Scrapbook In A Box

I think I'm addicted to my latest project --- making cute little Scrapbook In A Box creations.  I've actually made two sizes.  We're going to make the larger one at our next Hostess Scrapbook Club.  Since this is our last crop, you may sign up to attend this session as a guest. 
Guests have two options for attending:

• Place an order of $35. or more (before tax and shipping) ... OR ...
• Pay a one-time fee of $18.  This will include all materials needed to make our project.
• Guests must place your order or pay the $18. on or before June 1.

All attendees will receive a hand-out sheet with instructions for making more projects at home, including how to make both sizes of boxes.

Here are the first two versions that I made.  I love that you can decorate both sides of all the inside layers.  They are now ready for photos, journaling and embellishments.  A Scrapbook In A Box would make a wonderful keepsake for a special event.  It would also make a fabulous gift for a special someone, with room to add a little surprise gift in the middle of the box.

I added a filter paper flower to the top of my larger box and a paper flower to the lid of my smaller box.  To see how to make the filter paper flowers, click here.
 
                                        ... and for more info on dyeing, click here.

COMING SOON:  
MORE INFO ON OUR NEW STAMP CLUB (STARTING IN JULY) AND SOME SNEAK PEEK PHOTOS OF OUR PROJECTS.  BE SURE TO CHECK IT OUT!

Have a beautiful day and make it a creative one.

How to go About Dyeing!

Today, as I did in my workshop last Saturday, I'll teach you how to go about dyeing -- with reinkers and roses, that is:)  I tried to do this in the easiest way possible and with the least mess.  I think this works great.

How to go About Dyeing:

• Lay out several layers of paper towels.
• Cut a strip of our Flower Trim the length you'd like to dye.  (p.5, Spring Catalog)
• Take a Stampin' Spritzer and fill it 2/3's full of water.  (p. 179, large catalog)
• Add 3-6 drops of the reinker color of your choice.  (The more reinker, the deeper the color.)
• Add a little more water, if needed, leaving room to replace your top.
• Shake, to mix the color into the water.
• Gently spritz the Flower Trim, as desired.  The more you spritz, the greater the saturation.
• Let dry.
• Add the Flower Trim to your project by attaching with Liquid Tombow.  

Optional:

• Add a spritzing of alcohol / shimmer paint, if desired, for a little sparkle.
• You can add a little more depth of color by highlighting the top edges of each flower with a marker.  (Mine shown do NOT have this detail.  I'm just highlighting examples of several color choices.)
• You can also use sponge daubers to add color to the flowers.  The spritzing gives a quicker and better coverage, I think.  Try both ways and see what you like the best.

I experimented with several colors, to see how I liked them.  The flowers do look a little lighter after they dry. 

Here's the card we made, using some of our flowers.  The embossed layer is actually Primrose Petals, even though our flowers are dyed with Regal Rose reinker.  As with ribbons, you can use coordinating color tones together and it will look great.

 

 

Which color do you like the best?
In my next couple of posts I'll be sharing more about dyeing, so come back soon and check it out.  Leave me a comment and let me know what you think!