Mixed Media Stenciled Box

I got asked to be apart of this amazing crafty adventure of creating art with only 2 simple rules; one, use a box that was mailed to me in any way I wanted to, and two, use a StencilGirl® stencil in some way.  I decorated my box in a mixed media style and had a blast doing it!   #theplainboxsociety  #stencilgirl

Check out how I made my box here.

We each started with a plain box mailed to us by Tina Walker for StencilGirl®.  For all the other boxes that were made check out this link HERE.  This is what the box looked like when each of us got it.  Over 

I first started with using the stencil on tissue paper with metallic modeling paste and letting it dry.  I also took Tattered Angels mists in Dragonfly to color the box.  I then added the layers of tissue to the box and added in littel Rinea foiled stars to the box and splatters of black glimmer mist.  I used Supertite White School Glue to stick everything to the box.  It works amazing and the applicator tip is perfect for applying a small amount of glue to any project!

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I added a newspaper flower to the top of the box.  Check out how to make these flowers in the video below.

I used the same Supertite White School glue for the newspaper flowers, it is perfect!!

I used the same color mist on the box as I did for the flowers to help tie in the whole effect.

I even colored the inside of the box so when you opened it it had color throughout.

What would you do with your box and stencil?

Supplies Used

Interested in the supplies I used in this project?  Most are listed below and some are affiliate links, which generates a me little commission (at not extra cost to you at all) when you click on the link and make a purchase.  Affiliate and product disclosure can be found here.

Shareasale Shop at: O	Paint Brushes Shop at: SB	TCW Shimmery Goodness Shop at: SB	Tailwind Shop at: O
Prima Pearl Swirl Shop at: SB | AZ	Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist Shop at: SB | AZ | O	Fiskars Scissors Shop at: AZ | LFL (UK)	Prima Silicone Brush Shop at: SB | AZ
Rinea Foilled Paper Shop at: O	Heat Tool Shop at: SB	Non Stick Craft mat Shop at: AZ	Tattered Angels Chalkboard Shop at: AZ | O
Stencil Girl Stencils Shop at: O	Black Craft Mat Shop at: AZ	Supertite Glue Shop at: O	TCW Black Modeling Paste Shop at: SB
Supertite White School Glue Shop at: AZ

Pretty Pink Gift Card Box **Eyelet Outlet & DecoArt** w/ Video Tutorial

I wanted to make a pretty box for gift card to give as gift.  I used an old jewelry box and cover it over with paper, paint, and Eyelet Outlet Embellishments!

Here is a video tutorial on how I made the box.

Check ot the amazing silver foil washi tape and pink stickyback gems from Eyelet Outlet.

Here is what the box looks like open.

Now it is your turn to purpose something to make it look pretty!!

Supplies Used
Box
Washi - Eyelet Outlet
Bling - Eyelet Outlet
Papers - Prima
Flower - Prima
Ink - Prima
Paint - DecoArt
Adhesive - Beacon

Enjoy!

Inspire **Tattered Angels & ULD & Imagiantion Crafts**

For the past couple of years my parents have bought us a box of really yummy chocolates for the family and it comes in this wonderful hinged box.  I have kept the boxes with the hopes of doing something with it for the past two years, and finally the inspiration hit - mixed media box!!  I really just let my imagination fly on this one.

For steps on how I made this wonderful mixed media box please see my guide below using the wonderful Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists, Glimmer Glam, and High Impact Paints, Unique Laser Designs wood, and Imagination Crafts Stencils, Sparkle Medium, and Mica Powder.

   

Check out How to Make a Mixed Media Box by Erin Reed on Snapguide.

I just love the wood items from Unique Laser Designs and how they just make the box pop and add wonderful dimension to everything.  Here are the pieces I used for this project.

I used the wonderful stencils from Imagination Crafts, they added the perfect texture to the box.  Adding to it the wonderful Mica Powders and Sparkle Medium helped make this box just shine!!

 

 

 

I used some of the wonderful paints, mists, and glazes from Tattered Angels to help create the dimension and depth for this box.  I used a wide range for products all in the colors of blue and purple.

 

I just love how this box turned out, full of wonderful little gems and keep you eye coming back for more.  I can't wait to put my crafty goodies in it!!

It is projects like this where I get all messy and hand full of paint that make me love crafting so much.  Seeing something coming from a simple little box to this wonderful mixed media piece make me smile!  I hope this box has inspired you to make something pretty.

Supplies Used
Wood - Unique Laser Designs
Stencils - Imagination Crafts
Glitter and Mica - Imagination Crafts
Mists/Paints/Glaze - Tattered Angels
Gems/Swirls - Prima
Flowers - Prima
Metals - Prima
Lace - Prima
Found Items
Box
Mesh
Mediums - Prima & Liquitex & ProArt
Adhesive - Beacon & Martha Stewart

Enjoy!!

Sweet 'Stache **ScrapPlezier & Paper House**

I made a box for my daughter and my son Brandon we completely jealous and asked me to make one for him.  I had another box on hand, and went in a very masculine direction with this, adding in the cute little mustaches, keeping the colors masculine, adding in some texture, and just making it grungy.  Now he has his own little “stache” box for his little stash of goodies he collects.

 

I used some of the wonderful items from ScrapPlezier to create this fun little box.  I first started with a box I had in my stash of items and inked the edges in black.

I then took strips of papers from Kaisercraft (Pickled Pear Paper Pack) and made strips across grey cardstock on the top of the box.  Then I added in these cute little die cut mustaches from ScrapPlezier, inked them in black, and later added in Graphite Paste on top to give them texture.  I also added in some black jute around the edge of the box.  You can also see the wonderful Washi tape from ScrapPlezier along the edges of the box.

Here I added in the wonderful chipboard alpha from Kaisercraft available at ScrapPlezier, painted in white, and then traced with a black pen.  I also added in a fun little sticker from Paper House to finish the look.

Every little boy needs a box to "stache" their little items in, now my son Brandon has his own little personal one!!


Supplies Used
Cardstock - Kaisercraft
Patterned paper - Kaisercraft
Washi Tape - ScrapPlezier
Chipboard alpha - Kaisercraft
Jute - May Arts
Paint - Ranger
Die Cuts - ScrapPlezier
Stickers - Paper House
Paste/Medium - Prima & Plaid
Adhesive - Beacon & Plaid & Scotch
Pen - Faber Castel
Trimmer - Fiskars
Box

 Enjoy!!