Forever Greenery - decorated box lid

Hello, here is the second part of my box project using items from the Forever Greenery Suite to decorate the lid of the box.

Here is the project:

The colours I used:

Garden Green

Pear Pizzazz

Just Jade

Pretty Peacock

Shaded Spruce

You will need:

14 cm x 9 cm ww regular

ww thick for stamping and die cutting

The background:

I used a favourite technique of mine, I'm not sure what it is called but it creates a lovely watercolour effect background that is different every time!

Transfer ink from ink pads or you can use markers and reinkers if you prefer onto your chosen stamping block. Spritz with clean water and 'stamp' onto your card stock.  Hold for a few seconds and watch all the colours mix and mingle (I like this part)! 

Wait for the card to dry or, if you are impatient you can use a heat tool.  I stamped a few splodges using Pretty Peacock ink.

The stamping and die cutting:

I stamped a selection of leaves and cut out with the coordinating dies.

To Assemble:

Scuff the edges of the panel - I am a scuffer but I know lots of people do not like to scuff edges.

Adhere the stamped (and scuffed) panel to the lid using double sided tape.

Decide which leaves you want to use and attach using Tombow and dimensionals.  I always curl and shape leaves for extra dimension.  I add a little bow adhered with a mini glue dot and three jewels for a bit of sparkle.

The finished project:

Whilst editing this photo it occurred to me that you could also make a card with the panel too, perhaps adding a sentiment ...

Sneaky peak:

Of course all boxes need something to put inside them don't they?  Here is a peak of what I put in the box.

I am joining another Hopping Around The World Blog Hop this weekend where I will be sharing all the details of the box contents!

Happy crafting.

Susan xx

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