DIY: How to embellish your miniature matchbox chest

Posted on January 26, 2013 by blackfrangipani

Embellishing a matchbox chest

I was thrilled when I transformed ten empty matchboxes into a beautiful miniature chest using decorative paper, beads, cardboard, ink and glue. I felt like a makeover artist. (see my post, DIY: Beautiful miniature chest made from matchboxes tutorial)

DIY: embellishing a miniature matchbox chest

Once the chest was completed, I decided to carry on with the makeover and take it further. I rummaged through my stash of embellishments and found what I wanted. Using E6000 (industrial strength glue), I had a lot of fun taking the transformation up by several notches. Continue reading →

DIY: Beautiful miniature chest of drawers made from matchboxes tutorial

Posted on December 17, 2012 by blackfrangipani

Upcycling ordinary matchboxes to a work of art

Miniature Matchbox Chest Tutorial

I’m very excited about this tutorial on transforming a pack of matchboxes into a lovely miniature chest of drawers. It’s something like the ugly duckling turning into a beautiful swan, but better. The transformation that takes place step by step is amazing. Let’s get started … Continue reading →

DIY: A bejeweled kabuki makeup brush case tutorial

Posted on December 4, 2012 by blackfrangipani

blackfrangipani Bejeweled Kabuki Makeup Brush Case

I had a lot of fun sharing with you how to make a fab kabuki makeup brush case in my last tutorial. Now, let’s have more fun creating another with rhinestones and up the oomph factor!

There are so many possibilities when it comes to choosing materials to decorate your brush case. Flat back rhinestones, crystals, charms, beads, buttons, sequins and faux gems make great embellishments. Whichever you choose, make sure they are waterproof. You will need to clean your brush case sometimes and you don’t want to damage your work of art.

In this tutorial, I used black flat back rhinestones which I’m particularly fond of. They are pretty and add a touch of understated glam to my new kabuki brush case. Continue reading →