Altered Mini Lunchbox project

Another fun thing I created recently -- an altered mini lunchbox with accordion album inside.  I found this adorable little lunchbox in the Dollar Spot at Target recently -- the lunchboxes had Smarties inside.  Lemonheads and Cherry Sours were also available.  So I snagged up like three because they were just too cute!

I sanded the lids a bit, then Mod-Podge'd on some pattern paper, and added a Mary Englebreit diecut from my stash. 

I started to paint around the edges with acrylic paint to cover up the Smarties logos, but couldn't get enough coverage, so I wiped it off, and incorporated them into the project by calling the album inside "My Smarties".

 

I measured the inside dimensions and cut a long strip of black cardstock to fit inside.  I accordion folded the cardstock, and added silly photos and some bright paper accents.  Mounted the booklet inside, and voila!  A super-cute little "album" to carry in my purse.

I may head back to Target this week to see if they still have more of these little tins.  Too cute!

How do you carry albums in your purse?

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Comments

[Tasra]

So cute! Might have to make a Target run myself!