sharing!

    Robin

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  30. RPLancasterJanuary 18, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    Hi Laura,
    I've been eyeing these bottles on other blogs myself. I'm going to give it a try. Went and viewed your tutorial. Thanks Much!

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