A Monster Box Made From A Shoe Box

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Oh yes, that's me petting a pet monster box,
So it all started with me buying my son a new pair of shoes that came in a cardboard box like all shoes do. But this time I saw something in that ordinary cardboard box which was exciting to me because I needed a distraction. You see friends, I had lost my mojo. I was all crafted and crocheted out it seemed. I really needed this monster to fix that. And it worked! Once I started I couldn't stop...





Book Of Monsters,
I had at first decided it would be the "Book Of Monsters" from Harry Potter but once I got going I wanted it to be way more monstery than the one in Harry Potter so the box got great BIG teeth I made from paper mache and a real fur pieces that I had rescued from the thrift store and also a faux fur that I cut off of an old jacket.



Old book pages,
I used pages from an old book to line the inside This is actually going to be a gift for my youngest son who has a b-day coming up and he LOVES old books and really loves this technique when I use it on other crafts so I know he'll love the inside of this box.


Just an old shoe box!
It's hard to believe that once was just an ordinary shoe box. One day I'll do a tutorial. There's lots I'd love to show you like how I made the sides of the box to look like an actual book with pages but atm I don't have the energy or time. This box took me many hours over 3 days to make and all I want to do now is a whole lot of nothing! It's back to the grind tomorrow. It's the last evening of a long weekend here in Canada so I'll go and enjoy the little bit of daylight left, maybe go for a bike ride. Here's a couple more before I go...







So this guy is really going to be the "monster under the bed" because I have to hide him there until my son's birthday. So if my kids come running and yelling "THERE'S A MONSTER UNDER THE BED!!" I really won't be able to say it's all in their head.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you enjoyed the pictures of my new pet monster. I think I'll name him Mojo





Comments

  1. GaladrielMay 18, 2015 at 8:55 PM

    Yes please! tutorial!!

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  2. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    yes please!!! I also want to make one...

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  3. UnknownMay 18, 2015 at 10:33 PM

    Oh yes - tutorial Please!!

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  4. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 12:37 AM

    the monster is beautiful , you have a wide creative streak

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  5. Jennifer WangMay 19, 2015 at 1:52 AM

    Oh my gosh ~ guuurl, you are skilled! If you don't make a tutorial for this I think there's gonna be an uproar ;)

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  6. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 3:20 AM

    tutorial pleeease <3

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  7. ThornezmomMay 19, 2015 at 4:41 AM

    I would love to see this tutorial!

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  8. Lucky CorreaMay 19, 2015 at 5:01 AM

    Tutorial!! <3

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  9. UnknownMay 19, 2015 at 7:37 AM

    That is just amazing. I wish I was as creative as you. A tutorial would be fantastic.

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  10. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 8:14 AM

    Wow I just love this. I hope that you do a tutorial on this as I know someone who would love one of these.

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  11. KimMay 19, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    You'd better start working on that tutorial!

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  12. Kwilt KrazyMay 19, 2015 at 12:54 PM

    Yes, that would be an interesting tutorial. Cute monster :)

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  13. Jen HayesMay 19, 2015 at 1:18 PM

    Absolutely love this! Definitely interested in a tutorial!!

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  14. SharonMay 19, 2015 at 4:22 PM

    WOW Sharon! you surpass yourself everytime!! absolutely amazing!
    I think an in-depth tutorial is needed now lol xx

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  15. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Love this and would love to see the tutorial. Perfect gift from Grandma to a Harry-Potter-fan-Grandson.

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  16. LynnMay 19, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    WOW! Your project has inspired me too. I have been crochet and crafted out too. Would love a tutorial.

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  17. deenaMay 20, 2015 at 12:59 AM

    So neat! A tutorial would be great!

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  18. ScanonymousMay 20, 2015 at 4:23 AM

    I would love to know how it's done. Please make a tutorial!!! By the way I love your blog and my 4month old daughter and her 4 cousins love all the things I can make because of you ^^
    Thanks from France

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  19. SamMay 20, 2015 at 6:11 AM

    This is so creepy yet fascinating at the same time! You are very creative and I love what you make, but I will not be making this one! (I hate spiders and this monster looks somewhat spider-like)
    I think I would scream if I saw this under my bed!
    Very clever.

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  20. CyndiMay 20, 2015 at 6:55 AM

    Yes, please, would love to make one of these myself! Love your blogs, by the way.

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  21. UnknownMay 20, 2015 at 10:56 AM

    Can you share the tutorial with us? please..

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  22. Brooke WilliamsonMay 20, 2015 at 7:38 PM

    A tutorial would be fantastic!

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  23. UnknownMay 21, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Very cool! I have seen tutorials for using an actual book, but if your like me I can't destroy a good book! Books are like a good friend! I would love to see how you did this.

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  24. UnknownMay 24, 2015 at 12:33 AM

    So sweet, perfect gift form my child...your works are amazing and you're a blessing...please make a tutorial...thank you so much!

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  25. MaryMay 24, 2015 at 8:00 AM

    Yes Yes Yes!!! Tutorial PLEASE!!!!!

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  26. EmuChickenhawkMay 26, 2015 at 8:03 PM

    LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Harry Potter - this would be awesome to make and place on my bookshelf................Tutorial Please

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  27. UnknownMay 29, 2015 at 4:50 AM

    I would love to see a tutorial for this monster box..... We love decorating for Halloween and this would make a wonderful addition to our décor. Thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity with us.

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  28. TinekeMay 31, 2015 at 1:08 AM

    Greater then great I love this beauty Please please make a tutorial

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  29. fickletickleJune 4, 2015 at 10:07 PM

    Brilliant. Most definitely a tute please 😄

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  30. ElveawenJune 6, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Absolutely amazing, tutorial please. You're the master and us mere padawans !!!

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  31. Bobbin AlongJuly 16, 2015 at 7:52 PM

    what a wonderful job! Harry Potter was the first thing I thought of when I saw the picture - you've taken this to a fantastic level. I would love to see a tutorial

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  32. Love to CrochetAugust 16, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Please post a tutorial! I would love to give this to my grandson for his soon to come Harry Potter theme room. He just started to read the books.

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  33. Jaromero5September 29, 2015 at 5:48 PM

    TUTORIAL PLEASE!!!!!

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  34. UnknownOctober 10, 2015 at 6:29 PM

    Please I need this post tutorial asap.for my 6yrs old girl.please you have to save me ...

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  35. CazJanuary 5, 2016 at 11:40 AM

    Would love a tutorial as I have 2 harry potter nutty children who would love this. It is just fantastic

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  36. sticksFebruary 12, 2016 at 12:30 PM

    I love books and I have to say your Monster Box is about the coolest thing I've ever seen! I can't imagine how you got the paper mache teeth to stay fixed in place without flopping around. You are such a talented person, I'm so jealous!

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  37. DellaMarch 14, 2016 at 3:20 PM

    Oh yes PLEEEEZZZZZZEEE do a tutorial, I love the way you teach and he looks amazing!

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  38. UnknownAugust 8, 2016 at 1:33 PM

    So so unique absolutely LOVE THIS! it would be a shame if we couldn't have a tutorial!! But I would also say I think it's wonderful as one of a kind! :)

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    1. Sharon OjalaAugust 8, 2016 at 1:51 PM

      thanks so much!

      I will do a tutorial for sure. Oh, I've said that a few times now. Life keeps getting in my way but it's there in my mind, it will happen. I have all the things to get started.

      Thanks for the kind words, that means a lot :)

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  39. Rita van der SteenAugust 8, 2016 at 3:21 PM

    Yes please !!!

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  40. JamillaJanuary 9, 2018 at 12:14 PM

    Wow! I just found this. Are the gums and the tongue also paper mache like the teeth? This is amazing.

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    1. Sharon OjalaJanuary 9, 2018 at 1:01 PM

      no, those are made from paper mache clay. And thanks!

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  41. craftyone1955January 11, 2018 at 12:11 PM

    I'm oddly interested. Thank you for sharing.

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  42. UnknownFebruary 22, 2018 at 8:36 AM

    Yes please do a Tutorial I just love your work and you teach so well.

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  43. UnknownFebruary 24, 2018 at 4:59 AM

    Please do one... my Grandkids would love it.....!!!!!!!

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  44. Patty HoweApril 23, 2018 at 12:20 PM

    Oh I would love to have a tute. PLEASE? I am not creative, and need step by step instructions.

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  45. Aurélie from FranceJune 5, 2018 at 11:32 AM

    Please a tutorial ! It's so cool !

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  46. HeatherMarch 19, 2019 at 6:08 PM

    WOW! yes, tutorial please! it looks amazing :-)

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