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Sunday 9 February 2014

Set of Boxes

Good Morning All
I have had this set of boxes in my Christmas box for at least 7 years.


This is how they all nest inside each other and below shows the biggest and the smallest.  The big one is about 5" in diameter and the small one about 2".

There is about 10 boxes in the set and I have decorated three of them up to now and I intend to show you one every week as I do them.  I have to be careful what I do to them as the lids fit very snuggly so I cannot cover with anything too thick  like  material.





This is the first one I have done - Painted with cheap acrylic paint and decorated with bits from stash.
 I think these paints cost about2.50 euros in local shop.  I used them when I made my desk tidy HERE.



 just added odd bits - Homemade crochet butterfly, (available in my Etsy shop at top right of my blog) homemade sentiment, feather, flowers sent to me in some candy, buttons, ribbon.

CHALLENGES ---
Countryview Crafts -  Painty Pleasures
Lothian Crafts 31 - Use your dies
Winter Wonderland - No Stamping
Feeling Crafty Challenge 25 - Dies and/or punches
Crafting Musketeers 10 - Butterflies
 

I have done two others and will post them next week sometime.  I,m having to fly to UK tomorrow to look after Mum.  She had her hip replacement, finally at 4th attempt, last Wednesday and they are sending her home tomorrow.  Social services have messed up and have not got a place in a care home for her to convalesce, so as my other sisters work, I said I would go and stay with her for a while until she is able to be left on her own.  So I am checking that my photo file is upto date and I can post while I,m there. 
xxxxx
Wendy L
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16 comments:

  1. AnonymousSunday 9 February 2014 at 12:18:00 CET

    Hi Wendy. Beautifully decorated box. Looking forward to seeing the rest.
    Have a safe flight and hope you find your mum is well. Will be in touch when you get back.
    Take care.
    Love Val x

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  2. DesignerDivaSunday 9 February 2014 at 12:32:00 CET

    What a fab idea Wendy I've got some nesting boxes somewhere I want to dig them out and decorate them now!!
    Beautiful decoration too
    Hugs Laurie xx

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  3. UnknownSunday 9 February 2014 at 12:49:00 CET

    Hi Wendy, wonderful project, first one looks great, looking forward to the rest. Hope your mum progresses well bet she is looking forward to having you home.

    Wilma x x x

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  4. LozzySunday 9 February 2014 at 15:55:00 CET

    You have turned a plain box into a gorgeous one Wendy, beautiful and cant wait to see the others..Hugs Lozzy xx hope mum feeling better after her op and sending best wishes

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  5. SueSunday 9 February 2014 at 16:35:00 CET

    You have decorated this box so beautifully Wendy. I love all your pretty embellishments.
    I am pleased you mum has finally had her op but sorry to hear that social services have messed up. Wishing you a safe journey, make sure you pack your wellies!!
    Sue xx

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  6. PamelaSunday 9 February 2014 at 16:38:00 CET

    You've decorated this really lovely but I'm not sure it fits the theme at Lothian Crafts which is 'Love'.

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  7. sandy's crafty bitsSunday 9 February 2014 at 17:14:00 CET

    wow how very clever wendy ... you are certainly an inspiration ... hope you have a great week ... thank you for popping by my blog ... happy crafting and love sandy xx

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  8. pamSunday 9 February 2014 at 23:20:00 CET

    lovely decorated first box wendy, love your embellishments.
    safe journey to UK, hope your Mum is ok.
    pam

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  9. Mrs BMonday 10 February 2014 at 10:37:00 CET

    Hi Wendy. Love the first decorated box, so pretty. Hope you have a safe journey and that your Mum is getting on well. Take care.

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  10. JJMonday 10 February 2014 at 19:04:00 CET

    WOW! Wendy, this looks fabulous, can't wait to see what you do with the others.

    Love & Hugs

    Jacquie J xxx
    http://jewelscardcraft.blogspot.co.uk/

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  11. Pop's CardsMonday 10 February 2014 at 20:35:00 CET

    Simply Stunning!! hugs Pops x x x

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  12. susiestaceyTuesday 11 February 2014 at 21:56:00 CET

    Beautifully decorated tin makes such a beautiful gift.
    Thank you for joining Winter Wonderland 'No Stamping' challenge and good luck x Susan x

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  13. AnonymousWednesday 12 February 2014 at 21:52:00 CET

    Beautiful box Wendy ! Love the colours you've used. Thanks for joining us at Country View Crafts. Sue C x

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  14. UnknownThursday 13 February 2014 at 08:05:00 CET

    Wendy what a beautiful box, beautifully decorated hun, many thanks for joining us at Feeling Crafty this month, best of luck hun xxx

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  15. FranThursday 20 February 2014 at 12:29:00 CET

    Beautiful , thank you for joining us over at the Crafting Musketeers this month , Fran (DT) xxx

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  16. HazelThursday 20 February 2014 at 13:18:00 CET

    Thanks for sharing your gorgeous boxes for Crafting Musketeers 'butterflies' challenge, Hazel, DT Crafting Musketeers x

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