Junk transformation. Before and after. Urban design, stitched on balsa wood and glued onto the top of the box. Easy peasy!

This is a great idea, one of these days I will give it a try. Many thanks for the idea. G

Crazy! Is there a tut somewhere? I would love to learn more, Thanks :)

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by spendlove 31 Jan 2015

Hoop tear away. Stick balsa sheet on top. Stitch. Pretty much like stitching on card.

Scary, but I will have to try that. You are amazing

I want to try this! love it.

Amazing transformation!! will have to try it one day.. Marian

Gosh, amazing! I'm now looking for a suitable box and balsa wood. Jo

Wow amazing!!

Wonderful idea. Great work Sue, Lyn

Sue just love these boxes, especially the one with the rose. Sarah

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by spendlove 30 Jan 2015

Sarah, it is the same box! The crystallised ginger was very tasty.

Thanks for a different idea to try. I can't think that the needle will not break, I think it will be pretty dull after this use. You did a nice job with this project.

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by mops 29 Jan 2015

You are right about the needle, every tutorial I've seen recommends changing it afterwards.

by spendlove 30 Jan 2015

The balsa is extremely soft and the needle just slides between the fibres!

Did not know you could do this...amazing and so gorgeous!

Please tell us more about the procedure. My healthy brain does not comprehend. I assume there is no hoop???

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by asterixsew edited 29 Jan 2015

The answer you want is at the bottom

by spendlove 30 Jan 2015

Hoop tear away. Stick balsa sheet on top. Stitch. Pretty much like stitching on card.

I love them great work

What a great idea. These look fantastic.

Looks so good!!

These are beautiful!

they turned out really nicely Sue, ~hugs~

It looks stunning Sue. I've never tried sewing on Balsa, what size needle do you use? Love Chris

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by spendlove 29 Jan 2015

The same as I use for everything else!

Great work.

It looks like tooled leather! nice work

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by spendlove 30 Jan 2015

The vegetarian version, of course!

Would love to have a junk transformation such as this.........Fantastic!

Sue, You continue to wow me with your imagination and creativity. I've never heard of stitching on balsa wood, but I'm going to check this out. You have a beautiful keepsake box now. And.... wow, just wow.

Your choice of design is just perfect for this box! Well done!

You have achieved a stunning transformation! This is absolutely beautiful. Makes me want to try this myself.

Beautiful job...I haven't braved balsa wood yet...

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by spendlove 29 Jan 2015

Nothing to be afraid of!

Wow!!Stunning work and designs...Love the way you did it!!!!

Terrific way to upcycle. Very nicely done!

Terrific, this is one I want to try. Thanks for saying easy. Love the designs chosen as well.

Wow! That is quite a beautiful transformation. Heard of, but haven't tried, stitching on balsa wood. I feared it would split easily but obviously, you didn't have a problem at all. It looks gorgeous!

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by spendlove 29 Jan 2015

Choose a lightly stitched design and you will be fine.

Beautiful results! I haven't braved balsa yet..... perhaps I should.

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by spendlove 29 Jan 2015

Go for it. Hoop some stabiliser, stick some balsa on the top and embroider away!

That's a lovely design. The transformed box is a thing worth having! I need to try balsa wood too!

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by spendlove 29 Jan 2015

The design is a favourite of mine. It makes a lovely biscornu.

Sue I never cease to be amazed by your creativity and ideas. You seem to push the boundaries but whatever you do is great and inspirational. I am now back to my second career of minding the kitchen machines