Friday, March 18, 2011

Crafty Secrets & eclectic Paperie (Shabby) blog hop

EDIT: I've had several inquiries about the stamped knife.
You can get the metal punch set at places like Home Depot or Lowe's, I got mine online, I can't remember where. I found a set at Amazon, I have the 1/8" set like that one. I have a bench block that I use that I got online also to do the hammering on but, you could do it on a cement floor I'd think or any super hard surface. I used a little hammer to do the stamping.
I hope that helps, have fun!
Oh yeah, Sandy has uped the prizes to a total of 16 instead of 6 - she's good like that!!
TGIF!
Are you ready for a fun shabby blog hop?
Check it out....Both EP and Crafty Secrets will be giving away prizes. A total of six prizes all together! You can find out more about the prizes on the Heartwarming Vintage and eclectic Paperie blogs ( linked below). The more DT blogs you visit and leave comments on, the more you increase your chances to win one of the 6 prizes. Winners to be announced on Monday.
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For my project I altered an old wooden box that was a flea market find a few years back.
I used Tim Holtz's brilliant idea in using his Tissue Tape to cover the edges, so simple and it looks great!
This compartment has a tiny metal tart tin, a bingo game piece and a lock and keys. The flower on top is an old Prima flower, I put a vintage earring in the center of the book page flower I made.
This is the box I started with. I covered the edges and then I added Wonderland Tea Creative Scraps to the back of each compartment, I like to use the collage side of the Creative Scraps when I'm covering something. See the houses on the left? They came with the box. I was going to paint them, but, I decided not too.
When I was done covering everything I put on a coat of Mod Podge to protect it.

See the little boy flying the kite? He's from the Crafty Secrets Little Boy stamp set.
I stamped him and paper pieced his clothes. I cut him out and glued him to a dowel. My hubby drilled the hole in the block for me.
I used some of my little collectibles in this box, it always fun to fill boxes like this!

This one has vintage rubber alpha stamps, a vintage button card and an altered domino.
along with the kite.
This one has a pocket watch and a giant ball chain that I got from SkyBlue Pink a couple of years ago. I put a punched image from the Creative Scraps inside with some trinkets.

This one has a soldered piece with a picture of my cat and a vintage pin.
I added a painted ledge from some doll house trim for the charm and pin to sit on.


This compartment has a vintage tracing wheel, one of the houses and 2 printers blocks.
Here is 3 pieces of silverware I tied together with seam binding.
I stamped the knife with the word play.
Isn't the Campbells kid spoon sweet? I rubbed some Walnut Distress ink on the letters to make them pop.
I made the flower with a mini tart tin and some tin snips.
There is tatting on a spool and a cloth measuring tape.
Well, that's it!

Make sure you check out all of the designers blogs on this fun hop for a chance to win!
Crafty Secrets DT girls...
Vicki Chrisman Team Leader
Pam Hooten <--- here="" re="" span="" you="">
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Y'all have a great weekend!
Smiley from millan.net

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Jan Hennings said...

Pam,
This is one gorgeous altered box!

slbt17 said...

what a fun configuration box! Looks like you really put your soul into it - very fun!
Sandra ltb

1CardCreator said...

This is gorgeous, I love all the awesome details. Thanks for the chance ~Diane

Sharon said...

I had to look three times to see all your details! Very creative box. Love it.

Sharon G.
aka Celticrafter

bethann said...

very cool. very Holtzy, and oh so clever

Gerri Herbst said...

Inspiring!I must try this. Love it so glad I hopped by!

Unknown said...

Beautiful. I love seeing what was in all the different compartments.

Gerri Herbst said...

Lovely...can you please tell me where to get that tool that stamps the silverwear?I would appreciate it so much.

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

Pam! So gorgeous! All the little details make this project so special! i love how you tied the silverware together with seam binding.

Kristi's Krafts said...

Friday + a blog hop = Awesome start to the weekend!

Brenda Evans said...

I love all the elements you filled the box with - this is gorgeous!

Gemma said...

Love it!
Gem
x

Karen W said...

Wow very cool project, great combinations of elements.

isa.ptitbout said...

c'est original ! j'aime bien l'idée

isa.ptitbout
http://isa.ptitbout.over-blog.fr

cendrillon said...

it's beautiful

kngwd89 said...

Wow! Fantastic altered box! A true treasure! LeAnn

Cheryl W. said...

Your box is wonderful! We travel a lot and this would be a fun project for little items picked up on our travels. Thanks for the inspiration.

Micki said...

One word.....WOW! Absolutely love it. Love Trash to Treasure and this is most definitely a Treasure.

Carol's Ink Spot said...

This project is so CUTE! I love all the little trinkets you have in it. My favorite section holds the silverware. TFS!

Miss Marple said...

This is totally clever! What a great idea! Thank you for sharing!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Fabulous box full of goodies.

Janet L. said...

Great, great, great!! I'm really impressed with your project! Fun, fun!

Kimba's Kreations said...

AWESOME, AWESOME, AWESOME work!! I love all the detail that you put in it!!!

Primitive Seasons said...

Boy Pam you really dug into your treasures for this fabulous box. I love the use of the silverware, the little toys, just so many neat elements. A+++ on this project. Fabulous!

Mary
www.primitiveseasons.blogspot.com

scrapgala said...

magnifique !!! bravo

SenecaPond said...

What a work of the heart! This is truly a treasure that I would display proudly ... hoope yoou will also!

ahiltz said...

Oh my gosh! This is so cool to look at...what a fabulous job on this! I love it! Gives me so many ideas to do on my own! Very creative!

Hearts Turned said...

Oh, Pam! This is just amazing! Love every vintage inch of it, my friend!

Julie

Angela Fehr said...

So many details to drool over! Wish I could touch it!

Anonymous said...

Love your wonderful wooden box.Thanks for sharing.

lupe martinez said...

that little spoon is sooo cute! so many elements, really wonderful project.

Ambra B. said...

Absolutley love it!! You are amazingly talented. You have made such a beautiful work of heART!!

Ptitesmimines said...

I'm impressed !
Wonderful work I love !

Unknown said...

Just beautiful and so fun

kim said...

love the box. this vintage look and the detail is great. thank you so much for sharing.

Betty said...

Oh.My.Goodness. A lot of work, but it had to be a lot of fun, too! Love it!

Kisa Peters said...

Simply fabulous!!! I LOVE EVERY DETAIL! My son made a similar box in woodshop - I plan to cover it but I don't think I'll have all the fun stuff to put inside!! LOVE yours!!

Indy's Designs said...

Wonderful attention to details. Great job.

Jillisgram said...

What details --- love what you did! It must have taken you a long time to create, I know it would have taken me forever -----!

Karen Letchworth said...

Oh,Pam...just so adorable. LOVE your use of these gorgeous products. Thanks for sharing,
Karen

Mary Hamer said...

Pam this is FAB!!! I love how you decorated your treasure find! I love flea market shopping! Wouldn't it be fun to all go browsing together?
xoxo
mary

Maureen Morton said...

How fun is this?!!! I can't take my eyes off of all the wonderful details. You are an inspiration!

Donna said...

I love shadow box type of collages and this one is wonderful! Great job and i especially love the way you stamped the CS boy and made him a dimensional element in your box!

Bevie Pearl said...

Piris, it is so fun to see what treasures you used in your amazing box. You sure know how to rock the vintage/shabby chic look!!

SusanK said...

I love this step back into the past!

caroscrap42 said...

Quel travail !
bravo

Laurie Unger said...

Love all the vintage details.

Marie said...

c'est vraiment un super jeu qui permet de découvrir votre blog et vos très jolies réalisations..... je tente ma chance...
bisous

Karen Wedding said...

I love that box. I love the little trinkets you put in there too. Very cool.

Sherry Cheever said...

Pam, as usual I love your work, but honey . . . this truly ROCKS! I love every little trinket, detail, etc. Totally AWESOME!

mady said...

j'adoreeeeeeeeeee!!!bises

Pam Funk said...

you are so creative! I want one for all my little things! Thanks

okienurse said...

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing. Vickie

Anonymous said...

Lovely - oooooo!! I need to make or have this!

Robin
http://urbandebrus.typepad.com
robinb at mail dot com

The Gov. said...

This altered flea market find is just stunning!

Debbi said...

I love to work on altered projects. This one is too cute. TFS

Kristin said...

Just adorable, I love all the details!!! Thanks for sharing this!

Kathy2eggs said...

Right up my alley, I just love filling little boxes and yours is just adorable...I especially love the silverware metal stamp. Will be searching for it.

Sharla said...

Awesome!! I love so many things about this...the heart with the keys, the tin flower, the word play on the knife, just very cool!!

Kris Turner said...

Love, love, love this box! The boy and kite is such a neat addition. Thanks for inspiring!

KindredEsprit said...

Oh WOW! What an amazing, special piece! I loooove all the lil' details!

connie said...

I think that I could look at this 100 times and see something new each time---love the detail!

Sylvia/LittleTreasures said...

Awesome box. Love the Vintage Collectibles. It will be a real treasure and conversation piece in days ahead. Thanks for sharing all your creativity.

cardsandmorebygigi said...

How wonderful; I love all the details you incorporated into this gorgeous altered box...such unique pieces...would'nt you love if they could talk and tell you their history !!

Noreen said...

A wonderful vintage box - I love all the items you used to fill it!

Becky Green said...

WOW!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL project you've created!!! LOVE ALL the old pieces!!! Yes, I DO like the little Campbells spoon!!! I noticed it without you even having to mention it!!! :)

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Beautiful altered box love all the trinkets you filled it with
Marilyn

Trees said...

Such an awesome project, all that detail is just amazing!

scrapbignou said...

sorry but i don't speak english very well. i'm french
your project is so cute, very wonderful, i love a lot
kiss nelly

McStamper said...

What a wonderful project. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

Sue from Oregon said...

Oh my...I keep looking at every little detail, wondering what personal significance it has to you...this is just pure fun!

Tricia said...

This altered box is wonderful!

Lana said...

Pam your altered cubby box is just so darn cool!!!!!!

Rachelle said...

Wow! This is just fabulous! The detail is wonderful!

Stampergirlsmith@hughes.net said...

What a wonderful use of tart pans/candy molds!!!!! I'm inspired.

iCreateforfun said...

Wow. To find all those things to put in those tiny holes. Great job.

Pam said...

I love the altered box and can not wait to try this project my wheels are spinning now.

SuZeQ said...

Oh, Pam - this is fabulous. Thanks for all the inspiration.

Sharon Wheet said...

I have started really altering some stuff around the house, and I simply LOVE your box! How interesting, adventurous and delightful to see all the little 'treasures'. What a fantastic job! and thanks for the tissue idea. (thank Tim, too)

Kate Yetter said...

Awesome altered box! I just started making my first one and it is so fun! That tissue paper technique is great. THatnks for sharing.

Texas JennyWren said...

So amazing! You used these items very creatively!! Of all the items, I loved the spool of tatting the best - my grandmother did tatting and I never got a chance to learn from her. Thanks for sharing.
txjennywren.blogspot.com

busymartha said...

You have great taste, love the blocks, game pieces, measuring tape, etc. These are some of my favourite things!

Marva Plummer-Bruno said...

Oh how awesome!!!! Love your box! You are so creative! I'm adding your blog to my faves! :D

Kristie said...

This is just amazing...I'm totally inspired :)

Bette said...

What a gorgeous shadow box. Love all the details. This will make quite a keepsake. Great job!!

Unknown said...

Wonderful box! So many creative cubbies.

Anonymous said...

Wow! What a treasure trove! Such fun to look and discover all the goodies!
Carole Gatza

Loretta said...

That is just too cool, and so cute!

2amscrapper said...

stellar project!

Playing with Paper said...

I am blown away by this blog hop!! All of your projects are just wonderful!! Loving this hope thank you!

Papillionstamper said...

What a great project. I love how you highlighted each "compartment". Your kitty is very cute too! Thanks for sharing.

The Old Parsonage said...

Pam the box is lovely! Love the cool vintage feel you create!

Leann

Queen Mary said...

This is absolutely stunning! I love these altered boxes/thingies and I love what you've done! I love the sparkly brooch, I love the blocks, your name in the little whatevertheyares, it's just so nostalgic!

Brenda Smith said...

Your projects are always the best!

Naomi said...

This is a great project. All the personal details are wonderful.

Anonymous said...

What a fun way to display all your vintage items - I think I'll try to make one showcasing all of my grandmothers things! Thanks for the inspiration.

Broni said...

Oh my word, Pam! This is so totally awesome!! I love all the wonderful little details and keep going back to make sure I haven't missed anything! Fabulous!! This hop was fun!

Vicki Chrisman said...

OH MY... You can only imagine HOW MUCH I love this project!! AMAZING! and in the mist of it I was almost in tears.. because I saw something that I used to have as a child(given to me by my aunt Dorothy) ..that I lost somehow when we moved to this house. It's that campbell soup girl spoon. Brought back so many memories. I have never seen another one.
Such an amazing project.. I'm headed back for another look!

Judy said...

What a clever idea! So inspiring if you collect little items. TFS

dinosaur said...

What a beautiful box! I had so much fun looking at all of the little parts of it.

nise said...

I don't even know where to begin, but WOW! Is this ever neat-o!
I've looked at the pictures of the different compartments a couple times and I'm impressed with your creativity. Thanks so much for sharing.

Lynn said...

this is so cool. a real treat for the eyes.

Anonymous said...

You have inspired me to do something with a box that I have.
carol b

Starla said...

OH MY! So many little fabulous details in each little compartment! So fun to hop with you Crafty gals today!!

mollydianeh said...

First time visiting your blog. Great job with your altered shelf/box!

Karen said...

Gorgeous altered memory box. So creative!

Anonymous said...

Wow! So creative and so much to see. Love all the elements. Fabulous!

CuddlyBunny said...

Wow! Your sectioned tray turned shadow box is awesome! I love the teeny, tiny elements here and there, especially the kite with the curly tail!

Just one question ... when do you find time for things like sleeping?

Mary F said...

Wow. That's a great altered box!

Debby said...

Pam your shadow box is terrific...I love altering stuff like this. Thanks.

http://debby-paperpearls.blogspot.com/

Karen said...

I love the idea of using the silverware in your work!

Anonymous said...

Oh Pam! There are no words that I can say that would give you altered box the description it deserves... Gorgeous, beautiful, fabulas, amazing... All those thing rolled into one project. You ROCK Ms. Pam :). Hugs Linda Duke

Anonymous said...

lovely and so unique

Sue from Oregon said...

I had to add this to Share the Mojo here:

http://sharethemojo.blogspot.com/2011/03/share-mojo-week-of-march-18th.html

Jill Norwood said...

Incredible project! Love the paper pieced boy! Adorable!

Bunnyfreak said...

Awesome treasure box.

Cheryl Stevenson said...

Wow! Wow! WoW!This is a really exciting project from so many standpoints! I have a couple of similar boxes and now know how to tackle them (I think! :-)) THanks so much for sharing this.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic shadow-box!!!

Assemblage and "out-of-the-box", (or "in-the-box" in this instance) creations are right up my alley.

I love your use of the paper and
printed tape to prepare the box as a place to showcase your gathered goodies. The little boy flying the kite stamp from Crafty Secrets is what truly sets it apart.

Bravo to you, O Creative One!!!

Michele Kovack said...

This is absolutely FABULOUS!!!! Love every last detail of it!

Retta B. said...

I'm really inspired by your designs and ideas. Beautiful!

Melissa Bove said...

This is spectacular! Wow! Love this!

savyjade said...

This is truly an heirloom peice. It is truly lovely!

Susan said...

This is the most darling box I've seen! Love how you incorporated the stamps.
Susan

Pearl Maple said...

fantastic
like every fabulous little detail

DWD said...

I love the look of these altered boxes. I haven't altered anything before. Looks like I might need to give it a try. Not sure I have enough "stuff" to go in one. I'll have to dig out some "junk".

Unknown said...

I've always loved these configuration boxes but was too chicken try it. Your's is gorgeous... and now I can't wait to try it out!

Thanks so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.om

becsflowers said...

Now I have to get my box stash out and get ordering the new Creative scraps! No wonder I check out your blog first. Your things are beautiful and inspiring.

joy said...

What an adorable box! Each one of the elements has a special interest and its own little story!

C. Sage Deerborn said...

Thanks for sharing all of the little details. Love your box.

Sandy said...

Oh my goodness - this is unbelievable! I love this project and that cute little boy adds just the right touch!

Bets Bits said...

well done this is fab each time i look i see something new just love therse boxes xx thank you

Tanya said...

Oh my goodness this is amazing, I love it, it is just filled with fun!

Rema DeLeeuw said...

I love your creations....

Joanna McDonald said...

This project is absolutely
stunning! So many unique items!

Cynde said...

So sweet, thanks for sharing your art!!

Lenet said...

I just love these boxes, so much details yours is awsome!

Shelley Williams said...

Great use of a Tim Holtz item. I love the Silverware idea!

Peggy said...

I love your idea of altering an old wooden box. All the distressing and embellies are great. What a treasure. I especially like what you did with the boy and the kite.
God bless,
Peggy Allen

NanaConnie said...

Amazing detail in your altered box! What an incredible amount of work you've done but it's so worth it when you see the finished product! Fabulous. This is suc a great hop-- so much inspiration.

kristyk said...

How wonderfully detailed!

Anonymous said...

where to begin? what an amazing transformation of your found box!
thanks for sharing your great creativitiy!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net

kdeem said...

Very nice - thank you for the inspiration

{VICKI} said...

Super WOW!

Love it!---simply amazing!

Larajc said...

gorgeous project!

bbourassa said...

How creative you are. Just love all that you did with box!

candy hill said...

OMG! the mount of detail in this project is amazing, i am blown away
great work! hugs candy

Beverly S. said...

Wow! Love your shadow box! Amazing detail!

Linda said...

Your shadow box is just gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talent.

Sue D said...

Absolutely fabulous project!

Renee V said...

This is so beautiful and intriguing! Just love the fun, intricate little items you've put in here! I finally just bought one of these displays the other day and didn't know what I was going to do with it! Now I have some much needed inspiration, thanks so much!

Jen said...

What an amazing altered box you made! Love all the details!

Unknown said...

wow - a lot of loving work went into that box! thanks for sharing

Southern Chic Vintage said...

This is so very beautiful. It makes me want to RUN to my craft room and start creating right now. You are very talented and I love your blog. I am glad I found you through this hop.

Cynthia said...

Gorgeous altered box, Pam!

Angela Weimer said...

What a fantastic project. All those lovely little compartments neatly packed with amazing treasures. One of my favourites so far. Thansk for sharing and have a wonderful day. Angela

Sheila Rumney said...

Love your altered box! All the beautiful detail!!!

Angela said...

Pam I just love to stop by and see what you create - you're one of may favorite crafty ladies! I've been wanting to get my hands on something from Crafty Secrets so I hope I win! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

Two words! Simply Amazing!!!!

sendee said...

Love the blocks. They really add a touch of color. I've always wanted to a box like that. You have inspired me. Thank you.

Cath said...

What a find, I love what you have done with this box.

Cathx

~Tammy~ said...

Ok, this is down right cool! This must have taken some time and shows a lot of love went into it! I love this!!!! Swoon!

julie said...

Very talented work. Just love it!

Janet said...

Harbor Freight carries the alphabet stamping tools.....

Annan said...

What a really fun project. Wonderful vintage feel to this. Love the tin flower.

Karen said...

Wow, what a fabulous project. I love it.

Viki Banaszak said...

OMG!!!!! I love your box. It is so adorable and giving lots of inspiration.

Larissa Heskett said...

Love the cuteshadow box!! I like the way you inculded the stamped images!! =) THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Athena said...

Cette boîte altérée est superbe, bravo pour ce travail très minutieux.
Athena.

Judi said...

Soooo creative, I love your shadow box. Really interesting trinkets.

Phyllis said...

This is so nice. Don't believe I have seen anything like it before. Great job.

Vail's Creative Endeavors said...

Love your shadow box, great way to display our favorite little items.

rush said...

absolutely stunning. i have left this blog open so that i can study all of the goodies you put in the nooks. beautiful.

Betsy said...

I love the look of the tissue tape on this...thanks for such a great idea. Love the primitive look.

Rhonda Z said...

Incredible project . . . my favorite, today!

DottyA Cards & Things said...

What a FUN project you did... everytime I look I see something I missed. Very nice!

Lenny said...

What a great project that altered box...i just love it.

Deborah Mahnken said...

So creative -- and full of lots of cool things to look at. Love it!

Diane said...

What a creative and fun box...full of all kinds of goodies...very vintage...very unique...love it!

Unknown said...

It is a beautiful box!

Pat K said...

I love altered projects and your
box is simply wonderful!

Pam Young said...

How cool are these!! So creative and fun!! Thanks for the idea.

Karenladd said...

Your project is beyond awesome! Love that you recycled an old box...it's just fantastic!

Anonymous said...

Pam, my fork made your shadow box. What a hoot! You went to so much detailed time necessary work to share this treasure space with all of us. Thank you.
Keep Looking UP!
mt23stamperatyahoo

Anonymous said...

I love projects like this. This gave me some good ideas.
Pat
neihejp@att.net

starqueen said...

Hi Paam,
Oooh, I love your creative collection! Just seeing all those sweet trinkets makes me smile. I love the idea of using the tissue tape along the edges...I think that stuff is a GREAT invention!
Thanks for sharing!

Cynde said...

Love the collection of things you put into the box. Fabulous! It's so beautifully put together. I can tell alot of thought went into it all. Not to mention all the work. Too Fun and Fabulous!

Nancy said...

Love your altered box! It is full of fabulous little details.

SHartl said...

I am just amazed at all the work that went into that box..and WOW, was it worth it! Amazing!

Barbara said...

Great home decor piece. LOTS of detail.

carpediem said...

cool altered project!!! laura j

Carey said...

Love all the details and thanks for the close up photos. Great project!

BethW said...

This is just amazing-I am blown away buy your creative talent.

Unknown said...

Oh wow. Love it so muhc. Such wonderful inspiration =)

Hugs from Lilli =)
l.a.nikolaisen at gmail dot com
www.crazycardmaker.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

That's so creative of you to use this box!!!

Romaine said...

I LOVE what you have done with this box! The deails are awesome! How do you think of what to put in? I would love to do something like this, but would not know where to begin! Fabulous!

kathlee said...

Oh this makes me want to do a box! I absolutely LOVE it! Beautiful TFS
Kathie
kathlee154atgmaildotcom
http://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

Gretchen Wilson said...

What an amazing project you tackled. All the treasures that you had hidden away are now found and display in your altered box. A great job - well done.

Babs said...

Love the altered box Im going to try that with some of my hidden treasures! Thanks

Kristin M. said...

Oh, wow! This is really creative.

Kristin

DottyA Cards & Things said...

Oh My Goodness!!! Everytime I look I see somthing different. Love your project!

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