Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Be On The Lookout

Hi Everyone! Glad to be back this week to start sharing some projects from CHA.  This first project was made using a Vignette Box.  The package comes with 4 nested boxes which get shallower as they get smaller.  I used the second from the left (3 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/16").


 I started by gathering some of my favorite things...some old and some new!
 I added one of the smaller Cabinet Card Frames to the back of the box.  As you can see, I used the "back" of the Cabinet Card to show the beautiful gold writing. 
I also cut out a Found Relative (from the Occasions pack) for the centerpiece.  Once she was cut out, I added a few small pieces of paper to her dress and the bow in her hair (compare to the picture above).
I used a piece of linen from the new Textile Surfaces pack on the bottom of the box.  The linen is thin and self adhesive - super easy to die cut or add to a surface. 
I also added a piece of ledger from the French Industrial Paper Stash to the bottom. 
You know me, never afraid to drill a hole in a box.  This time I put a hole at the top of the box for the Faucet Knob (painted with Weathered Wood + Mushroom Alcohol Ink).
At the bottom, a larger hole, in which I inserted and old finial I purchased for .50 cents at a local antique shop.  The finial was already painted black so I painted the box to match using Distress Paint Black Soot.  I used some wood glue to secure the finial to the box.
The large Quote Band (another new must have) was alcohol inked with Gold and Mushroom.  Once dry, I colored the letters using the white Distress Crayon.  So much easier than paint!!
I tied the Quote Band on with Crinkle Ribbon (colored with Weathered Wood and Broken China Distress Stain).  A Mini Plaquette was added to the background with two mini fasteners.
I thought you might like to see a comparison between the old Plaquettes and the new Mini.  Super cute for lots of small projects or cards.

I hope you liked today's project! I think once the Vignette Boxes reach stores next month we will be seeing lots of fun ideas!  So put your thinking caps on! Only a couple more weeks!
now carry on,
paula


21 comments:

  1. So cute! I cannot wait to get some of these... All of these!

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  2. This is a wonderful piece! It's gonna be like Christmas when all of this new stuff hits the stores. Can't wait!

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  3. This is fabulous, it has so many of my new favorite things. Can't wait for them to start reaching stores, patience is not my strong suit. My best to you, always, Vicki

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  4. These are on my wish list and your project is wonderful. Love the added bits of paper on her outfit!

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  5. Always done with such grace and love! Love it.

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  6. Yes, those Vignette boxes ARE gonna be fun. Can't wait to play. Love your piece. You have such a classic style that I love so much.

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  7. You just make the cutest projects ... those boxes are gonna be so fun ... and those new quote bands and ... and EVERYTHING !!!

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  8. Always impressed by your myriad of talents Paula! This is cool!

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  9. 👍🏻👏🏻👊🏻! Exciting project $ feeling inspired. Thanks, Paula.

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  10. That's sooooo gorgeous Paula, love it xxx

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  11. This is so cute!! I'm just waiting for the new stuff!!!

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  12. AS always your project is absoluyely amazng andnspirationl! I adore the new boxes and the new word bands! Barbarayaya

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  13. New Tim's products are beautiful and absolutely necessary!! Your way to use them to create that masterpiece is simply brilliant!

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  14. Fabulous vignette box! But then, everything you do is fabulous!

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  15. Fabulous use of all those wonderful products. Just wonderful x

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  16. Super inspiring project, just love how you tied all of these elements together. The black was a perfect choice to frame this beauty! Love it! <3

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  17. It is all in the details, like that paper you added on the cost. Darling project!

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  18. I am really looking forward to these. Lovely adorable piece of art. Tracy x

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  19. Gorgeous Paula, what a wonderful image and love how you've backed her with the cabinet card! Adding yet another item to my wish list, love these vignette boxes! Deb xo

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  20. LOVE LOVE LOVE this!!! Awesome bottom finial too!!!

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