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Decorating a pillow box...


Upcycled-pillow-box

You know how much I love decorating boxes. I tend to get more dimensional on my altered projects than on my layouts [because I prefer them relatively flat in albums!]. *winks*


I started with this pillow box that used to house some Tim Holtz embossing folders [yeah...I'm wondering too if I've ever used them...*LOL*]


After choosing patterned papers, I cut them to size and ran the pieces through my Xyron 5" Creative Station. The pillow box is curved so having an even distribution of adhesive really helps to stick it down well. :)


Then comes my fave part....picking out embellishments to decorate my pillow box. Lots of yummy goodness from the Zeus and Zoe store. :)



The key to creating an interesting embellishment cluster is to mix textures and colours. The possibilities are endless! :)


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35 comments:

  1. paperpapierSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    beautiful shabby style pillow box..my favourite style!

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  2. Tenia NelsonSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Ooooooooh!!! Gorgeous!!

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  3. Cindy deRosierSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:54 AM

    So pretty!

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  4. LaurelSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Seriously gorgeous!

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  5. SindhuSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Very pretty Yvonne! Loved the colour combination!

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  6. Julie Tucker-WolekSeptember 18, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    Helloooooooooo gorgeous!! LOVING the lace and love love love love the door!!!

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  7. alexandra s.m.September 18, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    Amazing texture Yvonne!
    Love your project ;)

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  8. Ashley HortonSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    Beautiful project Yvonne!! Love that pretty lace!

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  9. Suman PanditSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:31 PM

    lovely project Yvonne, love that velvet tape!!
    want to share a beautiful quote by Ana Tzarev........"Art speaks its own language - soul to soul, heart to heart."

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  10. HussenaSeptember 18, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    It looks just gorgeous Yvonne ..You are so good at mixing textures and creating these small cluster's !! they look so perfect !

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  11. Vijaylaxmi SiyalSeptember 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM

    Soo perfect n beautiful alteration...loved it...!!

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  12. Sathya September 18, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    So shabby chic...love the softness and the lovely big lace :)

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  13. Lizzy HillSeptember 18, 2013 at 6:35 PM

    Dunno how you make boring old boxes look soooo amazing...love this.....looks totally gorgeous:):):)

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  14. LizzycSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:25 PM

    This looks so pretty now! love it!

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  15. Sharon FritchmanSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Wow Yvonne! You are always so creative! I love how this turned out/ beautifully!!

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  16. SD poojaSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    Its Fabulous Yvonne ! Its really amazing how you combine various textures n colors to create such gorgeous projects !

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  17. Audrey PettitSeptember 18, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    So, so pretty and great recycling! It's always fun for me to see someone rocking that Donna Salazar paper. You did an amazing job with it, and I LOVE the embellishments you used here. That lace is gorgeous. Totally love the flower and that big gem charm. The tassel looks totally cool!

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  18. ~amy~September 18, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    awesome upcycling...it looks gorgeous!

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  19. LynndaSeptember 18, 2013 at 8:24 PM

    So pretty!!! And you always create amazing and pretty upcycling projects!!!! hugs...x

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  20. KaronSeptember 18, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    This is so fabulous and love the papers and embellishments. Great reuse! TFS.

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  21. Annette AllenSeptember 18, 2013 at 10:17 PM

    fancy pillow box.. i love it..

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  22. Virginia L.September 18, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    You are such a PRO when it comes to altered project!! Love what you did with the pillow box and TH embossing folder! LOVE!

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  23. katslittlepassionSeptember 19, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    awww this is so beautiful! i love the details!!! great idea!

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  24. LisaSeptember 19, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous!! I love the idea of decorating the plastic boxes...I have a bunch of those just waiting to be used!! I love the window and the details!! Fabulous!! Have a great day :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    This is so pretty!! I love the pink stone and the paper!

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  26. Susan (rainy)September 19, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    This is GORGEOUS!! And what a fabulous idea!

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  27. dstandardSeptember 19, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    WOW this is just gorgeous! Beautiful work!

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  28. Holly AKA KopyKatSeptember 19, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    OMGosh how fun! Love how you used this pillow box and altered it. What a great idea!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    Pretty, Pretty my friend. Love it.

    Hugs~

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  30. chillin with QuillinSeptember 19, 2013 at 6:52 PM

    beautiful, love all the embelishments !!!!
    Paula

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  31. gracescraps@gmail.comSeptember 19, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    Yvonne, this is soooooo gorgeous!! You should post in on the Donna Salazar Designs Ning Gallery!! http://donnasalazardesigns.ning.com/photo ~ Blessings, Tracey

    Garden of Grace

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  32. Tone-LillSeptember 20, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    I think I have said it before... You never stop to amaze me Yvonne with your fabulous altered fun and creative projects. This is truly amazing Yvonne, love the box to bits !

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  33. sandiSeptember 20, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    This is just beautiful! Sooooooooooo creative!

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  34. Jinny NewlinSeptember 21, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    Yum-O! Absolutely gorgeous, Yvonne! LOVE the mix of textures!

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  35. RoseSeptember 23, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    stunning my friend :)

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Cheers, Yvonne.