So, what is Mystery Box Makes? It is just a silly game and creativity stretcher! I have a “grab-bag” style box of supplies that I purchased online as part of a store clearance sale back in Nov ’24. Since the box is a grab-bag, that means all the supplies in the box are a mystery. The box comes at a steep price reduction because the supplies are unknown. Who doesn’t like a good deal and a fun mystery?
I’m going to reach into this box and pull out three items. Much like that cooking show with the mystery basket ingredients, I have to put those items to use on one crafty project. Will these ingredients work together? Or will it be a recipe for disaster? Let’s find out…
This month I actually had the live come together with only minor technical glitches. I promise, some day I will have zero tech issues and I will rejoice. Despite the small glitch I pulled out a few fun things and got right to work.
I was sure I would not use the balloon paper. However, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do a card, a scrapbook page, a mini book, or… I pulled out my story binder to see what photos I had ready. Wouldn’t you know it, I had a birthday story to tell. So, balloons won the day after all.
The photo for the story is not a great one. Even in person it is really hard to tell what it is (blueberry frech toast covered in whipped cream!). That is probably why the story has been left untold! Today was the day to use an imperfect photo to create an uncomplicated layout. Here is a quick peek at the finished product.
If you want to see the details of this layout coming together, here is the live video recording.
So that is it this time around. I hope you join me for future Mystery Box Makes LIVE. I’ll be back on Nov. 20th for the next one. Until then, I hope you have an artful day.
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