Little boxes..... by busylady

Little boxes.....

....made of ticky tacky. Do you remember the old song? It was about those houses that were hastily built, (in the 60's?) and didn't last very long. Well hopefully this little box will last a bit longer. It was my patchwork day today and I spent the day learning how to make this little box. It's made of hand-dyed fabric bonded onto paper and folded into a box shape. We used little beads, ribbon, wool and thread to decorate the top.
There's a pink one and a blue one ... and they all look just the same. Not in your class methinks!
March 12th, 2013  
Yes, remember it, Joni Mitchell I think? This box is quite different. Beautifully crafted and decorated with care. It's so pretty, well done.
March 12th, 2013  
I do remember. Very good shot.
March 12th, 2013  
Interesting vignetting to set of the beautiful colors in the box. Lovely.
March 12th, 2013  
Very clever and creative. Yes I think the ones in the original song did not have this craftsman like quality!
March 12th, 2013  
You are very creative Judith. Lovely box :)
March 12th, 2013  
It's very beautiful. Great job!
March 12th, 2013  
@tishpics Thanks for your comments. Apparently the original was by Malvina Reynplds - it's not the version I remember! Here's a link if you have time to listen. http://www.last.fm/music/Malvina+Reynolds/_/Little+Boxes
March 12th, 2013  
Of course & there it goes running through my head!!!
A perfectly decorated box anyone would be glad to own...well done Judith. Nice to see you haven't disappeared by the way!!!
March 12th, 2013  
@happypat Oh I just can't resist taking a peek - I'm surprised at how much I miss it. I'm so pleased your all still there, and it's taught me that I don't have to beat myself up trying to post every day.
March 12th, 2013  
wonderful shot of this beaut of a box ~ i learned to make a box like this, albeit a bit less decorated, at the school just before Christmas ~ they held a language and play event for parents and of course grannies :-) to which I dutifully attended
March 12th, 2013  
Really pretty - did you dye it yourself? I'm humming that song now! Are you still in Cambridge on Thurs? I think @katharinehubbard can join us if at 11ish. Does that time work for you? Is there a place that's easier for you?
March 12th, 2013  
Lovely box!
March 12th, 2013  
Isn't it beautiful! And real treasure when created yourself!
Lovely to have company doing it too!
yes I'm humming the song now!
March 12th, 2013  
judith , your box is beautifully decorative and a work of art too. well done
March 12th, 2013  
beautiful and very creative .
March 12th, 2013  
Goodness I remember that song! what a pretty box :)
March 12th, 2013  
A beautiful box,such pretty decorations!!
March 12th, 2013  
Oh yes! I remember that song......I also collect little boxes of all kinds, I just can't seem to through pretty boxes away!! this box is beautiful Judith.
March 12th, 2013  
Caz
How lovely and very creative, beautiful work :)
March 13th, 2013  
De
Very nice little box!
March 13th, 2013  
Beautiful little box, you are very clever.
March 13th, 2013  
It's beautiful! I love all the little beads on it. What a beautiful piece of work!
March 13th, 2013  
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