Marche aux Fleurs

I have discovered that, indeed, happiness does come in a bottle...a bottle that's been altered using Wendy Vecchi's fantastic cracked glass technique! This weekend I picked up a jar of Rock Candy Crackle paint for this week's Compendium of Curiosities Vol. 2 Challenge, Shattered Stains. For some reason I always cheap out and get the little bottle - this time I got the big one (it's such a better deal!). With my new abundance of Rock Candy, I knew I wanted to try Wendy's technique in addition to the Shattered Stains. I'm so glad I did! Now that I've tried it and seen in in person, I can tell you it is seriously amazing.

Look at those gorgeous crackles!! Who would think that a cast-off olive oil bottle could look so cool? I decided to keep my color palette very muted and shabby French. I tied the top with some seam binding that I saturated with Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearl Mist and a little bit of Brushed Corduroy Distress ink. When it was dry, I added an Idea-ology Wire Pin, Baubles, and a Word Key that I gave a little Faux Patina treatment.

Here is my little Shattered Stains number. I've done the technique before using lots of color, this time I really wanted it to look old and like it belonged on this bottle, so I used Black Soot and Brushed Corduroy stains. The number is actually a 9, but it always looks like a 6 to me! It was cut from Grungeboard using the new Sizzix Word Play die. The bit of French text behind it was cut with the Sizzix Vintage lace die.

The label was made by cutting plain paper using Sizzix' Styled Labels die. I stamped the wonderful image (the inspiration for the whole thing!) from Artistic Outpost's Flower Market set and then inked around the edges. The crown was also patina-ed with Slate and Caramel alcohol ink. To give the top a vintage look, I wrapped it with foil tape and inked it with the same colors as the crown and the key.

Now that I've tried this technique, I can't wait to use it more - if you haven't already, you definitely need to try it! If you need any of the supplies I used, including Tim Holtz' inspiring book, you can purchase them at Inspiration Emporium via the links below. Remember, you can use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!

Compendium of Curiosities II	Rock Candy Crackle Paint	Inkssentials Glue N' Seal	Heirloom Gold Perfect Pearls Mist	Sizzix Word Play Die
Sizzix Styled Labels Die	Sizzix Vintage Lace Die	Idea-ology Word Keys	Idea-ology Baubles	Idea-ology Wire Pins
Idea-ology Swivel Clasps	Idea-ology Regal Adornments	Grungeboard	Inkssentials Blending Tool	Alcohol Ink Applicator Tool
Alcohold Ink Applicator Felt	Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink	Black Soot Distress Stain	Brushed Corduroy Distress Stain	Adirondack Snow Cap Ink
Caramel Alcohol Ink	Slate Alcohol Ink	Ranger Glossy Accents	Memory Foil Tape	Vagabond

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Since it's such an easy one (I'm so lazy!) I'm also entering this for the Anything Goes theme this week at Simon Says Stamp and Show. They are also the sponsor for this week's CCC2 challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by!