A Cute Little Box

Every little girl needs a box.  You know one that they can put their special books, papers and little treasures.

So, of course I had to make a special little box for Evers when I saw her putting stuff in one of her boxes this past week.  I remembered that I had had these boxes made years ago by a woodcrafter.

YES!  The perfect little gift from her Gigi.  A hand painted box that she can keep forever.

Just for her!

So, here is what I did.

Got the box out and sanded it.

painted it ivory

taped it off

and painted pink stripes

got out my trusty xyron machine

and made a vinyl monogram

Added the vinyl monogram

(you can also buy these at a lot of monogram shoppes)

then I went over the entire box with a raw umber glaze

and then finished with a matte varnish

I decided to use a gold liner pen to add the finishing details

It is very subtle so you have to look hard

and here is the inside for her special little goodies!

I think she's gonna love it!!!

have a great day y'all!

kb