OK...at least once year I proclaim "This is my favorite kit of ALL time!" However, "THIS IS MY FAVORITE KIT OF ALL TIME!" :) Many of you know that I love to vacation. It's right up there on my to-do list with drinking wine. I squealed with delight when National Parks showed up on my doorstep.
When we travel I like to collect maps, ticket stubs, patches and local currency. Sometimes they make it into the scrapbook and sometimes the colors don't work well with my photos. I was thinking shadow box frames for tickets and such, but they were all so very boring and plain. I could totally make one, I said to myself.
I sort of winged this project. It's a twist on the Stationer's Box retreat project from 2013.
I used a 12x12 printed sheet from the National Parks Collection, scored it at 1" and 2" on all four sides and cut out a square center piece for the window.
Next I cut out tabs (according to the instructions for the box project) to make folding the score lines easier in creating the "lid". I also cut out a slot on the top to be able to add my memorabilia.
I then printed out a quote from London Calling Digital Kit onto acetate to create my window pane.
To create the back part of my box I painted chipboard black and adhered them with Bookbinding Glue to an 8x8 piece of chipboard covered in the same print as the lid. I only did two sides and the bottom, leaving the top open to add items through the slit I created in the lid.
I then adhered the lid to the base with bookbinding glue. I LOVE IT!
Now to fill it up.
Hope you enjoyed this fun project. It's now sitting on my desk in my studio. I give it a shake every once in awhile to see what other goodies are hidden.
Please continue on to see what Roni has created at Ink Stains.
This is such a neat project. Thanks Lisa.
ReplyDeleteGreat project, Lisa! I never know what to do with those things, I always have high hopes but they never seem to go anywhere.
ReplyDeletePrinting on acetate...BRILLIANT! I have boxes and baggies with all my bits and pieces from trips that I can't seem to throw away, what a great way to store them!
ReplyDeleteOH, my gosh! That is so awesome, Lisa! And look at all of the adventures you've had . . . like, the Packers.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic idea. It's a brilliant adaptation of the Stationer's Box. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, prepare for some heavy-duty flattering, girl!
ReplyDeleteLove it, wonderful idea and it came out great!
ReplyDeletethat a great idea for displaying those little bits we can't part with. Great job!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful idea for all those little goodies we collect. Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant
ReplyDeleteLisa, what a fantastic idea! Ilove the result and I can see many ways to use it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your inspiration.
That is such a wonderful Idea!!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I love that idea and the sentiment fits perfectly! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a cute idea!
ReplyDeleteHere's my list! What a perfect project. I have to make one as I have such a long list. Thanks for the inspiration!
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