Looking back at the projects I've posted, I noticed that they were all pink, purple, and pretty. I don't want to pigeonhole myself, so I'm sharing my favorite shrine project!
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Start by painting your shadow box. I taped newsprint over the glass since it was not removable.
I did a coat of coral, once dry I added a coat of yellow. I wiped it down a bit with a dry cloth to let some of the coral show through. I then sprinkled it with a little dark green embossing powder to age it. -
Give your dolly a makeover.
I started by taping back the bangs and painting Kelly doll's face white. Then I added detail to her face and body with acrylic paint and a little glitter. I also trimmed her hair and tied her ponytail with gold ribbon. -
Now to decorate your background. Cut a piece of felt to fit the back of your box. Now embellish it! I cut shapes (an arch, hearts, etc.) from clashing colors of felt and stitched them onto the background with contrasting thread. Then I added mini scrabble tiles and some sequins.
Cut thin pieces of felt to cover the sides of the inside of your box and decorate those too. Mine are painted. -
To decorate the "floor" of your box, spread a thin layer of white glue over the surface. Leaving space for your doll's feet, sprinkle glitter or beads everywhere else.
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Now add your dolly by bonding her feet in place with super strong craft glue (like E6000 or hot glue). Close up your box and voila!
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Posted By:jojobeandesigns »
July 25, 2008 11:02
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Newo
25 Jul 22:27
awesome!
Cat Morley
26 Jul 00:34
That is awesome, I love everything to do with Day Of The Dead!
Geslepen
27 Jul 00:37
holy crap!
Lilim
27 Jul 04:09
Very nice! I just love how colourful the Day Of The Dead stuff is I think you did an awesome job on it. I love the dots and the heart over the chest
Anna
11 Aug 18:20
wow, i REALLY like this!