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I decided it would be nice to hand paint this box. Lavender seems to be on my mind these days, so I chose that colour as a base with flowers on the lid.
Then I decided to seal the paint and used the wrong product and ruined the painting :(.
Back to the drawing board...
Painting #2 turned out like this:
Not quite as charming as the original, but I like it all the same. And it's a huge improvement over the before shot:
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Up next, Box Makeover #3
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Oh Anne, it's so pretty. What will you be using it for? You can't leave that prettiness without a purpose other than just looking great
ReplyDeleteaww. That is pretty! I love lavender! Box looks much better now!
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Myric
Super adorable. I Love your re-do Anne, SO cute.. I have a Pin Inspirational party happening today I'll love for you to link this too please :)) TY http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/pininspirational-thursday.html ..Wishing you an awesome day. :)) ..M
ReplyDeleteLovely idea, I'm so glad that you took Marilyn up on t invitation to join Pin'Inspiration Thursday. Happy new follower.
ReplyDeleteI like them both. Nice work. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBoth are very creative ~ love them! ~~ Thanks, namaste, Carol ~ (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^
ReplyDeleteit's pretty and what a transformation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty box! Saludos
ReplyDeleteLovely painted box. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, x
ReplyDeleteLovely box that also looks like it could be the most delicious cake! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous makeover! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the box makeovers! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Very pretty! Great makeover.
ReplyDeleteYour painting brings it to life! Wow!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful transformation! Faye
ReplyDeletepretty!!!
ReplyDeleteAww Lovely really nice
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what a lovely design! Very creative and perfect as a gift! What kind of paint did you use?
ReplyDelete@Elisa I've been experimenting with watercolours and acrylics. This box is a combination of both.
ReplyDeleteHello Anne, good idea for gifts
ReplyDeleteHi Anne
ReplyDeleteIt's become more interesting of course. A lovely box.
Happy Weekend, Ev
What a wonderful idea and a lovely finished product! Well done! :0)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool idea - and beautiful results! I love the lavender and think your details are so sweet, xo
ReplyDeleteVery nice!
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Joanna
http://parentingachildwithautismourstory.blogspot.com
Looks great! I love lavender flowers :)
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