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!