Hello Friends
I am a bit late posting this, but hopefully better late than never. In my last post HERE I shared a project using one of Eileen Hull's latest Book Club release (Card Box, Planner Storage) and today I have another of the dies in the new release - Stamp and Photo Storage Box (Sizzix 662359). It is a ScoreBoard L die, so it will easily cut through thicker card, such as Mat/Mount Board.
As many of you know already I just love Eileen's Journal die and when I saw the Photo Box, I immediately thought that it might just fit inside the Journal and so I went off to experiment! Of course you may want to use it in the more traditional way, and use it to store stamps and/or photos!
As many of you know already I just love Eileen's Journal die and when I saw the Photo Box, I immediately thought that it might just fit inside the Journal and so I went off to experiment! Of course you may want to use it in the more traditional way, and use it to store stamps and/or photos!
Here is a picture of the finished project. I created a travel watercolour box.
I started off by creating the cover for my journal and the box, using lots of paint, applied with a brayer and stamping here and there.
I used a Stampendous set of stamps to stamp out the paint brushes for the front of the Journal. I stamped them and then elongated them by hand, drawing longer handles and coloured them in with watercolours. The 'make art' was stamped using Tim Holtz's Worn Text stamp set.
I covered the Stamp and Photo Storage Box with some of the painted paper and plotted out where to punch holes, so that I could fit paint brushes onto the front. I threaded through 3mm elastic cord and slid some old brushes in, temporarily.
The Stamp & Photo Box itself measures 6.1/8" x 4.1/8" x 1/2".
I constructed the Journal and then glued the box to the inside back and added some new paint brushes into the threaded elastic. The box of watercolour paints fit very neatly into the Stamp & Photo Storage box.
I added one signature made up of watercolour paper and I used Seth Apter stamps to decorate the cover of the signature.
Here is a view of the inside with the paints slipped into the back. You can't see it here, but there was room for a small water spritzer too, so anyone who loves watercolour painting will be all set!
I hope you like my slightly unusual way of using Eileen's new Stamp and Photo Storage Box! All month Eileen is showing other Team Members creations using the new dies, I hope you might have time to visit HERE to see all the wonderful projects that can be made with Eileen's fabulous new Book Club release!
As always, thanks so much for your visit.
Hugs, Anne xx
Hello Anne!! Have to say, this is really gorgeous!! What a brilliant idea to use the storage box die to create a way to carry your paints and brushes for travelling .. I love it!!! The cover is stunning!! Brilliant background (blue being my fave colour) and the stamped paint brushes look awesome!! Continuing the blue theme to the inside looks wonderful .. I love the Seth Apter stamped cover on the signature .. gorgeous!! I can see you could easily adapt this idea to carry charcoal and pencils, etc. for those who simply like to draw! Absolutely stunning project!! Have a wonderful day!! hugs xx
ReplyDeleteIt's great how many ways you have found to use Eileen's journal die. Love the blue, my favorite color. I can see a set of these on either my worktable or bookshelf. thanks as always for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOMG Anne you are so clever!!! What an amazing idea and so beautifully excecuted! I love everything about this! The cover is out of this world, love the way you worked with those paint brush stamps (they jumped right onto my wishlist) and the way everything fits inside is fantastic! Love what you did with those Seth stamps too. Absolutely brilliant project, LOVE IT!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous project ..... I love it!!
ReplyDeleteIt's so cool the way everything fits inside and I love how you've made those brushes for the front ..... another stunning creation my friend xx
Fantastic idea. I absolutely love,those brushes and how,you have made this into such a useful clever piece. I adore the touches of red on the brushes against the blue. Wonderful. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteWOW Anne! I just love your watercolour travel box your imagination knows no bounds. This ingenious design is just amazing, from it’s gorgeous painted cover and cleverly adapted paint brushes taking centre stage to the matching inside signature cover holding the watercolour paper. A truly innovative design that showcases Eileen’s great die to perfection!
ReplyDeleteI haven’t done much water colouring but I think I should just so I have an excuse to make one of these for myself. I can think of your design being used for many other uses too.
You are the business Anne Redfern!!!
Big Hugs xx
Such a clever way to use the die, Anne - practical too. Fabulous concept, wonderful design and masterfully created. Great choice of stamps and colour throughout. Brilliant!
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This is fabulous Anne! I just love all the creative and fun ways you come up with to use this die! I love this whole idea of a paint brush holder, very clever and so beautiful too! The cover is wonderful and the signature inside is an added bonus. There's even a pocket, love!! Brilliant project!
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You are so creative, Anne!! Wow!! This is spectacular!! What a clever way to use the die!! I love how you elongated the handles on the brushes!! The watercoloring is gorgeous!! The design stunning!! This is so amazing and I think you should make them and sell them -- they'd be a huge hit!! Love, love this!! Have a great day, sweet friend!! Big hugs :)
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WOW what an awesome project! Love the idea and wonderful design.
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Linda xxx
I know that you must be very, very smart!! You figure out all this stuff then make it perfectly -- Bravo pretty lady! What a marvelous gift!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have not forgotten you - I have had my share of physical problems lately and have had to stay off my feet. Will send you a proper thank you soon. My new Anne Redfearn flying witch hangs next to the one you sent me last year on our fireplace mantel. I love them!!!!!!!
Sandy xx
Such an incredible idea Anne! WOW! Anyone would love to have this amazing book filled with tools, what a treasure! Happy Thanksgiving to you and hugs, Autumn
ReplyDeleteSuper project Anne and so useful.
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Another too smart creation...function within art is my favorite! LOVE this Anne!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! It would make a great gift too for anyone off on their holidays, travelling light etc. Elaine xx
ReplyDeleteOh My Word! Anne this is absolutely brilliant! You are so clever! Brilliant use of those stamps! Hugs, Chrisx
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!! Such a great idea, you are so clever!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous tool you've created Anne, not only striking in colour but visually pleasing to the eye with the use of those wonderful products. I can imagine it's wear over time with splashes of paint from it's use. It would be fabulous to add a little paint palette to hide away inside!! Amazing creation.. Big Hugs Tracey xx
ReplyDeleteThis is totally my new favorite creation you've made, Annie! It is adorable AND so practical and beautifully colored! I love how you cleverly elongated the paintbrush handles!! Who makes that sweet little box of wc paints? Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely fabulous Anne and so creative! I can't wait for this release !!!! Jennie x
ReplyDeletethis is absolutely fabulous Anne - I adore this and such a clever design - love the paint brushes! Been doing acrylic pours on some journal covers - will blog the results soon. Love my die xx
ReplyDeleteThis is another of your absolutely wonderful creations Anne! Such a clever idea and so practical too. Love your elongated paint brushes and the script is perfect! I love it - you are a creative genius my friend! Hugs xxx
ReplyDeleteAnne, this is such a clever use for the box and journal die cuts, and you have once again, executed your idea with such amazing precision and attention to detail. I love how you've extended the handles of your stamped brushes and included the watercolor paper signature. Everything you need at your fingertips for the creative traveler! Love this idea! Sending big hugs!
ReplyDeleteAnother brilliant creation Anne. I love the way you've elongated the paint brushes, not seen that stamp before. Have a lovely creative week. Big hugs, Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteHow like you to see a useful as well as a pretty& organizational application for this new die. It's a lovely way to store your brushes, and you won't have to be hunting through supplies either. Admiring your drawing skills at elongating the stamped images. Your patience in detailed cutting to make these projects just is awesome too! Well done. Hope you have been well. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous art book Anne! This is a super gift for any artist to travel with!
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Oh, what an excellent idea - so clever and useful, and of course beautifully conceived and executed. I love the soft teal colours with Seth's fabulous stamps - altogether brilliant inspiration for Eileen's dies, as always.
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Anne, I will say it again- you are brilliant! This book always gets a gasp when I show folks your book in classes. I love it!
ReplyDeleteIngenious and gorgeous! How very clever of you. Anyone would be happy to receive this gift.
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