Monday, February 27, 2012

{Turtle Box + Moss Sheet = Spring}

I am so happy to have a new project to share with y'all!  I normally would have posted something Friday, but I was busy creating my project for round two of Creative Bloggers Got Talent.  Round two voting starts tomorrow.  The projects are anonymous, so I can't tell you which project is mine, but I hope you will take a moment to go vote for your favorite(s).  
Anyway, back to this project!  My mom and dad gave me a box of Turtles for Valentine's Day--you know, the chocolate kind that is just to die for!  The box was really sturdy, and I hated to throw it away.  So I combined it and a sheet of moss from the dollar store (and a few other supplies) to create a piece of art in honor of spring.


As soon as I finished eating my yummy Turtles, I cleaned any chocolate crumbs from it and got out my $1 sheet of moss.


I painted the bottom of the box with gesso, a primer.  Then I coated the bottom and sides of the box with antique white paint.


After it dried, I rubbed my black and brown ink pads over the box.  Because I applied a thick coat of gesso to the box, there were brush strokes that were raised and attracted the ink, creating this neat wood-grain-looking effect.  When the outside of the box was to my liking, I covered it in a layer of Mod Podge to protect it.  Then it was time to decorate the inside.


I layered half circle book page cutouts on the inside of the box.  I coated the pages with a layer of Mod Podge, lightly inked them, and then coated them with another layer of Mod Podge.  I wanted spring or Easter decorations for the inside, so I used my Silhouette to cut a bunny pattern from card stock.


I used the card stock bunny as a template to cut a bunny out of the sheet of moss.  I attached a bit of lace to the bunny's neck with hot glue and attached the bunny to the box with more hot glue.


I further embellished the bunny with fabric and felt flowers and a button in pretty spring colors.  And since I believe that more is more, I wanted to add one more embellishment to the box.


I used my Silhouette to cut out a fancy label with the word spring on it.  I inked the edges of the label and put a piece of pattered scrapbook paper behind the cutout.  I embellished this with felt and flower roses as well.  Now I have a piece of art to welcome spring!


Since seasonal decor can only stay up for so long, I love that this project cost me next to nothing.  I only paid for the sheet of moss; I had the other supplies on hand.


The art has a vintage look because of the distressed box and the book pages.


It's just the touch of spring I was looking for.  :)

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33 comments:

  1. Amazing!!! I want this for my house! Found you from Tip me Tuesday!

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  2. Oh my! This is so so adorable!! Thanks for sharing your wonderful idea:D

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  3. LOVE this--it's so sweet! I need one for my home! Thanks so much for linking up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party!

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  4. This is really pretty and makes me so excited for spring!

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  5. I'm in love with this project idea! Super super cute!

    Wanted to let you know I nominated you for a Liebster Blog Award! :)
    http://thelittlewaffleflower.blogspot.com

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  6. Simply adorable :-). Thanks for sharing - maks :-)

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  7. So cool :)

    Love for you to share it at my "Made by ME" Linky Party Wednesdays :)
    http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/02/made-by-me-20-linky-party.html

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  8. I love this little bunny! gulledjr@dhec.sc.gov

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  9. This is so cute! What a great idea! Love that it didn't cost much either!! I would LOVE to have you share it on my "Homemade By You" link party tomorrow (Wednesday)

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  10. This is precious....who knew there is a benefit to eating turtles!! crafting supplies..yea!! I love the little moss bunny! ;) Would love for you to link up to our "Uncommonly Yours" link party!!

    www.uncommondesignsonline.com

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  11. Love the moss bunny ... you are one talented, crafty lady.
    Blessings.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  12. Very cute..Love all the ideas, can't wait to have grandbabies someday so I have an excuse to do this sort of thing again.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog :)

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  13. What a super cute project! It's so beautiful and unique. ~ Megan your newest follower via The Shady Porch Link Party

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  14. These are too cute! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  15. This is so cute! I would never have thought to use moss! Thanks for sharing! :)

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  16. Hi there! I'm visiting you from your link up on Tip Junkie. I'd like to invite you to link up with us for Fun Stuff Fridays linky party! http://www.toysinthedryer.com/2012/03/fun-stuff-fridays-13.html This would be a nice addition to our list of Fabulous Fun Stuff!

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  17. I ADORE these!!!!!!!!! So glad that you shared it at Things I've Done Thursday!!

    Melanie
    www.bearrabbitbear.com
    P.S. I launched a great CD giveaway today if you're interested!! http://www.bearrabbitbear.com/2012/03/ummcan-i-get-zumba-dvd-to-this-review.html :)

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  18. Look at how cute!! I love this! You did a great job. Thanks for linking up this week!

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  19. Super cute! I kinda laugh that while I'm trying to get moss out of my grass, the rest of the world is decorating with it ;)

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  20. Thanks for linking up, I just featured this project on my fb page: http://www.facebook.com/seevanessacraft

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  21. Oh I love, love, love this project! Gotta get me a Silhouette. (and a box of Turtles!) Nice job. Saw you over at Gingerbread and I'm a new follower now!

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  22. This is so creative and cute! Just became your newest follower - your blog is great! Hope you'll follow back!

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  23. Oh wow I love this! Great job!!

    xoxo
    twentyfour7

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  24. This is fabulous! I love it! I would love for you to share with my readers on Blog Stalking Thursday! http://thecraftyblogstalker.blogspot.com/2012/03/blog-stalking-thursday-31_07.html

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  25. Thank you for linking up a fabulous project...

    hope you will stop by and link up another great project..

    http://polkadot-pretties.blogspot.com/2012/03/you-inspire-linky-party_10.html

    Claire xoxo

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  26. Oh, I LOVE this! And I love Turtles too....an even better reason to buy them now.

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  27. I featured your bunny today! Thanks again for linking up to my Springtime Holiday Link Party! http://michellepaige.blogspot.com/2012/03/springtime-bunnies.html

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  28. Found your feature at Michelle Paige. Adorable. Im sharing and pinning ;) New follower. Just stinking cute!

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  29. Cuteness alert! I love this project. I have some leftover sheet moss, thanks for some inspiration!

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