Do you remember the little box that I deconstructed to transform???
It now has a new life, a new purpose...
to make you smile!
Before:
After:
Measuring only about 2 1/2" wide and about 2 1/4" tall....
she is now an "Ode to Spring"!!
I also went treasure hunting and
you know I have to share with you what I discovered!
Hobby Lobby has a massive Easter section and I found this wonderful ribbon.
It is much neater than burlap and since I am in love with textures ~
I had to buy a roll!! It was on sale too :)
I also hit the antique mall and found a few teeny treasures.
I'm such a cheapie that I never come home with tons but what I do find,
is priced low and always what I love!
A neat old poetry book ~ why do I love these old books so?
I can't help myself!
I have a soft spot in my heart for old pincushions too...
I'd been admiring this one for months.
I'd been admiring this one for months.
I guess it was meant to be mine as it was marked 50 percent off!
Plus a pair of old rhinestone earrings, perfect to adorn an altered bottle...
Inside the poetry book:
And lastly, a tiny little brown transferware bowl, plate thing.
It's stained up but I don't care, I will love it like it is brand new!
The photo below is really awful, but I found this pair of frames...
and the front glass is domed,
and the front glass is domed,
I always love that!!!
And as much as I love botanicals,
the dried flowers and butterflies inside were destroyed.
And as much as I love botanicals,
the dried flowers and butterflies inside were destroyed.
The back was glass too but I took it off,
removed the dead stuff and washed the frames really well.
removed the dead stuff and washed the frames really well.
Now they wait....to become something new!
Making the old new again....
transforming a cast off into something treasured,
or just loving something because of it's history~
it's what truly thrills my soul!!!!
Have a beautiful Wednesday dear friends,
I treasure your visits and always love your comments!
hugs and love,
Dawn
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22 comments:
That little box tutorial you did Dawn, stuck with me for the longest time wondering what you would do with it next....Fabulous!!!
Cheers!!!
That little box is charming.. I'll have to observe more creatively.
Thanks for the tutorial... just in case I am able to imagine something taken out of its normal use.
Just recently found your blog and its amazing.Wow love what you've done with the little box so sweet. Love the new goodies can't wait to see what you come up with. Keep crafting. x
Dearest Dawn, is it realy possible ....that box, one by many- now a piece of art, and the only one in this big world.You took something ordinairely and made it one of a kind- and the sweetest one of a kind,that is. So cute with nest and egg.
Your findings, are wonderful,too-
The book so lovely, and the pincushion -what a beautiful purchase- and the frames will -I know- be altered in the most fantastic way- not to be known ,again!
Precious friend, you are one of a kind, too-and your art alwayes speaks of love for the nature, simplisity and beauty-I alwayes love what you do.
Hugs and love, Dorthe
Your little box is amazing. I love that you took something ordinarily that would have been tossed and turned it into something special.
I'm crazy about your sweet little box! You are so clever~ You did find some great treasures too! What a wonderful book, I treasure old books, I really do and when they have writing in them, like them even more!
Hi Dawn,
I couldn't have said it better......I love to transform things as well. You, however, do an amazing job of it.
Hugs,
Meri
Your little box turned out beautifully, Dawn! Love the little banner. You found some great treasures. I love that burlap look ribbon you got. I'll have to hit Hobby Lobby and see if I can find some. I like the look but could do without the mess.
Stain-Smain--makes it all the more adorable. I love to use old pieces like this for my pins by my sewing machine or beside the couch. Good buys, girl.
Love- Love it!
Wonderful finds:) I love that ribbon and will be heading to buy some! Enjoy your creative day dear friend, HUGS!
Ooooh, dear Dawn, so creative again. I just KNEW you would create something nice with this little box! What a beautiful idea! I simply NEED to copy it, if you don't mind. I have just been eating some chocolate truffels from a box with a kind of window. Now I have an excuse to finish them all at once. Thanks so much for sharing! Hugs, Manu
Dawn,
Ohhh girl, you did good! Love every bit of it. I must go buy some of that ribbon too.
Lisa
Your box re-do is amazing, I must remember to save such things to upcycle. Wonderful how you changed it into art.
I'm lovin' all your finds, Dawn. I guess it's time for me to go out and thrift again!!
Have a great week. Rhonda
Oh it's sold already! Wonderful. It truly turned out beautifully. Love seeing all your treaures, too, and look forward to seeing what you will do with them.
That little box is just the cutest thing ever! I love it. I also love those old poem books and have several. That faux burlap ribbon is great- I have to make a trip to Hobby Lobby- xo Diana
your little box nest turned out so sweet. Of course it was gone before I ever got over here. =(
Love your treasures, esp. the little pin cushion.
blessings
barbara jean
HAH! I just knew you would come up with something really grand for that little box!!!! LOVE it!
And your finds.....SCORE! Love all of it but especially the little brown transferware butter pat! I go weak in the knees for that stuff. But then you know that don't you LOL
I hope you've had a great week Dawn!
Hugs,
"Her" and the Romeo Man
Thanks for showing the finished box creation...it's wonderful! I love the way you added the "hanger". I wish I had time to put to use all the inspiration you give me.
Love the ribbon from Hobby Lobby...guess where I'll be stopping after work today! LOL
You always find wonderful little treasures when you go antiquing...the pincushion is so sweet. Anything you buy is lucky because it will soon be transformed into something amazing!!
Happy day Dawn!!
That little box is just the sweetest thing. I so enjoy coming to visit your creativity.
Love your altered box! What a sweet tiny treasure.
Dawn you found some wonderful treasures! I am going to definitely go to HL tomorrow for some of that awesome ribbon!
Your little box came out adorable :)
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