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Foam Box |
Hi friends, one of my crafty resolutions for the year is to make more home decor and functional crafts.Many of you who visit me will be knowing I am an ENT Surgeon.The photo below shows part of my "
patient examination unit" at my clinic.
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The Patient Examination Unit at my Clinic |
Endoscopes form a very essential part of ENT examination these days and recently the thermocol box housing my endoscope camera head broke [ shown by the white arrow] and I decided to use my craft supplies to make a DIY box !
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Foam Box |
Endoscope cameras are very expensive and I needed to make a box which was both sturdy and soft! I lined an old mobile phone packaging with foam sheets both on the inside and the outside. For additional protection I added several pads of packaging sponge within the box.
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Foam Box |
I made a wedge on the front of the box for the camera wire to exit and this part was also lined with the foam sheet.
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Foam Box |
I kept the embellishments to a minimal with just a few heat embossed parchment flowers and die cut lace borders in silver cardstock.
Though from a crafty point of view it is such a simple box...I felt so gratified once it was completed!!What do you say my friends?
Supplies : Dies : Joy Crafts Lace, Heartfelt creations Sun kissed fleur, Marianne Designs Anja Leaf 3.
Stamps : Heartfelt creations Sun kissed fleur
Linking to
- Peek- a-boo Designs : Colors chosen- blue, green , white .Stamps : Heartfelt creations Sun kissed fleur
- DL Art January Linky
This is beautiful and very clever!
ReplyDeleteThank you !!
DeleteThis is so beautiful Sonia,
ReplyDeleteI love how you never let anything go to waste. You are such a wonderful artist. The colors are so pretty and the flowers always make me smile.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday Anything Goes JANUARY Linky Challenge. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
DL.ART DESIGN TEAM MEMBER
DL.ART
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com
Hehe Diana...I hoard boxes like crazy and it is so gratifying to alter something we would otherwise throwaway
DeleteAhhhh...it's so pretty! And it is perfect in your clinic!
ReplyDeleteHehe Yes Yvonne...made it in blue to suit my clinic's color theme
DeleteOh wow Dr. Sonia...! You should get ready for a lot of compliments from your patients. I really admire the fact that you balance time so effectively between craft, work & home...Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love the blue & the lace border:)
Hehe Divya I often get asked if I would teach crafting !!
DeleteHow creative is this! I could never have thought to make somethng so useful! Brilliant! :)
ReplyDeleteSuchi xx
Thank you so much Suchi
DeleteThis is gorgeous! No one makes functional items more crafty than you do :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is indeed a heartwarming compliment Tanvi
DeleteThis is such an amazing and great project
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous - you must be the only ENT surgeon on the planet to keep your endoscope camera in such a pretty holder!
ReplyDeleteJane
Hehe ....I guess you may be right unless there is another crafty ENT surgeon somewhere!!
DeleteAmazing upcycling! This box looks fabulous! Your patients will be so happy to see this beautiful creation & it feels great to cherish our handmade goodies. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Priyanka....most of the crafts that get noticed are the ones I keep in the showcase in the waiting room area...some old quilled designs and I get asked often by patients if I could teach!
DeleteI think it is a wonderful idea Sonia and looks fabulous..goes nicely with your examination room décor..very pretty and functional..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Thank you Chrissy
DeleteA great idea and I bet it looks lovely in your clinic too.
ReplyDeleteKath x
Hehe Yes Kath it suits my decor!
DeleteBeautiful, Functional and matches the colors in your clinic Sonia!!!
ReplyDeleteApart from being a very pretty box Soniaa, it will be so functional as well and perhaps give patients a little welcome distraction from the usual but essential clinical atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteB x
Hehe Brenda I think it gives me something beautiful to look at!!
DeleteI love when something is pretty and practical!! Great idea! This would make a great entry over at Emerald Creek Dares Challenge! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat and a cute idea!!
ReplyDelete♥Hugs Valentina♥
Great idea and very pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation.Love the colors too.
ReplyDeleteHi Doc, from me....a most stunning re construction from your supplies.
ReplyDeletealso I would love to thank you for your beautifully designed creation. Lovely colours as per our challenge. Thanks for entering this gorgeous creation..xx
Double D Challenges{DT aNNie}
Thank you Annie
DeleteVery Beautiful n goes with the examination units color scheme perfectly :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Pooja..hehe yes blue is supposed to be good for patients to decrease anxiety!!
DeleteI think it's very pretty and you'll be the envy of all the other doctors. Who knows maybe this will be the start of a new line of products for doctors who want to pretty up their work space :)
ReplyDeleteHehe Ann...most doctors dont have any artistic sense!!
DeleteFabulous alteration Sonia ji! Love the all blue colour theme in your clinic... :D
ReplyDeleteA stunning makeover !!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at the challenge
Sharada Dilip
DT PEEK-A-BOO DESIGNS
Sooooooooo beautiful and CLEVER too!! I loveeeeeeeeee it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous box Sonia!! I agree, I have decided to also stick to more functional style crafts as well, too many oddball things up in the closet that really have no use whatsoever! This is not only gorgeous on it's own, but it will look amazing on a desk or dresser! Love it! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous box Sonia..loz
ReplyDeleteThis really made me smile :-) Your patients will love to see such a homely clinic, not all sterile and clinical! My hubby is an orthopaedic surgeon, I will have to ask him if he would like me to make him some decorated boxes for his clinic ;-)
ReplyDeletethanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge
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Lols x x x
Lorraine...so many of my patients comment on the crafty creations I have kept in my clinic. I think it gives them a welcome distraction while they wait!
DeleteOh Dr. Sonia you are amazing (in so many ways!) ... what a fabulous idea and it's gorgeous!! Great job! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at Double D Challenges! We hope you’ll come back often.
ReplyDeleteDarlene
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DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
I'm sure patients will admire it and comment, it's so pretty and what a great idea beautifully done.
ReplyDeleteWow!! This is genius!! Very beautiful creation Sonia!! I'm sure your patients will like seeing this during their visits!! Such a warm thought!! Beautiful embellishments too..
ReplyDelete-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Wow a fabulous idea Sonia!! A beautiful creation. Your room is really lovely, has a soft welcoming look not at all like some sterile offices Ive been in :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteYou inspire me!
Hugs!
Ohhhh, I would love to see something like this at my doctor's office! How cute! What a lovely idea and a wonderful addition to your already pretty exam room. Sonia, thanks for another delightful entry in our Double D Forget Me Not Challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box. So much fun at work to have something at home that you make. Makes the work place a little bit brighter. Probably get a lot of compliments on this box for the camera.
ReplyDeleteI say this lovely box is going to keep your precious equipment safe, all the while looking fabulous in your office. You have made a one of a kind item, you are so talented! Crafting has to be such a stress reliever for you. Love the silver lace trim!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs
Sue
A brilliant idea and creation-it may be simple but it is sooo beautiful love the paper you used and embellishments are just perfect-thank you for the lovely comment you left on my blog too.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What a fantastic idea! I love decor items that are also functional! It's beautiful and goes so well with your office decor!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is so creative and amazing, Sonia!! I absolutely love how you decorated the box!! It's both functional and gorgeous!! This will look so beautiful in your exam room!! The flower is a perfect touch!! Have a great day :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Best & useful. Very well :)
ReplyDeleteOh so beautiful and a fabulous idea..your creations are always so lovely! Thank you for joining us at Double D challenge...we hope you will come back again and again!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD DT
Fabulous idea, I just love foamboard and make lots of organizational stuff with it. Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge. Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteYour box is lovely, Sonia! Perfect colors for your office. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully decorated and I'm sure brightens your surgery room perfectly.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
Such a gorgeous creation! Very Creative too!
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed day,
Migdalia
Crafting With Creative M
Love, love, LOVE this!!! How lovely to bring some of your adorable, creative personality into your practice. I'm sure it must make you smile and your patients as well. I really love this idea and the box is very pretty.
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Teresa
Such a pretty and functional box! Love it! Carri~Abusybee
ReplyDeleteSkittles!
This is amazing & your clinic is awesome :) love your creativity..
ReplyDeleteWay to use your crafty skills for a practical purpose! Looks great!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, awesome use of your crafting skills, now your patients can also catch a glimpse of your crafty side
ReplyDeleteFunctional, practical and very pleasing on the eye! :) Definitely makes a consult less stressful. Thanks for your kind comments on my my blog.
ReplyDeletex Asha
What a fantastic idea. It's very pretty for you but I bet it does more for your patients. I wish we had exam room so pretty.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous and must make your patients feel more relaxed to see less surgical equipment around them. How caring.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge this week.
Jo x
Oh my I just love this Sonia!! What a perfect way to display your stunning art!! :) I think that is so awesome that you are finding your artwork useful with your profession!! Thanks for letting us have a peek at your exam room! So fun to see someone in your profession enjoying craft time!! :) TEE!!
ReplyDeleteThats a really pretty recycled project .. love it to the core..thanks for joining along
ReplyDelete-Peek-a-boo Designs
Very Clever up-cycling ..Loved the blue which is matching perfectly with Ur other units!! Thanks for joining us at the challenge !!
ReplyDeleteVijaylaxmi (Shalu)
DT PEEK-A-BOO DESIGNS
What a lovely box for an endoscope! Your endoscope will have the happiest autobiography. Ha ha!
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