Thursday, January 28, 2010

Whitman's Candy Box Remodel


I've been busy creating and getting inspiration from blogland.

Here's a project I finished last night. I found this Whitman's Valentine candy box at the St. Vincent de Paul. I had gone there to buy books and sheet music for altered art projects. Who knew they would have a little Valentine's display?

I thought about it and thought about it. You know how it goes.

What should I do to make this box really special? Maybe even special enough to stay out all year, not just fopr Valentine's Day. After all, don't we love hearts all year round?



I embellished it with rose and leaves that I made from wool sweaters that I had felted for a Christmas ornament project that really didn't get off the ground this year.




I used the Elmer's spray adhesive to cover the top of the box with some wonderful vintage fabric scraps I picked up last year in Portland at the Motnicello Antique Mall.

I have the lace trim on hand, but found it to be too light in color...SO...I stained it with some instant coffee from a spray bottle. Perfect shad of "aged".



I used some wired burlap ribbon to run horizontally across the box. It turned out to be the perfect "foundation" for the roses.



I added a bit of glitter to the brown leaves (also a felted wool sweater).

For the final detail, I tucked in one of my vintage keys to the knot.

There you go!

A great Valentine box that started with a 55 cent thrift store find and everything else I had in my stash.



I've got several more projects that are "almost" done...stay tuned for more dreary weather chaseaways!
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10 comments:

  1. G*a*S*p!!!!! CORI!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!! Girl...this is so beautiful to me ~ GORGEOUS! You inspire me to create Corie! And those lovely coffee and cream colors are wonderful together ~ I can't wait to see more...hugs and love, Dawn

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  2. Wow! What an amazing transformation! It looks gorgeous now!

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  3. What a surprise...it is very elegant looking and can be used year round...great job. Come say hi.

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  4. Oh my goodness, Its beautiful Cori. I,m sure it will be beautiful where ever you display it. Mom

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  5. What a transformation! I love it! Great job!

    ~ Tracy

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  6. How pretty - you did a great job. I have several heart shaped boxes that I keep saying I am going to do something with, but never have.

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  7. So pretty! I love the creativity in this!!~

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  8. This is the most beautiful Valentine's candy box I've ever seen!! I just love your little burlap roses! I've been creating with some burlap too, isn't it fun!?

    I hearted your Etsy shop too, can't wait to see more stuff!!

    Tania

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