Friday, August 5, 2011

My Creative Space: Cigar Box


Hello friends!
This week I altered a cigar box.
These are fun because I create a more distressed and art deco style. 


 


 
For this one, I used Circa 1934 paper by Cosmo Cricket. This has been one of my favorite paper lines and I am excited that Moda will release it in fabric this Fall.





 
The 2 vintage ladies on top are from the Domestic Goddess paper line by Graphic 45.
I pulled out lots of Tim Holtz goodies to add to this box and one of my favorite items is the film roll ribbon. It's so cool! I was lucky enough to run across a pile of old metal clock hands at an antique store recently and added that to the bottom corner.

 A good way to use up leftover paper scraps is to cut them into 1" squares and piece them together. I love how it looked as the background on the cover and around the sides.




 
Wishing you a lovely Friday, Lindsey

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10 comments:

  1. ImagiMeriAugust 5, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Hello Ladies,

    Very cool, indeed, Lindsey! I don't know about you, but I wait with baited breath every time Graphic 45 comes out with a new line.....they are amazing. I've shared a couple of altered pieces I made on their gallery last year and was considered to be a guest designer, but then never heard from them again.

    You ladies have a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs,
    Meri

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  2. TheresaAugust 5, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    GORGEOUS creation! Love the use of the squares! Have a blessed day dear friend, HUGS!

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  3. Hearts TurnedAugust 5, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    What a gorgeous cigar box creations, Lindsey--beautiful in every detail!

    I SO love those lines, too...and fabric coming, too??? Be still, my heart!

    Wishing you both a very lovely weekend!

    Julie

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  4. ShabbyESPAugust 5, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    How great you shared this!!! I just bought a cigar box over the weekend and want to alter it. I like yours!!
    Enjoy your weekend!!
    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  5. CindyAugust 5, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Very nice! I have several cigar boxes. Have to get them out. Thanks for the info about the fabric. Have they done any other lines in fabric?
    Anyway, can't wait to see it.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 5, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Terrific job! I love the vintage look - the Art Deco - so great how you used your 1" squares - so many ideas! Just need to make time to use them!
    Joy!
    Kathy

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  7. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 5, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    CONGRAT'S on getting your pretty card published!
    Altering cigar boxes is so much fun! Your's turned out great!
    Warmly,
    deb :)

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  8. CreateologyAugust 5, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Your cigar box is art deco fabulous. Fabric line? Yay! Love the small squares of paper pieced together. Sunshine Summer Smiles...

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  9. BucksCountyFolkArtAugust 6, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    SCRUMPSH!!!

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  10. Fran.August 8, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Oh I love this box!! XO Fran.

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