Thursday, August 30, 2012

Shoebox Memories

Hi Girls (...and boys?!)
Recycling week and it's my turn again. I, Elin, absolutely LOVE to recycle stuff! As a matter of fact; I recycle all the time in my crafting. This time I used a shoebox that came with my 4 year old's new shoes last week:
Boring carton right?? All brown and ready for the garbage most people would say.
But hey wait...what happened???
 Yes; it's the same box! I added a bit of white gesso on the edges first, then used Riddersholm Design's cool retro papers: Fleamarket "Notes" on the top of the box and Fleamarket "It's Time" on the bottom. 
I used my favorite stamps from Inkido: Carte Postale and Post Card to spice it up a bit. As you can se I also used Gesso around the edges on my papers and on a stencil with the word "memories".
In an attempt to keep this post sweet and simple, I used a die to make a frame and the gorgeous picture is from Pion Design: Ladies.

There's still time to join in on our monthly challenge....
AUGUST CHALLENGE  - SKETCH

With love,

6 comments:

  1. Wow! This is stunning! Who would have thought .. Laura xx

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  2. Absolutely beautiful! Oh I've so got to learn how to use gesso! Really stunning creation xxxx

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  3. Gosh what a transformation. This is fabulous xx

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  4. What a beautiful project! brilliant piece of recycling.
    Mel. xxx

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  5. Wonderful work, sweetie!!!
    love it so much, and soooo recycling!!!

    hugs

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  6. Beautiful job Elin. I have a great idea for one of these, and I have a new shoe box from my sons new back to school wardrobe. Thanks for the inspiration. I love reusing and recycling things.

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