Rooster Cheesebox, a crafty project

The Rooster Cheesebox is a recyled box I found in an antique store and I can't seem to pass one up as I visualize crafty scenes I like to paint on them.  They make great keepsakes for decor or use.  I would like to think one could put almost anything in it: hot bread/buns, cake, pie, papers, pictures, ~~~I painted this one using acrylics and will be putting it in our booth in the Old Alvin Emporium Monday.

Let us pray before we paint,
jimmie@jimmiesart.com

Magnolia Cheesebox

                                                                   
I had a a great day painting magnolias on a cheesebox.  We have several Arts/Crafts shows planned for the spring and have decided to include some unique items in the booth in addition to paintings on canvas.  The box is stained with a light brown for a nice background and the edge of the lid is painted with a dark green to add a border effect for the lid.  The scene was painted with acrylics.

A handpainted cheesebox is probably not something most collectors would want, but handpainted unique items are sought out by those looking for great decor.  The cheesebox is functional to hold keepsakes as well as having pretty magnolias to enjoy.

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Let us pray before we paint,
Jimmie@jimmiesart.com