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Monday, April 22, 2013

Happy Earth Day

 Today is Earth Day and I LOVE THE EARTH!  Who's with me?
 May Arts and the Ribbonistas love the earth too so we got together to share in the love.
Today is all about up-cycling  and ribbon.  I'm starting off the hop with these...

This is how my project started.
These are mini wooden organizers that used to hold wood veneer aka packaging.  How can anyone throw this away?

 Here's how I up-cycled them to be hanging shadow boxes.  I love the little compartments.  You can add so much accents.  To add the hanging element just adhere ribbon around then side of the box like so.
Made one all about my kiddos and the other for my love.

 "You & Me"
 Details shots

"LOVE THEM for like ever"
 Details shots

All pattern paper and embellishments are from Glitz designs " Uncharted waters" collection.
Here are the awesome fibers I used on this project.



 Okay now do you want to win yourself a collection of lovely earth day ribbon?
Just leave a comment on this and every post along the hop and the ribbon lady will pick one person to win all this earthy goodness.
 Your next stop is


36 comments:

  1. Buffy BurnsideApril 22, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    Oh this is such a cute idea! thank you for sharing!

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  2. CApril 22, 2013 at 1:29 AM

    Sweet projects, Lalo!

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  3. Shona ErlenbornApril 22, 2013 at 1:33 AM

    What awesome wall hangings! The "packaging" make a perfect home for all your little goodies! Thanks for sharing

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  4. ~Tammy~April 22, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    What a cool project! Love the papers and the ribbon you used! You rock girlie!

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  5. BrendaApril 22, 2013 at 1:51 AM

    What a clever use for those wooden crates. I wouldn't be able to toss them either!

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  6. Julie Tucker-WolekApril 22, 2013 at 2:17 AM

    These are just absolutely gorgeous! LOVING that mesh ribbon around the spool!!!

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  7. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    You are right, who would throw these away indeed! Love how you used them a nd all the texture!

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  8. Sue DApril 22, 2013 at 2:59 AM

    These are adorable! Love the special touches on each one.

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  9. VirginiaApril 22, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    These are VERY cute!! I love how the mesh looks like chicken wire on the spool, cool idea! i'm pinning!

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  10. KasApril 22, 2013 at 3:15 AM

    Great packaging upcycling! Love these projects!

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  11. KrissyApril 22, 2013 at 3:32 AM

    LOVE how you repurposed this packaging! Brilliant!!!!

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  12. featheredheavenApril 22, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    OMG! These shadow boxes are so awesome! I would never have thought of this idea! Thanks so very much for the inspiration!
    Sue O

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  13. SD poojaApril 22, 2013 at 3:39 AM

    WOw ! Fab up-cycling ! Loved the shadow boxes !

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  14. tndjApril 22, 2013 at 3:42 AM

    beautiful project and love the ribbons used.

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  15. Chris DringApril 22, 2013 at 3:48 AM

    Wow Lalo! These altered trays are incredible!

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  16. Linda O'ConnorApril 22, 2013 at 3:55 AM

    I too scrounge all that 'packaging' material. can 't wait to play with it.

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  17. ChrisApril 22, 2013 at 3:56 AM

    Love these projects!I also love recycling,there is so much good stuff to use that most people throw away!

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  18. by belleApril 22, 2013 at 4:11 AM

    These shadow boxes are so darn cute!!!

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  19. MareApril 22, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    I love your shadow boxes! Thanks for sharing!

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  20. Jean BullockApril 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    The boxes are such a cool way to display pictures and little 3D momentos. What a great idea. Thank you.

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  21. Verna AngerhoferApril 22, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    What darling shadow boxes. A great way to recycle.

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  22. Miriam PrantnerApril 22, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    This is such a great idea! Love how they turned out, adorable!

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  23. UnknownApril 22, 2013 at 8:27 AM

    Love all the details! Beautiful project!

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  24. JudyApril 22, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Love the idea. I've recycled almost all my life and sometimes my kids make fun of me but I don't care. Something reused is not going into the trash. I love how it makes me feel good about doing something for the earth.

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  25. RavengirlApril 22, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    So very cool! I love the darling shadow boxes you made!

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  26. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Great projects. Love the whimsical whale.

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  27. sharon gApril 22, 2013 at 9:35 AM

    I LOVE it. What is AKA packaging? I need some!

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  28. Natasha G.P.April 22, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    You are so very clever. I LOVE these, and need to find out where to get some.

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  29. Amy MartinApril 22, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    These are so pretty. I love shadow box's and these are just perfect. Wonderful job.

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  30. RachelApril 22, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    beautiful project!!! i love those photos :)
    -Rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  31. Robin B.April 22, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    What a cute, creative idea!

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  32. KarenladdApril 22, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    I always try to recycle and upcycle and I agree...there's NO way I would toss those cute little boxes! What an adorable project..and love the way you used the ribbon!

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  33. AnonymousApril 22, 2013 at 1:40 PM

    Very creative projects. Would love to scraplift using the products I might win!

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  34. Darlene GabrielApril 23, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Beautiful projects and so creative.

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  35. bjmartinApril 23, 2013 at 10:55 AM

    Love the results of your upcycling!

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  36. TracyM #6773April 23, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    What a fabulous upcycling project - love how you have decorated each window :)

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