Sunday, 1 March 2009

Oriental Altered Cardboard Box



Since Thursday I have been busy altering a recycled cardboard box.


It has had several coats of black acrylic paint - each coat has to dry overnight.
The image I scanned from a calendar my daughter - in - law gave me. I printed it out and gave it several coats of clear embossing powder, before attaching it to the lid.



The Japanese calligraphy spells out the seasons - I stamped in gold and embossed it.


Finishing it off with ribbon glued all around the top.
I think I will hang on to this for a few weeks - as I rather like it - and I might do more on a similar theme.
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8 comments:

  1. Momiji1 March 2009 at 04:03

    oh wow! I love it as you knew I would! lovely little laquered box and the image is just right..

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  2. Anonymous1 March 2009 at 04:57

    its amazing what you can do with a plain old box isnt it - wonderful work as always Lottie x

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  3. June1 March 2009 at 05:36

    Lottie its absolutely gorgeous. I love your design on this its superb
    Hugs June xxx

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  4. Claireabelle1 March 2009 at 07:21

    One word - STUNNING!

    This is amazing, no wonder you dont want to let it go LOL
    xx

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  5. Queenly Things2 March 2009 at 08:26

    It's stunning. Every time I come here to visit I learn new techniques.

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  6. Gillian ....2 March 2009 at 14:13

    Lottie, this oozes Eastern Asia in every sense, ,love your altered box:)

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  7. Anonymous2 March 2009 at 14:28

    Thank you for your kind comments - very much appreciated

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  8. Anonymous4 March 2009 at 04:46

    Perfect end result with the black and gold very fitting to the theme and great image you've chosen.

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I really appreciate your comments and critiques - thank you so much for taking the time to do so.