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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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 Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 11:04:10 AM
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I began a Valentine mail box last night and just finished it! Yay!
It is for all the mail I am receiving in the Homemade Valentine Swap here at MJF. I am finding it very fun. So far I have received 8 cards, which I am not opening (trying really really hard!), until I get all the cards, or Valentines Day.
I used a box that my Xyron refill came in and some papers I had for a while. I had everything else left over from other projects too, so I was thrilled to get to use them. I topped it off with a vintage glass door nob!
Hugs,
Terri
artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
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Edited by - artfulsister on Jan 22 2012 11:05:02 AM |
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 11:14:30 AM
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That is so adorable!! WOW, love it!!!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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jessabelluh
True Blue Farmgirl
349 Posts
Jessica
South Dakota
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 1:22:27 PM
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That is very cute!!
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GratefulGreens
Farmgirl in Training
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Mandi
Lebanon
TN
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 3:40:52 PM
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Isn't that darling! Great job!!
Miss Mandi, #3643 |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
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lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 4:09:42 PM
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That is wonderful! Job well done! I remember in grade school we would always decorate a shoe box for a mailbox, I just remember it holding treasure way past Valentines day! Yours is so beautiful!!
Lori |
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Jan 22 2012 : 4:32:49 PM
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Thank you so much everyone! I did have girlish fun creating it : )
You can't see the top in the photo, here's a closer look.
Hugs,
Terri
artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
and the front
one more...
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 05:40:54 AM
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That is so pretty! What a great idea!
hugs
Marcy
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
http://marcysworldofcreativity.blogspot.com/
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 06:29:31 AM
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That is darling! How did you attach the paper to the outside of the box? I was thinking about lining some boxes with decorative paper, and didn't know if spray adhesive was the way to go, or if there was some other good method.
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 07:55:44 AM
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Thank you Marcelina and Paula!
Paula, I used a roller dot system to apply the adhesive all around the edges of the box. It is called the Xyron Mega Runner. But I don't love it. It is kind of hit or miss with the application. I don't know if it was the shiny box paper or the Runner. I thought of just using glue, but was concerned about the paper warping.
Hugs,
Terri
artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
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Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 10:19:30 AM
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How cute!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing with us.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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Beverley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Beverley
atlanta
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2012 : 4:57:10 PM
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OM Gosh!!! that is the cutest thing ever!!! I want one!!! hehehehehehe Maybe I will have to get busy and make one but it sure won't be as pretty as that one....Just absolutely love it!!! and I didn't even sigh up for the swap. I might have to next year to give me a reason to make one....
Folks will know how large your soul is by the way you treat a dog....Charles F. Doran
beverley baggett
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
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Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 24 2012 : 06:40:22 AM
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Hello Beverley, Thanks so much for your enthusiasm over the mailbox! I am a little girl when it comes to Valentine's day! I did have fun creating the mailbox. I am sure if you made one it would be amazing! I would love to see it and I will send you a Valentine to put in it!
I grew up in Michigan, but I have never heard of Atlanta Mi! Where in the state are you located?
Hugs,
Terri
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Jan 28 2012 : 6:09:00 PM
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I have added a free video tutorial on how to make this Valentine Mailbox on my blog.
Just go to http://artfulaffirmations.blogspot.com/ to see it : )
I hope you like it : )
Hugs,
Terri
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tangledthreads
True Blue Farmgirl
185 Posts
Michelle
Middle Tennessee
USA
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Posted - Jan 29 2012 : 08:14:40 AM
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Thanks for the video, I watched every second of it! I LOVE doing altered art!! You make beautiful art!
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(¸.•´ (¸.•´Michelle Farmgirl #85
You must be the change you wish to see in the world.
Mahatma Ghandi
Well behaved women rarely make history.
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Edited by - tangledthreads on Jan 29 2012 08:23:24 AM |
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artfulsister
True Blue Farmgirl
155 Posts
Terri
Raleigh
North Carolina
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - Feb 01 2012 : 3:37:05 PM
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Thank you so much Michelle! I am glad you enjoyed the video, I think I posted it in Make it Easy/Simple or a topic name like that.
If you make a mailbox, please post it so I can see it too : )
Hugs,
Terri
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