Anyone out there that hits the local Goodwill on the first Saturday of the month, when everything in the store is 50% off? I am guessing yes. This old little chest was a find from one of those trips. I always get more than I would were it a normal price day, and often my
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My mom picked up this jewelry box from a yard sale and knew I needed to get my hands on it. She is awesome. So thoughtful. I used scrapbook paper, orange glimmer mist, gold metallic glaze on the front of the doors (a little too much, in my opinion, but what do you do). I
This was one of the more gratifying projects I have had the pleasure of doing in awhile. You know when everything goes smoothly and effortlessly, and you love the outcome? This was one of those sessions. YAY! I picked up this jewelry box at Salvation Army for $0.99. I dissembled it, spray painted it silver,
Day 9 down. Another Goodwill find, converted to a God box. I love this scripture, ask and you shall receive. This project was more time consuming than I anticipated, but very fun. I got to mix graphic design with clay-ing. I created the image with the Matthew 7:7 verse, glue it onto a rectangle piece
I searched my mom’s basement and found this old wooden box (thanks, mom). If you have read my blog, you know these are one of my favorite things to redo. This project was particularly gratifying because I got to use this polymer clay “Forgiveness” tag I made awhile back and set aside, awaiting the perfect
I worked on organizing my craft space for as long as I could and alas, I broke. Had to make something not related to storage of embellishments for a bit! I grab boxes from yard sales and thrift stores whenever I see them. No before pics. Sorry. I couldn’t be bothered. Had to get craftin’.
I have been at it again. My new obsession is distressed trinket boxes. And Matte Gel medium (where I would normally use Mod Podge to adhere the paper to the boxes). It is thick and doesn’t run, no air bubbles, and seamless adhesion. Box and paper become one. OK. Moving on. This box started out
