A cardboard box built entirely by hand using layered cardboard, masking tape, and lots of Elmer's glue. The box is light but really sturdy with wooden napkin ring feet.
The inside, where your very special treasures live...
A wall shrine constructed of cardboard, collage, paints, and encaustic wax.
the house from the previous post, doors closed this time
Do you wonder what or who is inside this door? You'll just have to wait and see....
Postcard sized artwork fits into this wallhanging, constructed to easily change out artwork when you wish
Cardboard and encaustic butterfly box - put in a chrysalis, open the lid, and you may find a butterfly...
I feel really happy with these projects and more fascinated than even with the possibilities of cardboard combined with encaustic, acrylic, and oil based mediums. Let the explorations continue! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for stopping by.
Beautiful - thanks for sharing!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy | June 13, 2009 at 03:50 PM
And I would have signed up for the box class. I have a thing for boxes. My grandmother used to make them for me as gifts, out of matchstick boxes covered in shelf liner, and shoe boxes covered with macaroni painted gold and lined with velvety fabric scraps. The gifts from her were my favorite because she made them.
Posted by: amanda | June 13, 2009 at 04:30 PM
Unbelievable Katie...I would never guess these were made from cardboard by the pictures... they're gorgeous!!!!
Posted by: Jennifer White | June 13, 2009 at 08:02 PM
Ohhhhhhhhh I LOVE THOSE!!!!!!!
Posted by: kelly | June 13, 2009 at 10:22 PM
wow. my heart just moved and bounced at the red doors and the image inside. how amazing.
Posted by: jen goff | June 14, 2009 at 01:01 AM
katie, these pieces are exceptionally original, delightful, and astonishing, even for you. (smile) My favorite is the one with the secret behind the door; evocative of Persian miniatures and magical cupboards at the same time. You are firing on all pistons. xo
Posted by: judy wise | June 14, 2009 at 11:37 AM
you, me, a long weekend and a refridgerator box,
this is what dreams are made of.
i adore everything about you.
xoxoxo,
r
Posted by: rebecca | June 14, 2009 at 02:41 PM
you, me, a long weekend and a refridgerator box,
this is what dreams are made of.
i adore everything about you.
xoxoxo,
r
Posted by: rebecca | June 14, 2009 at 02:41 PM
you, me, a long weekend and a refridgerator box,
this is what dreams are made of.
i adore everything about you.
xoxoxo,
r
Posted by: rebecca | June 14, 2009 at 02:41 PM
you, me, a long weekend and a refridgerator box,
this is what dreams are made of.
i adore everything about you.
xoxoxo,
r
Posted by: rebecca | June 14, 2009 at 02:41 PM
I LOVE these cardboard pieces, rich with texture and color and encaustic! I would absolutely take this class!
:) lulu
Posted by: lulu | June 14, 2009 at 04:56 PM
These pieces are wonderful, Katie! I wish I lived close enough to take some classes from you. :)
Posted by: Sharon | June 14, 2009 at 08:05 PM
These are all abosolutely gorgeous, but that box is my favorite, hands down! Looking forward to more of this.
Posted by: Paula Bogdan | June 15, 2009 at 01:29 AM
Great art. Never thought about decorating a box. I echo Sharon's comment about taking a class from you!
Posted by: Wellness Writer | June 15, 2009 at 09:31 AM
oh Katie --- the boxes are innovatative and delightful -- just like you. It is time to share a glass of wine and great poetry.
Posted by: Glenny | June 22, 2009 at 11:37 AM
KAtie, I love all of these butespecially that first box. I would love to learn how to build a box from scratch using the items you mentioned. A true recycled project. Awesome!!
Posted by: Tess | June 24, 2009 at 08:35 AM