Stationery Box

Hello everyone,

I have been so busy getting to know my new computer I haven't been making anything lately.  Not sure where the time goes to!

By the time I have walked Daisy, got the housework up together, thought about evening meal etc etc what time is there left?  I am sure everyone else feels the same, what I want to do is sit and play.

I did manage to squeeze this one in.   I have to say though it has taken simply ages to finish, here goes...

The papers are a freebie from Simply Cards & Papercraft Magazine, Issue 101 they are Prima Botanical Collection

All the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts sweetheart blossoms.

The pretty trim is also a freebie  from Jacque's Joie de Vivre - I was so lucky to win her candy draw a few months ago 'tis hiding a multitude of  wonkiness!

The brad I have no idea where it came from - I just needed something to dangle my lock and key charms { that I found in the £ shop } from.

All the bits and bobs inside the box are not staying, when I have the time I am going to make some envelopes and notelets colour coordinated to go inside along with a wallet of stamps.

Well that is it from me today - I have my mind on Christmas cards .... only thinking, is it really time to start?????

Poshed Up Box of Drawers

What a beautiful day it is! Could possibly be the hottest day for quite a  long time. Very warm outside, so I decided to keep cool inside and share this box of drawers.

This is my very first attempt at altering a box ... I have to say I loved doing this.  I didn't really have a clue or anything in mind when I started, however I am really pleased with the outcome.

I started by painting the outside and all the drawers with white acrylic paint.

I then left it for a few days to dry out completely.  Should have taken some pictures as I was going along, for a before, during and after. 

Papers

I decorated with the wonderful Pion papers, I can't remember whether it is Fairytale of Spring, For My Mother, From the Heart II - I happen to love them all, found them from Dies to Die For.  I also used a random piece from a 6" x 6" paper pack free with a magazine (this is the mailbox on the bottom two drawers)  fitted in with the peachy colour scheme.

Flowers

All the flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, actually only added a few.

Pearls

The pearls are from my local haberdashery shop sold, by the metre.

There we have it, my first  box of drawers all poshed up!  Think I may have the bug!

Hope you like it, be back soon.