Tuesday, October 1, 2013

For Halloween...

Finally finished this room box last night and I have to say that it was really fun to do  Room boxes can be addictive so I just may have to make a lot more than I planned

First, the inside-  This was the easiest part to do and turned out pretty much like I planned.  I think it shows off most (but not all) of my Halloween minis along with some fall decor.  I have plans for the remaining minis and will be working on that scenario next







The outside lid took the longest.
 I experimented with the colors. I had 6 shades of gray (not 50 like the book, just 6) and after deciding on the main color, I used the others as accents.  I  practiced making the stormcloud freehand on scrape paper and when it was do-able, I was able to copy it to the lid.  I did use some chalk pastels for blending.  The lightening is embroidery floss, stiffened, shaped and glued on.

The witch is  free clip art printed off my computer and decoupaged on.

The bats are plastic from a "Mardi Gras" type necklace we got last year at a party, They're a bit large but I consider them "mega-bats"
Here is a close up of the lightening.








For the inside lid- same color gray as the outside and I added another moon. Two of the more unique
minis you see here are a wonderful door and a rock with a face- a talking rock Cool.

The ghosts are tissue paper and are opaque.  You can kind of see thought them, which is what I wanted.

















Now, not only have I taken my swaps and gifts out into daylight again, but I've made myself some extra room.  All in all, I am very pleased. Hope you like it!

My next project is well underway and I hope to have it done in the next few days.  So until next time, take care
Diane

10 comments:

  1. Diane,
    Your room box is fantastic. What did you use for the box itself? I love that you decorated the lid too & can close it for storage. The lightning idea is so creative! I would have never thought to use floss. Hmmmm my creative wheels are turning ;-)
    Great project & I can't wait to see the next one.
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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    1. I'm so glad you liked it. It is a wooden box that had a side handle so you could carry it like a briefcase or attache case. The handle was missing so I got it on sale. It's about 12x9x4. I just wish I could have bought more!

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    1. Since the kids are married and gone and we have no children in our area, This will be my only decoration. I miss Halloween from "yesteryear" Glad you like it.

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  3. Mi piace il tuo progetto ci sono tutti i dettagli per una perfetta scena di Halloween!
    Un caro saluto, Manu

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    1. Thank you! I'm glad you like it. I just might keep it up all year!
      Hugs
      Diane

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  4. Hi Diane, your spooky roombox is wonderful! I can imagine your have grown addicted to making roomboxes, for they don't take up so much space and you can make each one of them in a completely different style....have fun!

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    1. Thank you so much! It is getting to the point that I may have to do nothing but roomboxes. Running out of space that dollhouses need.
      Hugs
      Diane

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    2. Hi Diane, I can see that you have had heaps of fun doing this Halloween Roombox. Love your spooky, creepy accessories!! Viv

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    3. Hi Viv
      You are right on! I had a great time. I hope the others that I'm working on are fun too!
      Hugs
      Diane

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