Another Handpainted Jewelry Box

As I mentioned before, I have been working on new jewelry boxes with a turtle pattern.  They are finished!  I have made two and they are now in the shop.

Turtle Box on etsy

I carved a turtle shape eraser for this one.  Other than that, my technique was pretty similar to my owl box.

Turtle Box on etsy

I do have a confession; my colors and turtle design were inspired by a sorority at my college.  There was a sorority called Delta Zeta whose colors were pink and green and their symbol was a turtle.  Although I was in a different sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha, I always liked the DZ's color combo (are you shocked that I was in a sorority?  most people are.)

IC#9- Owl Patterned Jewelry Box

This week on Iron Craft, we were challenged to "Think Inside the Box" and create something out of a box.  I puzzled over this for awhile and then realized all I have been doing lately is making things out of boxes.  I have been taking plain, wooden cigar boxes and turning them into jewelry boxes for my etsy shop.  Although I don't normally use my Iron Craft projects to make items to sell, I went with it this week.

etsy listing

This is my first one done.  It is green with blue owls.  You may recognize the owl stamp from my fabric stamping tutorial.

etsy listing

Inside, I added wooden dividers that I cut with my new scroll saw (swoon!).  I also used foam and fabric to add a ring holder.

etsy listing

Do you like it?  I'm working on two more that are pink with green turtles.  I hope to have those in my shop later this week.

etsy listing

Want to see more Iron Craft pieces?  Check out the flickr group here.  Want to join in the fun?  Check out the blog here.