I'm Finished!!
I actually finished my card box tin. I've needed this little storage box for a long time. Barbara asked me to explain how I cut and glue the papers around the handle and latch. I REALLY should have used my Flip camera while I did this today, but it seemed like such an ordeal. Isn't that just great?? I beg for the Flip camera for months so I can do tutorials for youtube and now it seems like too big of an ordeal to bother with. I'm rolling my eyes at myself. I promise I will work on finding a good position to clip my Flip so you can see what I'm doing. It's just getting over that "first time" hump. It'll be smooth sailing after that. Anyway, Barbara, I'll email you and try to explain what I do. It's easier with vintage wallpaper than it is with patterned paper because the vintage wallpaper is more pliable. It's also easier to collage the thing rather than using one paper pattern. And, yes, I do use Golden Regular Gel Medium (matte).
Now, for the problem of never having time to make my own cards. I solved it:) I ordered from a lovely etsy seller I've known for quite a while. Met her on ebay a while back. Go check out her etsy shop for the most delightful handmade cards and tags. I totally love her style. So, I am all set. I'm quite sure I'll be putting more of Ellen's cards in my box:)
I also wanted to thank you for loving and buying my Swarovski packs. I wasn't sure if you all would be as enamored of them as I am. You are going to really enjoy using them. I promise:)
This turned out so beautifully. Now aren't you glad I didn't let you throw them away?? Great idea to order cards from Peach.. great work... swoon.
Posted by: Heather | June 04, 2008 at 09:43 PM
that looks wonderful!!! AND you have given me inspiration for something i need to paper and was wondering how i was going to work around latches and such...i am going to rip and tear now instead of my usual anal, straight line precision cutting!!!
Posted by: Lori | June 05, 2008 at 03:17 AM
Total Perfection!! Not that I would expect anything less, mind you. Thanks for all the info, and I would love to see a video if you ever get around to it. In the meantime, an email would be great too. cute cards too!!!
Posted by: Barbara | June 05, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Cutting around the handles is HARD! Yours is beautifully done, and great papers!!
Posted by: karla nathan | June 05, 2008 at 03:02 PM
Your work is always beautiful, but this card tin is gorgeous! Love your blog! Twyla
Posted by: Lindsey and Twyla | June 06, 2008 at 06:15 AM
That tin is toooo cute to use~ Awesome gal!
Posted by: Tina Wright | June 06, 2008 at 10:37 AM
Donna, the collage tin greeting card box turned out great! What a wonderful idea...I may have to "steal" the idea from you to store my cards. I love Ellen's sweet One Ripe Peach cards too and use them all the time.
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | June 07, 2008 at 08:01 AM
A craft knife is your best friend. Fiskars is making a $3.00 finger knife that is magical. I've done a ton of Basic Grey boxes w/ great results even using heavy weight scrapbooking paper. And YOURS is beyond gorgeous Donna! BEYOND! These tins are also good for a recipe box. I've done a few newborn tins w/ dividers for the first 12 months marking off all the months so all the new Mom has to do is add pictures! I love blogdom. And vintage wallpaper! And talented Donna under her gorgeous red roof. Have a super night!
Posted by: Cami | June 07, 2008 at 08:58 PM
Have not checked on you in awhile. And well, you are fabulous as always! Sheesh. Everything is awesome. Love that little box. So cute. I'm so loving my wall paper pack. I have gotten it open, but no heart to cut any yet. LOL. But that little box might just inspire me too!
c
Posted by: Cindy | June 08, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Love the tin, really cute!
Posted by: Susan | June 10, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Absolutely beautiful...love it very much. Love your blog!
cheers,
Posted by: Angie | June 11, 2008 at 03:29 AM