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Buttons Galore ...


I thought I would share a bit of my creative side today - This was a cigar box that I painted and added decorative buttons to - I am unsure what I am going to use this for - But a good friend of mine told me I should start sharing my projects on my blog - So, Thank you for that encouragement, My Dear Friend - What have you created lately that you are not sure what you are going to use it for? Where you are going to place it in your home? Or who you are going to give it to?

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  1. cathy jonesJuly 7, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I've got two shoe boxes that I have gessoed with some obscure idea to paint with designs. I want to use them to hold photos, but didn't want to throw my precious photos into just an old shoebox. I am waiting for a weekend my daughter will be home to visit so that she can paint one of them. I will let you know how that goes! :D

    ~cath
    @jonesbabie on Twitter

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  2. Sonja MilojevicJuly 7, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    I also have some boxes I started decorating but haven't finished them because I don't know what to do with them after finishing. :) Maybe it's best to leave them for now, and wait for inspiration to come again. That happens to me often :)

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  3. Living in the MomentJuly 7, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Cath - Yes - Cigar boxes are fun to play with and design - Holding photos, Perfect Idea! - Please keep me updated - What are you working on now, Cath?
    ~Kristine

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  4. Living in the MomentJuly 7, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Sonja - Yes, Wait until you are inspired and turn them into a Keepsake Box of a recipe box etc ... The options are endless ... and everything you touch turns to "Gold" - So keep me posted :)

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