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Cut a few text-only pages from a glossy magazine and stain using Walnut Ink (5SG-8144). Once desired color is achieved, let dry and cut into narrow strips long enough to cover the outer ring of the clock. Glue the strips onto the clock so they overlap, covering all of the outer ring. Fold any excess and glue to the backside of the clock. Lightly distress the face of the clock using Distress Ink in Vintage Photo (5TH-TIM19527). Adhere rhinestones from the Adhesive Rhinestones Maison pack (5KC-564787) on the hour markers and in the center of the clock’s hands. Glue a strip of thin, beige ribbon around the inner edge of the outer ring.

Before

Using two-to-one mixture of water and white glue, cover Papier Mache Video Cassette Holder (5DC-28-0604) with bits of tissue pattern pieces. Let dry and repeat until you achieve your desired effect. Line bottom and inside back of box with paper from the Periphery Paper Pad by Basic Grey (5BG-CPIP929). Because the box is larger than the paper, you will have to work in sections using strips of paper in order to make the lining cover completely cover the box. Select two additional sheets from the Periphery Paper Pad by Basic Grey (5BG-CPIP929) to act as the focal points of your box. Cut two keyhole shapes from the In My Drawer transparency sheet (5ARDRAWER), and affix to the back panels using Mini Glue Dots (5JV-MINI). Run a strip of Zig Zag Stitch Rub-On Tape by Daisy D’s (5DD-17098) along the edge of the box. Use a small, hand-held drill to make four small holes for the Antique Skeleton Keys (5DCKEY). Tie the keys in place with scraps of Scarlet’s Letter Fibers by Basic Grey (5BG-BEL812). Add clock faces from the In My Drawer transparency sheet (5ARDRAWER), and affix to the front of the box using Mini Glue Dots (5JV-MINI).

 
Project of the Month
"Blissful Box "
by Vanessa Spencer


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The vintage hinge boxes by Melissa Frances (5HH-JA812) are a great way to store jewelry or simple treasures. I decided to fill this one with some of my favorite supplies that inspire me!

Start with a large hinge box (5HH-JA812). Use a light brown acrylic paint (5AA-ABD22435) and dab the paint very lightly on the outside of each compartment. Use a dry cloth to very lightly rub the paint. The idea is for it to look “messy” so don’t worry about painting the whole area as you want to see some of the ivory color around the edges.

To decorate the outside areas of the compartments I used some vintage paper lace that I had from a French Flea Market paper bundle by Corey Amaro (these are offered to our Postscript email subscribers in our French Flea Market sales that we offer regularly). We do have a selection of other one-of-a-kind French items in The Shoppe that you can see by clicking here.
I tore the lace carefully into strips and then glued them onto the box with a liquid adhesive (5AG-DDC02).

For the top of the box I use the rose patterned paper from the Basic Grey Periphery collection (5BG-CPIP924). Tear the edges and ensure that the rose image is going to be front and center for when you place it on top of the box. Curl all the torn edges in slightly. Distress the edges using brown versa mark ink (Umber or Bark) to give it an aged look. Glue on top of the box with a strong liquid adhesive (5AG-DDC02).

Cut smaller pieces of the same Basic Grey cardstock (5BG-CPIP924) down to size to fit into the compartments of the box and then fill the box with your favorite buttons, flowers, trinkets, or vintage treasures!!