Industrial Typography Box

So I always love when I get a design team challenge.  This was the case when tasked to work with Core'dinations card stock along side Graphic 45.  I don't typically use plain paper, so of course I got to altering it pretty quick! The card stock stood up very well to several different techniques.

The gears were cut from the black Core'dinations paper and then embossed.  I also used gilders paste in silver to bring out all the raised images.  Finally I misted them with Perfect Pearls spray ink to add a bit more of a metallic look.

In order to make the saying inside pop, I used some recycled foil embossed wrapping paper.  I thought that the reflective quality of the paper would keep the inside of the box from getting dark.

The gears were attached on both sides of the opening of the box to add dimension.

I also finally used these coveted wheel pulleys by Tim Holtz.  I have had them in my stash for a while and I thought this was the perfect project to use these on.

In these images you can also see the great metal texture I achieved on bare kraft matchbox with stain and ink.  I used water to make them react and leave behind lots of interest.

I could not resist adding a bit of actual metal.

I really loved taking on this challenge.  You should see what the rest of the team has come up with today!  Please stop by the Graphic 45 Blog and Cord'inations Blog for lots of great inspirations and chances to win lots of prizes.  You can even enter right here too!

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Xyron and Maya Road Blog Hop

What a great opportunity to get to play with lots of fun stuff from  Maya Road and Xyron this past month.  

I started the background of this great Vinatage Tin with Bohemian Bazaar paper by Graphic 45.  In order to fill in all the ripples on the heart tin, I used some stickels to cover where the paper did not meet the edge.

To add some layers I used the crochet trim from Maya Road in yellow.  It made for a nice frame for the sentiment to pop.  The fun shaped paperclip was also added for dimension.  The sentiment really stands out with bright framing and lift from the clip!

After I had finished my focal piece, I decided to make this into a magnet and  Xryon was the perfect answer!

This was my first time using the magnet tape and it is seriously great.  I was so surprised at the strength!

To cover up the tape on the back I ran a heart shaped peice of coordinating paper through my 5" Creative Station.

The tape was super easy to pull off the handy dispenser.  I was sure to trim it away from the edges so it would not be showing.  

I then added my sticky heart from the previous step and it makes a nice finished backing!

Here is is in action on my fridge!  This could also be a great embellishment for a card, or even made into an ornament with a bit of ribbon at the top.  

I hope you enjoyed today!

Cheers, 

Rhea

Fall Decor Blog Hop

I am so very happy to be able to participate in a wonderful blog hop compliments of Graphic 45, Petaloo, and Xyron.  There are some amazing prizes to be had, if you should choose to enter, details below. The theme for this hop was fall decor, and the projects my fellow team mates have put out have been absolutely astounding.

To start this piece off I painted a small matchbox by Graphic 45 with black acrylic paint.

I covered the outside with my favorite paper from Steampunk Spells. I got to try out Xyron adhesives and fell in love, the Mega Runner is just awesome.   As you can see the edges of the box, along with the metal elements are buffed with a little bit of copper gilders paste.

I love the crown I created for the top.  Here I use a large brass stamping from B'sue Boutiques along with another filigree and an old typewriter key.

I just cannot get enough of Graphic 45's metal keyholes.  A matching pair bookends the project. You can also see the lovely flowers here from Petaloo.  These add dimension and bring out the autumnal colors of the project.

I hope you found a little fall inspiration on my blog today.  Be sure to stop by the Graphic 45 blog or their Facebook page for your chance to win two lovely prizes.

Cheers, 

Rhea