• First, I painted a small amount of green paint around the edges of each side, in case any of it showed, I didn’t want the original colors to ruin the color of the project. 
• Then, I simply cut paper to the size of each side. Using my large sticker maker, I adhered the paper to the box.  This Xyron is perfect for these types of projects…I always use it! 

• Collect embellishments such as ribbon, flowers etc…anything you want!  My BFF Lisa had just given me a bag of vintage ribbon and rick rack–in the original packaging!!!!!!  This rick rack matched perfectly!!!  And when I opened it, I realized that the packaging was the perfect size for the front of my box…so, of course I had to use it! 
• Before adding the embellishments, I used sandpaper around the edges to rough them up a little and make them look old.  Then, I dabbed the edges with a white ink-pad.  Followed by some squirts of my favorite Marshmallow Mist to add a little glitter to the paper.

• I used various sizes of my scalloped oval Marvy Punches, some bling, and a Sassafras button flower.  I used some blue embossing powder on one of the ovals, (first time I’ve used embossing powder…not sure why I haven’t tried it before). 
• I also ran the 2 colors of rick rack through my sticker maker…great way to add adhesive to ribbon.
• After all embellishments were added, I sprayed a layer of Matte finishing over the entire thing. 

I love how rough and “vintagey” it looks.  Can’t wait to use it!! 

It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  Sorry about that. 

Anyways, with Easter on the way, I wanted to post a quick tutorial! 

Altered Egg Box

• You will need one of these totally adorable boxes, available from papertreyink.com  They are very durable and have crisp & clean corners.  Very easy to alter….and very inexpensive! 
• Next pick out your color/paper theme.  I have been LOOOOOOVING the “Lush” line.  I chose the brown and vintage turquoise. 
• Gather your supplies:  Your choice of adhesives,  (my most favorite adhesive for these types of projects are by Xyron 510….and a little bit of double-sided tape, if need be), paper cutter, punches or knife (for cutting egg-holes), ribbon, embellishments, stamps.  You will also need some plastic eggs and your choice of filling.   

• I chose to fill my eggs with yummy Easter chocolates, although you could use anything you like.  (I would love to find WHITE plastic eggs, but have yet to find them anywhere).

• Once the eggs are finished, the fun embellishing can begin! 
• I love to use wire ribbon…it’s so easy to make pretty bows and twirl the ends!!

• Papertreyink also makes coordinating stamps, Just Hatched,  to go with the Egg Boxes.  I used my Marvy Punches, (scalloped oval for the tag), a vintage-looking pin and added a little bling.

That’s it!!  Such a quick, easy project, that looks fantastic!!! 

What are you making for Easter? 

So, for my mom’s birthday, I altered the envelope and made a card to go inside.

The beautiful brown flower was handmade by my MIL!! 

The challenge was to choose 5 items from the list and use up some of your scrapbook stash.  I chose: buttons, bling, photo corners, pattern paper (bird/cloud) and flowers.  It didn’t really put a dent in my stash, but it was alot of fun to make. 

I love this stamp set….I got it for my birthday from papertreyink.com 

Thanks for stopping by! 

It was quite the birthday!!! 

I received some new stamp sets from PapertreyInk.com, so I’ve been working on some cards. 

For these few cards, I used this set.

That’s all for today.  Just a quick post. 

Time to refill my coffee cup.