I always loved the look of a blank wooden box. I look at it and see so much possibility, it's almost overwhelming.
This is a box from AC Moore and it is not a transfer. The top's base is painted and the rest of the box is a paper pattern I printed with a Laser printer.
The two envelopes, the lace and rhinestones are all attached with gorilla glue.
The letters I cut out of patterned cardstock paper, used distress ink and a stamp set I got from Michael's. Those are attached with Mod Podge Gloss finish.
I Mod Podged the entire box and noticed it was difficult to open even after it had dried for days. I had to open it with a knife and I sanded the edges and repainted them so it would be easier to open the box. I didn't notice it in person, but looking at the photos you can see the little flecks still in the box from me sanding it. Next time I might try the Matte finish, maybe that will make a difference.
The scroll I made from computer paper and a stamp. I stamped both sides of a strip of computer paper I crumbled up and flattened out. Then used Distress Ink to make it look aged and frayed the edges. Then I took a piece of string and rolled it in the Vintage Photo Distress Ink pad to make it look old and dirty.
The bottom of the box is a postcard. The top of the box is a couple of letters as well and put a picture of Bettie Page inside, not only because she is awesome but it also portrays a retro/vintage feel I was going for.
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