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Tuesday, 22 February 2011

Alter a shoe box!

This week for the Try it on Tuesday Challenge we've chosen the theme of altering a shoe box. The challenge this week is sponsored by the Craft Barn so well worth entering I think you'll agree.

I decided to try out a technique we did at Sheena Douglass's workshop back in November. It's creating a crackle aged effect using PVA glue and emulsion paint.


I diluted the PVA glue, 3 parts glue to 1 part water (roughly!) and painted it onto the box, a section at a time then painted on the emulsion keeping the strokes going in one direction. I then heated it with my heat gun and as if by magic the cracks appeared. I scored two lines across the lid of the box and cut down the sides then fastened the the side sections to the box base. There you have it a hinged lid.  I decorated the box using a 99p stencil I picked up on my travels and distress inks. I think this box will be home to some of my lace and ribbons. Please note that I said SOME!
Well hope you will pop over to the TioT  challenge blog to check out the DT fantastic creation and don't forget when you enter the challenge to include a link to the Craft Barn to be in with a chance of winning their fabulous prize.
Have a good day everyone.
Hugs, Pat xx

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9 comments:

  1. Lisa Jane22 February 2011 at 08:33

    oh Wow Pat .. this is fabulous.. i love it .. it reminds me of my Aunts sewing box which i used to play with for hours when i was little
    Lisa ;)

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  2. Anne22 February 2011 at 09:53

    Wowser Pat it's fabulous love it
    Anne xx

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  3. The Crafty Blonde22 February 2011 at 13:43

    Wow Pat this looks fabulous. Would never guessed what it started life as. Lovely stencil design too. If your anything like me with ribbon you may have to made a dozen or so more lol!!!!
    Lyndsey xx

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  4. Cazro22 February 2011 at 15:42

    Wow! Pat, you box is awesome, I love the crackle effect, must get round to trying it, love it. Hugs Caz

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  5. Unknown22 February 2011 at 16:28

    Pat this is stunning! I love it! you should put it on the craft stamper gallery too xx Really wonderful x Thanks for rising to the challenge again teamie xx Janet
    PS did you check out last weeks TIOT comments - there was one especially for you x

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  6. Meggymay22 February 2011 at 20:18

    Pats its a gorgeous box, a perfect place to find lace and ribbons. xx

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  7. georgina23 February 2011 at 13:42

    This is amazing Pat,but i suspect you wont fit ALL your lace in lol,it is so clever, luv Georginaxx

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  8. Diane's Card Designs23 February 2011 at 22:50

    Hi Pat, Wow this is stunning! I'm new to the blog world and have become a follower. Please feel free to come and visit my blog.

    Diane xx

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  9. Pam Leng24 February 2011 at 12:41

    Wow Pat this is amazing, it is such a fantastic idea I just love it.

    Pam xx

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Thank you. Your comments are greatly appreciated. x

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