Sunday, March 29, 2009

Bucket List, Again.

Nope...still not dyin'. : ) It's just that I had to try my hand at one of these shadow boxes before I do die. I'm just going show you my steps in photo form because I had no instructions. Just made it up as I went.





I used my Tim Holtz disc for the picture of the little girl. I just printed her off.


The strings holding up the cloud and moon went up and through the cardboard above, then I taped them down on top. I distressed the paper a bit and added stamps and postmark stickers.
Christmas earrings I got for 75% at Target after the holidays. I knew I would use them in my crafting.



Very sloppy job of Mod podge and tissue paper on the back, but it sure was a fast way to cover everything.

Clear as mud? Ha-ha! CAUTION...do not try this at home... unless you have an entire day to devote to it. But what a FUN day it was! : )
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33 comments:

  1. marieMarch 29, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    I love this ~ amazing transformation! I love to see things re-purposed!

    Also, I wanted to mention what a nice picture that was of your mom in your previous post! She definitely looked very happy!

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  2. AmyMarch 29, 2009 at 5:12 AM

    Holy Cow! That is amazing!

    Amy

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  3. Tami March 29, 2009 at 5:34 AM

    M.L.~

    It is adorable!! Love the idea of repurposing the baby frame. Very cute, very cute!!!

    Have a wonderful day!
    Hugs~ T

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  4. Scrap for JoyMarch 29, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    There is nothing more exciting than to find some marked-down item and be able to create a beautiful new treasure...and you've certainly done that perfectly with this shadowbox. Why don't you consider doing that as a regular feature. I love to see what you're creating. Have a great Sunday M.L.!
    ~Joyce

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  5. JennyMarch 29, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    I always see those damaged frames at the stores and wonder what to do with them!! WOW!!! Never would have thought of this! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!

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  6. MelindaMarch 29, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    It is beautiful. You did an amazing job!!!

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  7. Rachelle@atticgals.blogspot.comMarch 29, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    You are a woman with vision! You could make anything look amazing!

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  8. UnknownMarch 29, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    Wow what a great job it looks wonderful!

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  9. DarleneMarch 29, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Oh girl you have outdone yourself on this one!!!!!!!!! It took me forever to get through the post cause I was just pouring over each detail....TOO CUTE! You know these are the types of things that Bethany Lowe, Nicole Sayre and Larkspur Lane get the big bucks for!!!! You could be M.L. Whimsy Designs!!!!! What do you say???

    That is just ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!♥

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  10. Jill@Barnes YardMarch 29, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    You are amazing...it looks fabulous!

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  11. The Berry's PatchMarch 29, 2009 at 3:39 PM

    That is so cool!!

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  12. SassyMarch 29, 2009 at 5:50 PM

    I ♥ this....it is beautiful...I want to give it a try...thanks for sharing this beautiful craft!!!

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  13. HiHoMarch 29, 2009 at 6:04 PM

    oh I wish I had a day...it came out great! Maybe when the kids have Spring break.
    Heidi

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  14. AnonymousMarch 29, 2009 at 7:15 PM

    beautiful!
    greeting from Indonesia!

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  15. Wendy March 29, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    I just adore your little creations! This one is beautiful!!

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  16. Essential Oil Premier UniversityMarch 29, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    This is amazing and I love it!. You certainly are creative and have a lot of patience too :)

    Blessings,

    Sher

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  17. Mimi SueMarch 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    That is just so darn cute. You are so creative. I get a little nervous if I don't have a pattern or picture to work from. You are amazing...Mimi

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  18. CarolMarch 30, 2009 at 5:37 AM

    Your project is lovely, what a transformation! I really enjoy the vintage photos you post of your parents, so sweet.

    Carol, in Oklahoma

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  19. Ms. TeeMarch 30, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    You are so amazing! That is so pretty - the little girl and the saying are just adorable. :)

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  20. LaurieStarMarch 30, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    Oh my GOD! This is so incredibly beautiful! I can't believe you made that out of a frame! Awesome. And thanks for showing all your steps - inspires me to try it sometime! Really came out great!

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  21. Small HouseMarch 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    So pretty! But what else would it be but pretty. Everything you do is wonderful.

    Have a good day.
    Sandra

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  22. Mimi SueMarch 30, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    I got the honest scrap meme and am giving it to you. DO NOT feel obligated. Only if you want to. Check it out on my blog. Mimi

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  23. OrchardviewcottageMarch 31, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    What a wonderful shadow box!! I can't believe how well it turned out!! Inspires me to try one myself in this lifetime!!

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  24. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 10:46 AM

    Have I told you lately how talented you are, and what an inspiration you are? You take the bits and bobs I would never think of and create magic! E

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  25. ChristinaMarch 31, 2009 at 1:48 PM

    Very lovely. I love how you used the earring and the baby frame. Just great!

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  26. UnknownMarch 31, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    Thank you for keeping my family in your prayers! It means so much.

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  27. Molly AnneMarch 31, 2009 at 7:47 PM

    Um WOW. That turned out amazing! Not just amazing but A-MAZE-ing. Lots of emphasis there, lol!

    I feel quite inspired.

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  28. MegMarch 31, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    That is amazing! I really love the music paper.

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  29. Elizabeth and Gary April 1, 2009 at 12:30 PM

    Wow! what a great project!. You did a fantastic job.
    Enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  30. Susie HomemakerApril 1, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I am always astounded by your creativity!

    Blessings,
    Susie

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  31. Kim's TreasuresApril 1, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    Wonderful! You did such a great job!!!

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  32. CatHerderApril 5, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    Oh I LOVE IT!

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  33. Manuela@A Cultivated NestApril 6, 2009 at 3:41 PM

    So cute! I can see how making one of those could be come addicting!

    Manuela

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