Not just a box, part 2

Well, I have already posted about what I did with part of the box.  Here is a reminder of before.

Here is what I did with the biggest part of the box.  All ready to house some fresh flowers.

Now, I just had to think of what I could do with the lid.  So, I had to think and think and think.  Finally, it came to me.  I decided it should become a tray to catch mail.  After a trip to The Graphics Fairy blog to get a free graphic, here is what the lid turned into.

I painted the lid with Old White chalk paint.  I applied the graphic by covering the back of the paper using a pencil.  Then I flipped it over and traced it to transfer it onto the lid.  I knew there was no way I could paint it on.  I did the next best thing.  I grabbed a marker I used for scrapbooking and traced the pencil marks.  I applied a clear wax followed by a dark wax.  I'm pretty happy with the end result.

Here it is ready to be filled with mail, keys, and probably a happy meal toy or two. 

I couldn't resist showing off the paper roses I made. 

What do you think of the once box now transformed into two pieces? 

I'm planning to share this project over at:


    @ Thirfty Decor Chick