My Altered Box Project

Hard to believe, but I had never altered a wood box before, at least not using paper, lace and paint! I had, a long time ago, added wood elements and a monogram to a box and varnished it as a special present for hubby's grandfather. But nothing like this!

I had a specific look in mind for the cover of the box and I spent days searching the internet. I finally found the image I wanted on Etsy from a buyer called Graphic Market Place. You really should check them out!

My video of the project contains more details about the lovely vintage lace I used and more!

Have a great day and I'll post another project very soon!

M-C

It's Time for a Tiki Hut

There are times when I look at a paper collection and wonder what I can possibly make with it!  I've given myself the challenge of using most if not all of the Graphic 45 collections this year.  That means that even if it isn't in my comfort zone, I'll make something.  I've only skipped a couple of collections over the years including Bird Song. When Bohemian Bazaar came along I really wasn't sure what to do.  The colors were so vibrant and outside my comfort range!  But it finally came to me, as a full colored image in my head! And here is what the image looks like when the project is done!  Hope you like!

                        It really started out looking a lot like a previous project.

I cut up some balsa wood for the bar 

 I turned over some wood pots added wood circles and voila, stools!

I wrapped all but two of the columns with some twine from JoAnn's.  I also brained and glued the twine to the edge of the bar to make the edge look more finished, but only after I'd added a nice coat of blue acrylic paint to the whole structure.

A little raffia from my stash took careof the thatched roof. I trimmed the raffia so it would have the look I wanted!

I used some pretty miniature elements like the glass and pitcher of orange juice.

Deviled eggs, gouda cheese and crackers a pot of jam, some cola cans and some chips and salza!

And of course I added...

AN ALBUM IN A BOX

I bought the box at hobby lobby and it was too high but just the right circumference for the Milissa Frances round chipboard pieces I'd been hoarding in my stash.

I also made a video of the project that you can watch here! 

One of the things that keeps me intrigued with paper crafting is challenging myself to use products and paper that are outside my comfort zone. I do like how the project came out!  Thanks for stopping by and have a truly great day!

M-C

My Graphic 45 French Country Barn and Mini

 I had so much fun creating this project using the G45 French Country collection! Yet, when it first came out, I wondered what I would do with all the roosters!  I'm so glad that I was finally inspired to look beyond the roosters.  I'll admit that the fact that there were a lot of French words all over were part of what attracted me to use the collection.  I hope you will enjoy looking at what I've created!

This was a raw wood bird cage purchased for $6 at JoAnn's.

I wasn't sure how I would use the French Country paper! Love how it turned out!

I always knew I wanted to put a mini inside. So glad that I was finally able to pry the back open!

I made the mini from scratch using chipboard. That way I could be sure that it would fit perfectly!

Love the inside. Looks like it has an area rug, LOL!

Another look at the back and the mini.

I left the sides pretty plain, But yes, I did fussy cut the paper to have that diamond effect!

A look at the left front corner.

The big flower is from BoBunny and the little 1 inch birdcage is, I believe, Tim Holtz. I made those tiny flowers! Given the 1 inch metal birdcage, you can see just how tiny the flowers are!

I used a Creative Memories punch to create all the butterflies on the barn! A little bling simulates flying!

The binding of the mini, serves as the window background.

The mini is 5.5 x 3

The mini just pulled out of the barn!

Mini inside front cover and page 1. Note the small envelope and tag on the cover.

Page 1 unfolded.

Pages 2 & 3. The image on Page 3 is held by the flower and 2 clear photo corners.

Pages 4 & 5 and the tag that slides into the side pocket in page 4.

Pages 6 & 7 and the tag that slides into the top pocket in page 6.

Pages 8 & 9 and the tags that slide into the side and image pockets in and on page 8.

Pages 10 & 11 and the tags that slide into the top and image pockets in page 10.

Pages 12 & 13 and the tags that slide into the side pocket of page 12. I left the page pocket empty for now.

Pages 14 & 15 and the tags that slide into the top pocket of page 12. The page pocket holds a couple of images from the 8x8 paper.

Pages 16 & 17. Page 16 has a tag that slides into a side pocket and page 17 has a picture that is held by clear photo corners.

Page 18 & the back inside cover. Another pocket holding some images from the collection.

The last page unfolded.

Thanks for looking at all my pictures! Hope you enjoyed!

Have a wonderful week and please take a moment and enter my YouTube 1000+ subscriber giveaway!

M-C

Wow! I have 1000+ Subscribers on YT

It is hard to believe that I've reached over 1000 subscribers on You Tube!  I am so very blessed for the kind words and support that I've received. Being creative is part of who I am and what I need to do to be happy!  You Tube has been both an inspiration and an outlet for that creativity!

For now, I'd just like to thank everyone and offer a couple of prizes and a number of ways to enter.  But to find out, it's only fair that you will have to go to You Tube to find out what!

I thought I would post the pictures of my samples for the challenge part of my giveaway. The cards are 7.25" x 5 " with a 1/2" flat area (margin) left clear of embellishments to allow for binding. I hope that you enjoy them!

The back of my first card.

The front of my second card.

The back of my second card.

The box I created to hold my
address cards.

The 7 Gypsies Photo Carousel.
Currently discontinued.

Please go and watch my You Tube video to get all the details!

To enter the You Tube 1000 subscriber giveaway here, you will need to be a subscriber to this blog as well as my YouTube channel! I think you will find that the prizes offered are worth the effort! :)

Have a great day and thank you so much for your support!
M-C

A Not So Little Prima Doll Tag

Alright, I admit it!  I love playing with the Prima Mixed Media Dolls created by JalieNutting, plus it was time to work with a little of the Prima goodies that I got for my Birthday! I hope that you will like this tag made with one of the Prima Doll Stamps! This one is in honor of all the young women going to proms!

For more details on the products I used please watch my video!