Hello Mini Friends!! Today I am sharing a quick mini build that has been so much fun! I actually made two yesterday without taking many pics at all. So, this morning I decided to make two more and pic the process just for you, my sweeties!!
I saw a different technique on Pinterest of using crumpled up and painted wax paper to give something a leather, weathered look. I really like it too and will be using it in the future.
First, I did just that. I crumpled up some wax paper and flattened it back out. Then, I painted it using two different colors for each piece. One regular color and one shiny color. I did this step first so the paint could dry while I cut out my trunks.
Next, I chose to use my favorite chipboard and cut out two sides and the bottom from it. For the sides I used a granola bar box because I knew I needed to curve the piece and this would work best. I used a button for my arch on the smaller one and a paint bottle for the wider one.
I did have to hold the arched pieces down until the glue adhered.
Then it was on to covering them with the painted wax paper. I used school glue and smeared it onto the board the pressed the wax paper down. After I trimmed the top piece, I glued on the sides.
I used more cardboard from the granola bar box and cut thin strips. Then, I painted them.
These will be the straps.
I also used a scrap piece of chipboard as my guide for the opening. I used an ink pen to gently press the lines, so they look like they could open.
I did have to slightly curve the strap pieces and glued them down.
And here I am... taking old jewelry apart again, lol!
I used my brown ink pad to go around the edges and also used an old brush with a little ink to create depth down the sides of the straps.
This pic shows one strap without the ink and one with. I think it makes a big difference.
I did go over and lightly blotch the color of the straps all over and then
I gave them both a finishing coat of matte Mod Podge and they're done!
Are they perfect?? NO! And I wouldn't want them to be! It's more fun to just roll with the process and wait to see what the finished product looks like.
Thanks for stopping by today!
I hope you try one of these and if you do, please let me know! I'd love to see it!
XOXO ~Laurie
