Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Finally the Mystery Box Project Revealed!


WooHoo! For those of you who have been waiting for my Mystery Box project here it is! I must say I had a hard time until I was shopping at my LSS and saw a paper mache treasure box and immediately thought that the belt could be the closure on the box. I ticked off the required elements in my mind and decided it would work. Perhaps not the most creative use of them, but I'm pleased with the results. Please click HERE to see the article to find out how each of the elements are used as well as lots more pix.

Here's a picture of the inside. Although there are alot of personal treasures here as well, I managed to use the canvas which I dyed with the Mountain Dew as a lining for the box. Unfortunately I put so much other stuff in there it really doesn't show. The can itself was used in several different ways on the top but you're just gonna have to go read the article because I'm one tired cookie tonight and tomorrow I have an early hair appt. which I DESPERATELY need. LOL Hope it was worth the wait. All my DT sisters did a fabulous job. This was quite the challenge and next time we do this one lucky viewer will be chosen to play along. As always, comments at Custom Crops (as well as here) are greatly appreciated.

18 comments:

  1. wow, wow, wow,,,,,this is stunning..I love it so much..so very worth the wait..I will be off to see the rest of the article..sleep well...

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  2. WOWZERS, Donna! It's gorgeous! Love all the little details... the magnifying glass wrapped with the soda can rim -- TOO COOL!!! The pressed flower looks so real and I love how you used the paintable and your soda-dyed canvas lining is awesome! Oh, and the belt...LOVE IT, especially with the black grosgrain ribbon. SUPERB project! I have to go and look at it again... I WANT ONE!

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  3. WOW Donna, this is gorgeous! Looks like a lot of time went into this. Love all the details!

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  4. Oh WOW girlie! You rocked this challenge for sure! What a beautiful keepsake....you always amaze and WOW me Ms. Donna! HUGS!

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  5. What a fab box! Love the butterfly on the coil.

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  6. Amazing Donna, what a treasure, all the elements are thoughtfully integrated into a thing of beauty. Hugs

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  7. WOWZERS!!!!! Mouth still is hanging open this is totally awesome!!!! I love everything about it!!!

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  8. WOW!! i never would have guessed this was made with the contents of the mystery box!!! your awesome girl :)

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  9. this is so great Donna. I just love everything that you did with it. I was so anxious to see what you did with all that stuff. I knew it would be great. How fun that must be to get a box full of stuff and have to create something with the stuff. You did really great with everything. I love love love it..... it is just beautiful

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  10. This is amazing detail! Beautiful.

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  11. Hi Donna,
    This is a fantastic project. You have used so many different techniques and the result is awesome. I love the colours and the embellies.
    Hugs,
    Fiona x

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  12. Wow, just amazing Donna! I couldn't wait to see what you did with all that stuff and this does not disappoint!

    (-: Heidi

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  13. Oh.. my ... gosh...... I am in awe! I am speechless! OMGosh! You are a genius!

    Hugs
    Barb

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  14. Super, super job! I loved your box project. Great use of the can and belt!!! And soooo many details! Wow.

    xx Susan

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  15. Donna you have done an awesome job, it was well worth the wait. Great detailing, I thought the Mountain Dew was to drink to keep you going but great idea to use it on the inside.

    hugs
    Kaye x

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  16. WOW!!!! What a treasure !! This is just beautiful!!!You did a fabulous job!!! xoxo Joy

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  17. oh my gosh Donna stunning stunning stunning1 i love your treasure box and all the fab fab detailing. it's a true piece of art!
    Hugs
    Juliexx

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  18. girl---you have stolen my heart with this project...This is soo GORGEOUS!!!!! You went all out for this...I totaly adore it!!!!

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Thanks for making my day!