Monday, November 21, 2011

Simon Says Stamp & Show a Ticket

I'm so excited to share one of my favorite projects from the new Technique Junkies 3D and Fun Folds CD. It's called a Fantasy Box and it is seriously one of the coolest things ever. When it's closed, it looks great, but the real magic is when you take off the lid...

And your simple box opens to reveal four secret compartments! Seriously, how cool is this??? I used papers from Tim Holtz's Idea-ology Paper Stash to cover the outside and inside, and also for my lid and little boxes. Do you believe this is all created from paper? One of my favorite things to do is 'build' things from paper. That's what is so fun about the CD - 70 projects you can create out of paper!

These little boxes are great for holding all my little Idea-ology findings. Wouldn't this be an amazing gift for a crafty friend? To decorate my edges, I cut lace trim from white cardstock using the Sizzix Vintage Lace die (this die is fast becoming one of my faves!). I inked it with the new Gathered Twigs ink from the Limited Edition Fall Distress Collection and then sanded it off a bit with my Idea-ology Sanding Grip.

Simon Says Stamp and Show wants us to use tickets this week. One of my favorite uses for the Idea-ology Adage Tickets is to use them with an Idea-ology Ornate Plate - they fit so perfectly.  After I adhered the ticket, I filled the depression with Inkssentials Crackle Accents. I saw Lori do this awhile back and filed the idea away to use some day. Thanks for the inspiration, Lori!

If you'd like full, step-by-step photo tutorials for this and 69 other projects, you can purchase your CD by clicking on this link. With Christmas around the corner, this would be a great gift for a stamping/scrapping friend - or yourself! :-)


As always, all of the supplies I used can be purchased at Inspiration Emporium. Don't forget, you can use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% off your order!
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23 comments:

  1. Craft Addicts - Tracy EvansNovember 21, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Yet another fabulous creation, this would make a great jewellery storage. I love it. Great added ticket too, wonderful idea adding to the ornate plate. Lovely. Thanks so much for joining in the Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. Tracy x

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  2. Cathy YNovember 21, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Shelly, Shelly. . . another GORGEOUS demonstration of your talent!

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  3. Shelly SchmidtNovember 21, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    This is a fabulous box- I LOVE the papers you have used! Love the delicate edging on the box top and the great metal embellishment too!

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  4. Alie Hoogenboezem-de VriesNovember 21, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    What a gorgeous and creative box!!

    greetings, Alie :-)

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  5. HettieNovember 21, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    What a beautiful box (without being personal!!). What a brilliant idea for my Best Buddy!! Thanks for the idea!! I have a book with this box in..... now where is it?

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  6. stampqueenNovember 21, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    Beautiful box!!! Love it!!!

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  7. Candy CNovember 21, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Shelly...your fold out box turned out so cool! I have this pattern and have yet to make it!! Your's is amazing! And I love how you used the ticket inside of the ornate plate! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge. <3 Candy

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  8. AlisonNovember 21, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    I love this idea! Great project Shelly! x

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  9. Evelyn S.November 21, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I've made a few of these but none as substantial looking as yours! What material did you use for the "base" of the box? It looks wonderful, Shelly. (I made one as a high school graduation gift for a niece and tucked money in the "drawers.")

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  10. Judy JacksonNovember 21, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Just terrific, Shelly!

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  11. donnaNovember 21, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Fabulous choice of papers for your fantasy box. I have made quite a few of these. They seem to be something that everyone loves...Donna

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  12. Suzanne CNovember 21, 2011 at 6:12 PM

    Very fun box. Love that it opens with multiple containers! Beautiful design and box.

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  13. Susan ~ Killam CreativeNovember 21, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Seriously? I liked the box in the first photo and went all bug-eyed with the second photo - how cool is this? I *love* seeing new things - especially when they come from you! :)

    Cheers,
    Susan

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  14. PastilaNovember 22, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Gorgeous project!

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  15. MinxyNovember 22, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    WOW Shelly, this is just beautiful.. i want one lol

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  16. Lucia KaiserNovember 22, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Shelly: Fantastic job. This is just beautiful.

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  17. FrancineNovember 22, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    this is a goreous project Shelly! I love the little trinket box and the way it opens ... A real surprise box!

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  18. Marjie KemperNovember 22, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Wow, Shelly, this is absolutely fabulous! Love the way it opens and shows the cascading drawers. You've embellished it so beautifully, too, with the lace. I just got that die and need to show it some paper!

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  19. Kathy EthingtonNovember 22, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Shelly, I am just blown away by your fabulous box...now I must ask if it's ok that I teach this at Stamp Fever, or do I need to ask someone else? This is perfect for my son's birthday!!
    My email is Kathy22eggs@yahoo.com

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  20. Mandy Makes and Mends November 23, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Oh shelly what a surprise that was , this is fantastic and decorated perfectly ...love it x

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  21. AnonymousNovember 23, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    Too cool!

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  22. Gillian ....November 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Fantastic art piece Shelley, that would be such a cool gift to receive:)

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  23. SarahNovember 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Really wonderful from top to toe - love the colours and use of the ticket papers - just perfect. Beautifully crafted and hurrah - and so very useful too - a great take on our theme Shelley. Carry on enjoying your CD and the other 69 projects!!! Thank you so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp & Show! Sarah.

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