Did I mention being snowed in for a week? Here’s a project that I did while held captive by the storm.
This week I finished doing my taxes! Normally, I file my receipts in a gray metal file box. But usually they collect in a pile on my desk for a while in case I need to return something. So I decided to use this pretty box on my desk for temporary storage.
The box was found for $1.50 in my favorite thrift store, the Closet. First, I spray painted the box with aqua Krylon. I decided to experiment with my Copic markers and glitter. I used 2-3 values of each color in red/pink and green. It was really fun to just play with the markers and kind of scribble and blend the colors as I went on the raised flower section. After I colored it, I added Stickles on top for a little glitter. OK, I’ll admit it was hard to stop once I got going… but really, can you HAVE too much glitter?
I like how this project came out. It’s definitely much neater to look at than stacks of store receipts, plus everything is in one spot for when I am ready to file it all.
this is stunning! I love it! So cheery. 🙂
Wow that is so gorgeous! I love remaking “good finds”.
Oh My Gosh!!! Perfect idea…I HATE keeping up with my recpts during that “might return” period!
Perfect solution. Just stuff & GO LOL! My grown daughters will love this idea as well, although they won’t have time to make one so I suppose I will just have to SUFFER and make 3 or 4…LOL Fun! Can’t wait for the stores to open so I can HUNT DOWN some tissue holders. THNX for sharing your “made in captivity” project!