One of the things I really enjoy doing is decorating boxes, especially as they are really handy for keeping all your crafting accessories in afterwards and if you have any favourite rice or scrapbook papers that you have been sitting on because it pains you to use them, this is a good way to use and enjoy them afterwards too.
I gave my box a light coat of white gesso; it helps highlight the rice paper. I usually buy my large boxes from The Works, as they are the ideal size for me, especially since I like to stack them. However, the quality of these boxes has been getting worse, and it is showing up in all their designs.
I chose these rice papers from Stamperia's Magic Forest collection, which I have had in my craft box for a while. I particularly love this beautiful image, and I've also used the Earth Queen mould from this collection to make a shadow box frame, which I posted in an earlier blog post.
For the inside base of my box, I painted it with Finnabair Art Alchemy sparks paint in night shadow.
I chose another rice paper from a different collection as a contrast for the inside lid of my box, and painted the edge of the lid in Miss Moneypenny from IndigoBlu.
In my box of clay and resin moulds, I found these, which I thought I could stick inside the lid after covering in wax. I already know what I will use my box for, so the moulds inside the lid will not compromise the contents, and as I like stacking my boxes, I try to keep outside decoration to a minimum.
I used Cadence Magic Satin Bond and seal not just to adhere the rice paper but as a top coat to seal my box. It leaves a lovely, slightly satin finish to your projects.
My box has also been edged with gold wax
I don't keep many of the things I make, as I usually craft them for a specific occasion or occasionally on request.
Boxes always come in handy, as you always tend to find or need something to store in them, and why not decorate them to personalise them to your choice. I just need to buy better quality boxes to decorate in the future.
Until I can get back to crafting again, I have the wildlife that come into my small wildlife friendly garden to make me smile. It's looking more on the 'wild side' this year as I haven't been able to do any maintenance in it.
When the neighbour's cat is shading itself behind the pond and waiting for all the small birds to appear, they don't all play nicely in the garden together
Thanks for stopping by today to view my little crafty space.
Have a great weekend, whatever you have planned for yourself.
Happy Crafting
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13 comments:
Hi Michelle, your project made me smile. I have been spending so much time trying to decide what to do with a folder full of rice paper. I love it to bits but have problems deciding how to use it, you've given me some ideas so thank you. Have a great weekend. Hugs Angela xXx
Beautiful papers and moldings, stamperia am I correct?? Fabulous combo and a great way to alter many things. I am always on the look out for boxes to alter, charity shops are usually a good place to source the next upcycle project.
Happy crafty August & enjoy those little visitors that share your garden.. so sweet Hugs Tracey x
gorgeous papers and materials, and gorgeous box Michelle...........gr karin
How gorgeous is this box! Love the image you have used, so beautiful and magical! A brilliant idea to add the resin elements inside the lid so the box still stacks. xx
Beautifully decorated box and love the fabulous rice papers and moulds. The Works have been going downhill for a while and now have closed their online shop-you can still see the stuff but not buy it online???
Carol x
Your decorated box is absolutely gorgeous Michelle and I loved the rice paper and the molds, to have them inside the box is such a clever ides, looks amazing..
luv CHRISSYxx
This is absolutely gorgeous!
Oh my, your box is amazing with all the dimension and magical color! I can only imagine the time and patience you put into the beautiful piece. The rice paper motif is lovely and your resin adds a surprise inside. Gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Outlawz Anything but a Card. Katrina
A fantastic project. Thanks so much for joining us at TIOT
Wow! This is fabulous! I love the idea of using those papers you want to hoard on something you will see often. Thanks so much for sharing with us at The Mix It Up Challenge Blog! Have a great day!
Michelle this is a work of art for sure. You are so talented!!
This is so beautiful and a very useful box too, thank you for joining us at the Outlawz ABAC challenge xx
STUNNING! The fantasy artwork and gorgeous earthy details give it such a magical, mysterious feel. Thanks so much for joining the challenge at Ally's Angels, lovely to see you in the gallery ❤️
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