Saturday, January 7, 2012

My First Altered Shabby Container

A couple of blogs I frequently stalk such as Melissa Phillips, Anabelle O'Malley, Audrey Pettit and Cherry's Jubilee (see links on sidebar) show the most gorgeous altered items.  I decided to try to give it a try myself.  I love that vintage, shabby look.  I have a whole new appreciation for the work it takes to make these.  I also realized that when working with hot glue you need to work fast!  Here is what I made.  It is by no means perfect, but I know what not to do the next time. 


The container I used was an empty Philosophy facial moisturizer pads box.  I covered in with K&Co Life's Journey papers and a Martha Stewart adhesive diecut on top.  The flower is Prima and the tag is stamped with a PTI sentiment.  The seam binding came from a vendor at the CK Valley Forge Convention and the pearls are from Joann Fabrics.  The lace, buttons, and metal tags were a birthday gift for me.  I used several shades of Tim Holtz alcohol ink to tone down the gold edge around the pearl button in the center of the flower.  Spray adhesive and Martha Stewart coarse glitter finished it off.


Thanks for stopping by.  Have a great weekend!

9 comments:

  1. You did a great job its so lovely and yummie colors.
    byebye,Lean

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  2. Drooooooooooooool! I love it!! I especially love the buttons and all of that yummy glitter you added. You so rock, my sweet sis! :)

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  3. Oooh, your box is beautiful, Patty! Love the pretty blue color and the mix of whites, and LOVE all the glittered detailing. Gorgeous bow and flower! Love it all! Way to go on your first altered project. Can't wait to see more!

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  4. I think you better make more of these...because it is sooo beautiful. I love the color you chose! Yes, the glue gun is my best friend and my worst enemy rofl! cherry

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  5. Oh Patty that little box is stunning! Love all the glitter and buttons!

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  6. Oh Patty this is so darn cute. I love the size and how pretty it looks.
    Great to back but I have heaps of catching up to do.
    Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and this year brings lots of goodness your way.
    Jenix

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  7. This is soooo pretty! I love what did!!!!

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  8. OMG! Patty this is gorgeous!!!!!!!!! Love all the glitter on it! And you know I love glitter;)

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  9. Very Gorgeous! I LOVE it. Just amazing your work. Thank you for sharing. HUGS

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