Here's a recent project I had fun making, that is totally and completely inspired by the most enchanting little boxes I'd seen at a stationary store!
I just love this floral image (and others like it) from the "Joys of Life" booklet by Crafty Secrets. They remind me of the vintage postcards I used to purchase in antique shops, when I couldn't afford much else--each one is such a beautiful little piece of art, UKWIM?
I found the plain white slider box (the large size box was used here; the small ones are like matchboxes) at Impress. And, the gaaaaaw-jus glitter used to accent the image is "White Gold" by Martha Stewart--it's the one glitter I've found that closely resembles real vintage GLASS glitter, and I love that it is not "definitely" gold in tone, nor "silver" in tone.
I also acquire (and hoard, wretch that I am) seam binding ribbon--I just love how silky it is. Because it is so thin, it was perfect to use for creating the bow that slides the box from the casing, without adding extra bulk to the design.
The scalloped bottom was done by tracing the box onto some textured ivory paper, and cutting a border with SU! retired scallop scissors.
Came together so fast, I 'bout fell down dead! But, instead, you know what I did . . . Bwah ha haaaaaaa!!! *wink*
Date: Saturday, July 7, 2007 GMT Views: 2040
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Registered: May 15, 2005 Location: Arlington, Washington Posts: 30401
Sat, Jul 07, 2007 @ 8:11 AM
Julie! Julie! Julie! this is fantastic.. I love this.. I have totally forgotten about using seem binding.. thanks for the reminder.. I love Little boxes of all kinds. This is very Elegant!!
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Judy
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" If you have a talent, use it in every which way possible. Don't hoard it. Don't dole it out like a miser. Spread it lavishly like a millionaire intent on going broke. ~Brendan Frances~
Registered: December 13, 2006 Location: Abbeville, La. Posts: 657
Sat, Jul 07, 2007 @ 8:15 AM
Absoulutely STUNNIN STUNNIN!!!!!! And thanks for the reminder about the seam binging too. I have about 2 shoeboxes full that my MIL gave me. So going to whip that box out.
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Registered: April 23, 2006 Location: Looking For Teapots! Posts: 59741
Sat, Jul 07, 2007 @ 9:08 AM
Wowee! Speaking of falling down dead....this is drop dead gorgeous! The big green ribbon is to die for.....okay, that is one I didn't actually plan to say but hey, works for me!
It's loverly and it's very alive with creativity!! Okay...I better move on......Bwah ha haaaaaaa (as you would say!)
Registered: October 28, 2007 Location: Duvall,WA. Posts: 581
Wed, Mar 19, 2008 @ 7:10 AM
I LOVE this! It's got my head spinningwith ideas! I am definatelygoing to have to get those pretty images from CS, cuz' knowing me if it were a stamp, I'd be spending the whole day coloring!! Thanks for sharing!! Gonna give it a try! Im out in Carnation,btw, but go over to Whidbey pretty often..what area are you in?
