An Ordinary Cigar Box

Finally, pictures of the Marie Antoinette paper theatre that I made for another swap on the amazing Marie Antoinette Mail Art Group. It's the perfect group for me, seeing how I love all things french! When I first began, and saw Tristan's amazing theatre which I posted about earlier, I thought, "What have I gotten myself into?" I was very nervous about this task and whether or not I could pull it off. But you know what? That's what challenges are all about and we grow and become better at what we do. I am so proud of my theatre and it was so hard to give away. But there will be more because this project was just too wonderful to not do it again.

My oldest may have ADHD, but she sure can concentrate when it comes to her art and her journals. She loves to create at her desk in my studio. I was amazed with the way she picked up on how I mounted Marie and her chair.

I can't even begin to tell you how many layers of paper I used. I wanted it to be as three-dimensional as possible.

I painted some old wooden spools and wrapped them in this ribbon that seemed to be made to go with this theatre.

I love the curtain that falls behind this paper chair that is decorated with vintage glass bead flowers. I also used several layers of cording on the stage. It has to be over the top, in my opinion, to be Marie.

I made this medallion by using Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up. I love this stuff! It makes your paper design appear as if behind glass.

Here is my daughter's box when it is closed. She spent a lot of time adding all of her layers as well. If she keeps this up, who knows what greatness she will create as an adult.

I had no idea she had made the Queen and her chair until she told me to open it up. I was just so proud!

And guess what... just when you thought I was done with Marie, there's more. I am currently working on a Marie Antoinette round robin book. Talk about bling! I will also share more of my round robin travel book. Hope you are all having beautiful spring days. We had snow one day and open windows the next. Cheers!