Saturday, November 8, 2014

CABINET CARD POCKETS AT COMPENDIUM OF CURIOSITIES III CHALLENGE

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog. 

We have another product challenge this week rather than a technique challenge over at Compendium of Curiosities III Challenge. Turn to page 38 in your Compendium of Curiosities III book and check out the Cabinet Card Pocket.

I totally LOVE these Cabinet Card Pockets that Tim Holtz has added to his Ideaology line.  They come in two sizes ... a mini that measures approximately 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" and the size I used measuring approximately 4 1/4" x 6 1/4".  You can fit a 4" x 6" photograph in it or, as shown in the picture in the book, you can use one of Tim's Found Relatives cards.  The Found Relatives cards measure 3" x 5".  Because it is smaller than the opening in the larger Cabinet Card, it allows you to have some fun collaging ephemera, washi tape, whatever to fill up the extra space.  SO FUN!!

I have a 6 1/2 foot Christmas tree in my entry hall that I call my "Grandchildrens' tree".  I hope to fill the tree with hand made vintage style ornaments for each of my four grandchildren celebrating every Christmas.


So, I created this ornament for my twin grandsons using the larger Cabinet Card, ephemera from Tim's Christmas Ephemera Pack, his Pine Twine, Mirrored Stars, a little Christmas tree from the Woodlands Mini Tree Lot, "2012" Mini Numerals, Tissue Tape, various Distress Inks and Stickles, a piece of vintage red tinsel garland and some little plastic bulbs. 


I began by choosing a photograph of my grandsons, sized it 3" x 5" and printed it out on Glossy Cardstock. I added Antique Linen followed by Vintage Photo Distress Inks over the top and edges of the photograph to give it a more aged appearance.


I added a piece of cardstock to the back of my photograph, leaving about 1/2" at the top so that I could more easily create a collage that would easily slide into the Cabinet Card once I finished decorating it.  To this top piece of exposed cardstock, I added a strip of Tim's Christmas Tissue Tape and then added a "Shiny Brite" box edge image from Tim's Christmas Ephemera Pack to it. For an even more festive and vintage appearance, I lightly added some Stickles highlights using Candy Cane Red (sunburst lines) and Holly Green (filling in Shiny Brite).  Then I added a thin line of Mercury Glass Stickles across the bottom. I also added a couple of little pieces of torn Christmas Tissue Tape to one side of the photograph.  I added a small Mirrored Star lined with Crystal Stickles to dot the "I" in BELIEVE.  I really like how it adds that little bit of sparkle to the actual photograph and is centered between the boys. Yay!


Next it was time to add the Pine Twine around the photo opening of the Cabinet Card.  I did this by using 1/8" Scor Tape. Worked like a charm!   


Now for the dimensional stuff!  I made a little Ribbon Icicles box using Tim's image from a icicles box. To make a box, glue the box lid image onto a piece of kraft paper or cardstock.  Add 1/4" all the way around the icicles box lid image and cut out. Then cut a box bottom of out either kraft paper or cardstock and cut out.  Score all of the sides in 1/4" and fold.  Cut two small slits on each end and fold under the end piece of the box. Glue the two flaps underneath the flat box end.  Wha-lah!  You've created a box top and bottom. 

Glue the bottom of the box to the top of the box as the interior sides.  I also added some "tinsel" strips to the bottom of the box with Scor Tape that would later create a little sunburst effect.


I found some really pretty little "corners" for either side of my photograph amongst the Christmas Ephemera Pack.  The corners are images of poinsettias and holly leaves.  I added some Star Dust Stickles over all of the red areas and Eucalyptus Stickles on the light areas of the holly leaves. Then I set those aside to dry while I created my little Christmas tree.  


Tim's trees are a cream color, perfect for spraying them any color you want them to be.  So, I sprayed my Mini Tree with Peeled Paint Distress Stain and painted the bottom with Fired Brick Distress Paint.  I added some white "snow" in the form of Embossing Paste. Then I hot glued little "bulbs" into place and another small Mirrored Star (lined with Star Dust Stickles) to the top.

So that the Pine Twine would appear to have a bit of a "tinsel" appearance, I added Silver Stickles randomly on the twine. I like the subtle sparkle it gives. 


Next I punched two small holes, one on either side of the top and added the vintage red tinsel garland as a hanger, knotting the garland behind on each side.  Time to start putting everything together!


To the upper left, I hot glued the Ribbon Icicles box into place, letting the silver "tinsel" hang below it. I followed that up by pop dotting and gluing the two photo corners of pointettias and holly leaves into place.  I allowed the stringing "tinsel" to take on more of starburst effect behind the photo corner by manipulating the tinsel.  I like that vintage feeling that silver "tinsel" gives.  


To the upper right photo corner, I popped a retro-ish Santa in the center of the poinsettia.

I wanted to give my ornament an even more vintage appearance.  So, I slipped a piece of scrap cardstock inside the Cabinet Card to protect the area where my photo collage would slip. I lightly sprayed areas of the Cabinet Card with spray adhesive and lightly sprinkled it with "snow" (mica flakes snow).   Then I lightly sprayed the little Christmas tree, added some light "snow" to it and hot glued it into place on my Cabinet Card.


I hot glued some little Christmas light bulbs onto the top and bottom of the Pine Twine and topped them with a touch of white Embossing Paste (snow). 


I created "2012", the year the photograph was taken, to add to my ornament. I did this by using Tim's Mini Numerals and covering them with musical notes Tissue Tape (and some Glossy Accents used as a glue).  


Then I used Wendy Vecchi's Vermillion Archival Ink (permanent ink) to colorize the numbers. I added a coat of clear Rock Candy Crackle Paint and heat set it. Once dry, I added some red wire, wrapping the numerals and leaving a "tail" of wire at the top to hot glue them into place underneath the Pine Twine. I love how they appear to dangle. Finally I added some Silver Stickles around the edges of the numerals to better define them and draw the eye towards them.


All done!  My newest vintage ornament to add to my Grandchildren tree.  I need to make another one of these.  After all, they are twins!!  It is my hope that someday, these ornaments will be treasured keepsakes for my grandchildren ... a look back at Christmases past and a sweet remembrance of how they changed from year to year.

Now it's YOUR turn to create a wonderful Cabinet Card Pocket and enter our challenge. 

Our sponsor for this challenge are the wonderful folks at Inspiration Emporium.  
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$50.00 gift certificate to shop in their wonderful store!

And of course, there is that "other prize" full of fabulous Tim Holtz products donated by the man himself and Mario! 

So, come join the fun, the sharing of ideas and our creations at the challenge website!  The Curiosity Crew has some fantastic examples of the Cabinet Card Pocket for you to see and inspire you!  

Good luck!!  I can't wait to see your designs.




 


 

51 comments:

  1. Brilliant project and so beautifully created.
    hugs
    lorraine x

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  2. Candy!!! Beyond stunning!! I love that you create with vintage Christmas!! I have hoards that I have finally started using! I really love how you can turn all of these pieces into something that looks as though it is from the past- and Grands? You? I never would have thoughts-you wear it well!! Your grandsons are handsome lads and I look forward to the tree filled with treasures!

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  3. What a special holiday photo frame to remember your grands in years to come!

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  4. Beautifully done with all that vintage goodness as always Candy! Gorgeous grandsons, and to have twins how lovely. I'm sure this piece will be treasured on the grandchildren's tree. Karen.x

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  5. It took me a while just to get past the photo of those gorgeous twin Grandboys! They are adorable. I love the beautiful icicle box you made and the way you covered the 2012, the silver stickles really does draw the eye in beautifully. The little lights are just delightful. Such a beautiful make Candy! Hugs, Anne xx

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  6. What a beautiful project. The photo made me smile! x

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  7. Those boys are darling! Love all that Christmas ephemera!

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  8. Candy...I LOVE your Cabinet Card...your grands are totally adorable! This is such a perfect way to display pictures on your tree....I hope you will share a picture of it when you get it all done! I would love to see it. Love your altered card...fabulous holiday fun! hugs.

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  9. Candy,
    How creative to make this into an ornament! And on it's side! I love all those vintage touches you have given this, and the photo is just darling! I know you must enjoy those boys! I love all the glitter and sparkle on your elements and that star is adorable dotting the I between those two cute boys! Thank you, Candy, for such a wonderful note you left on my blog; it really was so sweet!

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  10. What a wonderful vintage feel! Great keepsake. The snow is a great touch. Those little light bulbs just make me smile.

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  11. Candy, how clever!!! I love your ornament idea for these cabinet cards. Great techniques too. Thanks for inspiring me...

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  12. I want to come to your house at Christmas and see that tree! What a beautiful ornament. The twine forming a frame is brilliant and I love the way you've transformed the numbers. I am sure your grandchildren will love seeing themselves featured on this ornament!

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  13. What a fantastic ornament, your family will love it, great idea! So much sparkle and shine, I need to find my stickles and create. I like the box you created to give dimension. Beautiful x

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  14. Absolutely wonderful, Candy! I am always amazed at the extent of the details you include in your projects. They make everything look SO authentically vintage! LOVE that icicle box!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  15. Love the way you altered the cabinet card and what a pair of cuties. :)

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  16. Candy, this is SO great! So many fun details to study. The handmade box, love it. The Texture Paste snow, love it. And the tissue tape covered letters, GENIUS! Awesome use of the cabinet card pocket and framing it with the pine twine.

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  17. Your christmas ornament looks great, Candy! I love all the beautiful embellishments you've added, and the photo of the twins is just adorable!

    Hugs,
    Gaby

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  18. And what a lovely vintage ornament, Candy! Oh your g-boys are so adorable! Again you have impressed these eyes with so many festive details. Love your cabinet card and the icing on the cake is the snow touch on the lights! Hugs!

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  19. I love the idea of your Grandchildren tree! These cabinet cards are a great base for an ornament, and it looks fantastic! As always, love all the detail you've packed in!

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  20. You age every single little detail so beautifully Candy. Yet another brilliant make. Nicola x

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  21. Love your vintage "magic " Christmas cabinet card... everything reminds me of Christmas with my Grandmother; your tree, those numbers are all amazing, such fun "detail" work !

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  22. Fantastic job Candy and beautiful twin grandsons....my niece is expecting twin boys later in the month!!! Love your tribute to you grandkids and as always love all the vintage elements to this project.

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  23. Oh My Goodness, Candy!! Look at all of your wonderful vintagey Christmas tidings to bring this memory from Christmas past into Christmas present!! So CUTE and Festive and FUN!! Like I commented over at Annette's blog....now I'm really stumped as to what to do with my Cabinet Cards!! ;) LOL!! Thanks for another GREAT CC3 creation, Candy!! XOXO-Shari T.

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  24. Marvellous cabinet, Candy! Love love the picture and the details, frosty and glittering!

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  25. Love this! Fabulous picture. I love all the frosty sparkle!

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  26. You always make it so fun to come here! I love this and all the vintage goodies. That reminds me, I need more of those wee Christmas lights. Great inspiration.

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  27. This is so fabulous, I love the idea of making homemade christmas ornaments each year for the grandkids. What a fabulous idea!

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  28. The first thing that went through my mind when I saw this was "how cool!" I love the style of it, reminds me of Christmas when I was a kid. Love the snow on the lights, very clever. Thanks for sharing Candy. :)

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  29. This is so cute! I love all the frosty sparkle you added along with the gorgeous garland, lights and ephemera. It reminds me of old time Christmas beauty. And those grandkids are ridiculously adorable!

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  30. Thanks for the nostalgia! I remember those icicle boxes from my childhood!

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  31. Wow Candy! So creative! Your grandsons are adorable! Love all the shimmery glittery detail! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  32. The holly border and lights are so cute on this ornament. Also, I love the red music paper numbers with stickles.

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  33. What lucky grandkids you have! Beautiful idea for their tree, and this is a wonderful addition!

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  34. This a great keepsake Candy! Love all of the sparkle!

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  35. Love the wonderful vintage look of all the fun pieces on this Candy! what a great way to highlight this 2012 photo!

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  36. Fantastic idea for an ornament and I love all the little details!

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  37. Wow! Is this a lot of fun and holiday color? Love it...

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  38. Such a magical ornament for your grandchildren tree! I love how you used embellishments right on the photo too and I love all the dimensional things. It's like a Christmas shoppe window. I love the numbers hanging down in red! Your projects give me so many ideas! Thanks! It's fun to see life through the grand children's eyes! It's fun to experience the wonder and excitement all over again! They are sweet!

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  39. What a lovely family Christmas ornament - in those bold traditional colours, but with the personal touch of the photos. Just delightful!

    Sorry I've missed so much, but I'm looking forward to getting back in the swing of visiting.
    Alison xx

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  40. So cute to see your twin grandsons in a pocket card ornament, always love your designs.

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  41. What a wonderful festive treat, and I'm sure your grandchildren will treasure these Christmas keepsakes for years to come

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  42. What a gorgeous make and stunning looking grandkids! As always adore your work. Nikki xx

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  43. Candy, I love what you did with your cabinet card and those twin grand boys are just cutie patooties! You are always coming up with ideas I would have never thought of, thank you for the inspiration!

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  44. I love the vintage feel to this project. It's so cool. Why don't I have an pine twine.. I've gotta get some :)

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  45. More vintage Christmas goodness - I love it!!!

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  46. Christmas is my fav time of the year!!! Your project is so joyful and bright! Inspirational as always! BArbarayaya

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  47. You always have the cutest details. I am a sucker for bottle brush trees!

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  48. Candy your work never ceases to amaze me ! what a wonderful idea to make a Christmas tree ornament. How utterly lovely for your lucky grandchildren to have such a talented grandma ! toni x

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  49. Amazing! I just love all of the snow you added, it looks so real! Your Grandsons do steal the show a bit though, don't they! Little cuties! Gorgeous frame!

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