Craftystuff

I decorated these little papier mache boxes using acrylic paints then stamped with Versamark and heat embossed. The inside is lined with vintage paper from K&Co.

This gorgeous little box was made for me by Jo (Mee) for the Crafting Corner Mystery Swap. I think it is lovely - Thanks Jo!

Made this box from balsa wood, Cut out the pieces and covered outside pieces with some pretty paper and the insides with a mottled beige paper, both from K&Co, glued it all together with PVA and used tiny panel pins to secure the corner posts. Added the ribbon to make "hinges" for the lid and a little decorative bit to lift the lid with.

I was about to throw the box in the recycling then decided to recycle it for myself! As you do..............
This is how it started! I cut the box in half leaving one side still attached then stuck the two sides together. I used some Laura Ashley Traditional paper to cover the box and lined it with cream hammered card. The lid was cut from hammered card also and attached with large brads. I added ribbon round the edges and attache a loop & brad fastening. The box is a good size for atcs, fat pages or cds or anything else that will fit really!

I altered this little oval box by painting with Twinkling H2o paint in garnet, added a chiffon ribbon round the lid then a narrow gold satin one. The top is curls of wire topped with yellow and red faux gems.
The box is about 6cms across the widest point and 3cm deep.