(photo from Sketch42)
Now of course I needed my own beauty too. But with no room in my apartment for another table I needed a different project.
Enter this clearance aisle wood box (which used to have a metal covered top, but after some MAJOR work I finally pulled it all off)
I was thinking I could cover this box with marbled paper- what do you think?
I found (ok Nicole found) the most beautiful selection of marbled papers over at Paper Mojo (love them, and no they are not paying me to say that)
Look at all the colors and styles they offer
It would be such a fun project if I could just pick one paper, I love them all!
Then I got to thinking (since I was on this creative kick) and I started to think what else I could do with this box. I already did a gray one (you can see it here), and a turquoise one with a white border (seen here) so what other colors and patterns could I do?
Greek key, zebra, Ikat...ok all too hard. A little search online and these beauties became more inspiration
How about gold leaf?
ok, not exactly a box- but you get the idea
With this box project I think that brings my box and tray count in my apartment to about
Anywho... this post was kinda just me getting out all my ideas so I could figure out what I'm going to do. Oh and to show you Nicole's awesome table that I'm obsessed with.
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17 comments:
Love the table and love your idea.
You are just a busy body these days calming those nerves, haha.
I built a really sturdy 1 Ft by 1 ft box for an art project, and as soon as I got it home I ripped everything out of it and aluminum leafed it and painted (using painters tape to make sure straight) charcoal paint in a line around it. I can use it as a planter or anything else, but it looks great! I'm in love with chalkboard paint.
Can't wait to see what you do.
Teresa
Thanks for the sweet comment about my tree skirt project!
I actually just folded it up into a square and cut the felt free hand, then I kind of trimmed it afterwards to make it more circular.
There's a post on Design*Sponge today though about making one and I think they have a better method!
that table is amazing but i think the marble paper would look great on a box too. can't wait to see what you do with it :)
The paper is so pretty - all of it. I can see why you're having a hard time making a decision!
lovee the idea. i have the same ikea table, not serving any purpose. i may have to try this.
you have more boxes than anyone I have ever met
I think you need more boxes!!
Steph I know! Its starting to be a real issue around my apartment :)
oh fun! I love it!
I've done a tone of stuff with marbled paper. I am sort of obsessed. Framed some as art in my bedroom. Wrap presents for very special people and started to cover a box in it. And let me tell you, its gorgeous. I highly suggest!
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So many amazing ideas to choose from! Sort of what I'm going through with wallpaper. Somestimes too many choices can be stifling no?!
Aw.. Glad you like it! I think a box would be really cool... You gave me some ideas, I have tons more paper in the closet!
i too am obsessed with marbled paper. i bought a sheet at paper source and framed it in an ikea frame (no mat) for my office. love it! pam
That paper is seriously beautiful.
Best,
Colleen
I know I loved how Nicole's table turned out.
I can't wait to see which papers/boxes/trays you decide to do! Great DIY idea.
Such beautiful papers. Can't wait to see what you do! That table of Nicole's is amazing. Somehow I missed it--so thanks for sharing!
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