Friday, 4 November 2011

AEDM & NaNoWriMo Day 4

Today's creation for AEDM was made because I decided to go through the cardboard boxes I have been hoarding from food packaging etc, and soon became swamped in them! Something had to be done, so here is the first half of the two part project:
I decoupaged the cardboard box in pieces of scrap paper and vintage ephemera, painted it, then added metal pieces upcycled from old belts and broken things so it's all eco-friendly. 
Tomorrow I will be using the rest of the food boxes I have in this size to make what is going to go inside - that's where the real fun begins :)
Gotta love some crackle paint drippage! Linking up with Paint Party Friday, Sneak Peak and Artists in Blogland to see what wondrous things are being made.

Day 3's final word count for NaNoWriMo was: 2037

Totalling: 5081 - Whoop, 10% of the way there!
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25 comments:

  1. Anonymous4 November 2011 at 14:22

    So neat! Can't wait to see what you are making to put inside :)

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  2. Anna4 November 2011 at 16:37

    awesome! Cant wait to see what you put inside. (great word count too!!!)

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  3. Julie Jordan Scott4 November 2011 at 16:59

    Oh, I love this box... I can't wait to see the rest.... I'll see you tomorrow!!!

    See my entry for today. HERE!

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  4. Netty4 November 2011 at 18:05

    Looking fab already. Happy PPF, x

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  5. Serena Lewis4 November 2011 at 20:02

    WOW...what an awesome transformation!

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  6. Kat W4 November 2011 at 20:17

    I'm always amazed what wonderful creations you can make from recycled objects. You're so imaginative & always have such professional results.

    And well done on the NaNoWriMo - great achievement!

    Kat xx

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  7. Tracey FK4 November 2011 at 20:33

    You have to be kidding me.... where do you find the time to crate these wonders day after day... you are starting to freak me out here...I love this and can't wait to see the finished product... happy AEDM,PPF and all the other initial days xx

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  8. bohemiannie! art4 November 2011 at 21:38

    oh yeah...that's why i'm saving all those food boxes!!!

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  9. Unknown4 November 2011 at 23:00

    Thanks for visiting my blog, and the beautiful comment you left. Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the blog parties.

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  10. april nance5 November 2011 at 00:06

    Beautiful - I love this box!

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  11. Janet5 November 2011 at 00:19

    Beautiful box! And congratulations on your NaNoWriMo word count.

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  12. Anonymous5 November 2011 at 00:52

    Way to go on NaNo! I wasn't brave enough to tackle that *and* AEDM. The box is cool--can't wait to see what's going inside :)

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  13. wednesday5 November 2011 at 01:22

    I am loving this! Are you keeping it, or selling it? It's the sort of thing I'd be powerless to resist.

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  14. Jennifer {Studio JRU}5 November 2011 at 01:33

    I love seeing all the fun things you use in your art! This is beautiful. LOVE the crackle paint dripping! :)

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  15. Ayala Art5 November 2011 at 01:40

    looks fantastic!

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  16. Aimeslee Winans5 November 2011 at 02:33

    Awesomely made, Jenny. xoxo

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  17. Joni Nickrent5 November 2011 at 03:57

    This is amazing...love it! So colorful and creative!

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  18. Theresa Plas5 November 2011 at 12:28

    Super cool project!!!

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  19. HeARTworks5 November 2011 at 20:06

    I love upcycling! I too need to do something about my "junk"! Congratulations on using things others would throw away and coming up with a treasure! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  20. Molly6 November 2011 at 00:24

    wow-- i'm lucky if i get the recyclables sorted into their own bin... look at you, using them to create such beautiful art! and the crackle paint drippage was a happy accident-- it looks great!

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  21. Robin Norgren, M.A, R-YT, Spiritual Director7 November 2011 at 00:02

    This is incredibly beautiful and CLEVER!

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  22. Robin Panzer Art7 November 2011 at 01:33

    I love your box, it's gorgeous! What wonderful color and innovative use of upcycled items! My Son does NANOWRIMO every year (has since he was 6, he's 12 now.) I've done it a couple of years but now my art commissions take priority LOL. ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #10 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  23. Anonymous7 November 2011 at 03:30

    Real nice work! perfect gift,love it!

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  24. Jen @Sadie Inspired8 November 2011 at 22:40

    I always love seeing what you create!! LOVE it. I love how it has those little ball "feet." :)

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  25. JKW9 November 2011 at 22:55

    Oh Grief, I use to work with crackle and paper a long time ago. I love that you are adding all kinds of spare parts. Looks great, love the crackle running. . . . Blessings, Janet

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