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Friday 18 April 2014

Summer Lantern

Hello everyone for the second time today!  First of all, if you're in search of today's earlier post, my creation for the new Vintage Journey challenge, Spring Flowers, just click the link.

Right now, though, I'm delighted to be over at PaperArtsy with another Guest Spot creation... I do hope you'll hop over and take a look.  It may light up your evening!


I'll leave you in peace for a bit now.  We're on the midnight boat across the Channel tonight... and spending a few days with friends as we drive across Europe to the Czech Republic.  There should be some online time en route, so I'll hope to see you out there in Craftyblogland very soon.

How far that little candle throws his beams;
So shines a good deed in a naughty world.
From The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

38 comments:

Shilpa Nagaonkar said...

Beautiful lantern, Alison! Blue and green looks so pretty together.

Chrissy said...

Love this Alison..I can see plenty around the summer garden too.Gorgeous colours and love the stamping and the photo looking into the jar..beautiful.Safe travels and enjoy your time away.

luv CHRISSYxx

Jennie Atkinson said...

Gorgeous Alison - love the colours! Have a safe trip and look forward to hearing from you soon x

Fliss said...

Totally gorgeous Alison and have a good trip too.
Fliss xx

Nikki Acton said...

Just hopped over for a good look - wonderful. The colouring on the jar is stunning, beautifully merged tones. Have a great trip. Nikki xx

Deborah said...

Just been to look, Alison - it's amazing! Have a fab Easter break with your friends.

Redanne said...

I LOVE your project, it is brilliant! Safe journey(s)... Anne xx

May said...

Wonderful creation Alison...Have a fabulous trip...Happy Easter... Hugs May x x

Meggymay said...

A beautiful lantern. Have a safe trip.
Yvonne

Unknown said...

It's really beautiful! I'm wondering whether I can find a clean jar to have a go.

I hope you have a lovely time in the Czech republic and the journey is good.

Emma x

Astrid Maclean said...

BS&C! Love the colours and a great idea!! Safe travels!! xx

rachel said...

a wonderful project alison - thanks for your kind visits! Have a safe journey and enjoy your visit xx

pearshapedcrafting said...

Beautiful! Enjoy your time with friends! Happy Easter, Chrisx

Unknown said...

How exotic to be traveling by boat at midnight across the English Channel and then driving through the European countryside. Wish I was along for the ride lol. Have fun and I'm off to check out your intriguing creation. :) Happy Easter Alison!!

chrissie said...

Hope you have a wonderful journey Alison.

The jar is terrific and the Shakespeare quote well chosen as always :)

Love Chrissie x

craftytrog said...

Loved this Alison, made some myself early this morning!
Have a wonderful trip!
Alison xxx

Alie Hoogenboezem-de Vries said...

Again so inventive Alison!!! Lovely
Happy Easter, Alie :-)

Nan G said...

Gorgeous! So delicate and faerie like. :)

Kay Wallace said...

Super cool project, Alison! This would certainly lend a sense of class to our late-night campfires!

cathylynn said...

Wow this look interesting. Have a safe trip and I hope you take lots of pictures.
Hugs, Cathy-Lynn

Anonymous said...

It is so beautiful and of course practical at the same time.
As I said on Alison's Blog (craftytrog) it would be beautiful in a garden on a summer's evening.
Wishes
Lynne

froebelsternchen said...

what a great recycling idea ... looks so beautiful Alison and your spring flower tag is brilliant in my mind!

Happy Easter from Susi

Dorthe said...

It is a wonderful idea, dear Alison, beautiful, with the lighted teacandles, and the vibrant fantastic colours.
I wish you a safe travel and a wonderful time in the Czech Republic.
Hugs from Dorthe

Willy said...

I wish you wonderful time!

Cocofolies said...

I'm looking forward to seeing all what I missed quietly tomorrow morning Alison, just this sneak peek looks great! :) I'm off now... Have a very good trip away. Hugs, Coco xx

Brenda Brown said...

Absolutely gorgeous, I want one for my garden xx

Anonymous said...

Beautiful lantern Alison, the colours are gorgeous. Hope you have a great trip. Sue C x

Unknown said...

Hopped, looked and commented. Such a fabulous idea with a stunning result. Can imagine a lot of people will be using your idea for their patio tables this summer! Chris xxx

Kezzy said...

Wow wow wow when I saw it over on the Paperartsy blog I didn't even have to look who made it lol. Gorgeous as always :-) Kezzy xxx

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A gorgeous project.

Terry said...

The lantern is so lovely and would be such a delight in any garden! Love it! Hope you have a wonderful Easter. Hugs!

Hettie said...

Gorgeous lantern there Alison. Hope you have had a safe and pleasant trip.
Thanks for your visit yesterday.
Hugs
xx

Sue said...

This is fabulous, love how the light reflects around the holder. Have a safe journey and enjoy your time away xx

Princess Judy Palmer said...

So pretty! I love the added texture you put on the paint. It has a subtle crackle effect but softer.

Evelyn Walter said...

That´s a pretty little latern - makes me looking forward to summer :)
xxx Evelyn

Sandy said...

Safe journey Alison.
Sandy xx

Sandy said...

I went and I saw and I want to make me one!!!!
Sandy xx

Marjie Kemper said...

Fantastic! Had seen this on the PA blog and never got over to here to wave the hello flag... another gorgeous creation, my friend!