However, I did manage to finish my challenge. Here goes...
I attached the lights in place behind the paper cut to sit inside the milk carton. I used strong double sided adhesive
I then popped holes next to the lights so they will shine through
I fussy cut tiny little Oz's, and covered them with glossy accents
I then took the rest of the paper from my Graphic 45 pad, and cut out some of the words and adverts
Next I began to paint the milk carton. I gave it a coat of gesso first, and then painted it black. I also combined it with a little cream paint, so it wasn't just a flat black tone
I glued the paper inside the box. I made a base, which I also covered with the advert paper. I fussy cut a witch, which I stuck in the box at the back, so she will peep over Dorothy's shoulder. The red shoes were a bit of a faff! I cut them out then attached them to a piece of wire. I threaded the wire through the side of the egg box, and then attempted to get the red shoes hanging in place.
I then added Dorothy. To attach the elements in place I used paper anchors - just pieces of folded paper does the job
I cut the witches stripey legs out, and fixed them in front of Dorothy, and then cut out some poppies. I popped some inside the carton. I tied a piece of black, then green ribbon ribbon around the base, and sat another couple of poppies at the front of the ribbon
I then had a play with the lid which I thought needed something on the top. I ended up deciding it didn't :)
Instead I just tied another piece of ribbon around it. Now adding extra embellishments on the outside of the milk carton. You can see from this photo, the wire from the shoes. I added more tape to make sure it was secure
And I also added one of Tim Holtz thingies. Not sure what they are called. It's essentially a clip to hold one of my paper confetti
I cut out "There's no place like home" and coloured it with one of the Spectrum glitter pens. It's a clear pen, but has a lovely sparkle, which I hope you can see it in this photo
I added one of the adverts, to cover the wire and tape, and made sure it bends around the corner of the milk carton. I also add paper confetti, and one of my glossy Oz
When I had finished adding all my embellishments, I then went over the empty spaces with gilding wax. This is the Pebeo gilding wax, and goes on so well. It gives a fantastic finish, and is very addictive. I wanted to keep adding it! It does really emphasis that texture created with the newspaper
I added another one of the paper clips inside the box, with another sentiment cut from the pad
I liked the key, and looped this onto the green ribbon
Had a break, well a few breaks today to be honest! Look at Dylans' lovely face :)
And there we have it. A milk carton. Some newspaper, and then (a bit of a cheat), but a form of word confetti. I hope you like this Donna, as it's yours. Please send me an email with your name and address so I can get it in the post for you: leoniepujol@hotmail.co.uk
