Button Up! We are playing with buttons this week at
Simon Says stamp and Show challenge. I had these fabulous
Prima Buttons that I have been hoarding and decided to use them for the challenge this week.
I decided to create a matchbox drawer set:
I recently acquired a new set of stamps and couldn't wait to ink them up. I used them to create tamp all the images in black on pattern papers.
I created a template for myself. I am not good with visualizing three dimensional shapes so I usually will play around and sketch what I want to try first and then create a template with scraps of paper that I have ruined or copy paper that was printed and recycled.
If you click on the photos you can see the measurements:
I created the template and then repeated it on the pattern paper. to assemble I used the score tape to give it extra stick. I used a variety of embellishments and border punch to finish off the top of the box.
Products:
Prima Engraver Wood Buttons,
Pink Paislee - Hope Chest,
EK Success Binding Edge punch ,
Stampers Anonymous - Memoirs,
Journey Awakens ,
Cavallini & Company - Paper Tape - Paris,
Ranger Distress Inks - Vintage Photo,
Prima Clock Parts,
Tim Holtz - Chit Chat - Stickers,
Filmstrip, Gem Handle,
Ranger Archival Ink - Black, .
Come join in the challenge for a chance to win a gift certificate from
Simon Says Stamp.
Glad you stopped by!
Suzz
What a great creation...gorgeous vintage make!
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Suzz...your altered matchbox is so cool. I love the color scheme you've used. It looks so vintage. That binding edge die cut looks neat against Tim's stamped "creepy kids". :) Love the Prima buttons, too. This is such a creative project! <3 Candy
ReplyDeleteWonderful matchbox Sue! Gorgeous stamping as always and I love the colours you used and those cool buttons.
ReplyDeleteI love the masculine feel of this matchbox. It's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work, Suzz!! Thanks for sharing the template too so others can make one too :)
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Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
This is fabulous Suzz, I just love the matchbox with the stamping and beautiful vintage colours. I'm like you too, just got to play with things and experiment until I can see how it will work. Thanks for sharing your dimensions, I can see me having a go at this one.
ReplyDeletehugs {brenda} x0x
This is so clever and I definitely want to try making this little matchbox! Thanks for the how-to along with the dimensions you used. That will be so helpful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool matchbox make - thanks for sharing those dimensions - the number buttons are great!
ReplyDeleteAlison x
Love your matchbox draw Suzz, the image s very eye catching as is your design. Love the film strip with the images added and the punched edge. Funny how some images just pass you by until someone else uses them. I need this stamp now. Gorgeous. Tracy x
ReplyDeletegreat project Suzz. You are a very talented artist. Your projects are always so inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous project and lovely buttons
ReplyDeleteRosie x
You do amazing art!! I love visiting your blog, knowing full well I could never do what you do. It's a feast for the eyes!!
ReplyDeleteAWESOME!!!!What a cool project! I love the drawer idea, and these images look fabulous with those amazing hoarded buttons!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this!! Love the altered matchbox Suzz. The vintage feel of the stamps, the boarders that you added and those fabulous buttons! Really amazing transformation.
ReplyDelete-- Mary Elizabeth
What a fun matchbox drawer! Love the buttons! And the stamps are so pretty! Hugs, Sandra
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