Monday, June 17, 2013

Altered Box with Fran


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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

16 comments:

  1. Absolutely gorgeous Fran!! Love it.

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  2. Fran, I love your cute little box and the patterns you used. Very unique.

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    1. Thank you Rosie. I love those papers so much.

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  3. How pretty, Fran! You did a great job on your box!

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  4. Fran, I love your paper mâché box -- it is simply lovely!

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    1. Thank you Carol. I now have it in my bathroom. And it looks so cute in there.

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  5. Fran,
    That papier mache box is lovely. I have a couple of them around here that I painted years ago. I think, after seeing your project, that I may dig them out and redo them.

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    1. Thank you Bonnie. I am so glad that I inspired you. The neat thing is you can match them to your décor with very little money.

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  6. It is such a beautiful box, Fran! I love the colors on the paper you used. Thanks for sharing your project with us.

    Debbie B.

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    1. Thank you so much Debbie. It was a pleasure to share with you.

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  7. Your box is just gorgeous! You know how much I love 3D projects and this is just perfect.

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