shoes i didn't buy and my DIY card box... almost done!

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:36 PM

shoes i didn't buy and my DIY card box... almost done!

so first the shoes.

input?

dorothy's shoes were closed toes and these obviously don't have sequins. but... they were comfy and the right color pretty much.

and then the cardox.

these things are such a pain in the a$$.

none of the boxes are glued together yet so if it looks wobbly then that's why. the flowers aren't glued on... i just happened to have them laying around and threw them on there to see what they'd look like.

which colors look good with them? bad? should i not do flowers at all? just do bows and ribbon? etc.

also, i'm going to glue a panel of the fabric inside the green box so you can't see the cardboard

so how does it look? if it looks crappy please tell me ... i have plenty of time to tell FH to fix my lame work.

soontobecruz Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:39 PM

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OK honestly, I am not loving the fabric on the top box. I really like the other bc they are close to the same pattern. The top one is just clashing for me a little

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:41 PM

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okay if i change it... should i get white with a similiar pattern of the two below it?

white with green pattern?
white with black pattern?

just a lighter color green?

soontobecruz Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:42 PM

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Posted by weddingbees

okay if i change it... should i get white with a similiar pattern of the two below it?

white with green pattern?
white with black pattern?

just a lighter color green?

I think any of those options can work. It's the leafy pattern that is throwing it off for me not the colors. They are perfect

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:44 PM

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okay aside from the leafy pattern... is it okay? does it look like a 4 year old did it?

ETA: and what about the flowers?

soontobecruz Posted: Mar 21, 2010 06:50 PM

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Posted by weddingbees

okay aside from the leafy pattern... is it okay? does it look like a 4 year old did it?

ETA: and what about the flowers?

I like the flowers! I would just say when you glue it tighten up the fabric and it should be fine

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:31 PM

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seriously. if no one else comments on this i am really going to think it looks like a 4 year old did it.

AdriandSteve Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:33 PM

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I would change the color of the flower by the black paper. I'd make it ivory or white to tie in the color from the top box.

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:33 PM

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so how many flowers overall?

white flower by black box and then what?

grkbarbie Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:33 PM

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def put trimming around the card slot to make it look even..

i can help u with the cardbox after my wedding if u want

AdriandSteve Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:36 PM

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Posted by weddingbees

so how many flowers overall?

white flower by black box and then what?

Actually, I might change the paper on the top box to black and green. Since your using patterned paper i'd leave it at 2 flowers.

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:39 PM

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okay.

but i mean... i know the fabric doesn't sit perfectly flat. i am like the world's worst present wrapper so this was a big challenge for me.

but i figured using the flowers or whatever could cover up the pieces on the sides were the fabric looks slightly bunchy.

thx guys.

and barb, i might take you up on that.

kris_gets_hitched Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:42 PM

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I'm also not 100% feeling the pattern on the top box. What if you made that one solid black?

As for the flowers, I like the hydrangenacannotspellit ones...maybe one on the bottom tier and one on the second-to-top tier.

Maybe something to outline the card slot?

Other than that, yeah just tighten up the wrapping a bit and you're good to go.

AngnShaun Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:43 PM

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I actually really like all the boxes... if you can clean up the edges and smooth the material out... i think it would look much better... i love the flowers too

GR2010 Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:50 PM

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Other than the top box (I don't think the pattern goes) it looks really nice!!! I like the flowers too. Maybe just put something around the opening to make it look smooth.

flibbertigibbet Posted: Mar 22, 2010 12:53 PM

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okay. i'll fix the card slot. change the material on the top box and look into some white flowers.

i dont think i can smooth that bottom box down anymore. it was hard and i almost stomped on the box when it was becoming really annoying.

i will cover that one corner with the flower. you'll hardly be able to see it.

WHAT ABOUT THE SHOES? Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?