These reader projects came from a magazine copycat challenge: Kathy made a floral shadowbox, Shari re-created an aged-bottle look, and Little Miss Maggie made a Paris-themed magnet board. Each took an inspiration piece in a different direction.
Kathy’s Ballard-inspired shadowbox
Kathy at Creative Home Expressions used a Ballard Designs catalog as the starting point for her shadowbox project. Her arrangement layers a flower, butterflies, lettering, and postcard-style paper inside a frame.
Shari’s aged-bottle finish
Shari at Turnstyle Vogue also found inspiration in a Ballard Designs catalog. Her bottle has a textured, aged-looking surface and two small handles. The original feature mentioned her tutorial but did not retain its destination link, so this photograph remains a credited example rather than a complete how-to.
A Paris magnet board from Little Miss Maggie
Little Miss Maggie joined the challenge for the first time with a Paris-themed magnet board inspired by Romantic Living magazine. The framed board appears here behind a basket of roses and other vintage-style pieces.
Another idea from the original feature
Hating Martha contributed dipped branches inspired by Martha Stewart Living. The corresponding photograph and project link are no longer included in this post, but the original maker credit remains.
For my own version of a magazine-inspired project, see the red, white, and blue outdoor table inspired by Better Homes & Gardens.
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