I spy in my little eye five different tapes on this little box! I picked up some gold thin duct tape the other day when I was in a dollar store. That is on the edges while all the tape in the middle is washi. I had no idea what I was planning on using the duct tape for, but hey, you can't pass up gold duct tape! It's really thin and aside from being VERY STURDY reminded me of washi. I used it on the edges of my box to give it strength. I love making something out of paper that is very durable. ;-)
And while I am letting you in on that little secret, here is another. I use staples because I have a melt down if things come apart. Just little itty bitty ones, but it ensures things stay together forever and ever. Since I used a TON of hardware on this box, I need all the help I can get! Also if you get all mixed media with paints, glitter glue and mists, it helps when things are a bit damp.
Check out those feet! They were purchased at The Funkie Junkie Botique along with the handle and latch. Love them! What I don't love about this photo is the dog foot...she was determined to be involved....bless her doggy heart...
Here is a top view of the box & the handle. Those flowers, leaves, and pink gems were all vintage stash...always fun to use something old on something new!
Now every one of Regina's boxes at THE CUTTING CAFE are designed for a purpose. This one is SUPPOSED to hold sticky notes which is a great idea unless of course you didn't buy any at the dollar store since you were way too excited about the four different kinds of metallic duct tape you found...you can check out her file here and see it's intended use.
One last photo minus the dog foot. She did eventually leave me in peace! Hope your Tuesday is awesome!
FREAKing awesome Mitra!!!! I love this and now I want one too. Regina is gonna flip over this. :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE it! Especially the brass feet and handle.....& the tape!!! REALLY lovely:) And of COURSE your doggie has her feet involved. She's part of the creative team!!
ReplyDeleteYou are the very epitome of someone who thought out of the box on this project! Even though it involved creating a box, it's still so amazingly brilliant and inventive! Lisa's right, Regina's gonna flip!! :) AWESOME job Chica!
ReplyDeleteCAN I COME CRAFT WITH YOU.............geeeeeeeeeeeee love it
ReplyDeletei hit my darn head again falling over this awesome project.....hahahahaha
Deletei hit my darn head again falling over this awesome project.....hahahahaha
DeletePlease let her craft with you! She's falling all over the place!!!!
DeleteWow you never stop amazing me! This looks fantastic! Love the feet...great cluster on top too! Beautiful creating!
ReplyDeleteMitra, you are amazing! This is so awesome, I can't believe it! So is your doggy involvement. The foot is almost my favorite part.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!! Love this over the top fabulous project. And, the cute dog foot!
ReplyDeleteThis is AWESOME!!! I want to come craft with you too! WOW!!!! I can't get over how amazing this is!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...awesome...I LOVE this....and want to come, too..lol...I did enjoy the dog foot, too..and now I have to run to that dang dollar store and look for "duct tape"!!
ReplyDeleteWOW<WOW<WOW!!! LOVE THIS!!
ReplyDeleteStunning, I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing and giving me inspiration on making one of those boxes. They will be great as gifts for teacher, friends, sisters, neighbor etc.
ReplyDeleteThank again.