Let me be honest, when we were first assigned the task of making this
“stacked box” project for the Club Scrap Artist Team February Challenge, I was none too thrilled.  Ahhhhh.  Not being a girl that can easily walk away from a challenge, I knew something good would come of it.  However, it happened at that last minute.  For weeks, I considered what I’d do but the pressure of deadlines is a dear friend and she showed up on time, as usual.  I knew that for me it could not simply be a paper project.  I needed to incorporate my art and some painting.  Light bulb: “I will paint a face.”  A little nervous but not afraid. Paint and paper are very forgiving! You can cover it up, if you must.  LOL!

Anyway, I began by covering the spines first and then I painted the covers.  Once the boxes were pretty much complete, I stacked them neatly and sketched out my face.  Once the sketch was complete, I was able to start painting each part of the face separately.  My love grew as I continued to paint.  “Yes, this is really happening!”  I snapped a photo of the nearly completed project and shared it with my hubby later that evening.  He looked and simply said, “Wow!”

Going from an idea in my head to a project that I LOVE was quite a wonderful experience.  The idea in my head does not always appear in real life the same as imagined.  LOL!

Challenges always bring about something wonderful!

Supplies used: Stacked Book Box Kit, London’s Calling Paper, Washi Tape, Crown and Key. DecoArt Acrylic Paints, Dylusions Sprays, Mistable Flowers, Paint Markers, Stabilo All White and Black Pencils.

Want more “stacked box inspiration?” Check out the other AMAZING, artist team member boxes here. 

Keep crafting with me!