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Monday, June 17, 2013

Altered Box

 

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Well I went out of my comfort zone and decided I wanted to cover a paper mache box.  I haven’t done this in such a long time.  And looking at all the wonderful altered boxes the other DT members made I wanted to give it a try.  I used Graphic 45 paper, French Country. 

When I covered the bottom outside and inside I had to see how the lid would go on.  Well it was a little hard to get it on but I got  to fit and stretched it a little.   Considering this I did not decorate the inside of the lid.

I used three prints that I loved to cover the box and made a flower and leaves for the lid.  I added some bling to the side of the lid using red rhinestones by Kaisercraft.  Once I made the flower and leaves and shaped them to my liking I finger painted them with Stickles Glitter Glue (Star Dust).  After looking at the completed project I just felt it needed something else.  So I added wooden balls (3 of them) to the bottom for feet.  I painted the wooden balls using Adirondack Acrylic Paint Dabber in Willow (this color is so pretty).  It actually matches one of the colors in the leaves.  And everything is held together using Inkssentials Glossy Accents.

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The flower was made using Spellbinders  Donna-Salazar Rose Creations Die (S5-050)

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Note:  All underlined items can be purchased at https://www.cutterscreek.com/store/.  If there is something I used to create my project but is not sold in the store just contact Kim here and she may be able to get it for you.

Thank you for stopping by, Fran

5 comments:

  1. Gorgeous box Fran - you have made a lovely job of covering it :-)
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. This is very pretty Fran! Love the idea of the balls for the legs!

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  3. Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!
    Thanks for sharing,
    Judy

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  4. Hi, Fran, this is very pretty! I think you chose the perfect papers for this project! Very Nicely Done! Thanks so much for playing in our neighborhood at 613 Avenue Create! We look forward to your next visit.
    Hugz,
    Chana, Owner

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  5. Fran this is a great little box. Beautiful country papers and the "feet" are just adorable! Love that hand made rose as well! Thanks for playing in our neighborhood at 613 Avenue Create!
    Kathi
    Co-Owner/DT Coordinator

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Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on my Post. I so appreciate your compliments and hope you will come back soon.
Hugs, Fran