Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Inspired by Pinterest: Holiday Mailbox by Shellye

This week we challenged our Design Team to check the Doodlebug Pinterest Boards and find a project that inspires them to create their version. Today Shellye selected a project you may remember from earlier in the year that Amanda created...we love that she made a holiday version!!


Like a lot of you, I love perusing Pinterest boards for fun, inspirational ideas.  I always try to take an idea that I see and put my own special spin on things :)  For today's "Pinterest-Inspired Project" I have chosen a mailbox created by Amanda Coleman using Doodlebug's "Lovebirds Collection"

(Photo: Amanda Coleman)

I purchased this paper mache mailbox at Hobby Lobby; they come in a variety of sizes and mine measures approximately 9.25"L X 5.5"H X 4.75"W.  I love that it's roomy enough to store all of my Christmas cards/gift tags in or I could pack it with colorful cookies and give to a co-worker!



To begin, I covered the side of the mailbox with patterned paper.  The paper didn't quite reach the bottom sides of the box, so I punched two scalloped border strips (one for each side) from Lily White cardstock and glittered them with Lily White Sugar Coating.



For the rim of the box, I wanted two different patterns between the actual rim and the sides.  I knew that cutting the paper only to the actual size of the rim would create a gap where the two papers joined.  So, I added a little extra to my measurement and then made a score line so that it would fold around the edge.  I cut small slits into the hangover paper and then glued in place (see below):


Next, I traced the side of the box onto patterned paper and then attached.  For an extra decorative touch, I glued on red/green/white twine from the Christmas themed pack...just use a fine point glue pen...it works like a charm!



Last came the decoration.  I covered the 'flag' with a red patterned paper and then glittered with Ladybug Sugar Coating.  I layered the Santa sticker onto a scalloped die cut and then adhered to the front of the flag.  One of the cute paper bows was added, along with the "Merry Christmas" sentiment sticker.



6 comments:

  1. Just adorable !!! I L♥VE this !!!!

    Hugs from France
    Lunéa ^^

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  2. This turned out so darling Shellye! Love how you shared a picture on how you created the smooth seam around the curve. It's details like these that make your finished projects look so perfect and I love that! Awesome use of the bow too! :)

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  3. couldn't be cuter! I'd use it for lots of gift-giving purposes.

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