On the Case

On the Case

Hi There!

Here we go into the new month

with a beautiful addition to our

storage theme.

Take a look at

Angela Radford's project below

and decide whether or not

you could bear to part with it....

"Angela here to show you what I've done

 with these gorgeous little boxes but first the

 background paper using Distress Oxide inks.

Before I started adding the background paper 

I covered the edges of the box with ink and 

left it to dry.

 Next, cut a strip from the background paper 

wide enough to go round the heart box but don't 

worry if it's a bit wide as I will show you how 

I finish it later. 

Now stamp your chosen images to decorate the paper.

Now attach it to the box.

 I like to do this a little at a time so it is nice 

and firm round the box, spreading the glue to

 ensure good coverage.

And here is my method of finishing the edges

 once the paper is stuck down. 

Take a file and rub the edge upwards away

 from the box and this will remove the excess paper 

leaving a lovely smooth finish.

The edges may need inking again at this stage.

The lid is next. 

Cover this in the same way as the box.

Couldn't resist a bit of grunging here!

Always a relief when the lid fits. 

It's better not to use card for the outside as it 

may be too thick and then the lid may not

 fit which can be very disappointing Lol!

Decoration next but as usual I wasn't quite 

sure so cut more flowers than I needed 

but they will always come in handy

 for another project. 

The yellow card was actually left over from

 an earlier project.

Edge the flowers next and then you will 

have to decide which ones to use!

I decided to make two small roses.

Such a tease! Better show you more.

 Well this is the top, almost finished. 

I added the ribbon too.

But decided it needed dew drops 

which were drops of Glossy Accents.

Just a few more photographs and then I'm off!

Close-up of the flowers.

And the back too. 

Happy crafting, Angela xXx"

Materials used:

Heart shaped Paper Mache Box

Distress Oxide Inks

Carabelle Stamp

Tim Holtz Die - Tattered Florals

Glossy Accents

Ribbon

Cartridge paper

A beautiful box Angela

Thank you 

Dare I say, beautifully grungy?

Perhaps not but I am sure

you all know what I mean

As to whether I could bear to part

with it..............NO! I could not

'Till tomorrow

Mickie xx