Monday 22 June 2015

Forgetful Father's, organised!

Good morning folks! I do hope you popped by yesterday to see my newest creation for the That Craft Place "Layers" challenge. I got my nerd on and made a Star Trek themed canvas, so pop back to my home page if you haven't already seen it!

Today I'd like to share with you a "drop box" I made for my Dad for Father's Day. He could be much worse but still I thought he'd benefit from somewhere to dump out his keys, loose change and maybe mobile phone when at home so that they are in one spot easy to find!
     
   
This box measures approximately 5" square and started life as a gift box that was being used as my Wife's Grandmother's box of sewing bits and bobs. "Nan" is still with us thankfully but she gifted the box to me when her hands started failing her.  I hope I have done her justice in recycling this box!
   
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I used the following materials:
  
THAT CRAFT PLACE MDF / GREYBOARD: Greyboard keys

MEDIUMS USED: Gesso (black & white), DecoArt Fluid Acrylics (Paynes Grey & Quinacridone Gold), Pinflair Buff-It (Slate), DecoArt Ultra-Matte Varnish.

OTHER PRODUCTS USED: A4 Greyboard sheets

All products above available from That Craft Place.

ANYTHING ELSE: Ghastly pink holographic gift box (5" x 5" x 3" tall), Sizzix Bigz die (Basic Shapes), Stencils by various brands (Spots, Chicken Wire, Bricks, DIY acetate stencil), Winsor & Newton Heavy Structure Gel, Patterned paper.
       
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Summary Process:

Box prepped with black Gesso.

Texture applied to the sides of the box with a palette knife. I used my favourite texture gel medium through various stencils. I also applied some extra texture straight to the box sides with the palette knife.

Greyboard circles cut using a Sizzix Bigz die.

Greyboard circles and keys adhered to the box using the texture gel medium.

Colour and overall "rust" effect applied using the DecoArt rust technique by Andy Skinner:
 
   
Raised areas highlighted with Pinflair Buff-It in Slate.
     
Box lined with patterned paper.

2 coats of DecoArt Ultra-Matte Varnish applied to the inside and outside of the box to finish.

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Here are some more photos:
   
   
   
       
   
   
And finally a "before" photo of the box! I discarded the lid for this project as it likely wouldn't be needed for the box's intended purpose:

 
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Thank you as always for popping by.
  
xxSAMxx
   
Please can I enter this project into the following challenge(s):
             

15 comments:

  1. Awesone project. Iooks like its been made out of wood and would never have guessed it started of as a gift box

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  2. Fabulous project and I am sure he loved this! Love to see a before picture and wow I never expected that I too thought is was a wooden box.
    Hugs
    Linda xxx

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  3. Wow! The box looks great! I could use one like these too as I always manage to spread all my stuff across our flat instead of putting it in one place...lol
    The faux metal look is just perfect and I am sure your dad loves this a lot!
    Thank you for sharing this awesome project with us at SanDee&amelie's Steampunk Challenges!

    Hugs,
    Claudia xxx

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  4. Fabulous project, It threw me to find it was not a wooden box in the first place, great job. Chris xx

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  5. Fabulous box and detail Sam. Your Dad would love it.
    Laine
    xx

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  6. Hi Sam this is amazing it is a fantastic gift for your dad. Hugs Jackie

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  7. Oh wow, I thought the box was wooden, I never would have guessed it was a gift box, it looks awesome, I'm sure your dad loved it.
    Claire
    xx

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  8. I bet your dad loved your Dump Box...what a great idea for man to keep everything tidy and in one place.
    The box has been altered so well, love the textures and embellishing..just so male....
    A super entry for our challenge over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit...x

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  9. Gorgeous project for your Father! I hope he loves it.

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  10. Wow! Looks like an old vintage box! Fabulous patina, and love all the steampunk goodness you've spread around it. Bet your Dad loved it! Thanks for joining us at SASPC!

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  11. This is amazing. What a great job you've done x

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  12. A perfect "recycle, reuse" ! Your box is fabulous. Thank you for your participation at Sandee & Amelie steampunk challenges.

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  13. I love the thought behind this creation and great up cycling. I am sure you dad will treasure this gift.Thanks for sharing this with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month. Good Luck. Rupa (DT)

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  14. Sam, love this box and thanks for the video! Awesome make! Thanks for sharing with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit this month! ~Nan, CT~

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  15. This is really fabulous Sam. I have a ton of these boxes and it is really nice to see such an amazing project being made with something lie this. I bet your Loved. Thank you for sharing this with us in our June challenge on Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent and hope you will continue to come and share your lovely work with us.

    :) Chris / CS Designs

    Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent Monthly Challenge
    Doodle Pieces Original Art by Chris Stern
    CS Designs - Original Digital Stamps

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