Need help from you experienced crafters!
OK, so I need somewhere to store my stamped images (I currently have them in a gift bag on my bookshelf!). I have found the perfect box that I want to use (Its an empty washing powder box - tablets so theres no leakage of powder!) but im not sure how to cover it! I could measure out the card and glue it on, but I dont want to still see the edges, and I want it to look neat and tidy! (Rather than a half-a-jobby that I tried on my last attempt!). Any ideas of where to start?
Ta muchly, any advice would be truely, greatly appreciated!
Ta muchly, any advice would be truely, greatly appreciated!
posted by Katie L Oakley @ 21:42
3 Comments:
What's the dimensions Katie? You could do a patchwork effect, go round the corners rather than 4 seperate peices each side. Or get some of that paper on a role and stamp, paint stipple the paper and use that as a continuous piece around the box.
Definately best to go round the corners and if you use a variety of papers it wont matter if everything doesn't measure up exactly...it'll just look funky...and I'd definately paint with acrylic paint first...covers a multitude of sins!!!
Ditto to the painting first but lightly sand before painting. Paint adheres better & dries quicker.
When I changed one of my boxes, I went around the edge with bias binding material. I used my silicone glue to keep it in place. It also meant that the edges were soft . . . I know, sad ! Felt or large ribbon might work as well.
Can't wait to see what you do now ! Not putting any pressure on you mind!
Take care,
Lou
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