I altered a plain white Lunch kit months ago. I planned to glitter the cheeksthen varnish it, but haven't purchased new varnish yet!
I gessoed it first , then painted it with acrylic paints. I don't see why you couldn't purchase a clean metal lunch box at a thrift store, prime it with gesso and white acrylic and paint over it as well!
This photo and next one aren't as clear as the last two, the cheek colors are more even than they appear!
I think this would be a great project for preschoolers or elementary school children. They could alter it, then store art supplies or little treasures in it! Some may be afraid of being teased if they take it to school. But since there is such a drive to be green and recycle it's a great way to preserve old metal lunch kits from hitting the landfills!
My small kit holds many sharpies, my water color pencil crayonsand my sparkley h2o paints!
Waiting
A river of intimate words waiting to be said
Ambling their home emotionally catatonic
Physically present, the play goes on
Acting as though life is busy and exciting
But in actuality the intimacy is void
Who are these actors really?
9 comments:
thats cool, and what an idea. I think i'll make one to stick my kitchen tools in.
Now I'll be on the hunt for an old lunchbox! That is just too cute! And what a perfect place to keep your markers and paints. Do you stay up all night thinking of all these great projects??
I love this idea. You did a great job with the lunch pail and the 3 word Wednesday. Go for it Sherrie!
Ohhh how fun! I think it would be a wonderful project for anyone! Thanks for sharing it with us!!!! I just love it!
ooooooooooooooooo girl i am IN love with that luckbox and OMgawdddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd SHARPIES...i love sharpies. yummy sharpie love
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sometimes i think they ought to tell you when you get married,, the only real reason to do it is so you will not be alone in your old age.... but then,, maybe i am just jaded......
love the lunch box... i used to have a black one that i used as a purse for quite some time... every where i would take it someone would comment on how cool it was.....
Beautiful artwork - I agree about your idea that this would be terrific for kids!!
Powerful poem. Sadly too many couples "pretend" their happiness.
xx,
JP/deb
I HAVE to get me one of These Groovy Lunch boxes Miss Sherrie!! LOOVVVEeee ITT!
I am going to tell frank your idea for kids to do them, he works in a shcool, It would be a super, fun, happy project for his class! Your poem was as always powerful and moving. I can't tell you how much I hear from women whose marriages are void of intimacy. It's heartwrenching.
my scribblings is up, hope u pass by! xo
Now that's a cool art box!!! It would make a cute purse too. Sending ya some lovin'
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