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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Marie Antoinette Inspired Matchbox Chest

I’m hosting a vintage French themed matchbox chest swap in the Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group.  This is my chest for the swap.
This is probably the most elaborate chest I’ve made to date.
There are a few differences in this chest and in the one in the video tutorial.  For this chest I added two layers of foam core to the bottom and two layers to the top.  This was to accommodate the décor on the front and to give me a place to attach the frame on the top.  I glued two needles to the back of the frame and stuck them into the foam core on the top.   
CLICK HERE FOR THE VIDEO TUTORIAL ON HOW TO MAKE A MATCHBOX CHEST
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28 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    This is stunning!! Absolutely gorgeous!! Someone is going to be very lucky!!

    Happy Crafting
    Tracie

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  2. Christina PaulFebruary 19, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    Amazing! What a work of Art! I will be watching your tutorial!

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  3. JessFebruary 19, 2013 at 6:24 PM

    This is gorgeous! Your work always amazes me!

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  4. kathi17February 19, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    You do the most amazing creations. Every time I come to your blog I'm overwhelmed. This chest is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you so much for all this beautiful eye candy!

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  5. Lynn StevensFebruary 19, 2013 at 11:03 PM

    Laura, This si by far your most beautiful matchbox chest yet.I watched your vidoe last week! My "PLAN" is to pick up some matchboxes tomorrow so I can join in your MAMA swap.
    Hug Lynn

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  6. johalaFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:11 AM

    Allways charming as you use to do!
    Hugs and kisses

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  7. JoanneFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:31 AM

    This is a treasure chest for sure. So beautiful.
    x

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  8. adablog14February 20, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Ciao Laura...
    i tuoi lavori sono meravigliosi e mi lasciano a bocca aperta da quanto sono belli e particolarissimi, fatti con tanta precisione e originalita'...
    a presto Ada

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  9. Art By WandaFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:42 AM

    This is totally awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wow!!!!!!!!!!

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  10. SusanLotusFebruary 20, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    Stunning!!! It´s impossible to find a word for this amazingly beautiful artwork!

    <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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  11. PeggyRFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:20 AM

    This is gorgeous!

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  12. Terri DaughertyFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    I'm so glad I stopped by your blog today because you answered my burning question....how to attach a mirror to the top of the chest. Brilliant!! I've almost finished mine and am so excited for the swap. I made a miniature lamp to sit on top of mine last night. Can't wait for you to see it!
    Hugs, Terri

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  13. Ms MisantropiaFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:07 AM

    Love it, and the exploding Valentine's box too!

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  14. missmacymayFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:47 PM

    Breath taking--love the concept and you included a tutorial, fantastic. You sure are lucky to be in such a great inspirational group. I enjoy seeing it all and not having the stress of doing it!!!

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  15. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    OMG this is ravishing! I am blown away by the intricacies and the extra layers you used to fortify it. absolutley amazing work! You are so inspiring.

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  16. Diane D.February 20, 2013 at 1:05 PM

    Absolutely Gorgeous! It rival Versailles in detail. Love it.
    DianeD

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  17. lilyandthelotus.blogspot.comFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:07 PM

    wow. there are few words to say when there is something that beautiful.it sums up every word pertaining to awe and beauty..thank you for sharing this ..even if I tried a thousand times mine would never be as beautiful as this.
    hugs
    susan s

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  18. silvergranFebruary 20, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL!

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  19. annemarksFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:31 PM

    Wow this is amazing. It is so ornate and gorgeous :)

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  20. StampindamourFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:55 PM

    WOW! This is so beautiful!!! I found your blog via Pinterest recently {I'm in AZ too!}...

    -PaMeLa ;)

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  21. johalaFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Hello Laura!
    I received your card today and I'm SO pleased! It's lovely, and I'm looking for a pretty frame to put it in it!
    Thanks, thanks, thanksXXXXX
    Hugs and kisses!
    I put a post on my blog about it!

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  22. Tristan RobinFebruary 22, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    I am absolutely gobsmacked - this is stunning. Brava!

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  23. LoriFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:58 PM

    Wow, Laura! This is absolutely gorgeous. Whoever is your partner is certainly going to cherish it and admire it. I am always amazed at the amount of work you put into your pieces.

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  24. MartinaFebruary 27, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Dear Laura, you have made this matchbox chest simply DIVINE!!! You are such a fabulous creative talent! Chapeau!

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  25. Tone M.February 27, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    O.M.G, WOW how beautiful and absolutely gorgeous. It's truly amazing

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  26. MistiRoseFebruary 28, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Laura,
    With your permission I posted a photo of your altered bottles on my blog as well as direct links to some of your tutorials. I have NO IDEA how you continuously come up with ideas that are just prettier and prettier! Would you allow me to post a photo of your Marie Antoinette Chest - I most certainly will give you credit and direct people to it!
    Best,
    Misti
    MistiRoses.blogspot.com

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  27. Mary Ann TateMarch 4, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    Very very beautiful:)

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  28. ArinaMay 31, 2018 at 2:10 PM

    Marvellous

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