Thursday, June 26, 2014

Artful Box

Hi All,

Today over at A Vintage Journey we are challenged by Nikki to "use every stamp in a set"  I decided on Tim's Artful Tools set from Stamper Anonymous.  I don't know about you but when I get going on a project I start setting my tools down where I finish with them.  Before I know it - I can't find anything.  I am forever looking all around my work table and lifting each piece of paper to find what I want.   I decided to try to change my ways and work a little more efficiently by containing my small tools in a box that can sit on my work table while I'm creating.


When not in use the Artful Box doesn't take up much space but can easily be opened and remain open because I made it with a hinged lid.  Sort a like an easel card.


I cut a small notch in each side of the box edge to hold the lid open.  That makes it easy to take tools in and out and hopefully not lose them.
 
I used Tim's craft resist paper to cover the entire thing being careful to center the large butterfly in the center of the inside.  
 

 

I used an old Reader Digest cover, cutting the front cover in half to make the hinge. I rather liked the nice forest green color so left that as the edge.




I stamped the front panel and then added it to the front leaving a space for the movement of the lid.  It is held together by the papers on both sides.


I did a little more stamping and then finished the cover, front and back.


 
I next constructed the box, covered it with paper that I stamped, sanded the edges and distressed with Gathered Twigs Distress Ink.  I then put the box and lid together and I was done.  Now I just have to find my small tools to put in it so I can start my next project.  Wish me luck.
 
 
Hope you have enjoyed - I'll let you know if it works.
 
Have a fabulous weekend,
S@ndy



16 comments:

  1. How awesome! and useful!! Great job...TFS!

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  2. I love how this is such a beautifully designed and constructed box Sandy and is so useful to have on your work desk. The stamp set you have chosen fits perfectly with the theme of tools and the picture you built of trying to find them resonated with me instantly, that is me too lol.

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  3. Oh wow, love the clever design of your box and the fact it's made from an old book! Brilliant idea too, I think I need one of these as I have exactly the same problem.... Love the stamped design and finishing of it too, - such a great project, love it!!

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  4. This is a very clever and useful way to use and old book cover Sandy,and the stamp set and kraft resist paper look fantastic together on it. Mo x

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  5. Now that is clever! LOVE the design of this box and you've given me an idea... The stamping has been used really well on this too with each element in just the right place no matter which view you have. Round of applause! Jenny x

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  6. Wow S@ndy, this is super impressive! What a fabulous way to use an old book cover and I love the little notches you cut to hold the lid open. I need one of these too now and I also need that stamp set - this has been an expensive but very rewarding visit!! Anne xx

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  7. A very clever and original idea Sandy! A great choice of materials and stamps beautifully put together to create this lovely work of art. Love it. Chris xxx

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  8. Absolutely terrific piece of upcycling of that old book cover! Love the papers you've used and the tools work beautifully to mark this as a very special storage container!
    Alison xx

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  9. What a great recycling project, Sandy! I think that is so clever and turned out gorgeous! Love how you used up all the artsy stamps! Enjoy the weekend!

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  10. love this box!!! and the use of old items, I just love recycling, this box will be very useful, thanks for showing us how!!!!

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  11. Sandy what a CLEVER idea using a book cover for this piece. Great choice of stamp sets...love this one. This looks to be a very useful tool box. Love it!!! Karen.x

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  12. A stunning project Sandy and the stamps and papers are perfect for this amazing box and your planned use of it. I too find I am very untidy when creating and end up hunting for things I have already prepared. TFS and huge hugs
    Annie x

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  13. I am off to find an old book to make this fantastic box - such creativity Sandy. Just love it. Nikki xxx ps must tidy my desk first - tools everywhere!

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  14. I LOVE this Sandy!!! it is truly a work of ART in all ways... love the creation using a book and also the papers and stamps you used for this one... wonderfully created... Love, Light and Peace...Bonnie

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  15. Brilliant! What an ingenious design form the book cover
    I love these stamps, have to confess haven't seen that before but I'm going get them!
    Thanks for the totally cool inspiration

    Jools x

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  16. What a wonderful stamp set you chose to decorate your box Sandy! And I was going to say 'and what a great style box with the fold in the top" - and then I read on and find that you made it out of a book cover!!! I'm definitely going to try and make one of these for myself! Now to find an old Reader's digest book (or something similar!) Love this - and thanks for showing how to!!

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