I have had this wooden box sitting around for several years and have wanted to turn it into a "TV remote controller box" and with Anne's challenge theme, it was time! This will be a birthday gift for my hubby on June 3rd, so I am joining in the challenge at Inspiration Journal, "Celebrate." The box was lightly sanded and painted with a washy mix of Vintage Photo paint, a little bit of crackle and then rubbed with Black Soot Distress ink.
Using Tim's Clockwork, Dot Fade and Measured stencils, I applied Black Soot Distress ink and then sprayed with a matte sealer. This was then given a very light sanding.
Fired Brick paint was applied to the stamp numbers, sanded a little after drying, as well as the Alpha part to outline the frame.
For the center focal area, I used some Ephemera pieces and stamped over the clock with Vintage Photo using the new Cracks stamp - LOVE that and shaded the edges.
The gentleman and numbers are from the Merchantile and he was stamped in Black Archival on Vellum and I colored the back using tan Sharpie ink. Added some fun metal bits and filmstrip.
For a little more "Movie" feeling added some characters to the Lattice die and some Mirror pieces, which really collect desert dust!
Next was just to add some papers and Tissue Tape from various packs to decorate the sides and inside of the now Remote Control storage box!
Thank you for enduring my photo heavy post and hope you will join in all the fun at AVJ! Have a wonderful day!
30 comments:
Yay, what a brilliant gift idea for Steve, he'll love it to bits, just as I do. Great details and alteration. Car is hired ready for Monday, see you soon xxx
What a wonderful gift for your man!!!
Wonderful box Terry! Karen.x
Your hubby is sure to love this box, wonderful gift.
Your attention to the details really do make this s treasure.
oh wow brilliant to make this a box for the remotes! i love all the vintage wonderfulness of it but especially like what you've done around the clock with the various elements. xo
A really stylish way to store those pesky remotes Terry! I love the stencilling and whole vintage feel to this. Jenny x
What a wonderful and fun piece, it has turned out really stunning. Wish I could send you some rain and cool breezes! Hugs, Valerie
Another fabulous idea Terry! I love your boxes, they're so very clever and practical. Love your choice of decor' for this one, I'm sure hubby will love it. A great 'guy' make! Chris xxx (PS: Have a fab time shopping on Monday and Bren has a r/l hug for you from me so make sure you collect! LOL xxx)
Well, what can I say? Your box is just fabulous, I love every single thing about it. Your attention to detail is superb, I love all the elements you have added, this is one fantastic male inspired make!
Hope you are not being affected by the horrible fires - please keep safe my friend... Hugs, Anne xx
This is such a wonderful alteration Terry, a truly stunning (and useful) box!! Love both the outside and the inside!!
Have loads of fun with Brenda and make sure to take some pictures!!!
What a great idea...wonderful Terry...
Have a nice weekend, Alie :-)
An awesome gift and fabulous details.
Yvonne x
Love your vintage box Terry, such a great idea and a fab gift for your husband. Annette x
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Absolutely brilliant Terry! Love love your vintage box! No-one will ever guess it houses such modern equipment, lol! Wonderful gift for your DH, beautifully made with all of these wonderful details! Hugs, Ira xox
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Terry...now THIS is a very cool TV remote control box! What a brilliant idea! I love how you've stenciled, distressed and added so many very masculine elements to this box! Great job! <3 Candy
What a lovely finish on the wood, and all the stamping is fabulous. Love that film strip highlighting the eyes - so clever, and what an absolutely perfect remote control storage container - inspired! A great gift, and I'm sure it will be incredibly useful as well as fabulously funky!
Alison xx
Wow what a great creation Terry!
Terry - great make. I really like the idea of hiding those pesky remote controls with something so creative.
A great idea and a fabulous project. So much to see.
What a great idea to decorate this fun writing box into a place to store those ugly and multiplying all the time remotes!! Great colors and adornments for your masculine design!
Terry, this is fantastic! What a great inspiration piece!
Awesome wood box. I love your use of the TH stamps...perfect for the remotes!
Kate
Clever idea and wonderful result! your box is stunning and it's a perfect gift!!! BArbarayaya
Wow Terry, this is beautiful! I'm sure he is gonna love it! Hugs, Sandra
What an amazing Project Terri. Such a wonderful gift for a Mister.
Hope all is well with you my friend.
Hugs~
Hi Terry, I love your altered box, its a great shape it reminds me of my old school desk (many years ago!)Love all the detail I think hubby will love this. Thank you for your lovely comments on my blog. Mo x
Hi Terry x Your box is so divine. There are so many details I adore it. TFS and crafty hugs
Annie xx
This is both fun and fantastic Terry! What a great idea - a remote control box - LOL!I love all the bits you have added - like the filmstrip over the eyes. Nikki xx
What a fabulous box, and such a great idea for your fella! I love the way you have decorated it, it looks wonderful. x
Gorgeous box, love it! So many great details and very clever make too. ~Diane
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