This month at Art With Heart the Inspiration Team are celebrating the release of Eileen Hull's Vintage Travel Collection which will be available in the shops from May 2015. All month long there will be lots of inspiration there and of course, the Art With Heart Challenge is also running, with the theme of 'Spring Break. One lucky participant will win a die from the new Vintage Travel range, which you can see HERE.
When I first saw this train case, below, for sale on a website in America, I wanted to re-create it using Eileen's fantastic new Train Case die from the Vintage Travel collection.
To create my version below, I used DecoArt's new Media Range of products and a Prima stencil.
The inside of the die cuts was painted with Cobalt Teal Hue, a real favourite of mine. The matboard die cuts take the paints well. Mountboard or Grey Board would work equally well.
The stencilling was done with a Prima Stencil and DecoArt Media Crackle Paste in White. I mixed a small amount of Titanium White into the Paste to brighten the white further and give it a good contrast against the grey background.
A close up of the DecoArt crackle texture paste and the Tim Holtz Heart Charm and Ball Chain embellishment.
A view of the back. Cord from my stash was added to the top and bottom to finish the edges off. There is plenty of room inside the case to tuck a nice gift in, the finished case measures 4.1/2" wide, 2.1/2" deep and 3.3/4" tall.
I hope you like what I created and I also hope you will join in the challenge at Art With Heart - Eileen's prizes are always worth winning!
As always, thanks for looking and I hope to see you soon. Hugs, Anne xx
Look at that, I get to be first for a change! I love your train case, Annie! It's such a marvelous replica of the original! It is inspiring how you always put so much love and care into your beautiful creations! Enjoy your day!! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteSo pretty Anne and such a lovely idea to make a gift really special. Love the colours you have used x
ReplyDeleteFantastic Anne!!! I had to do a double take to realise that this was made from matboard as it looks so lifelike. The new range of Eileen's dies is super and it's clear you're having fun with them and the Decoart paints, to great effect! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteWow Anne this is amazing...the texture is fantastic and I love the colours...you sure are rocking this die and the products from Decoart...hugs kath xxx
ReplyDeleteAmazing creation Anne - wouldn't it be wonderful to have a whole set of luggage that looked as wonderful as your train case.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the heads-up about pre-orders for the Distress releases.
Toni xx
Good Morning Anne. What an amazing creation. I have never seen anything like this. You have made this look so realistic. The paper's look so much like fabric and the corded top is just a perfect finish for this fabulous travel case. Have a Good Day. Hugs Rita xxx
ReplyDeleteBetter than the original Anne - who would ever know it is made out of paper. Gorgeous work x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Anne, love how you were inspired by the case and your take is absolutely perfect. Love the white stencilling against the grey backdrop, very striking. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWow Anne - this is fabulous - amazing stencilling and wonderful colours. Nikki xx
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! The stencilling is awesome. It doesn't need a gift inside, the case itself is a gift! xxc
ReplyDeleteThis is exquisite Anne! I love the stenciled pattern and the shape of the box. The TH charm is a nice touch, I love it. I love all the things you make as you are so good at it. Eye candy.
ReplyDeleteHugs Kelly
Bravo Anne; what a fanTAStic recreation! The crackle is a brilliant idea, it just adds that bit extra to the finish. I really like your choice of colours too. Awesome project!! {{Hugs}} xx
ReplyDeleteYour case looks gorgeous and I love how you've crackled through the stencil to add to the shabby chic feel. That Cobalt Teal is a favourite of mine too - a great blue!! Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteHoly freaking awesome Anne!! It's almost an exact duplicate, well done!! Love the bit of trim around the lid and the crackle paste design is so elegant for a travel case!! Fabulous creation! hugs :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous ..... I love the vintage look you've created, and the colour is fab!! The white against the grey looks so elegant. Hugs ..... Linda xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Anne...I love the stencil and vintage feel you were able to create on you Vintage Trunk...I have grown to love using the Crackle Paste, just love the texture. Beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteWow, Anne your train case is gorgeous! I love the crackle...and that teal that you went with for the inside is a fabulous pop of color! Bobbi xx
ReplyDeleteYour train case is simply fantastic Anne. The stenciling alone is a true work of art. Love all the details you have shared with us. Wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteOh this is absolutely beautiful Anne! Love the crackled stencilling, it really looks fabulous. Gorgeously finished, it is tres tres chic! stunning make! Nicola x
ReplyDeleteWow Anne, what a beautiful finish you have achieved on your Train Case and made to perfection. LOVE it. And as you say, perfect for holding a little gift. Would also look beautiful on a dressing table.
ReplyDeleteJulie x
this is absolutely gorgeous Anne - I adore everything about it - I actually think that yours is much nicer than the original - brilliant idea to add the titanium white too - a fantastic make!!!! I got myself some eileen hull dies on the latest sizzix sale - can't wait to play with them! Hugs rachel x
ReplyDeleteThis is just delicious! I am mad about the crackle paste and the colour scheme. Now I need this die in my collection!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous die! You made your case look better than the original Anne, it's brilliant and the finish is so good.
ReplyDeleteHave a great crafty week, Angela x
Love, love, love this Anne! what perfect colors and stencils you used for your travel bag - a wonderful new die from Eileen and you show it off so nicely! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteWow Anne, this is such an amazing take on the original...and absolutely stunning creation, hugs Carole Z X
ReplyDeleteSensational Anne!!! You have me needing this die too, i have just made enquiries with CVC to see if they are getting the new dies in. Such wonderful inspiration i absolutely adore your travel case :-) xxx
ReplyDeleteOf course I just LOVE this! It looks unreal! I love the DecoArts paints and the texture. Stunning Case!
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely gorgeous Anne, love it ! still playing catch up xx
ReplyDeleteAnne this is a stunning piece!! absolutely totally stunning!
ReplyDeleteAnne this Train Case is amazing! I like yours better than the original too- the details are unbelievable. Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful project! Love all the texture!
ReplyDeleteI saw this gorgeous case in person at the Collins show and fell in LOVE Anne! The inside and out were awesome, and if I still played with barbies, I would have stolen it!!!!! Everyone needs great luggage....right??? LOL!!!! You rock!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little case Anne, love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat talent you have Anne and so much patience. This is totally awe inspiring and I love every bit of it. Guess who wants that die now
ReplyDeleteWarm crafty hugs from Shirl x x x
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Such a beautiful project, as always! Your designs are always so creative. I love the crackled stencilling!
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WoW! What an absolutely fantastic train case you have created ! Anne Beautiful colours, neat stencilling n perfect embellishments give it real class! You must be so proud of this piece. xx
ReplyDeleteSo elegant, Anne - like a piece out of a 1940s film - I can see Greer Garson or Greta Garbo carrying this with them on trains, planes and automobiles! Love that stencilled crackle - brilliant!
ReplyDeleteAlison xx
Anne...where on earth have I been?!? This little vintage train case is adorable! Beautiful use of DecoArt products!! As always, I adore your work.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean I didn't see this! Cough, cough, hack, hack. Yep - that's me chocking alright! I am really out of words here to tell you how very talented you are. This case is fabulous! This is truly a work of art. I am so impressed. WOW!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx