Boxes, Drawers, and Clearing Out More Stuff

I'm still painting, and scripting boxes.

This one has hints of script inside,

and script on top.

I also worked on a lighter version of the drawer from my last post.

As you can see, instead of leaving the small knob, I replaced it with one of my numbered tacks.

More inside.

Oh yes, I had another impromptu garage sale these past few days. I'm VERY serious about organizing, and narrowing focus on what I acquire. I got rid of a bunch of "stuff". It's a joy to see someone happily loading up something I NEVER want to see again.  There's a lot to be said for living on a main street, as well.  I didn't advertise at all.

Drawer Transformation, More Lilacs, and My Trusty HTC

Yes, more lilacs. The weather has been decent here lately, so, I've been working outside more.  Natural light, and lilacs make beautiful photos, and, yes, I took these pics with my trusty HTC Desire smartphone camera.

The lilacs also look good in my boxes, and in this little drawer.

This is what the drawer looked like before.

I transformed it with paint, script, and stain.  In that order.  A white basecoat, followed by script, then, the stain.

I added a little script inside as well.

The script is decoupaged on.

More copies from my 175 year old diary.

Maybe it's the crazy long winter we had here,

or, the fact that I'm trying to slow down and recharge a bit,

but, I've been enjoying the outdoors a lot more lately.  See ya soon.


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Redesigned Wood Box

I'm still playing with my lilacs,

and, redesigning some of my wood boxes.

Just in case you hadn't noticed, I love playing with boxes.  I dry brushed this one white, before giving it a French touch.

I copied the image (from my ephemera collection) onto very thin tissue paper.  After decoupaging it to the box, and sealing it, it looks (and feels) more like a transfer.

I didn't put a label on the other side.  Instead, I made it look as though a label was there, but, wore off.  I used grey stain for the weathered look.

Although my shows, and garage sale went well, having them so close together really wore me out.  I'll be focusing on appointments, and Etsy this week.  Hmmmmm, maybe one more garage sale............................


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