30 March 2010

Pretty Container


Using this box from the Target-Liberty of London line as inspiration:
I'm giving this box a make-over:

I call it blah to...

TADA! -- neatly cover up the box with fabric
in an uber-chic print.

Then use it to stylishly hold your
gizmos & gadgets!
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12 comments:

  1. FabiMarch 30, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    Wow, that looks really cool and is a nice idea.

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  2. DewiMarch 30, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Very creative and fantastic idea! Recycle is a good thing, if every single person do this, imagine how beautiful the world can be. Thanks for sharing the idea. Looking forward for more.

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  3. UnknownMarch 30, 2010 at 12:13 PM

    hey Claire, this one is so pretty!!! and it looks expensive too!!! must be the gorgeous fabric...

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  4. gillianMarch 30, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    Genius! I'm SO doing this. LOVE it!

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  5. Lil MissMarch 30, 2010 at 1:57 PM

    It IS pretty I love it:).

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  6. KaraMarch 30, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Claire I LOVE this idea!! Very cute :)

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  7. pinksuedeshoeMarch 30, 2010 at 3:49 PM

    That is great, it really looks pretty. Are you going to share a few pointers on how to do it?

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  8. MarthaMarch 30, 2010 at 9:29 PM

    Sounds like you love the Liberty stuff, too! Your box looks awesome!!!

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  9. GLENDA CHILDERSMarch 30, 2010 at 9:32 PM

    Target should hire YOU!

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  10. Morgan//Nuts and BowsMarch 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM

    This is awesome! I have totally got to do this one for all my magazines!!

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  11. shopgirlApril 7, 2010 at 3:21 AM

    Hi Claire,

    This is fabulous! How'd you make it look so great? I tried this idea a while back, but mine didn't turn out so nice.

    Rambles with Reese

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  12. Claire Mercado-ObiasApril 7, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Thanks everyone for your enthusiasm with this blah to TADA! project :) Here's what I did:
    (1) Measure a strip of fabric to cover the
    sides of box. Add an extra half inch on
    all sides before cutting the fabric.
    Cut fabric & attach to box with hot glue.
    Stretch the fabric as you go along & tuck
    the extra edges to the inside & bottom of
    the box.
    (2) Cover the bottom of the box(outer & inner)
    with felt (or fabric that doesn't fray).
    Attach with hot glue. This will neatly
    cover the edges of the fabric used for
    the sides.
    (3) Cut 4 pieces of cardboard to fit the inner
    sides of the box. Cover these with fabric
    (attach with hot glue). Attach each piece
    to the inside of the box with hot glue.

    Make sure to measure well, tuck the fabric
    neatly and you'll have a cute box!

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