Clamshell Box

Clamshell Box For My Friend

January 11, 2015 /
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I made this box housing a tray and journal for my friend Bonnie who is fighting a battle with cancer. Of all the book jackets I have in my stash I didn’t have one I felt suited my vision.  Most of the thick books useful in this type of box with a tray are generally…

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Clamshell Box – Lawyers Reference Book – Repurposed

August 24, 2014 /
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I purchased a large Law Reference Book from our local library’s sale and repurposed it into a clamshell box with three trays.   See more information on my blog.    

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The Past IS My Present

April 24, 2012 /
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Another one of my gifts (to myself 😉 was a weekend art class… A serendipitous search of the Internet led me to a weekend class being taught by Sandy Webster only 1 1/2 hrs away from my home at The Creative Arts Center in Dalton, GA. “Building Boxes:  Creative Spaces for Small Collections”    Two important items…

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Loretta's Box

Loretta

June 12, 2001 /
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Loretta – 202 Pairs of Shoes… None Needed In Heaven Size: 11.5″w x 11.25″h x 6″d (including acrylic strip) This box was assembled in celebration of my sister Loretta (#2 of 5 girls) – lost to a battle with Leukemia March 30, 2000. I built the box right away – however, it took me five…

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