A Simple Little Match Box Treasure

Hi everyone! Time for a little project with a little step-out.

I think you might just love this.

 I started with Manila cardstock and the Matchbox Die from Tim Holtz. It's so stinkin' cute, I can't believe it!

Next I used Distress Paints and swiped them in a random pattern starting with the Mustard Seed in the middle and working my way out.

Don't worry if there are some spots that don't get covered, I used Broken China Distress Ink to fill in later.

Then spritz with water before it dries to let them blend a bit.

I dried the paint with a heat tool and added Picket Fence Distress Paint with the Bubbles stencil.

Don't cover the whole area, just spots here and there.

The last layer is all stamped with Jet Black Archival Ink and the French Flight Flamelit stamp set.

Make sure if you're using a script stamp to have your stamping going in the right direction....take your time and figure it out.

Here you can see the Hand is upside down in this picture, but when you turn the "slider" section right side up to slide it into the cover, it becomes right side "up".

I love how the Broken China and Seedless Preserves blend here!!! The bit of Mustard Seed with the Barn Door and Festive Berries just makes me smile.

Add a piece of double-sided tape to the top piece or just glue it.

Fold up the drawer section according to the easy directions and add a piece of decorative paper inside.

I found the Bohemian Bazaar - Opulent Sunset matched perfectly with the painted box.

It's a beautiful collection from Graphic45.

I also used my blending tool to add Broken China and Seedless Preserves Distress Ink to the inside of the cover. 

The "all my heart" charm was added to some Crinkle Ribbon with a jump ring and tied in a bow around the box.

You could give this in place of a card with a gift of money in it, or a little jewelry treasure for that special person.

It's so much more fun than a card, and it's a keepsake they'll want to save.

Check out the links below and use my Code iecain81 for 10% off your purchase at Inspiration Emporium.

Be Well and Create ART,

Linda

Products Used:

Tim Holtz - Matchbox Die

Tim Holtz - Distress Paint-Mustard Seed, Picket Fence, Seedless Preserves, Broken China, Festive Berries and Barn Door

Tim Holtz - Distress Ink-Broken China and Seedless Preserves

Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Crinkle Ribbon and Heart Charm

Sizzix Framelits Die Set w/Stamps - French Flight

Jet Black Archival Ink

Tim Holtz - Bubble Stencil

Graphic45 - Bohemian Bazaar Paper Stack 8x8