Graphic 45 and May Arts have come together once again for an amazing week of blog hopping goodness! Today is the first day of the hop, and MAN, are you guys going to love this stuff! Be sure to visit the May Arts blog each day this week for the links for that day AND chances to win great prizes!
I got to use the fabulous Old Curiosity Shop Collection from Graphic 45. I paired it with the fabulous Black Sheer/Nylon Edge ribbon and beautiful crochet lace from May Arts! The rest of my supplies were mostly bits and pieces from around my studio!
I began by first layering the Grapic 45 papers inside the Tim Holtz boxes.
The next step was to add the Graphic 45 stickers in a few of the boxes. I brushed the back with cornstarch and adhered them with foam tape for dimension. I love that the postage stickers have stamps for places in Massachusetts! WAY FUN BONUS!!!!
I then added bits of lace inside a few of the boxes and adhered chipboard pieces around the outside of the box.
I wrapped the sheer ribbon around the box entirely and secured with tape. I then added a layered bow with a chipboard accent (tied on with May Arts Burlap String) to the top of the box.
Finally, it is time to fill the box with trinkets and goodies! This is the best part! My spiderwebs, Glass bottle and the Charlotte doll head are from Retro Cafe Art Gallery. The metal clothespin is Graphic 45, and the other bits and bobs are pretty much random things I found around my studio. Yup. I officially have weird stuff. I sculpted that little monster head toward the bottom ages ago and never added it to a doll, so I figured he was just about perfect for this project!
I hope you have enjoyed my tutorial! Don't forget to check out the other great Graphic 45 and May Arts posts today!
Gloria Stengel
Nicole Eccles
Jingle
Charlene
I'll be back later today with my Gallery Idol Round 4 Card! I can't WAIT to share it with all of you!
WOW!! That is absolutely amazing!! I love Graphic 45, I love Tim Holtz and I'm a huge fan of "weird" stuff!! This is an awesome combination!!
ReplyDeleteGreat project! Your attention to detail is amazing. Love the little spider web!
ReplyDeleteOh, this is so cool! It reminds me of the old apothecaries that had shelves and shelves of "stuff". Lol, at least to the very young me at the time. I love it!
ReplyDeleteNice job!
ReplyDeletePerfect!!!!..... I really like your work!....so many details! I like the spiderweb!!! sometimes the "weird" things are so funny!
ReplyDeleteoh my this is so cool- the details are amazing! greatjob
ReplyDeleteYep, you officially have weird stuff - weird & awesome & perfect for this! Love all the fun spooky bits - that little poison bottle, and spiderweb! My faves :) Congrats on making it to the next round of Idol!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable! Love it!
ReplyDeleteReally nice!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful creation and fantastic tutorial. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!! I just loveeeeeeeeeeeee this!!!!! WOW!!! Loving all the details!!!
ReplyDeleteOOOOOO this is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove your box project! Awesome.
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Marilyn
The trinkets are amazing. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great project I love how you used the papers.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this! Love how you used the papers and ribbon.
ReplyDeleteWowza! Super gorgeous! Love how you decorated the boxes.
ReplyDeleteNow how cool is this project - awesome awesome - love the little heads...
ReplyDeleteMonica
scraps2treasure.blogspot.com
So interesting!!! and beautiful. I love your take on using the Graphics 45 papers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful box project!
ReplyDeleteCharo
Love your project. It's super cool. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love this line of G45!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the Old Curosity Shop paper and pairing with the May Arts vintage cotton lace.
ReplyDeleteLovely config. box project!
ReplyDeleteKim
How cool is this, teamie! Love your creativity and use of fun "stuff". Cornstarch? Hmmm, gotta check that out!
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ReplyDeleteThis is so cute. Looks like you had FUN making it too.
ReplyDeleteLove this. I have a few of this boxes and overwhemed with how to cover and fill the deep spaces. But seeing this I see that I'm overthinking it. Thanks for the inspirationg.
ReplyDeleteOne word .... SENSATIONAL!
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Lynne
that is too cool...
ReplyDeleteWOW what talent you have Great job here. brians@tds.net
ReplyDeleteSuper cool! Love the paper line and how you incorporated it into your project! Love your little monster head! Lol
ReplyDeleteSo fun! You did a great job! Can't wait to see your card later!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteamazing project!!!
ReplyDeletehugs,
Cheryl Walker
Great project!love the curiosity shoppe!
ReplyDeleteso cute - just bought that 8x8 pad - now to create with it!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteGreat work! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute... I really like those configuration boxes . And the little monster head is so cute. :)
ReplyDeleteOff the wall. Love it. Going to follow your blog just for that. Glad I was directed to your site.
ReplyDeleteAm a lover of "weird stuff" also! Great project Jingle!!
ReplyDeletelooks great!!!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI love this project, great and beautiful !
ReplyDeleteAwesome project! That clothespin is so cool!
ReplyDeleteWonderful project
ReplyDeleteTracy x
Dang girlie.....this is all types of awesome!!! Just AWESOME!!!! Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great use of one of my favorite lines of paper...your box is amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour box is stunning!
ReplyDeletenice and clean... very refreshing
ReplyDeleteI like the lighter look of the T!m boxes clean and crisp.
ReplyDeleteLisa T,
what a great way to use my fav set . Just awasome
ReplyDeleteGreat project, TFS!!!
ReplyDeleteamazing project!!! super!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable tfs.....
ReplyDeleteYour project is amazing. Thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteKim
k1i2m3@cox.net
Enjoyable project! Love the use of all the Graphic you used. Just fantastic work...TFS...Christina
ReplyDeleteThis is GREAT! Seen a few of Tim's configuration boxes turned into wonderful art and I think I may want to give it a go one of these days too, that's what I keep saying, lol! Thank you for sharing this wonderful project with us today :)
ReplyDeleteFirst time I have seen a configuration box done in white. Very different, I likey.
ReplyDeleteNice project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSo inspirirng... love this!
ReplyDeleteI Love Boxes--all shapes and sizes!! This is so great--Graphic 45 and May Arts are meant for each and boxes--the ultimate Tri-Bond!! Thank you so much for a wonderful project and tutorial. How Fun!!
ReplyDeleteLove love this paper!....TFS! Great project....
ReplyDeletethis truly is a curiosity cabinet
ReplyDeleteMay arts ribbon and G 45 paper, what a great combo! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Box!!!! I love all the fun elements!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project, thanks so much for sharing. Shari (cricutrookie)
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd loving your card for the next round.
So clever! :)
Off to vote!
very cool! love the black and white combo!
ReplyDeleteYou made it look so easy to do but I know it's not. Simple elegance.
ReplyDeleteGraphic 45, May Arts AND Tim Holtz. Be still my heart! I love them all and love your design!!
ReplyDeleteLove this!
ReplyDeleteLove it... congrats on making it to round 4.. hugs
ReplyDeleteWow! Curiouser, curiouser,....
ReplyDeleteLove it.
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Gabie Pina
Wonderful job! congrats on making it to round 4.
ReplyDeleteThe boxes are great - quirky, fun and creative. Lovely stuff.
ReplyDeletenice project
ReplyDeletealways love black & white... classy!
ReplyDeleteLove your project and the hop.
ReplyDeleteSo timely! I'm starting a shadow box project to make for my hubby! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the "wierd" elements you found lying around your studio. They are the best parts. I like the way you paired the configuration box with the Olde Curiosity Shoppe paper (one of my most favorite lines of Graphic 45). I like the black and white character of the piece and I love the addition of the May Arts ribbon! Thanks for quite a bit of inspiration for today.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, just loved it.
ReplyDeleteLove the shadow box. Love the "odds and ends" in the shelves.
ReplyDeleteOh i love it. I am a sucker for halloween
ReplyDeleteLove the use of the paper.
ReplyDeleteGraphic 45 always seems to have paper appropriate to all kinds of projects.
What a creative project! That big black bow just tops it off nicely:)
ReplyDeleteLynn Wild
I love these G45 old curiosity shop papers. They are so perfect for Shadow boxes. Thankyou for sharing such an inspirational project with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project! The Old Curiosity Shop papers are perfect for this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique curiosity box. Love the use of the papers and ribbons and how you used items from your stash. Great job.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute? I love Weird stuff too. Seems to be the mode for my life==Weirdo! I need to make one of these and just put some "weird" stuff that means things to me only. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteVery cool and groovy. love the sculpted monster head on the shelf, looks like the curio cabinet for a mad "crafty" scientist. Love it.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great project. I love your use of the ribbons and lace here...
ReplyDeleteLove your configurations box! Your paper choice was awesome, love all the details inside, and that ribbon just made it pop !
ReplyDeletewonderful curiosity cabinet! thanks for sharing your ideas!
ReplyDeleteI love your cabinet! Stunning!!! I love all the little knick knacks!
ReplyDeleteWow, really nice : )
ReplyDeletePaula
Fun times!
ReplyDeleteDebbie
What a great use for that paper
ReplyDeleteYour shadow boxes are delightful and full of interesting items to ponder over. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletejingle, thanks for sharing the details of your project, appreciated
ReplyDeleteGreat project its very cool and a bit creepy to me! lol
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your shadow box.
ReplyDeleteGreat shadow box. I like how you started with a light background and then accented it with the dark papers and stuff. Cool!
ReplyDeleteCool elements box! Love the paper, ribbon and unusual stuff you've used!
ReplyDeleteLove this collection...very nice!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Shadow Box!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Love all the little details! Awesome job combining Tim Holtz and Graphic 45.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative Jen! Love Graphic 45!
ReplyDeleteNice project!! Simple but elegant.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great project. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTotally cool project!
ReplyDeletevery creative thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo Cool.
ReplyDeleteVery cool project! Love the crow and the eye>
ReplyDeleteNice project..thanks for the chance to win
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful project, I just love it. Thank you so much for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteOh my, such curiosities that abound w/ whimsy and delight! Just fabulous! Mahalo, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow! You must have a fun studio! Goodness! This is incredible!
ReplyDeletePerfect project for Olde Curiosity Shop.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing project....especially like that funny white figurine! Kinda ghostly!! Love the way you used the Graphic 45!
ReplyDeletethis is amazing lot the black sheer ribbon
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
A very creative use of the materials. I love the "wierdness"-simply wonderful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJackie in Alaska
Beautiful project.Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your project!
ReplyDeletethis is a great project. i love your sense of whimsy!
ReplyDeleteSo creative!!! Wow!!! Thanks..
ReplyDeleteVery creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat project!!! Thanks...
ReplyDeleteGreat job on decorating the configuration boxes. God bless, Peggy Allen
ReplyDeleteI love your funky style! I am not brave enough to try stuff like this. I must know more about the cornstarch method?
ReplyDeleteI love this paper. your box is so cool.
ReplyDeletefantastic box, i`d love to do one of these! xx
ReplyDeleteI love this shadow box.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and oddly creepy - I love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this paper and I love what you have created here!
ReplyDeleteI've been waiting for just the right inspiration to work on the boxes in my stash and I think you have inspried me!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. I love all things Graphic 45.
ReplyDeleteTim Holtz and Graphic 45 --- what a combination! Very nice work! Val from IL.
ReplyDeleteGreat project. Love the Tim Holtz mixed with the Graphic 45.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a wonderful project. So much detail. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting a fun project!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! I LOVE it!!
ReplyDeleteLove the project. Very nice indeed!!
ReplyDeleteSweet! I love this line.
ReplyDeletegreat project, I have been wanting to do one of these, thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteVery cute and fun. Love projects that get the mind churning :)
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome! Can't wait to see your next card for Gallery Idol!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Really great use of the ribbon and papers :)
ReplyDeleteHoly wickedness batman! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love decor pieces like this - the details are great
ReplyDeleteMy favourite papers used in this fab project! x x
ReplyDeleteGreat project, and love all the little treasures.
ReplyDeleteNice work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun project...so versatile, too!
ReplyDeleteMissed the hop yesterday but I'm catching up and so glad I am. There is too much gorgeous stuff for my brain to absorb, but I'm doing my best! TFS! Teena
ReplyDeleteDelightful project! Love the idea and your little treasures tucked in the litle shelves. Super cute!
ReplyDeleteFabulous project! Love memory boxes.
ReplyDeleteStunning project, Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool project!
ReplyDeleteLove your configuration box. Love the dramatic black/gld & wht color combo you have used.
ReplyDeleteMarcie
This is really cool! It looks like it was a lot of fun to put together.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you. I'm sure Tim H. would be impressed with your work.
ReplyDeleteSuch a neat idea. The papers and colors go so well together.
ReplyDeleteWhat a super project, love the colors & the details. Thank you so much for creating and sharing it.
ReplyDeletealsmouse ~C8> Ratty Hugs
Love this project Jingle! The little sculpted head is one of my favorite parts :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job. Nice and clean. Beautiful. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous Jingle. Love the great elements.
ReplyDeleteLoved your project!! thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us. Great give away too!!!
ReplyDeleteNeat project. I'm afraid I'd quit half way through this since I'm a bit impatient with my projects. However, you did an outstanding job and it's a great project! thanks for sharing with us
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. That clothespin really caught my eye. I love the way it looks. Your work is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGREAT tutorial, Jingle, and love you used all the different embellies on your boxes!
ReplyDeleteLove your curiosity box....this is a fun hop!
ReplyDeleteThis is really lovely! I like collecting miniature things and this will be a great way to display them. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove Pearl x
Your collection of boxes is spectacular. It's hard to see all the goodies you included since there are so many. Great job. Thanks
ReplyDeleteWonderful blog hop! So loving Graphic 45 and May Arts! Your work area is right up my alley! Love the configurations boxes. lmadara@ptd.net
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteI love shadow boxes to display miniature items...this is darling!
ReplyDeleteTfS!!!
Great shadowbox, very creative.
ReplyDeleteGreat design idea!!
ReplyDeletenicely done. A cool use of Tim's boxes.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great blog so many cool pieces you've done. I'm sure your dad loved his gift.
ReplyDeleteOMG - you're talented girl!! Great idea with the pencils, how do you come up with these ideas?!
ReplyDeleteI love your boxes. You are very creative. TFS.
ReplyDeleteLove your projects! I adore graphic 45!!!
ReplyDeleteHi , Gorgeous project. Thanks for sharing . France
ReplyDeleteSuper cute project!
ReplyDeleteLove playing with those boxes! Great Job! TFS!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very strange and yet Unique project. Your little goodies go really well with the Graphic 45 paper line you used.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Adorable shadowbox..creatively decorated filled with all kinds of neat little curiosity notions..love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the little monster head! Stampendous and Graphic45! You go girl!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun project. Love your blog! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJust love it. Fabulous!
ReplyDeletereally love your card...
ReplyDeleteGreat project! I love all of the little embelly's that you used!
ReplyDeleteStay sharp and keep those creative juices flowing. Simply delightful.
ReplyDeleteI always admire those boxes and how people
ReplyDeletedecorate them.This is awesome.
I'm going to have to create one of these as a Halloween decoration for my table. Love it!!! Great job!
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