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Wednesday, 20 July 2016
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Marauders Map Box
This is a one of kind wooden keepsake box. It is themed after the third Harry Potter film "The Prisoner of Azkaban"
The box features some of the elements from the film and has been a real labour of love for me.
The box is covered with the infamous Marauders Map that Harry is given in the third film. The map features individually placed footsteps that are raised up to give a 3D textured effect.
Also on the box are two hand sculpted from clay "Pawprints" - a sign that Sirius Black's has been here !
There are also tell-tale signs of Lupin's existence as the box features very evident claw marks from his "Werewolf" change !!
The front of the box features a gold Hogwarts Crest wax seal moulded from clay.
My whole idea for this box was to imagine it came from the Shrieking Shack. I purposely aged the box using various techniques and tried to 'stretch' the wood as much as possible. By doing this the box may appear to not 'fit' so to speak. This is intentional. The lid closes and is fixed in place by some beautiful gold coloured hinges but as you can see from the pictures the lid may seem to be a bit larger......or smaller.......depending on your view......but this was my concept.....I wanted it to have a 'damaged' and 'stressed' look. I hope you will agree I have done the job.
Available from my etsy shop HERE
The box features some of the elements from the film and has been a real labour of love for me.
The box is covered with the infamous Marauders Map that Harry is given in the third film. The map features individually placed footsteps that are raised up to give a 3D textured effect.
Also on the box are two hand sculpted from clay "Pawprints" - a sign that Sirius Black's has been here !
There are also tell-tale signs of Lupin's existence as the box features very evident claw marks from his "Werewolf" change !!
The front of the box features a gold Hogwarts Crest wax seal moulded from clay.
My whole idea for this box was to imagine it came from the Shrieking Shack. I purposely aged the box using various techniques and tried to 'stretch' the wood as much as possible. By doing this the box may appear to not 'fit' so to speak. This is intentional. The lid closes and is fixed in place by some beautiful gold coloured hinges but as you can see from the pictures the lid may seem to be a bit larger......or smaller.......depending on your view......but this was my concept.....I wanted it to have a 'damaged' and 'stressed' look. I hope you will agree I have done the job.
Available from my etsy shop HERE
Tuesday, 18 March 2014
Raiding Tombs...............
Apart from being ill and fighting google to get my logins and passwords sorted, I am still alive in the land of the living but have neglected to update my blog for soooooo looooonnnggg.
Anyway, I am back so here are a few pics of my latest creations. A couple of Tomb Raider Diorama keepsake boxes.
Featuring Lara's trademark colours of brown shorts and green vest with her trusty gold belt buckle and holsters, the top of the boxes are both adorned with her backpack, medi pack and passport......well, a Tomb Raider can't globe-trot without it can she ?????
Both can be purchased HERE
Until the next time......happy raiding !!
Anyway, I am back so here are a few pics of my latest creations. A couple of Tomb Raider Diorama keepsake boxes.
Featuring Lara's trademark colours of brown shorts and green vest with her trusty gold belt buckle and holsters, the top of the boxes are both adorned with her backpack, medi pack and passport......well, a Tomb Raider can't globe-trot without it can she ?????
Both can be purchased HERE
Until the next time......happy raiding !!
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Some More Harry Potter......Well....You Can't Have Too Much.....Can You ?
My obsession with creating Harry Potter keepsake boxes shows no sign of wearing off.....so I present you
my latest piece...
It is stained and varnished to give it a wonderful aged antique look and feel.
The top of the box has many items associated with Harry, all of which were made by myself.
The top of the box has many items associated with Harry, all of which were made by myself.
These include:
A miniature replica of Harry's Wand complete with stand, A wax seal from Hogwarts, A miniature replica of the Sorcerer's Stone (Philosopher's Stone in the UK), A miniature replica of Albus Dumbledore's biography written by Rita Skeeter, and two 'potion' bottles from Dumbledore's secret collection...one containing Troll Finger Bones and the other containing Mermaid Scales, both with labels created by myself.
A miniature replica of Harry's Wand complete with stand, A wax seal from Hogwarts, A miniature replica of the Sorcerer's Stone (Philosopher's Stone in the UK), A miniature replica of Albus Dumbledore's biography written by Rita Skeeter, and two 'potion' bottles from Dumbledore's secret collection...one containing Troll Finger Bones and the other containing Mermaid Scales, both with labels created by myself.
The bottles, wand, stone, book and seal are not attached to the box - this is to reduce shipping costs. They will be packed inside the box and full instructions will be included on how to attach (it's really easy by the way !!)
It is decorated on the top and sides with various Harry Potter labels and knick knacks including Harry's Hogwarts Invitation Letter and Envelope, Hogwarts Express Ticket, Pumpkin Juice Label, Honeydukes Label, Platform 9 3/4 Sign, a Ministry of Magic Logo and a Daily Prophet Logo.
It is decorated on the top and sides with various Harry Potter labels and knick knacks including Harry's Hogwarts Invitation Letter and Envelope, Hogwarts Express Ticket, Pumpkin Juice Label, Honeydukes Label, Platform 9 3/4 Sign, a Ministry of Magic Logo and a Daily Prophet Logo.
Dimensions: (All sizes are approx)
Width: 6 inches
Height: 2.5 inches without replicas
4.5 inches with replicas
Depth: 4 inches
FOR SALE VIA MY ETSY SHOP HERE: http://www.etsy.com/listing/129534156/harry-potter-wooden-keepsake-box-by
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Chasing Whimsies YouTube Channel
Today sees my Chasing Whimsies YouTube Channel go live. Over the next few weeks I aim to upload a lot of turnaround vids of some of my work.
So far there is just one but I hope it will give you a good idea of my work and what I enjoy doing....you may even see some cats hog the camera a bit !
CHASING WHIMSIES ON YOUTUBE
CHASING WHIMSIES ON YOUTUBE
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
"Adventure Is Out There"
This is a one of a kind wooden keepsake box I recently made.
It is themed after the wonderful Disney/Pixar film "Up" which tells the story of recently widowed Carl and his adventure with young Russell....and Dug the dog ?
It is without a doubt one of my favourite films of all time and it was a labour of love to make this.
The box itself features a table cloth sculpted from high quality polymer clay, and painted to resemble the type of tablecloth Carl would have in his new home.
On the table cloth are many keepsakes that Carl has collected and saved from his journey to Paradise falls including.....
A beloved framed picture of his wife, 'Ellie' - the frame is sculpted from polymer clay.
A treasured 'Bird' ornament that used to sit on his mantelpiece - sculpted from polymer clay.
A copy of his and Ellie's "My Adventure Book" and a copy of Russell's "Wilderness Explorer Handbook"
Carl's Grape Soda Badge
Some 'Snipe" chocolate !
The outside of the box is adorned with polymer clay balloons and photo's from Carl and Russell's new adventures...along with some very funny pictures of Dug.
The inside of the box also features some pictures of the new best friends......and some more of Dug.
The box has a very high quality finish, and has a magnetic clasp closing mechanism.
It is for sale via my etsy shop HERE
Wednesday, 30 January 2013
You Have Been Chosen !
Just a little keepsake project to share with you today. I was just having a play around after watching Toy Story for the millionth time.
A simple design featuring the trademark 3 eyes and smiley mouth along with the slogan "You Have Been Chosen", this is available from my ETSY shop
Whilst you are there, check out my other keepsake boxes including my latest Harry Potter creation.
Tuesday, 24 July 2012
You're Mocking Me Aren't You ?
Fresh on the heels of my Toy Story Keepsake Box themed after Andy's room comes another one from the same movies.....this time it's Buzz Lightyear himself that gets the glory.
I had a lot of fun with this one. It wasn't easy and quite a few things went wrong (they always do) but the end result is one I am very pleased with.
I wanted this one to be quite obviously Buzz. A box that you could tell straight away was Buzz Lightyear without even seeing the top. It features all his iconic colours, his control panel buttons and logos.....the whole kit and caboodle !
I am planning on producing a Woody box to keep the Buzz one company but it may have to wait as I have some other projects I want to do first.
If you are intersted in purchasing this one of a kind Buzz Lightyear Keepsake box, then please visit my ETSY shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChasingWhimsies
Where it can be yours for the rather bargain price of $39.99
I had a lot of fun with this one. It wasn't easy and quite a few things went wrong (they always do) but the end result is one I am very pleased with.
I wanted this one to be quite obviously Buzz. A box that you could tell straight away was Buzz Lightyear without even seeing the top. It features all his iconic colours, his control panel buttons and logos.....the whole kit and caboodle !
I am planning on producing a Woody box to keep the Buzz one company but it may have to wait as I have some other projects I want to do first.
If you are intersted in purchasing this one of a kind Buzz Lightyear Keepsake box, then please visit my ETSY shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChasingWhimsies
Where it can be yours for the rather bargain price of $39.99
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