Stamp Box

September 24th, 2009 in member junk

TinTinJunkFan, member

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I recently rediscovered this box I made years ago. Its an old wooden box my mother was about to throw out-- I decoupaged it with my collection of stamps, way back when I was...in...6th grade... This is probably my firstever junk project. I used a glue and water mixture of my own making because I dont think ModgePodge had been invented yet....

If you look closely you can see some of the stamp denominations....which will give a hint as to just how old this box is....

It has held up well all these...decades!

I recently rediscovered this box I made years ago. It's an old wooden box my mother was about to throw out-- I decoupaged it with my collection of stamps, way back when I was...in...6th grade... This is probably my firstever junk project. I used a glue and water mixture of my own making because I don't think ModgePodge had been invented yet....

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A simple lidded wooden box that was once used to ship a ceramic bowl....

...lots of colorful stamps....

Pattern or design used: My own design

posted in: member junk, wood, eclectic, funky, fun, letters, historical, paper, stamps

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BraytonHomestead writes: hey, a recycler and junker from way back-clever you!
Thanks for coming by the greet me..

Karen Posted: 6:11 pm on September 30th

shabbychick writes: Great project and story - an awesome re-discovery of your junking roots!!

I think there are quite a few of us who have a long history of junk - gotta love it!!! :)

Thanks for sharing!

Kathy Posted: 10:30 am on September 28th

fellowjunker writes: I really had to laugh at your post......the other day I found an old diary of mine from high school full of famous quotations.....I have been collecting quotes for many years, but had forgotten that I even did it in highschool until I opened this diary and started reading....too funny!!
This project is so neat...you were ahead of your time!!
xojanis Posted: 11:59 pm on September 27th

CottageElements writes: An original junker! Great find and glad you still had it!

Lani Posted: 10:44 am on September 26th

suewhitney writes: A junker from way back when...yeah! I'll bet it brings back great memories!!! Nice treasure.

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 7:03 am on September 25th

JunkArchitect writes:
I love to hear stories like yours. There’s nothing like rediscovering a piece that you made when you were a kid. I still have the first major piece of furniture I built in woodshop.

Jim
Posted: 10:17 pm on September 24th

chippingcharm writes: Very special piece...thanks for sharing it with us :) Laurel Posted: 9:26 pm on September 24th

Junk_Sophisticate writes: I like your "so this is how it all began" story. What a great piece to have.

Take care,
Candy Posted: 8:52 pm on September 24th