Here it is....
I'm so excited to show you
this project.
A Book Box!
Which I have made from scratch,
with chipboard and
black cardstock.
I am so happy with the
way it turned out.
The box measures 12" x 10"
The reason I had to make it from scratch!
I have always loved this sheet
of 12 x 12 paper, and
couldn't bear to cut it up,
or cover it.
So this was
the perfect solution!
The papers are
My Mind's Eye
"the Spider's Web"
Collection.
I have been hoarding them
all these years for
just this project...lol
The title "Spooky" alpha's
have been painted black
and sparkled with glitter.
The acetate clock and
oval frame are from
the Kaiser
"13th Hour"
Collection.
And the sheet of paper wraps
itself around the spine.
The back is pretty plain.
I just adore black gingham ribbon,
and it was the perfect choice
for the closure!
So.....
What's inside?
My first attempt at an apothecary!
And my favourite part of the project
- the GATES!
Cut on Cricut,
from Ornamental Iron,
at 7.25",
using black cardstock.
Then attached to
patterned acetate from
Collections Elements.
Stunning.
I added the wee shelf during
construction of the box,
to house some
wee jars of 'stuff'.
I painted the lids of the jars
with black acrylic paint
and added some
different coloured glitters.
I painted the inside of the jars
with acrylic paint to match
the glittered lids.
Wrapped a wee bit patterned paper
around the jar and added
the computer journalled
labels.
A wee bit lace to the shelf edge
and some spiders web
wadding for effect!
A couple of little potion books
to complete.
Some thinner black gingham ribbon
to hold the gates closed.
And, behind the gates
- a Hallowe'en Mini Album,
of course!!!
Front cover of Mini
Acetate Frame - Kaiser
Weathered Clock die - Tim Holtz
Punched Edge - Martha Stewart
Prima flowers.
Buttons from my stash.
Pages 2 & 3
Photo mats - Spellbinders.
Prima flowers.
Punched edge - Martha Stewart.
Pages 4 & 5
Grand Labels - Spellbinders.
Embossing folder - Cuttlebug.
Pages 6 & 7
Kaiser Acetate frames.
Spellbinders Oval frames.
Prima flowers.
Pages 8 & 9
Spellbinders Circle frames.
Spellbinders corner accents.
Spellbinders Photo mats.
Swiss Dots embossing folder.
Memory Box Geneva Vine.
Prima flowers.
Lace from stash.
Pages 10 & 11
Elements from the papers
and from the
Echo Park collection
"the Apothecary Emporium".
Wee booklets for extra photo's.
Made by Granny 2013.
In plenty of time for this year's
Hallowe'en photo's!
Here's the collection with a
couple of LED tealight candles
for effect.
Always wanted to try this...lol
Totally loved making this project,
and I am so delighted with
the GATES.
I can see me making more
of these oversized
Book Boxes.
It wasn't that difficult.
Santa Claus is coming.....
Oooooooh....
I would now like to enter
this project into a
few challenges:-
Whew.
Love it!
Hugs for now
