Wednesday, 31 August 2011

School Days

One of the things I love about the way papercrafting has evolved over the years I've been creating, is the rise of the art of altering. I don't now look at everyday items without wondering if they could be repurposed, adapted or  changed somehow. This little box is a case in point, it contained a lovely bottle of perfume, a mothers day gift from my daughter. After I'd sprayed and sniffed, the box went in my stash of 'useful stuff' for later.

So, here it is. I covered it with blackboard paper, added a kraft mat and bakers twine and embellished with a Tim Holtz adage ticket, library clip, flowers and brads. To sit inside, I covered a cheap notebook with kraft, added a few buttons, letters, ribbon flowers and a brad.



Challenges Entered
Cupcake Crafts - alter it
TOMIC - Back to school & metal
Totally Tilda - Back to School
Paper Sundaes - Magnolia


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10 comments:

  1. Christine31 August 2011 at 19:55

    Gorgeous Tilda creation clever creative use of your box..great take on the "Back to School" chall theme

    thanks for sharing at Totally Tilda chall this wk

    smiles Christine TT DT & Girlies x

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  2. Teresa31 August 2011 at 22:14

    Great Tilda creation, Thanks for joining us at Totally Tilda back to school challenge.
    Teresa xx

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  3. Crystal1 September 2011 at 06:01

    Fabulous creation, great back to school gift! Thanks for playing along with us over at Paper Sundaes this week :)

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  4. Donna1 September 2011 at 09:48

    Beautifully altered box and notepad, such lovely added detail! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Cupcake this week :) ♥ Donna x

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  5. Maarit at Violets Corner1 September 2011 at 18:08

    Fabulous remake and notepad, love the embellies!

    Many thanks for playing with us at Cupcake Crafts.

    Hugs
    Maarit

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  6. kbrandy41 September 2011 at 18:34

    Wow! This is fabulous and great use of a box. I do the same, my craft room is full of empty boxes. Thank you for joining us at Totally Tilda and good luck!!

    Hugs Hazel xx

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  7. Ying Pang,2 September 2011 at 11:53

    what a clever idea to make a beautiful creation ! I love it. Thanks for joining us at TOMIC.
    Hugs,
    Ying

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  8. krafty-kutz2 September 2011 at 15:19

    Beautiful! thanks for joining us at totally tilda & good luck xx

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  9. The Crafty Den3 September 2011 at 12:57

    Hi Tracy, what a gorgeous altered box and notepad. I love the sweet image and your details are perfect. Thank you for sharing with us at cupcake craft challenge this week. Hugs, Denise x

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  10. Mandy3 September 2011 at 20:52

    Oh wow hun this is amazing, fab idea, I love it :)
    Thanks for joining us at Totally Tilda for our back to school challenge
    hugs Mandy xx

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