Altered Flower Box

Well this is my project from this afternoon. I have altered a flowerbox which I received a lovely bunch of flowers in from my colleagues at work. As I was sorting the flowers out to go in the bin I thought it was a shame to throw the box out too as it is very strong. Therefore as it is my sisters birthday at the weekend I thought it would be nice to use as the box for her present, however I though it would be better if it had my twist on. Mind you I did have a few happy accidents along the way but I am pleased with the way it has turned out now. It seems to be my time for happy accidents at the moment lol.

This is the box as it was before:

And as it is now:

Recipie

Papers: Shabby Princess
Flowers: Petaloo Mulberry Embossed Flowers
Brads: Stash
Card: Gold Mirror - Stash
Ribbon: Dovecraft
Sentiment: Computerised
Tools: Cuttlebug, nestabilities

Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs Rachel xx

Comments

Unknown said…

Its stunning Rachel, well done, love the shape

21 July 2009 at 19:22

Nicki said…

Gorgeous Rachel, i had one of these boxes... stupidly threw it out! what on earth was i thinking?
Absolutely gorgeous tho, love it
Nicki
x

21 July 2009 at 20:51

Andrea said…

Wow! A gorgeous box, and a brilliant idea. I love the papers you have used, and the ribbon at the top looks fab! Well done.
Andrea xx

1 August 2009 at 23:07

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