Just because summer is over, there's no reason to put away your summer papers and bright ribbons. Here's a way to bring a little sunshine into your family's lives on those dreary winter days.
I have some old (I mean, they were on the clearance aisle to start with and have been sitting in my office for about 3 years old!) Martha Stewart boxes that were craving a make over. So, for my project, I pulled one of the boxes out of the dungeon and decided to give it a paper and ribbon face lift.
See what I mean...yes, it looked that bad!
Now, thanks to May Arts Ribbon, Authentique's pretty papers and Imagine Crafts Shimmer sprays, and a little adhesive; I've created a"Happy Box" and cheerful tags to tuck into backpacks, lunch boxes and even your spouse's car to brighten their day. Having a supply of tags handy makes writing a little note of encouragement to brighten their day stress free and fun.
Much improved...yes? Loving those happy ribbons!
Even the inside got the ribbon and pretty paper treatment. And those tags were so much fun to create!
The box can be refilled or re-purposed for as a treasure box or keepsake. The supply list is at the bottom
Here's the line up for the week: be sure to check in to each Ribbonistas blog daily for your chance to win one of 3 awesome prize packs full of May Arts ribbony goodness, pretty Authentique papers and Imagine Crafts surprises.
Monday
Charlene
Driggs (that's me!)
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Tracy
McLennon
May Arts Ribbons used:
3/4" Chevron
5/8" Faux Canvas
1/2" Sheet Two Tone Stripes
3/8" Woven Check
1" Solid Reversible Dots
3/8" Double Faced Satin
3/4" Elastic Plaid Ruffle
May Arts Ribbons used:
3/4" Chevron
5/8" Faux Canvas
1/2" Sheet Two Tone Stripes
3/8" Woven Check
1" Solid Reversible Dots
3/8" Double Faced Satin
3/4" Elastic Plaid Ruffle
Thanks for joining us and be sure to comment to win!
Definitely much improved. This box is so much fun. Like all your great tags too.
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable project. So pretty and cheery now and useful at the same time! Love it Charlene.
ReplyDeleteYou would never know that the box started out as tired and dingy.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful and a great way to send notes, gift cards, love.
thanks for sharing a wonderful project.
Ohhh love the colors on here!
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea
ReplyDeleteand lovely way
to cover the
box.
Carla from Utah
Fun idea. Definitely inspires a positive attitude :)
ReplyDeleteSuch fun, cheerful colors! Great storage box!
ReplyDeleteSo much better now. Way to turn it around. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love being able to use that item I got "just because"!
ReplyDeleteLove your project. Pretty and useful.
ReplyDeleteGreat makeover!! Love the idea of a "happy tag" box! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Box love the details and the color of ribbons. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteFabulous box, very much improved and so very creative.
ReplyDeleteSue
http://suek86401.blogspot.com/
This is so cute! I lov the bright colors and embellishments.
ReplyDeleteWow! That is so cheerful and fun. I love the colors and tag are great too.
ReplyDeleteLove this altered box and the tags are simply amazing!
ReplyDeleteProjects like this are why I can never throw anything away! Seems something lovely can be made from anything! Beautiful box!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea to recycle. And so pretty too. Love those ribbons and the tags are nice little keepsakes.
ReplyDeleteWho knew old could look so pretty.Love your inspiration
ReplyDeleteSuch a fun idea. Love that you made the little tags to go inside your awesome box. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! I love to have cards and tags ready to go!
ReplyDeleteGreat projects! I love your creativity; the box is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYou did such a great job on this jazzed-up box!
ReplyDeleteNow that's what I mean with taking trash to treasure. Beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a festive box Charlene!
ReplyDeleteOH MY - what a GORGEOUS makeover Charlene!!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your BRIGHT & CHEERY Happy Box, inside & out, and I LOVE the FABULOUS tags you have created too - what a WONDERFUL project!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your FUN & CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)
Your Happy Box filled with all the colourful tags is such a sweet and fun idea. The pretty ribbons are so cheerful. It would be a very uplifting gift for someone's desk or nightstand, especially when they are having one of 'those days'.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this pretty project! :)
Charlene! How fun is this!!!? I have got to do this! Love all the bits of gorgeous ribbons and products! Gotta have it!
ReplyDeleteOh, Happy Box, indeed!!! LOVE the festive colors and cheery phrases!!
ReplyDelete<3 J
jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Fabulous idea!! Very pretty and happy colors.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, sunny and cheerful. Great repurposing.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love your choice of colors and patterns!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute! A great box now! I love these papers and the spray on the tags too. :) Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.