Sunday 27 September 2015

Decorated boxes



I have several craft fairs before Christmas and I am buy getting more stock of everything made. Today I made various gifts including these 3 boxes. I sold out of all my boxes when I did the hospital shop three weeks ago so hubby has been busy painting some more for me to decorate. He is a much better painter than me and it frees up my time for crafting. The butterfly ribbon and lace are from Crafty Ribbons. I painted the large butterfly with a Zig Woodcraft pen and used a clear Wink of Stela pen on both butterflies.


The ribbon on the bottom two chests came from stash as did all the flowers. The wooden hearts are from MDF Craft Supplies and they have been coloured with a dark pink Wink of Stella pen.


I bought my first clear Wink of Stella pen last Summer and have never been impressed with it as it wasn't very sparkly. It ran out so I started on a new one and it is so sparkly I now realise the first one must have been faulty. Bit late to discover that now but having never had one before I didn't know how sparkly they should be. Oh well, live and learn.

I have just taken a picture of my October candy so that will be up on my blog in a few days.

21 comments:

ellyscard creatief said...

Beautiful and elegant creations.

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

Beautiful boxes, Marianne!The flowers look great!
I haven't a wink of stella pen, in Italy there aren't. But times ago I have seen a "wink of moon" pen in a local online store. I don't know if it's the some thing.

CRAZYCRAFTSHED said...

All gorgeous boxes Marianne they make fabulous gift's
Dianne xx :)

cuilliesocks said...

Gorgeous boxes and so beautifully decorated, not wonder the sell so well, Kate x

Chrissy said...

Love your decorated boxes Marianne..fabulous.

luv CHRISSYxx

Carol S. said...

Pretty boxes and can see why you sold out. Wish my husband could paint my boxes!! Hugs, Carol S.xx

mags said...

These are gorgeous Marianne. I can see why they are popular as they make lovely gifts.
Mags
x

Unknown said...

These creations are stunning and very elegant.
Francy

Fikreta said...

Gorgeous boxes

misteejay said...

Such pretty boxes Marianne. I'm sure they will sell very quickly.
Toni xx

thecraftycavalier said...

Beautiful boxes Marianne :-) I think I'd be very tempted by the one with purple flowers :-) I keep seeing reviews of the wink of stella pens and think I might treat myself to one!! Hugs, Jayne x

Carole Pollard said...

So pretty these are lovely boxes love and hugs Carole x

Jackie said...

What a wonderful selection of beautiful boxes Marianne :o)
Jackie xx

Debra K. said...

Gorgeous boxes Marianne, no wonder they sell so well! Debra x

Kath said...

Fabulous boxes and good luck with your next craft fair.
Kath x

julie_woolston said...

Gorgeous boxes Marianne I can see why they are so popular.
Hugs Julie xxx

Whisper said...

Oooo what a stunning collection of boxes, Luv Sam x

Jacee said...

What beautiful boxes Marianne, so very pretty
hugs Jacee
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Unknown said...

Love, these boxes, Marianne, colour wise the 1st one if my favourite, I tend to be an "earthy kind of gal" LOL..gorgeous as always my friend, hugs xxx

Lynsey said...

Hi Marianne, these boxes are gorgeous! I must make a start on mine!
Hugs Lynsey x

Kat W said...

These are lovely and I bet they sell out fast too! You are lucky to have Graham on hand to help with the painting....I know my hubby would not be up for that!

The decorations on each are beautiful and very strangely for me, my favourite isn't the pink one! It's the cream and brown one; I love the vintage rustic feel :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx