"Beautiful Moments " Stationary Box w/Photo Frame

I wanted to create something this month for my daughter Destinee, her birthday is this month. My original idea was to make a box from chipboard, but then it came to my mind this photo box I had in my stash just waiting to be altered. I checked the sizes of the envelopes from the card kit to make sure they would fit before I began altering it. 

(BEFORE)

     

I began by taking off the hardware and setting it aside. I then took some Finnabair Heavy White Gesso and a sponge dauber and added it onto the edges of the box. I left the inside of the drawer in its originally state. I took off the photo sleeves that it came with.

 

I then painted the edges after the white gesso dried with Finnabair Impasto Paint (Snow White) mixed with the Finnabair Liquid Color Fluid. When that was dry I began by measuring the papers I would be using for the box and cutting them. Once I had them all cut, I added the Dried Marigold Distress Ink that was included in the Scrapbook Kit for this month, all along the edges of the papers then I adhered them using Beacon Fabri-Tac glue.

     

Once I was done adhering the paper I added the hardware back on. I added a  layer of white gesso and also the same Impasto paint onto the knob. I added paper to the bottom of the drawer and on the small enclosure. This is where the cards & envelopes will go. 

     

The lid contains a photo frame with a glass so any photo can be inserted there. I added some of the paper as well as a cut out from the cut out sheet from the collection. I had gessoed and painted the chipboard pieces that came with the Card Kit. I then adhered flowers from the kits and also added some of the flowers and the "Beautiful Moments" sentiment and butterflies from the 49 and Market Artoptions Avesta Laser Elements package. I finished the lid by adding Finnabair Sugar (White), cheese cloth, ivory pearls and Finnabair art stones.

I then put together the Envelopes and Cards from the Cards, Tags, and More Kit for April. On the corner of the envelopes I stamped a tiny envelope using the Dried Marigold Distress Ink from Tim Holtz. This card kit was very easy to put together. Once finished I tied the card and envelopes separate using white and peach toned fibers from my stash. 

     

I certainly hope that I have inspired you to create something lovely with these kits. I will be back next week with another project so until then please come back to see what the rest of the designers have in store for you all! 

Happy Crafting!

I also would like to invite you to join our monthly challenge this month!