FRIDA ART BOXES
A TALE OF TWO RECYCLED ART BOXES
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Recycled Frida Art Box
For as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed recycling just about anything. I especially like to recycle discarded pieces and turn them into works of art. When I found two cigar boxes recently, the shapes basically dictated their use to me.
The first box is about 1” deep, which is a rare find. I knew I wanted to use my Frida digital image to create a box in which to keep art pencils or pens.
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Quilted interior of box
Can you guess what I used for the clasp on the lid?
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I just knew this old opener would work it’s way into my art..Of course, if things get tough, you can always use it to open a beer!
For the inside, I used a discarded quilt jacket. It is so pizzazzy and goes well with the bright colors of the box.
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Quilted interior and another image from my Frida Original Oil Collage
For the feet, I used 4 wooden pieces that I found at a flea market some time ago. I have several more and now I know they make a perfect flat base for a box.
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Bright yellow wooden feet
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Close-up of flowers that have applied with encaustic wax
My Frida Art Box is for sale for $42.00. It is 2" D x 8 1/2" W x 9" H. Art pencils are not included.
The second box I found really gave me inspiration. I love the chunky square shape. To me, it looked like a sewing accessory box.
I was going to add a clay bas-relief of Frida but decided to experiment with canvas. This experiment has given me all sorts of ideas of other ways to use the canvas. My method was to make a digital print of Frida on canvas paper. I then painted over the picture with oil paint. This gave the print a very soft, rich look. It almost reminds me of cross stitch fabric. I used the print on the recessed front along with small glass tiles.
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Frida Sewing Box
I used a fabric I had leftover from another art project to the inside and added quilt batting to the top so that needles can be stored there.
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Floral fabric inside of box
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View of side of the box
My Frida Sewing Box is for sale for $38.00 and is 2 1/2 " H by 5 1/2 square.
If anyone is interested in either of these art boxes, please just
e-mail me and we can go from there. I take all credit cards, paypal, or checks. Thanks so much.