Sunday, February 3, 2013

Chapter 24 Romance in Wonderland



...next [came] the ten courtiers; these were ornamented all over with diamonds, and walked two and two, as the soldiers did. After these came the royal children; there were ten of them, and the little dears came jumping merrily along hand in hand, in couples: they were all ornamented with hearts. Next came the guests, mostly Kings and Queens...
The theme of this quote is couples, and that's what we celebrate in February with Valentine's Day. For the month of February, we are celebrating Romance in Wonderland! As always, you may enter any project that fits the challenge theme, but those that feature Wonderland will have two chances at the prize instead of one. Multiple entries are encouraged but each must be on a separate post; enter by Feb. 23.  One lucky winner will receive a $15 store credit to Simply Betty Stamps.
We are using the fabulous Steampunk Romance images by Simply Betty Stamps [ Store | Blog,  Challenge Blog, and new Steampunk Challenge Blog ]. The people pictured in this stamp line resemble grown-up characters in Wonderland, don't you think?
You should also check out the whimsical Alice in Wonderland collection. Here is what the oh, so talented Betty has to say:
Simply Betty Stamps started in 2010, when I was forced to close my little scrapbook store due to my last baby coming early. I was home, with a preemie couldn't do much but draw, craft, and had just discovered blogging! I started to nose around about digis, how could I do this, how could I do that? Slowly but surely Simply Betty Stamps was born! I have a quirky sense of humor and I believe it shows in my images. I have immortalized my kids in my images as it is what I love creating with, their everyday shenanigans and goofy ways. I love sharing my creativity, I can't tell you how awesome it is to see others creating with SBS images! I look forward to continuing to bring in the quirkiness to crafters across the globe and look forward to many years of fun images.
Today's project for The Altered Alice features the gorgeous Romance Emma.  Doesn't she just make the perfect Alice?  Alice has just found a love letter in her Wonderland mailbox.  I wonder who it's from.  A secret admirer?


I love the expression on her face, so touched by the loving words. The man who can truly express his feelings in writing is a rare one.  He obviously holds the key to her heart (and mine).  I've colored her with Copics in the traditional Alice blue and added a key ring charm.  The heart doily behind her is a Cottage Cutz Die.


The mailbox is a $1 one from Target.  Alice's name is done with the Cuttlebug Embossing Plus Postage Alphabet.

 
The heart border is an MS punch to which I've added tea party charms and pearls.  A blue and white gingham bow and trim seemed fitting.


Finally, on the back is the addy.  14 Love Lane, Wonderland.  Please visit The Altered Alice to see more Romance in Wonderland projects (a bit later since we all run a bit late in Wonderland) and check out the winner of last month's challenge (up NOW!) The new linky will be up with the Romance post so hurry and get started for a chance to win the $15 voucher and choose some gorgeous Simply Betty Stamps of your own.  Remember, Wonderland related projects are not a requirement, but we love to see them and they're counted TWICE!

I'm also adding this to  the Simply Challenged Anything Goes Challenge, The Simply Steampunk Anything Goes Challenge  first ever!  WooHoo!, A Gem of a Challenge Gingham or Checks, Simon Says Stamp Anything Goes, Moving Along With the Times Punch it Out Challenge, The Inky Chicks Bingo Challenge (using Ribbon, Image and Pearls), the Desert Islands Crafter's Challenge #47 using #1,2,3 and 5 (thinkin' the die cut doily is lacy) and the Outlawz Paper a la Mode Love Challenge (a new group for me, go check them out)

27 comments:

  1. What a gorgeous creation..so much detail, and fabulous colors.

    xo
    Judy

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  2. what a roll you are on with Alice this year, gorgeous project, hugs

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  3. Wow, this is wonderful! Found you at The Outlawz, and dropped by to follow...hope you'll stop by my blog too! I love new friends :)

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  4. Hi Donna!
    I saw your awesome mailbox on the outlawz so I HAD to come check out your blog! You do beautiful work Hun & I'm happy to be your newest follower :-)

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  5. Hi Donna
    I love, love, love that mailbox! You did an awesome job with it. I'm from the Outlawz and I've become your newest follower. I would love for you to come and visit my newly decorated blog and become a follower of mine as well!
    cardsbymarianne.blogspot.ca

    Hugs
    Marianne

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  6. WOW!! This is wonderful. I love the design and all the detailing you have added looks amazing. The colours are gorgeous too.
    Thank you for taking part in A Gem of a Challenge this week
    Sue

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  7. Wouldn't we all love to have that mailbox for our own mail. This is amazing.... a true Donna creation with all the details and results I know I am going to see.
    Hugs
    Carole

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  8. Oh Donna, this is just darling! I love how you have carried the theme over the entire mailbox! Just adorable.
    xxSusan

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  9. Donna, this mailbox is absolutely darling! The colors are so fresh and fun, the alphabet beads are there, and the way you have Alice on the door is absolutely perfect and she is gorgeous! Thanks for making this for The Altered Alice!

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  10. WOW Donna, your mailbox is gorgeous!! Awesome design and so many beautiful details! Thanks for joining us at MAWTT this week!
    Tammy x

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  11. Donna, that is one fantastic mailbox. It's gorgeous! I love the pearls and ALL the details. We should all have one like this.

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  12. Absolutely gorgeous Mailbox. What a lovel Alice too on the front. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  13. OMGosh, that is too cool Donna.. Love the Alice theme..
    hugs
    Nanné

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  14. Fantastic job! Love your mailbox too!
    Hugs

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  15. Oh my goodness, that is so stinkin' cute. I love how you made a steampunk image look light and cheery. Great job. Thanks for joining in the challenge at Simply Steampunk.
    Lisa

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  16. Oh ,and I forgot, I love your coloring.
    Lisa:)

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  17. Donna,
    Your mail box is so very cute, and precious! Love your coloring of course on Alice! Love all your trims and embellishments on here this is so perfect!
    Peace,
    Kristy

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  18. OH HOW SWEET! Donna, I love every single thing about it1 My favorite side is the one with "alice" spelled out. Your details are design are just amazing, as always! :)

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  19. wow fabulous creation so cute. Thanks for joining us at Pink Gem this challenge xx

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  20. so beautiful..what wonderful work you have done...thanks for joining us on SCC

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  21. It makes no sense how awesome this project is! I LOVE the keyring you added to the stamp!

    I'm over from The Outlawz and know I'll be back often! My blog is Trina Makes Stuff if you'd like to swing over for a visit!

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  22. Wow stunning Donna!! Thanks for joining us at DICC!

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  23. Great mailbox. Love it. Thanks for joining in SCC.

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  24. Stunning creation, definitely a beautiful gift to treasure. Thank you for joining us at Simply Steampunk Challenges this month.

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Thanks for making my day!