You will need:
The Box:
We used a 3" x 5" Kraft Gift Box available from Cre8it.
Paint, Tools, & Supplies:
Black Decor It Ink by Ranger
Memories Waterproof Dye Ink Pad Black
Make-Up Sponges
Gold and Copper Embossing Powder
Embossing Ink
Hot Glue
Black Cover Stock
Background Leaf Stamp - Hero Arts
Small Triple Leaf Stamp - Rubber Stampede
Embellishments
Fossilized Leaves
Black Hemp Paper - We used a piece from the Cre8it Texture Pack
Centerpiece Stone
1.Remove the cover of the box and paint the outside bottom and sides with Decor-it Black Ink, using a make-up sponge. Set the bottom aside to dry.
2. Using the leaf background stamp and Memories Black Ink, stamp and repeat along the top and ends of the the box cover. Tear a 2" x 6" strip of Black Hemp Paper and hot glue it across the width of the top and down both sides of the the top cover
3. Ink four fossilized leaves with clear embossing ink and emboss with gold powder. Stamp the triple leaf twice on black cover stock and emboss with copper powder. Cut the small leaves apart.
4. Arrange the leaves as shown on top of the box, securing the ends in a blob of hot glue. Set the embellishment stone in the same blob of glue.
A Box of Miracles
We tend to think of miracles as very big things that could never fit into this box.
But, the truth is that most miracles are small miracles and they are all around us all of the time - in the patterns of a leaf, the petals of a flower, or the intricate beauty of a rock or feather. We have only to stop long enough to take notice.
Some of nature’s miracles are fleeting (like a snowflake, for example), but many others are keepers.. This box is for your miracle collection.
Whenever you are having a not-so-wonderful day, some time spent studying these small and special gifts can put everything back into perspective.
This tin box from The Container Store, was painted with Gold Decor-It Ink by Ranger and a make-up sponge, then embellished with feathers and stones as on the previous page.
