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Wednesday, June 8, 2016

A gift box: Lavinia meets DecoArt

Hello My dear blogger friends:

To make this gift box I used the line of Mix Media fluid acrylic paints from "DecoArt", various stencils and a stamp from "Lavinia"

gift box front

Cover first the entire "Papier Maché" box with "Gesso" from DecoArt, this primes the surface and the paints will stick and flow better.

gift box gesso


Proceed to apply the layers of color...
The line of Mix Media acrylic paints are more fluid and blend easier than regular acrylic paints which are more opaque and thick...

gift box 1st paint layer


I added on top some layers of "Media Interference Fluid acrylics" in blue and green:
These layers will add shine depending where the light comes from. When applied over a dark color, the effect is more opalescent. When applied over light colors you can see a sheer opalescent  (see photo)
Apply some geometric shapes with stencils (from "Memory Box") using a stencil brush and getting off the excess paint with a paper towel. (always apply the paint in circular motions).

gift box paint layer with stencils

Stamped the image (from "Lavinia" stamps) with Archival ink...I fill some holes with black paint
The wings were made with acetate and glitter

gift box fairy stamp lavinia


Make the flower arrangement in card stock (I used the poppies from "Heart Felt Creations" stamps and dies)

gift box flowers heartfelt creations


and Voilà a pretty box...

gift box mix media fluids decoart paints


NOTE: I made this box for the "Memory Box Program" from the painting/decorative painting  chapter that I belong "Tolling Belles of Santa Clara"

gift box opened

{This "artist program"is an all-volunteer effort to provide boxes for families who suffered early pregnancy loss, a stillbirth or lose a child of less than six months.  The Memory Box is given to the parents of the child, so they do not leave the hospital without any acknowledgment of the child's life.  The boxes are filled by hospital staff with mementos of the child, i.e. photograph, blanket, hat, footprints, lock of hair, etc.


gift box side

Thanks for the company and I will see you for another project!
until then check out the supplies below

gift box side

last view 

gift box last view


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18 comments:

  1. une vraie petite merveille!
    bisous
    coc♥

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  2. Wow, this is stunning!! I love the colors and the design!! It looks amazing!! Love, love it!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  3. Beautiful box, Bibiana. Love the paint colours.
    Thank you for sharing what these boxes are used for. Such a worthwhile and special cause. X

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  4. Gorgeous box - lovely colours and so delicate looking - great cause too!

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  5. Superbe boîte, j'adore !!!!! bravo. Bises.

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  6. pleine de douceur et poésie ta boite, bravo !

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  7. elle est superbe ta boite !!
    bises

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  8. What an absolut gorgeous box here Bibiana. It´s simply stunning work and such lovely colors on it too. It sure show these poor parents a happy side of a very tragic situation, and I really take of my hat for people, who´s supporting such a wonderful case here, well done and thanks for having such a warm heart too. But you are always such a sweet heart, guess that´s why we all love you and your work so much. Have a wonderful day.

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  9. this is a great work: I love it

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  10. What a nice tribute to the cause you spoke about. Your box is going to be well loved; it's so gorgeous too.

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  11. Wow qu'elle magnifique projet! Superbe

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  12. What a beautiful box and memento for the Parents. ❤️

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  13. very sweet, love the colors and the flowers are beautiful!!

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  14. Ta boîte est splendide Bibiana ! Bises

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  15. Super gorgeous box , now it will be hard to find a fitting gift to put in it .........Lis

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  16. ta boite est superbe, avec un somptueux bouquet bravo
    bisus

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  17. Gorgeous box, I love the colours ! Hugs !

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  18. ohhh no habia visto esta cajita te quedo super hermosa!!!
    Saludos

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Thanks so much for visiting my blog!...AND Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post today...It keeps me motivated!
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THANKS again, Bibiana