Showing posts with label cardboard box. Show all posts
Showing posts with label cardboard box. Show all posts

Tuesday, 9 May 2017

Art Break - Cat Coffins

I know, this probably seems morbid.
But think about it logically. I want my dear cats (when they leave this mortal coil) to be buried appropriately.
I want them to be treated with love, care, and respect.
I want them to have coffins, not just put in the ground.
And you can't just buy a coffin for your pet easily.

For this project I used two cardboard boxes, one for each cat, and at a suitable size.
(the sizing was made easy because the cats like getting into boxes)

For Schnicks, I wanted the outside to be a blue/teal colour. I thought that was the best colour for her.
I also put some glitter on the outside, because she has always shone brightly.





I painted the inside red and lined it with red velvet to resemble once of her favourite places to nap (SU3s bed).






For Babycat, I was going with a bedtime theme. 
I painted the entire box glossy white, for he is the most innocent of all the life on earth.




I lined this with white satin.



I made a pillow for him out of a material bag I already had.



Then all he needed was a blanket,



and a teddy!



The teddy had a zip opening, so I put some of my hair in it (so Babycat would never feel alone).


And done!

Thursday, 20 April 2017

Art Break - Gift for Miss Buttons



I won't see Miss Buttons for a while (solely by distance, not choice) so I wanted to get her something to show that I am always thinking about her.



She recently shared the story of 'The Boy Who Drew Cats' from the Myths and Legends podcast, and it really resonated with me.



So this story is the basis of this project!

I started with a box


I keep almost everything for craft. Reduce, reuse, recycle!


and painted the inside a happy peach colour.



I cut out some 'carpet' from some fleece.



I made a window and Comrade (her cat) from card.



I attached Comrade to the carpet



and attached these to the box.


I also drew some cats.
Note that the window and cat are not against the back, that is so we have room for the gift!
For the gift, I bought Miss Buttons a scarf with cats on it. This scarf is the 'wall'.




Last, a little card to explain this all.



Done!

Hope you like it Miss Buttons! (I won't be there to see your reaction).

Wednesday, 13 April 2016

Art break - House for Kitty S

Kitty S likes boxes, so as little side project, I made her a house.


We start with a box.




We then add paint, feathers, sting, some windows, and a kitteh.


Verdict: She likes to look out at the birds while hiding in the box.

Ma calls it her sentry box XD