The Box I used a recycled box that previously held a collection of small baby books. PA Hot Pick stamps embellish the lid along with lots of texture. You can see the whole process on the PaperArtsy…

Hello Friends, Today I am sharing one of the projects I created for the new idea-ology release. This is a project that I created on a whim! I had a basic plan in my head, but was not sure it would work or not till I really got into the project. I wanted to use the house (I cut it out by hand) from the Snapshots pack as my centerpiece, since I was envisioning the lives of the people who had lived in the house surrounding it. TRAY I started by painting the large size Vignette Tray black. I painted the entire outside and the inside walls of the box. This gave me a good vehicle for the pink map paper that is in the new Backdrops 3 paper pack. The black paint makes the pink map really pop! I knew that I was going to be using neutral photos so I needed the pink as my backdrop. The black tape that wraps around the lip edge of the tray is from the new tape pack that has 12 different, 3/16" tapes. This was specifically made to fit the lip edge of Vignette boxes. You can see the one I used right at the top. MATCHBOXESI used the idea-ology Matchboxes for the collage. I wanted something that I could open and add things to the drawers. The size worked perfectly with the large Tray to so this. I used all 6 Matchboxes that came in the package. The arrangement of the Matchboxes came from testing what worked. I knew I wanted the house in the center, resting on top of a Matchbox...everything else went in around it. I had the arrangement in place BEFORE I started cutting the Snapshots since I needed to know if a photo should be cut vertical or horizontal. I removed the drawers from each box, painted the inside of each with 2 coats of Weathered Wood Distress Paint and set them aside to dry. Once dry, I wrapped the outside of each drawer with Marbled Tape. Snapshots are a new addition to the idea-ology line. It is an entire bag of snapshot photos. The paper is the same as Paper Dolls - thick and slick to the touch. You can color them with Distress Crayons if you wish and they are very easy to stitch through if you were wanted to sew them to a surface. For this project, I decided to add the photos to the Matchboxes, but of course they are way too big for a Matchbox. That wasn't going to stop me. I cut a piece of velum the size of the front of the Matchbox. I used the velum to help me find the part of the image I wanted to cut out. I could move it around and up and down till I found the right place. Then I just hand cut that part of the photo with scissors. I had a vision of old photos found in a box so I decided to only color with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink. I pressed the ink onto my glass mat and spritzed it with water. Once I decided which photos I wanted to use (and cut them to fit the matchboxes), I pressed each into the ink and dried it with a heat tool. Just that simple. You can see that I have added things to the drawers. You can use whatever you have in your stash. New or vintage...it does not matter. I used Collage Medium to adhere all the parts and pieces, from Flashcards to bottles to Number Bocks...all Collage Medium. All the string work was done after the boxes were in place. I started with the nail at the top, then worked my way around the tray till I came back together. I used a needle that was big enough for the string. It would be helpful to have a thimble (if you have one) to push the needle through the boxes. The tray could also be created without the string. I blackened the Pocket Watch with black paint, then sanded some if it off again. The center is from the new Gauge Dials pack. It fits perfectly, you just have to open the back and pop it in. I added some chain from my stash and a tag from the new Ephemera Snippets. DRAWERS Word Keys Number Block Apothecary Bottles Junk Drawer Baseboard pack Gauge Dials and Pocket Watch Flashcard I hope you like my Matchbox Tray! I know it is kind of an unusual piece but I love it. The new idea-ology products are so fun to work with and I can't wait to use the Snapshots in more projects. now cary on, paula

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So this video was meant to be posted and sent to you all weeks ago, but my computer has been in the shop and I just got it back today! Ugh...technology... Anyways, I'm sorry that this is late but I hope you watch anyways Have a wonderful Christmas Eve.

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"Dreamer" 🦌🌿🌙 - Shadow box is made of wood, and painted with acrylic paint. - Decorated with pieces of clay, wood, metal, paper and found objects. - The grass in box is artificial, the trees are made of real tree branches. - Everything is coated with water based acrylic varnish. - Cleaning with a dry cloth or dust brush. - Measurements - Height 8.5 cm ( 3.3 inches ) Width 9 cm ( 3.5 inches ) Depth 3 cm ( 1.2 inches )

Hi all! Hope you've been well. I have a fun new project to share with you that I created with Eileen Hull's new Journal die. Eileen was kind enough to send me a couple die cuts to play with and, after seeing all the cool books people have been making, I couldn't wait to make one of my own. When I was mulling over what type of book I wanted to do (there are so many possibilities!), I remembered this configurations book I made last year and was like - wow, I bet I could make Eileen's die into a little shadow box book! Since the book would be displayed open, I kept the front fairly simple, covering it with paper from Tim Holtz's Wallflower collection and adding a knob and ribbon. The inside was so much fun to create! I had fun experimenting with dyeing ribbon with Tim's new Distress Oxide ink (love them!) and added lots of little bits and pieces. I love doing shadow boxes like this - there is no end to the variety of themes and styles you can use. I can't wait to make more. The tutorial for my shadow box book will be included in Eileen's upcoming e-book, which will include tons of ideas for using this versatile die. When the book is released, I'll be sure and update the post with all the links so you can get your own. I know it's going to be amazing! The supplies I used can be found at Sizzix and Simon Says Stamp via the links below. Tim Holtz Distress OXIDE INK PAD SET OF 12 Ranger RANGER97 Eileen Hull Journal Die Sizzix JOURNAL BOX ScoreBoards XL Die 661906 Tim Holtz Sizzix Die MINI BIRD AND CAGE Movers & Shapers Alterations 657207 Tim Holtz Idea-ology Paper Stash MENAGERIE 8 x 8 Cardstock Pack TH93111 Tim Holtz Idea-ology LACE Trimmings TH93216 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CURIO KNOBS Door Knob Hardware Metal TH92840 Tim Holtz Idea-ology NATURE Adornments Metal Charms TH93128 Tim Holtz Idea-ology PEN NIBS TH92909 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CAMEO FRAMES Findings TH93270 Tim Holtz Idea-ology ALPHA DICE Findings TH93293 Tim Holtz Idea-ology Ephemera Pack 2015 EMPORIUM TH93189 Tim Holtz Idea-ology JUTE STRING TH93139 Beacon QUICK GRIP All Purpose Permanent Adhesive 0004* Tim Holtz Idea-ology VIAL LABELS TH92993 Tim Holtz Idea-ology MINI NUMERALS TH93013 Tim Holtz Idea-ology TRINKET PINS Pin Hardware Fasten TH92720 Tim Holtz Idea-ology APOTHECARY VIALS Findings TH93302 Tim Holtz Idea-ology CORKED DOMES TH93092 Tim Holtz Idea-ology FOUND RELATIVES Portraits TH93121 Tsukineko Versamark EMBOSS INK PAD Watermark VM-001 Tim Holtz Idea-ology SANDING GRIP Block Tool Sand TH92482 Ranger Ultra Thick Embossing Powder CLEAR 1.5 Oz Jar EPL45700 EK Success CUTTER BEE Scissors EKCB01 Ranger Inkssentials Non Stick CRAFT SHEET 15 X 18 Reusable NSC20677 Ranger Inkssentials WONDER TAPE 1/4 Inch Double Sided 15 ft. IWT27386 InLinkz.com Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a great week!

Nieuw bij Scrap-Unlimited is dit glazen bolletje en de flesje. De flesjes zijn nu nog verkrijgbaar in 2 maten maar er zijn andere maten onderweg. Glazen bolletje Glazen flesje Ik was al langere tijd op zoek naar deze glaasjes en met name het bolletje. Mijn handen jeukten natuurlijk om er iets mee te maken. Het is onderstaande shadowbox geworden waarin ik het bolletje als lampje het gebruikt Als je een klein bedeltje op de kurkjes plakt krijg je ook een heel leuk effect! Het bolletje als hanglampje , hoe leuk is dat! Ook kan ik me voorstellen dat het in een Steampunk kast erg gaaf staat! Groetjes Bettina

Dream Keeper🦉✨🌝🌟🍄 - Everything is decorated with paper, wood, acrylic paint, clay and metal parts. - Everything is coated with water based acrylic varnish. - Everything in the box is glued. - Cleaning with a dry cloth or dust brush. - Measurements - Height 15,5 cm ( 6.1 inches ) Width 12 cm ( 4.7 inches ) Depth 3 cm ( 1.2 inches )

Hello Friends, I'm excited to be here today sharing another project from the Salvaged Patina launch. This time I created a Vignette Box project filled with idea-ology trinkets, all with a nature theme. You will need two Vignette Boxes from the package, the largest, and the middle size from the remaining boxes (see stars). Paint the outside of each box with Salvaged Patina. Set it aside to dry. Adhere idea-ology Ball Chain to the lip edge of the box with Collage Medium. Let dry completely then brush more paint the top. Randomly wipe away the paint in spots to reveal the metal of the chain. Let dry completely. Use a stencil and Texture Paste Crackle to add the pattern on three sides of each box - no need to add it to the bottom since one long side will become the bottom of the box and you will never see the texture. Once the Crackle has dried completely, scribble Distress Crayon over the raised paste. You can rub it or use a damp paint brush to move the crayon over the surface. Adhere paper to the inside of each box (I used 3 or 4 papers from Backdrops 1). Add a layer of Collage Medium over the surface of the paper and let dry. Again, use the Walnut Stain Crayon over the sealed paper to age. I decided to add the handle from the Mini Hardware Set to the right side of the smaller box before the two boxes are glued together so the small box could stand on end while the handle is drying in place. Here is how I did it: Add Hardware Heads to the the handle with Collage Medium so it will looked like the handle is screwed into the box. Paint the entire handle with Salvaged Patina Distress Paint. Once dry, pounce Rust Alcohol Ink over random parts of the surface. Add the handle to the box with Collage Medium. Let dry. Add a tiny tag with a number from the Remnant Rubs sheet. Start the bottom compartment (while the handle is drying) Coat the top of each Toadstool with Salvaged Patina Distress Paint. Pounce with a wet wipe to take away some of the color in the lower half to reveal some of the tan color underneath. Let dry. Lower right section: Cut the smaller Toadstool so it will fit under the larger one. Use Collage Medium to adhere the Toadstools to the box (the larger Toadstool also has glue at the back where the blue part touches the back of the box). Let dry while you work on other pieces like the small bottles. I used two of the small bottles from the Tiny Vials as well as a larger bottle from the Corked Bottles pack. I treated all bottles with the same technique: Rub a layer of Collage Medium over the glass. Let dry. Rub a layer of Distress Paint Clear Rock Candy over the glass. Let dry. Drip Mushroom Alcohol Ink over the cracked surface to color. Shred some cheesecloth. Paint a little Collage Medium around the Toadstools, then wrap them with the shredded cheesecloth. Keep it very light and airy - do not push it into the glue. I treated each of the metal pieces (Metal Gate, Mini Pocket Watch, Hook Clasp and Thimble) in the exact same manner. Wipe a bit of white paint onto the surface. Let dry. Pounce surface with Mushroom Alcohol Ink. Drip or rub Rust Alcohol Ink sparingly over surface, taking care not to cover all the paint. Pull the ephemera you will need for the project from the Keepsakes Ephemera Pack. Add the flower basket and written card to a piece of chipboard for strength. Adhere flower card to the background with foam squares. The word LOVE comes from the Clippings Sticker book. The written card and other pieces will be saved for the top compartment. Add Remnant Rubs 78 to the larger bottle and glue to the right side of the box. Add a Quote Flair to a Mini Pocket Watch (it fits perfectly) and close up the back. Use Collage Medium to glue a small wood block to the back of the Mini Pocket Watch (this will allow the Pocket Watch to stand upright). Once the wood block is secure, add the Hook Clasp to the top of the Mini Pocket Watch. Let the chain naturally drop to the surface of the box. I used a small paint brush to add Collage Medium to the chain so it would stay in place. It dries clear so you can't even tell there is glue under the chain. 24 hours later it will be solid as a rock. Add the Thimble in the space between the watch and the gate. Adhere the Metal Gate piece to left side behind the Toadstools (I slowly curved the gate till it broke, otherwise the gate is too long to fit). Glue the two boxes together with Collage Medium and leave to dry. The back of the top box is flush with the back of the bottom box. The top compartment is an easy one. Add the ephemera card to the compartment with Collage Medium (remember the chipboard we added previously will help the card maintain its shape. Make sure you test how far out the card comes on the left so the Corked Dome will fit against the back on the right. To be honest, I believe I cut off about 1/2" on the card on the right so it would fit better and not push the dome out more. Once the card is secure, add the green seal to the top (text is from the Remnant Rub sheet). The butterfly was obviously cut out and then glued to the card with the wings slightly pulled forward. To create the Corked Dome, I sprays one bunch of Bouquet flowers with Salvaged Patina and Antique linen Spray Stain. Once dry, I pushed the stem into the cork and added moss to make is stand up in the dome. I added some very tiny faux pearls (colored with Mushroom Alcohol Ink on a previous occasion) to the dome then added the cork. Once the dome is turned over the pearl cascade into the flowers. The label here is very tiny. It is from the Field Notes Snippets pack (lots of tiny labels in that pack!). The label has been simple tied on with a string. The last thing to add is the tiny bottle that was colored earlier. I guess I should also mention that the tiny label here, and on the bottle with the 78, came from an old pack of brown Apothecary bottles. I had a sheet of leftover labels that come with that pack in my stash so I used them here. This was a fun piece to create. I worked on it a little each day for about 3 days to complete it. Once I finished the outside and had the boxes glued together is was easy to come up with the nature theme of project. Really, this set up could be any theme you want and that is what makes it so interesting. Thank you for stopping by to see my work. I really appreciate the time it takes to go to a blog and read the tutorial. That is not lost on me. now carry on, paula

Paula Cheney created this amazing shadow box with products from Tim Holtz. I love all the depth and dimension and the old, weathered look of this project. A travel themed shadow box is a great way …

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Artist Allison May Kiphuth captures scenes inspired by her surroundings in Maine and along the New Hampshire seacoast by squeezing them into small wooden boxes scarcely a few inches wide. Her mixed media dioramas are constructed from layered ink and watercolor illustrations assembled with pins and string inside antique boxes. The content of each artwork varies from piece to piece from underwater scenes of sea life to magical tiny worlds populated by forest creatures. More

Dream Keeper🦉✨🌝🌟🍄 - Everything is decorated with paper, wood, acrylic paint, clay and metal parts. - Everything is coated with water based acrylic varnish. - Everything in the box is glued. - Cleaning with a dry cloth or dust brush. - Measurements - Height 15,5 cm ( 6.1 inches ) Width 12 cm ( 4.7 inches ) Depth 3 cm ( 1.2 inches )

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Hi y'all! Ever browse through Pinterest, see a project and go, "Crap. I have to try that NOW."? Yeah, me too. I saw some lovely Altoid tin art, did a search, saw MORE lovely Altoid tin art and had to make some of my own. I'm have several designs and themes in mind, but here are

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Joseph Cornell was a self-taught artist who created the most amazing collages in shadow boxes with random found objects...

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What is the best that you can do when your creativity needs a bit of a push (due to a nasty cold that just won't go away and makes your head dizzy)? Yes - you do yourself something good and follow one of all those awesome online workshop tutorials out there :) Seems I started my creative journey exactly one year too late to be among the first ones who do those workshops live and with interaction and all the Q&A stuff... but the good thing when doing them later is: you don't have to wait for the next lessons to come online - they are all just there. So I was able to get myself the "Book of Ruination" Online Workshop from Andy Skinner two days ago and watch all the videos at once and start my book(s) as soon as I was ready to go - and finish them off within two days. Tadaah! :) I really had a lot of fun doing all the preparations, creating that "alien skin"-lice surface, adding colour washes and dry-brushing until my arm almost fell off! That texture has been amazing me to bits since I ever first saw it! And with the embossed and softly highlighted structures underneath popping through here and there this is one truly awesome project to make! I used a lot of DecoArt products in the making: DecoArt Americana and Traditions Acrylic Colours, Decou-Page matte medium (which is one of my favourites as it is so very versatile) and the awesome DecoArt Metallic Lustre! Having known the dry-brushing technique already I really enjoy that I now can incorporate it into my mixed media projects. I first learned dry brushing for model making. When I met my husband, he and his friends had been playing table top strategy games with tiny painted tin model armies of dwarves, elves, orcs, skeletons and other fantasy creatures for quite some time and I made him some landscape models for X-mas during our first years. With these games dry brushing is used to create stone like surfaces, bark of trees or for highlighting the tiny details of the figurines. We haven't been playing table top strategy games for ages, but this year I used one of my selfmade hills for our nativity scene - the perfect place for the tired sheep and shepherd *lol. But back to my Books of Ruination ;) As I accidentally (if a hoarder like me may even say a word like that) had two paper mache books at hand, I decided to make two in one go (which is often a good idea, as you don't have any unused drying times). I really love the colour scheme Andy suggests in his workshop, so I followed it rather closely. Sadly the Spellbinders embossing folder did not make the same deep impression as the Sizzix did, so the gears and cogs structures are really "decent" on the first book. As you can also see I became more courageous with the surface technique on the second book - which I really like as it looks even more like a layer of rotten skin that covers something "mysterious". I don't have the Sizzix die Andy used in his workshop, so I cut my own gears border from heavy cardstock and painted it with his awesome quick rusting technique he shows in his workshop too. Then the borders were stamped on and dry embossed. The embossed areas were highlighted with DecoArt Metallic Lustre. (Honestly I could do this with almost all of my makes - this stuff is absolutely awesome ;) The sides of the book box were covered with Tim Holtz Tissue Tape and given a light wash with acrylic colours to tone them down a bit. The spines and back covers of my books were painted with acrylic colours I had also used on the covers, but this time I dabbed them onto the surface with a piece of cut to size kitchen sponge and blended the colours while they were still wet. I did not want to use the same border for both books (as I was too lazy to cut another gears border by hand honestly), so I cut a strip of card and distressed it heavily around the edges, which led to this: Actually I love these torn edges as they look like crooked metal. For a finishing touch I added two metal corner embellishments with the left book and three metal screw brads with the right. Done! Phew - I loooooved these hours of messy fun! I leave you with some more close-ups and highly recommend you give Andy's Workshop a try (if you haven't already). No - I don't get paid for this *lol...but I think giving credit to those out there who put a lot of creativity, thought and effort into providing us with awesome workshops like for example this one, is necessary sometimes and the least I can do to show my gratitude for a lot of inspiration. Sometimes I think we take things for granted too much without giving it any further thougth and thus forget about saying "Thank you" or giving credit to those who add to this crafty world of inspiration. I am sure this feels at least a bit rewarding to most of them. It definitely would to me... Remember: by clicking on the images you can see them enlarged. Thank you for stopping by and hugs and happy crafting! Claudia xx

Quiet, 2015. Ink, watercolor, paper and pins in antique box. 5.5″h x 11.75″w x 4.5″d. Artist Allison May Kiphuth captures scenes inspired by her surroundings in Maine and along the New Hampshire sea

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A long while back I picked up a rather hideous jewelry box. It was ugly, but it had a load of potential and I knew exactly what I wanted to make. It's taken at least four years of starting and stopping, but I've finally finished it. Here it is... The outside has been covered in sewing pattern paper and hand painted with butterflies, moths and ladybugs... Now the inside... A butterfly conservatory! I'm rather smitten with this piece and it won't go up for sale for a while so that it's available for a few shows first. Yay butterflies!

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Isobelle Ouzman transforms discarded books into whimsical worlds of fairytale-like animals carved from paper.