Sunday, January 10, 2016

Frosted box

How do you play creatively? There is no "exactly" how to do it but there are guidelines to lead you- that is the focus of this year's Let's Play link party and giveaways!

You might guess from the shape of the box that I used an old Valentine candy box to upcycle. They make a great size gift box although mine is going to hold something different and you have to wait until my next Arnold Grummer blog post to find out. 

I wonder if anyone can guess what it will be? ...hmmm?


I also used something (that is controversial in my group of friends) to cover the box with...
old Christmas cards!
Some people consider this horrific to recycle a card because they keep them, (like forever) but hey, if you send me a store bought card, it's gonna get recycled. 
Now handmade cards on the other hand are another story!

I made a very short slide show video for you to watch if you are interested in the process :)


Also entering this in Really Reasonable Ribbon challenge
using the Snowflakes on Red Satin Ribbon

7 comments:

Pam said...

Absolutely beautiful!!!
Pam
scrap-n-sewgranny.blogspot.com

Plush Possum Studio said...

Very pretty! It is the time of year for cardinal birds.They look so vivid against the snow and grey skies. I think you've captured the feeling of those birds in winter with your pretty box re-do. Nice work!

Karen Letchworth said...

This repurposed box is absolutely STUNNING! Thanks so much for playing along with us.
Karen
Really Reasonable Ribbon

Carolyn Dube said...

Can't wait to see what is in such a fun box! And I agree with you about store bought cards! Thanks for sharing with Let's Play!

Bonnie Garby said...

What a beautiful up-cycled box! Thanks so much for participating in our Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge.

Leslie said...

What a beautiful project with so many wonderful details! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us in the Really Reasonable Ribbon's "Looky What I Got" challenge this time!
Hugs,
Leslie, RRR DT
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Dr Sonia S V said...

WOW your creation is stunningly beautiful and though I dont relish watching videos I watched yours till the end...it was beautiful !!
Cheers
Dr Sonia