~Rue Lafayette No 33~

 I started this Project Quite a while ago and  have only just Finished it!

Well..Almost Finished....

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The Inspiration behind this piece came from wandering around one of our local thrift stores.  I noticed that they had  many Old Silver Chests in various conditions and some had just wonderful details.

This one in particular had another Drawer as Well.

Just a little sanding and some Black Paint made a Huge Difference. 

You know me! I can't stop there

 I removed all of the old Moleskin and Wood Slots for the Silver Pieces and replaced them with New Fabric and Chipboard. 

I just Love this French Script Fabric!

So Many little Details to work with!

I also Made a Ribbon Board  and glued it in the Lid.

At my Local Craft store 

I Purchased these Wood Compartmentalized Trays.

They Received some Sanding and a Nice Coat of Black Paint as Well. 

I cut Long strips of Contrasting Fabric to Line the Compartments going up and over and Down into the next Compartment.

I also Frayed the Edges of the Fabric Because I Liked the Look it Gave.

I then cut Squares of Frayed Fabric 

and Placed them at the Bottom of Each Compartment.

I didn't Even find it necessary to glue the Fabric down

 

 With all of the Left over thread from the Fabric 

I made a Little Nest for My Dove.

A Little Something Unexpected and yet still Cohesive!

 For the Top I made a Stencil using a n Exacto Knife 

and a Heavy Piece of Card stock.

Using Gold Leaf

I Dabbed and Brushed it on until I liked the Look. 

I also used Gold Leaf to Highlight the edges of my piece 

using a Brush and Sometimes just my Finger.

My Images are Courtesy of Karen, 

Our Very Favorite Graphics Fairy!!

The Wreath Here 

and the French Address Here.

 Rue Lafayette No 33

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 I Love Using this Piece for all of my Bling!

Hope you enjoy my little Project

and maybe feel Inspired to create one of your own!

Have a Wonderful Week Everyone!