I've never seen one like this before. It's about 5 inches at the widest point, but then it narrows down to about 3 1/2 inches, and it's just as deep. My husband found it at the tobacco store for $1.00! One dollar I tell you! And look how it turned out--
I decided to keep the original trim on it--it went great with the images that I used.
I used prints of my own art combined with scrapbook paper, and in case you missed it, I talk about how I do this here.
And then when I was in Tennessee this summer I found these--
These porcelain doorknobs for just $2.00 each and a couple of these also--
These are also porcelain, and I'm 99% sure that these are the bases for the hot and cold faucets that were on the older sinks. If I'm wrong, let me know. Well anyway, when I saw this, I immediately thought feet!
But instead of feet, it's more of a pedestal stand--cool!
And the doorknob was the perfect match for it. Wouldn't this be so cute in a bathroom? I have to admit that I have a hidden motive for showing these boxes. My plan is, in the next few weeks, to open up an Etsy store, and if all goes well, I'd like to sell my boxes on Etsy, among other things. It doesn't take much to get me excited and these make me very happy!
P.S. Okay, I'm going to sneak one more in here, because I really LOVE how this one turned out. Keeping with the pedestal stand--I had this wood finial that I found at a craft store ages ago, so I decided to do it again--
What I love most about this one are the images I found at the Etsy store Charmed Memory Collage. They're all instant download collage sheets, and these ones were ATC size, but she also offers inchie sizes and domino sizes plus other sizes. Quite honestly, I didn't look at everything in the shop. I found these instantly, but I will be going back--check out this store if you like vintage shabby. These are shabby roses on sheet music, and one of them was called "Gypsy Love Song". So I was looking at my Garden Girl, and I thought--she really looks more like a gypsy to me (can gypsies have blonde hair?)
I've been using images of my girls so much, that I think they're starting to talk to me. So I think my Garden Girl is now going to be referred to as my Gypsy Girl with Blonde hair (all natural, of course).Now I have another plug here--how I found out about this Etsy store. Well, I joined Zinnia's ning group Roses on My Table. It's free to join and there are trade and swap groups there that are also free. I also joined her R.A.I.L group there. It's only $35.00 for the year, and each month she has a new project with downloadable videos. Last month it was domino pendant necklaces and this coming month is a Memory Keeper's Treasure Box starting out with a plain wood craft box--right up my alley. And her style is my style. She likes to use vintage images, stained lace and all the froo-froo (sp?) that goes with it. So, go check out this ning group--remember, it's free to join.
P.S. P.S. I almost forgot--Wanda!--I like Wanda--she's such a fun lady!! If you're not familiar with Wanda and her blog, hop on over and pay her a visit. She posts the most beautiful sunsets and sunrises or just the sky on her blog, not to mention her excellent art. So it started me thinking. I never look at the sky, or anything outside for that matter when I'm so busy like this. Even when I'm out and about hurrying and scurrying--I don't even look up! So Wanda.......this is for you--
Unfortunately? we've been having beautiful Fall weather here for the last couple of days, and this is how our skies have been starting and ending. My point is---Thank you Wanda for reminding me to stop and smell the roses!
Okay....that's it, I'm done now, or like I say to my daughter when I'm finished talking to her on the phone---Okay, I'm gonna hang up now....Bye.
55 comments:
I love these boxes with the unique feet you have given them. I like the way you left the trim on the first box and embellished around it. I've been on a cigar box kick lately too. I love seeing the drastic changes that can be made. You have done a super job with all of yours.
I would love to spend a day shopping with you Diane - you seem to have this talent for finding the best bargains! So glad you left that trim on the box - when I saw the first image it immediately struck my eye. Clever lady!
Beautiful and very interesting work!!!
Kisses.
OMG I love what you have done with the boxes. I am loving the rosters. Too very cool!
So when I saw the first box I said this is gorgeous,then I saw the second box and thought no this is gorgeous then the third came up and well this one is my favorite I thought until I saw the next one. Lets just say I can't pick a favorite. I love them all. Good luck with your etsy shop. I'm sure you'll do great.Going to check out the new sites you joined now. Thanks for the links.
I love it that you can look at objects and instantly see beauty and art! And I love it hat you share with us your talent ans give us hope of our own creativity! So, thank you and I will go to the sites you reccommended :-)
What a great find in that first box; I love that you preserved the borders. All of your boxes are so unique. Love them all!
I absolutely love the boxes. Your Etsy shop is going to be a complete success, how can it not be with this beautiful art. Your style is awesome.....
Diane these boxes are great! And I love your girls!! Beautiful work as always!
Thanks for sharing the link to Wanda's blog! I will be sure to check it out! You know how I love photography! :)
Diane-love those boxes!! Roses is a great ning group, isn't it!!
fantastic boxes! I can't believe the great finds at great prices. I have a feeling your boxes are going to do well in your new shoppe.
Love the boxes and that cigar box is awesome and the size just perfect!!!Good luck on Etsy and I will be stopping by:O) Glad you stopped to smell the roses:O) Have a great day:O) Isabel
First I have to say that cigar box is beautiful but what you did with it is amazing! Now I have to go back and see and read the read of your post. I LOVE THAT BOX!
The boxes are great. I love decorated boxes to hold all my stuff and make it look pretty. You have great ideas for using old items.
I want to come makes boxes with you!
More gorgeous work! Good luck on the Etsy store! I was thinking of you as I cleaned out my closet and found a bunch of cigar boxes:)
Amazing finds! Yes!!! Makes me want to visit the two tabacco shops here in town and see if they have boxes to sell cheaply???
Wonder if they even know they have an artists treasure trove in store?
Your boxes are simply devine and am sure will sell well in your new ETSY. Wishing you well.
We have a tobacco shop in town & I have never found any boxes that cheap. Maybe because we are a tourist town~The boxes here start @$3-5 and go up for the wood$$! Love how yours turned out!! Now you have my wanting to do some more altering of boxes. lol Thanks for inspiring~
Can't wait to see your shop! Going to go look at your pretty boxes again and swoon a bit longer~ Theresa
Wow! My father smoked cigars for years, and I've NEVER seen a box like this! What a great find, Diane!!!
You've worked magic with these boxes, and I'm sure they'll fly right off the Etsy shelves!!! Best of luck!!! Hugs, Terri xoxo
Love your pieces and the way you think outside the box (groan) and reimagine uses for old objects. The best kind of recycling!
Cheers,
Jo
Oh my gosh, what a talent you are, they are all just awesome and beautiful and....I could go on and on. Thanks for the links will have to go and check them out.
Debby
WOW Diane! These boxes are stunning! Love what you have done with them and the feet look great. Beautiful work!
You are amazing with these boxes Diane, and thanks for sharing all those links!
Do you ever get tired?! LOL
have i told you lately, that i love you...first i laughed, then i felt so touched that you used my name at the top of your blog...and then i cried, happy grateful tears, touching tears, loving tears, healing tears (some of that lots of heavy stuff goin' down in our family). how can we be so close like this, on the internet, i just told my brother how i really love and feel for some of my blogging ladies. that's how it is, that's what it is..we are women...we know HOW to show our feelings, true feelings for one another! when it's safe...i'm safe with you. i think my blog is just not the schnazziest often, but always want to share and share and gab with the girls, and try to be meaningful and fill all the gaps...i don't even know how to work my own blog properly and make cool changes yet...so diane, ya' reminded me that it's not so important all the time, we don't all have to be STARS!..annnnd now i need to come over and follow you and your husband on all these wonderful treks...i'm hookin' up my studio, flippin' the reins and ridin' over, i'll be there before your sun sets. (i don't think richard will cotton to THAT idea, hee hee) i have much more to say, but before i run out. thank you...thank you diane, you're the salt of the earth and dear to me!
i've gotta' get to that regular paying job now. warm xoxoxo
annnd. now your boxes...they are unbelievable..seriously and etsy is a grand idea...i'll give a mention for that when you hook up..(as if you need it :})!
They are just the coolest, prettiest, inventivest, ever. and i love how original your work is always, diane! and then JUST what that sweet BUFFY said, ditto for me!
we all thank you for teaching us, and sharing so many of your finds and gifts with all of us.
and to top it all off, you make me laugh, EVERY TIME...it doesn't get any better than to come over here often. xoxoxo
Wonderful thought that your ladies are talking to you now--I bet they keep you good company! That's fantastic you are taking the plunge to open an etsy store . . . can't wait to see what's there. Well done!
I'm excited as ever! Your boxes are absolutly fantastic eye catcher.
Love them and your talent.
Hugs Anja
What a wonderful box! Your hubby was sweet to find it for you! Love your beautiful art! Your boxes are all works of art! ♥
Oh my goodness! BEAUTIFUL boxes - and everything really, you have been busy! I love this textural work and, as always, you are such an inspiration.
Did you know that MMM Monthly challenge is boxes for November?
Kristin xoxo
Diane, so wonderfull- I wish you all the best of luck, with your Etsy.
Your boxes are fantastic,and I love the use of old porzelain knots, for feets and pedestals-looks so gorgeus.
Hugs, and happy evening.
Dorthe
Oh I love the boxes! You are sooooo clever! My favorite is the cigar box. So cool! I loved how you incorporated the trim colors in your art work.
Go for the Etsy Shop!!!! Yeah!!!
Can't wait to see it!
Your boxes are beyond beautiful, Diane. I look forward to you opening up your etsy shop - I know you will do well. Glad you discovered Charmed Memory Collage - I know Josie and she offers such lovely designs to work with. :) Theresa
Well of course I thought of you again today, I was thrifting most of the day, and I buy earings tht I can cut off the back and use on things I make. Then I thought I wonder how these world work on Diane's boxes. Then I found these
metal coppery butterflies that I can use for stencils as they are an open design and very flat.
Your boes are so beautiful I hardly see how you can stop making them, your husband found a gr eat box, it is so nice they think of us when they find stuff it shows a good understanding. You did fabulous on that box. Life can be quite fun can't it.
And yes, Wanda reminds me of a lot of things and to have a life with more joy and attention.
It is late I hope your sleeping.
beautiful1. love what you did.
ps: who's wanda?
i would love to find a $1 cigar box! and you have such wonderful projects to show us today! fantastic!
Gorgeous work D! Am looking forward to your Etsy opening!
Hi Diane! Love those altered boxes. The pedestals you added are fabulous additions. Can't wait to see your Etsy shop set up. Your creations will surely fly off the shelves. :)
Hi Diane,
Wow, what wonderful, creative, pretty pieces you've made here with a few very good finds!
Soooo out there lady-in a good way!
Hugs,
Anna
Hello DIane,
Thanks for visiting my latest post!...it gave me the gift of visiting yours back, and what do I find!!!...yummy box art...I looove the cigar box what a find!!!, and what you have done to it, even leaving the borders as they were, just gorgeous....xx..julia
I LOVE what you did with the cigar box. I keep a bunch of my pens in almost the exact same one and you have inspired me. I hope you won't mind if I borrow your muse and art-up my storage box a bit!
you are such a treasure finder/
maker/sunshiner! love your boxes!
xox
oh sweetie! yes, you definitely should open up an Etsy shop of your own! these are scrumptious..I love them all...every corner...every side...every embellishment!
well done! two cigars up to you!
ciao bella
and happy business adventuring! You'll love it!
creative carmelina
think I created a little craze...lol...They are addicting aren't they? Your's are just stunning!!!Thank you for sharing them!!!!Just awesome!!
beautiful diane!
Wow - fantastic stuff as always, Diane!
Thank you for you lovely comment on my blog - it means so much!
Thank you for comments on my blog. Your texture and findings are stunning and something I will be definitively following.
I love the way you always incorporate your beautiful art into such beautiful, cool creations! That box is so pretty and unusual, love what you did to it, and how lucky it was for your husband to find it!!
Beautiful boxes and oh so clever.. you did a fantastic job..
Thanks for your visit and your nice comments..
Hugs, Darlene
I love these!!!!
Never can have enough boxes...I love what you did with the tall cigar box. You are so talented! I keep saying I'm going to try Etsy...I have had my name reserved for over two years...maybe someday...anyway...good luck with yours!
Mary
OMG..that cigar box came our beautiful....!!You designed it perfectly...and the trim really goes wonderfully..!
I LOVE that cigar box and what you did with it, Diane....the original border fitted in perfectly with your artwork!
Oh my, if anyone knows and loves cigar boxes it's me! But, I have to say that yours are so incredible! I love, love, love what you've done and know you'll have a fantastic Etsy shop.
Diane...you are so prolific! (I've probably said that before :-) You always amaze me with your talent and energy.
I'd love to meet you (maybe some of it would rub off on me!)
XX
Not only are these boxes gorgeous, they are so cleverly decorated and embellished. I'm not sure I could have had the courage to cover that one box, but you did an amazing job. I would love to join you in your studio one day and just watch you work. You must be a ball of fire!
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