Monday, June 8, 2009

Project....Box...and a little givaway....

This is a music box that I picked up for pennies
I sprayed it with a coat of white primer
I layered 3 thin coats of molding paste to hide the engraved hearts. Then antiqued it and paint the top. Looks a little different huh. Looking at this photo...I don't think I like the green lettering...I'm thinking the egg color...or the pink??? Let me know what you think...I'll will make you a tag if I use your idea...
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19 comments:

  1. Carrie @ Cottage CozyJune 8, 2009 at 10:35 PM

    I think I would like it to be the color of the eggs...it is charming of course!

    Stay Cozy, Carrie

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  2. AdrienneJune 8, 2009 at 10:56 PM

    I agree - the color of the eggs would be nice. What a wonderful transformation! ~Adrienne~

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  3. Four Paws and CoJune 8, 2009 at 11:32 PM

    You're right, the green's too much. Can you tone it down & make it "old", then wash a bit of the robin's egg color & add a few flowers here & there? ☺ Diane

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  4. TolentreasuresJune 9, 2009 at 2:45 AM

    I actually really like the green. I think that it does not compete with the design that way.

    Cathy

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  5. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 3:47 AM

    Laurie, I like the green. You could add a little sprig of something blue to the capital N to balance the eggs.

    Diane

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  6. ohiofarmgirlJune 9, 2009 at 5:02 AM

    I am voting brown like the nest...lol they would all look nice though. Dianntha

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  7. ~Lavender Dreamer~June 9, 2009 at 5:57 AM

    Well, I think the pink...maybe a deeper pink would be very pretty! I like it with the green, too! Very sweet...and what a difference!

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  8. AnonymousJune 9, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I like the idea of egg color, maybe with a little of the dark antiquing that you did on the box just to highlight it a bit. Vicki Page the pages at charter dot net

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  9. David and ChristineJune 9, 2009 at 8:33 AM

    Although I love the green I think the color of the eggs would make it pop.

    It's beautiful!

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  10. LisaJune 9, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    I think I like the green, the blue eggs seem to have some green in them and it pulls it all together. Hope you find a color you like!
    Hugs, Lisa

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  11. NancyJune 9, 2009 at 10:15 AM

    Hi Laurie...I actually like the green...but I would enhance with a bit of shadowing around the letters...possibly lighten the words a little and leave the darker as your shadow...

    Very lovely project! I haven't tried molding paste yet ~ soon though!

    Hugs, Nancy

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  12. WildflowerhouseJune 9, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I love it. Now if you are determined to change it, maybe you could intertwine some tiny vine with pink or blue flowers through the word. Sharon

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  13. Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. BJune 9, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    Ewww..I love this - it's amazing what a little paint (and a TON of talent) can do for a sort-of crummy looking wooden box :-)

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  14. Just a little something from JudyJune 9, 2009 at 5:55 PM

    You did an amazing job transforming that box. I do think I would like the blue lettering, but as is, it is so artistically done.

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  15. Elizabeth and Gary June 10, 2009 at 12:55 PM

    Hi Laurie,
    I think a brighter green like depression glass green would be nice. You did a great job on your sweet box. I love how you created something new out of something used.
    Take care and enjoy your day,
    Elizabeth

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  16. The Joy of NestingJune 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    Hello Little Miss,

    Taking a small break :) If I were Queen of the world for just one day I would out law deadlines!!!

    If it twhere mine but it's not it's yours Not liken the green maybe the browns in the nest?? Must run Times a wasting :)

    Pattie ;)
    Mazatlan Mx.

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  17. Barbara JeanJune 11, 2009 at 8:18 AM

    I love it just the way it is!!!

    Blessings,
    Barbara Jean

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  18. Journal SwagJune 11, 2009 at 10:48 PM

    Hi! No, the green is PERFECT! I love it! Keep it, it's awesome!

    Sheila

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  19. KathiJune 12, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    I have a box just like this! What a beautiful transformation you've done! I love it just the way it is!

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