Friday, April 24, 2015

Very Important Altered Awards

I'm not too proud to admit that this year has been a bit difficult for me creatively. I've been creating work. I've even made some things that were quite nifty... but I've kinda felt 'disconnected' with my work.

Anyway, I finally feel as though I'm getting back on track. I've got one or two projects I can't show off just yet, but I also made something just for the hell of it that I think you'll like. Some very important altered awards

Very Important Altered Awards - Nichola Battilana

Ever since seeing the Tim Holtz trophies shown at CHA I've had it in my head that I wanted to create some altered trophy cups. I found these babies in the party supply section of my local discount shop, four for $1.25! I've simply grunged them up with a bit of acrylic paint.


Altered Award - Nichola Battilana
This piece is available HERE

Each little darling has a sentiment taken from vintage book pages that reflects the gentle nature of these 'awards'. How nice would it be to receive an award for twinkling?


Altered Award - Nichola Battilana

The base of each of the awards is just a simple wooden block that has been gussied up with fabric, ribbon, buttons and burlap. 


Altered Award - Nichola Battilana
This piece is available HERE

Some of my biddies are standing on Petaloo blooms.

Altered Award - Nichola Battilana
This piece is available HERE

Some are atop a little mound of moss.

Altered Award - Nichola Battilana
This piece is available HERE


Most are holding their declarations high, and topped with Tim Holtz Mirrored Stars  


Altered Award - Nichola Battilana
This piece is available HERE

Best of all, when all together they look like they are having quite the party.

Altered Award - Nichola Battilana

The 'Awards' will be listed in my etsy shop over the next few days. I'll update the links as they become available.

Here are some of the supplies I used to create these pieces:
Small plastic trophy cups
Wooden blocks

Misc buttons and vintage embellishments
Moss
Tim Holtz Mirrored Stars
A slew of charms and filigree embellishments from Alpha Stamps

Mini Rose Buds - Ivory* 
Flowers and leaves from Petaloo (especially love the Botanica Blooms!)