Thursday, September 29, 2011

Altered trinket box challenge

Hi everyone! Today I'd like to share an altered trinket box that I made for the latest challenge at the Lessology challenge site. I altered this box to put some antique sewing goodies in. On the top of it I have a ladyform, cut out of cardboard (that I had from the bottom of a case of bottled water), a flower that I made, a piece of old book paper, burlap, linen, paper butterfly, doily, and ribbon. To cover the box, I put a light coat of paint followed by some tissue, that I received as packing material in a box, and then old tissue pattern paper. For the closure, I used a Tim Holtz knob, secured with floss. Hope you like it!

Challenge #2

Can you guess what kind of box I altered?







Yup! You guessed it..........

The toothpaste box that didn't have to go into the landfill...that you Lessology for such a wonderful challenge!

As always, thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!
Hugs!
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30 comments:

  1. Chantal VandenbergSeptember 29, 2011 at 12:09 AM

    Stunning work! What a great idea! I was trying to guess what kind of box it was before I found out the answer... I was going to say a Barbie Doll box... LOL. TFS!

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  2. Catherine SIWCZAKSeptember 29, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    yes ! I love it. It does not look like a toothpaste box !!! I could not imagine it if you did not tell...

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  3. kissiniaSeptember 29, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Super cool, my Friend! Love it!!!
    ps i have lifted you card - that was fun :)

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  4. IriniSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    WOW WOW WOW this is fantastic!!!!!
    love what you did with the bling and lace...you are amazing!!!!!

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  5. Toni CartwrightSeptember 29, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    WOW Sandi!!!!
    Fantastic box here that you have created!!!
    And nope i would never of guessed that you could create something from a toothpaste box!!! LOL
    Take Care
    and I so Love it!!
    TONI
    XOXOOXOX

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  6. ~amy~September 29, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Toothpaste box never looked so good! What a great altering job! I can't believe how you've transformed it! Thanks so much for playing with us at LESSology!

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  7. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 29, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!!! You ROCKED it!! I am LOVING all the goodies on here!! Thanks so much for playing along with Lessology! :):):):):):):):):):):)

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  8. yyamSeptember 29, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Woohoo! Love your upcycled toothpaste box! It's gorgeous!!! So many pretty stuff on it! :)

    Thanks for joining us at LESSology! :)

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  9. Amelia KhalikSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    Omg!!! Who could have guess it's a toothpaste box!!! So..gorgeous!!! :)))

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  10. Kirsty VittetoeSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I hope you can see the look on my face, oh my, this is WOW WOW WOW, you are such talent on these altered project challenge, this is just GORGEOUS!!!
    Thanks for playing along with us at LESSology!

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  11. jacirascrapSeptember 29, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Sim!! ótima idéia com o creme dental!! Não tinha nem imaginado que essa linda caixinha decorada era do creme dental!!

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  12. Ella SwanSeptember 29, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Very cool indeed! You are rocking these altered challenges for sure!!

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  13. Gayle PriceSeptember 29, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Too cute ! And I never would have known it was a toothpaste box. Very creative and gorgeous job. xx

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  14. Heather JacobSeptember 29, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    oh Sandy .... this is so gorgeous ... can I copy your idea, this would be fabulous to try .... I would never have guessed a toothpaste box and we all have plenty of those .... wow oh wow you are such a talent and an inspirsation .... woohoo!!! so pleased to be working with you .. hugz x

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  15. LynndaSeptember 29, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    WOW Sandi... you too clever!!! This is simply stunning.... hugs...xoxo

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  16. Kiki AposekiSeptember 30, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    Wow wow wow!!!! Just gorgeous!!!! Oh! Sandy you know that i love your clever creations!!!! Kisses

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  17. Di GarlingSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Oh Sandi, how gorgeous is this???? It looks sensational to say the least. You are such a talented lady & so inspirational to so many of us. You would never believe that this beautiful piece started life as a toothpaste box. Just beautiful. Cheers Di xx

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  18. LGSeptember 30, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    oh my goodness this is sooooo gorgeous Sandi!

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  19. Lizzy HillOctober 1, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Wow ~ talk about lateral thinking at the highest level. This is FANTASTIC, & ultra- gorgeous:)

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  20. Bimart´s ateliêOctober 1, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Oh!que surpresa,não imaginava que seria um caixa tão simples se transformar nesta obra de arte.Maravilhoso!Obrigada pela visita.ótimo final de semana!

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  21. Amy*October 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    WHat great idea! So unique and such a fabulous upcycle...great job!! PS Thanks for your kind words on my Baby keepsake box :)

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  22. Audrey PettitOctober 2, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    OMGosh, what an amazing transformation! Using a toothpaste box is just brilliant, and how beautiful it now is. Thanks so much for playing along with us at LESSology. :)

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  23. jeanie gOctober 2, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    I'm amazed what you've done with this toothpaste box. Gorgeous, what paint did you use? And thank you for your sweet comment on my Trinket Box too.xx

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  24. Dolly DaydreamsOctober 2, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Wow this is amazing ! Love your altered box truly inspirational Sandi .

    Marie

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  25. sandiOctober 3, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Hi Jeanie, Thank you for your lovely comment! I used "accent" acrylic paint "real white" color to cover the print on the box. I then covered that with two layers of tissue paper. Tks. for asking.

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  26. Angi BarrsOctober 3, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Wow...a toothpaste box. This is so crafty and clever. The details are so beautiful. Thank you so much for playing with us at LESSology. :)

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  27. FiKenwardOctober 5, 2011 at 6:46 AM

    I to can only say WOW, you have way more patience than me when it comes to recycling. This is beautiful and I can't believe all that habby can fit into a toothpaste size box. Awesome.

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  28. lisaOctober 5, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Oh wow this is amazing. So girly and pretty
    : )
    Thanks for playing with us at Sketchy Thursdays x

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  29. LindaOctober 5, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Oh my goodness! This is brilliant! Thank you so much for joining us at LESSology this week with your wonderful creations.

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  30. Jinny NewlinOctober 9, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    This is pure genius, Sandi! What a transformation! I never fail to be inspired and challenged upon every visit to your blog! TFS!

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