Monday Musings ~ Paper Arts ~ Exploding Boxes and Ancient Wisdom
Paper Art
I love the organic, tactile quality of working with paper. There’s a connection with nature and the nature lover in me wants to honor the sacred sacrifice of the tree by creating something beautiful. I’m fascinated by what you can create with paper. Here are a few of my paper creations.
The Exploding Box
The exploding box is a work of art and makes a great gift when filled with notes or treats…
Exploding box made entirely of craft paper…remove the lid and voilà!
Inside of the exploding boxWhen the lid is taken off, the four sides of the box fall away and reveal its contents. In this case, the box was filled with handmade paper flowers and each side had a pocket that held a pull-out note card. I made this box for my mom on Mother’s Day a few years ago. There are so many possibilities with the exploding box, check them out here.
The Wisdom Book
I wanted to create a handmade wisdom book that contained some of my favorite quotes. It is one of my treasures.
Paper Crafted Wisdom BookIt was rather complex to put together, but worth the effort.
Inside the wisdom book The wisdom book contains many layersHmmm, maybe I should make an exploding box of ancient wisdom! You may be laughing right now…but seriously, the idea just came to me as I write this post. What pearl of wisdom would you include in an exploding box? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. So please share your favorite quote in comments if you’re so inclined.
In my early school years we kept autograph albums and my mothers quote is my favorite and I’ll never forget it.
I wish you health
I wish you wealth
I wish you gold in store
I wish you heaven after death
What could I wish you more
Very nice, and each one is unique to the artist’s personal musing. Impressive boxes.
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You are so multi-talented!!
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Thank you
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In my early school years we kept autograph albums and my mothers quote is my favorite and I’ll never forget it.
I wish you health
I wish you wealth
I wish you gold in store
I wish you heaven after death
What could I wish you more
Love you paper ideas!
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Your mother’s quote is beautiful! Thank you for sharing!
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Look forward to seeing more of your work 😊
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Thank you…more to come on Friday😄
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You are amazing…..
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Thank you, whoever you are😊
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Beautiful. My daughter and I did a little book-making class that we both loved. This is definitely the next level!
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Glad you enjoyed it!
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this is beautiful art and I love that it honors trees!
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Thank you!
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Got one: “A feeling is an idea with roots.”
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“Wings to show you what you can become. Roots to remind you where you’re from.”
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Your paper ideas are truly marvelous (and mind-expanding)!:)
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Thank you!
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A great post and fabulous photo’s too.
I’m off to discover the rest of your blog now.
Have a blessed rest of your day! ~ Cobs. x
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Thank you so much! Enjoy!
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That’s cool! Maybe I will try the exploding box 😀
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They make a great gift!
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