Sunday 8 August 2010

Another box!

Just couldn't help myself:
the lid - do you like the crepe flower under the prima one?  see I did get to use them after all!

Box front - couldnt resist doing another crepe paper flower and a little journey bunting - so cute - made it using a quickutz tag die and alphabet stamps and my new addiction - candy striped string.

The sides (both are the same)

The back - left this a bit plain as I will not really get chance to look at it as the box will be kept on my desk!

an arty aerial view which isnt really that arty with my desk in the background! - lid looks a bit bent now though although it doesnt look too bad in real life - might bend it back into shape if I can - if you hear a scream it all went horribly wrong!

Used scattered straw, antique linen and tea dye distress ink to blend and stamp, Lavinia, Paperartsy, and Crafty Individuals stamps, Prima flowers, Crepe paper, Leaf punch, candy string, dyed some white ribbon with tea dye ink to match, Tim's birdcage die with gold embossing powder, old book pages, a doily, sequin waste and some bling.

Hope you like it - box is 6" x 6" square and stores my glimmer mists!
I am going to enter this into a couple of challenges:
http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/ whose theme is "recycle element on project" - I am hoping that sequin waste, dyed ribbon and a doily count as recycled elements here although I have to admit that the doily is new and hasnt had a coffee cup or glass of wine anywhere near it!

Thanks for looking :)

25 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi. I am sllloooowwwwly making WOYWW rounds, and while, I didn't find your WOYWW post, I sort of am happier that I came across today's. I really like that box.
I am on some kind of bird/birdcage kick lately and feel inspired by what you've done here.
Amy

Unknown said...

Great box! So much detail. Thanks for joining our recycling challenge at Creative Inspirations.
Hugs
Dawnx

cheryl said...

oh wow just love this how creative,loving all the attention to detail on here,too thanks for joining us over at creative inspiration,s hugs cheryl xxxxx

Cor* said...

This is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G !!! Beautiful. Crepe paper flowers? Is there a tutorial for this somewhere as your flower is TDF! as are all the details. thanks for the inspiration and for sharing this with us at Creative Inspiraitons for this fortnight challenge.

jude said...

This box is absolutely stunning love the design and detail.Thanks for joining in with us this week over at Creative Inspirations.Good Luck
hugs judex

Alisonw30 said...

Gorgeous box! What a coincidence on the Dads' birthdays, mine is 70 on Saturday as well! The finished mini album is over on my blog now if you want to take a peek :-)

jaine drake said...

absolutely awsome project. I love everything about it - fantastic. Thanks for entering my challenge at creative inspirations.

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Spyder said...

Good morning!! Me too, (making woyww rounds) I forget where I get to, and if there's waiting for approval, some people get done twice! Your desk looks very tidy, and nice, sometimes wish mine was real wood! (but I'd mes it up) Looking at your post below now! have a great woyww!
((Lyn))

Liverpool Lou (Anne) said...

Ooh nice and tidy - I'm going to try to tidy mine for next week; but I've been threatening to do that for at least a month! Love the inky papers/card
Anne x

Bluefairy4U said...

Thanks for letting me know that you made your boxes with the binditall. I am going to make some for myself. Just love your neat desk, wish I had a friend who lived across the road. I have to go to classes to meet people or where there is a meeting its on the day I work. Hope your finish your projects soon have a nice WOYWW big hugs Jo. xxx

Kate said...

2nd person who's got the knitting out. reminds me I have unfinished projects in a bag somewhere.

** Kate **

Unknown said...

I only got around about 60 odd last week too and I don't even have children at home to sort ... so I think you did very well indeed!

Michelle said...

Morning! Great looking desk! I've had a wee nosey through your posts to see your promarker storage! Oh my it looks awesome! but i am very jealous of all your pens! I have a few and adore using them!
Hope you have a wonderful WOYWW!
hugs
Michelle
xx

JoZart Designs said...

Wow! I am impressed but how long will it stay that way? some lovely crafted storage boxes there!
JoZarty

Tracy Evans said...

Lovely tidy organised desk, just the way I like mine. Love the box you created on the post below too, beautiful colours and lovely stamped images. Have a good day, Tracy Evans x

angeleef said...

What a lovely tidy desk this week! Took a look at your box too, which is absolutely fab!
Have a nice day
** Evi **

Jennie -The Artistic Stamper said...

NIce and tidy... am actually managing to try and get to as many desks as possible today.. thank you for showing :))

Lynne said...

Fabulous box, I am slowly trying to get round everyone. Thanks for stopping by.

Twiglet said...

Gorgeous box - clever you!!

Kath Stewart said...

thanks for sharing your crafty space today and love your busy desk...hugs kath xxx

Julie M said...

Ooh what lovely stuff to look at. I love your storage, and what a great idea to go shares on the nestabilities, must convert a new neighbours to crafting!!! I just checked out your Alice card, gorgeous, I've seen those stamps around a bit lately and I WILL get them!!!

Julie :o)

JoFY said...

Does that bit of the desk closest to the camera push back under the main desk?? if so that is a FAB idea!! Liking your storage v much!

Anne said...

What an amazing box! I love it!

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