Old Tin Shadow Box

I was inspired by Tina Walker to try my own tins from a project she did and showed on her blog, her link is below. I love the look of something old and vintage. This shadow box started out as a 4" x 3" metal tin I picked up at our local craft store. Using an Inkssentials 4 1/4" x 51/2"sheets of Foil tape with my embossing folder from The Paper Studio "A2 Gears", I ran it through my embosser and created the gears texture that I placed on both the lid and back of the tin.  I then added three different colors tones of brown Adirondack alcohol inks to the foil and inside edges of the tin. Heat set it. I then pulled out three colors of my Melt Art ultra thick embossing enamel by Ranger and added a cool melted texture to the foiled areas. I give the whole piece a spray with a sealer and begin adding paper and fun vintage objects to the inside and out of the tin. Check out my video (link below) to hear more on how I put this together.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment on what you think about this project.
Laurie Moore
Links... Tina Walker... http://frogdogstudio.blogspot.com

Links....My Youtube channel.... https://www.youtube.com/user/MooreArtFromTheHeart/videos

my Artfire store for supplies and more...http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/MooreArtFromTheHeart

The Fairy and the Door Mouse

There once was a Fairy named Crysta-bell who befriended a wee little Door Mouse. She lived in the hidden garden of Myrtle Creek in tiny little stone house.   

The humming birds drink sweet nectar, as dragonflies flutter about. Lady bugs visits the garden enjoying the flowers no doubt.

The sun rays always beams from above, as Crysta-bell sits in her garden of Love.

                           Here the Door Mouse has his den and hides a secrete treasures with in.

 With a tug of the door a drawer will appear, in which lies a treasures the fairy holds dear. 

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A gift for my Granddaughter Crystal, may all your dreams come true. Know you are my treasure and I will always Love You. Wishing you a Happy Birthday with this gift and story, with much Love from your Gramma Laurie

Here's how this story begin with chipboard, gesso, a mask and sprays to create a tiny fairy house.

Then with cream colored paint and a small brush, a look of mortar was added between the bricks. 

 Thank you for peeking in on Crysta-bell and sharing her story

 and as always have a great day from Laurie

Romantic gift box in Pink and Green

Love the way this gift box came out. Soft colors of Pink and Green and lace all over adds the to romantic look of these project. This and other Heart shaped gift boxes are for sale in my Artfire store... click here to take a look..Heart shaped box in pink and green

 The beautiful lace looking rolls holding up the words are a die I got from Cathie's store DiscountPaperCrafts

 I added ceramic door pulls for some great looking legs.

Check out the video I have showing how I put this together ...https://www.youtube.com/user/MooreArtFromTheHeart

Wings of Love Gift Box

 Here's a gift I created for a very dear person. Shhhh it's a surprise!
Check out my heart shaped gift boxes are for sale in my Artfire store. Just click on the link here to take a look.. www.mooreartfromtheheart.artfire.com

This started as a plain chipboard heart shape box which I added paper, flowers, lace and trim to give it that romantic touch.
I have a video on how I put this together on my Youtube channel, come check it out. ..https://www.youtube.com/user/MooreArtFromTheHeart

thanks for stopping by,
Hugs, Laurie

Valentine's Gift Box

Do you need a special gift for that special Valentine? Here's a wonderful gift box to fill with gifts of love. This heart shaped gift box can be found for sale in my Artfire store just click on the link here to take a look...MooreArtFromTheHeart Valentine's gift box

This sweet gift box measures 4" tall and 8" across. Created from a heart shaped chipboard box and covered with flowers, lace and words that say it all. This gift will show you care with something handmade.

It finished with paper and trim in the inside. ( I forgot to finish the inside before I did a video of it.. Oopps!)

 Here's a look at the box when I begin... with one coat white paint on the lid. The lid had a beautiful raised texture on it.

After a coat of light pink paint with gesso brushed on the raised areas of the lid and brown paper and gesso for the bottom of the box it was ready for more decorations. 

Thank you peeking in and taking a look. Hugs Laurie

Check out my video on my Youtube channel... https://www.youtube.com/user/MooreArtFromTheHeart

Gift of Love

Here's a look at a romantic heart shaped gift box designed to fill with sweets to share with that special someone. I have gift boxes for sale in my Artfire store just click on this link www.mooreartfromtheheart.artfire.com

This is an altered heart shaped chipboard box that measure 2 1/2" tall by 5 1/2" wide by 6" long.

 Thank for stopping by. Also check out my youtube channel with a video talking about how this gift box was put together. Hugs, Laurie

Would love to hear your comments. Have a great day!
Hugs, Laurie