This is my first altered box and I will certainly change things up a bit for my next one, that's for sure.
Since beginning on the paper crafting journey just last year, I have made it a point to share my mistakes and lack of coordination with you, and learning in the process that "it's only paper - throw it away/put it in the scrap pile" and try something different.
This week is no exception!
- Mistakes #1 and #2 - This was a "padded satin box" from Dollar Tree. Padded and Satin mean exactly THAT - it is very difficult to get other mediums to adhere to it (i.e. - STUFF WON'T STICK) and padded mean's that it MOVES when you are trying to work on it.
- Mistake #3 - Don't try to use the hot glue gun for everything when doing altered art, especially if you can't control the flow of glue. It shows.
- Mistake #4 - Avoid "playing" with the editor and all the effects in Photoscape when you have absolutely no idea HOW to use the thing properly. Seems I'm so busy making stuff that I don't bother to ready any of the instructions (and that includes new tools in the studio).
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Thanks for sharing all the "fun" you had. Makes me feel better - I was making something at the weekend and had to remove a layer because of messy glue and then start that bit again. Your box turned out sweet in the end.
ReplyDeleteI think your box turned out beautiful Trudy! I can imagine it would be hard to work on the satin though :)
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