Thursday, February 5, 2015

Shabby Valentine Artist Trading Block

Hi all! Today I'm sharing my ATB version of Tim Holtz's February tag. I loved the vintage shabbiness of his design and I knew it would work beautifully on an Artist Trading Block.

To create the block, I die cut two panels from medium weight chipboard using Eileen Hull's 3D Cube die. After assembling it, I painted the edges with a Picket Fence Distress Dabber. I covered the sides with a coordinating paper from Tim's Menagerie collection. After that, I went crazy with the ephemera, pretty much following Tim's layout. The heart was cut from a wool sweater I had felted last year - I love the thickness and texture of it!

I finished the block by adding little painted wooden feet and a knob to the top. I glued my lid closed, but you could definitely leave it open and use this as a gift box that would also double as a decor piece.

All of the supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium, Simon Says Stamps, and Amazon via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - at IE to save 10% on your order!




Have you seen February's Eileen Hull Art With Heart Challenge? This month we want to see your Projects to Love! There is a great prize up for grabs for one lucky participant. We can't wait to see your gorgeous, romantic projects! Read more about the challenge HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
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25 comments:

  1. Berdien WeideveldFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, great idea !!! I love all the details.
    Best regards Berdien

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  2. Berdien WeideveldFebruary 5, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, great idea !!! I love all the details.
    Best regards Berdien

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  3. UnknownFebruary 5, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    Very nice project!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 3:19 AM

    Delightful project Shelly!

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  5. Anita Houston The Artful MavenFebruary 6, 2015 at 8:15 AM

    So cool to turn the tag into an ATB!!! LOVE it!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:51 AM

    Love this creative ATB take on Tim's Feb tag, Shelly!! You are sooo darn clever!! XOXO-Shari

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  7. DorothyFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    So awesome!!

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  8. Fitness DivasFebruary 8, 2015 at 10:50 AM

    that's cool

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  9. WiiksFebruary 9, 2015 at 2:42 AM

    So cool block! Never seen one before , like this a lot!

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  10. dottielottieFebruary 9, 2015 at 4:38 AM

    Gorgeous Shabby Valentine ATB Shelly, love your felted heart and how you left the tail ends of your sewing on. A lovely feminine piece. Hugs Lottie

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  11. iGirlZoeFebruary 9, 2015 at 5:54 AM

    I love your ATB, what a fantastic take on Tim's 12 tags. Always in awe. :)

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  12. Julia AstonFebruary 10, 2015 at 5:27 PM

    Love your box Shelly! it looks wonderful with all the 'stuff' from Tim's tag on it! cute feet and knob too!

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  13. gaylemontayostudioFebruary 10, 2015 at 11:32 PM

    Awesome Shelly! Glad Tim sent me over!

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  14. sarasclosetFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Love your version of the tag! Congratulations on your Blogworthy!

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  15. sarasclosetFebruary 11, 2015 at 5:39 AM

    Love your version of the tag! Congratulations on your Blogworthy!

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  16. Candy CFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:19 AM

    Shelly, this is darling! Congrats on being among Tim's Blogworthy links!!

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  17. carol watsonFebruary 11, 2015 at 6:59 AM

    Love this take on Tim' s tag, you always make the neatest stuff!

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  18. RedanneFebruary 11, 2015 at 9:45 AM

    Congratulations on being one of Tim's Blogworthies!! Anne x

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  19. RoxanneFebruary 11, 2015 at 10:02 AM

    Love this sweet box....thanks for sharing! I think I'll give this one a try! :)

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  20. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 11:47 AM

    A nicely done project. Thanks for posting.

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  21. UnknownFebruary 11, 2015 at 4:17 PM

    SHELLY!! OMG!! I can't believe that I am among YOU as one of Tim's Valetine Blogworthy Links!! You are soooo Awesome with Tim's techniques and making them yours--Tim seems to love your clever ATB take on his February Tag, too!! It's just Fabulous!! CONGRATULATIONS!! XOXO-Shari

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  22. Rea'February 11, 2015 at 9:48 PM

    Definitely Blogworthy Congratulations :) ! Such a cool idea ... love this fun version of Tim's Feb. tag!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Fabulous work as always Shelly! A huge CONGRTULATIONS on being a blog worthy too. Karen.x

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  24. barbarayaya62February 15, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Amazing work!!!! Your ATB is an incredible and wonderful version of Tim's tag! Congrats for Valentine blogworthy links!!! You're a great artist! Barbaryaya

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Thanks so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. I appreciate your comments so much!

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