Friday, August 22, 2008

Altered Art Box


Created by DT Member Sarah Mullinax

Supplies needed:

Tools

  • Paper Trimmer, Scissors, Black Zig Writer EK Success (for doodling around title block)

Papers

  • Orange Stripe, Red, Teal, and Green Patterned Papers, and Crayon Paper Strip--all from Moxxie
Decorative Stickers

  • Plaid and Orange Striped Buckle, Circle Scissors, Circle Crayon, Photo Corners, and "My Handprint Sticker";Moxxie
  • Letter Stickers: EK Success and Doodlebug
Other

  • Ribbon: American Crafts
  • Acrylic Paint 11150 Island Blue from Anita's Craft Paint

Step 1.
Paint your box. I used a very bright teal call Island Blue.


Step 2.
Measure and cut orange striped patterned paper to appropriate
size for all four sides of your box and adhere.


Step 3.
Cut strip of crayons from patterned paper and adhere
to front of box.


Step 4.
Cut green patterned paper for title block the appropriate
dimensions for your box (my size 2 ¾ x 5 ¼ in.). Cut red
patterned paper to mat green title block (my size 3 x 5 ½ in.).
Cut teal patterned paper into a circle (my size 2 ½ in.)


Step 5.
Adhere title block and circle to box.


Step 6.
Place stickers and add embellishments such as sticker or die cut letters for title, photo corner stickers, and ribbon. You can also use a pen or Marker for doodling and outlining the title block.

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