Graphic 45's French Country Collection

 

 

 

French Country by

Graphic 45

Primitive Cabinet by

Unknown (hehe)

 

 

 

I found this cabinet, while out looking at collectible and antique items, several months back.  It has been hanging around since.  I know when I found it I wanted to make a really cool but functional display case for my store and some of the goodies I carry.  All I needed was just the right paper.  Along came Graphic 45 and their newest release, French Country.  The colors were perfect because the cabinet was painted in a soft green and then distressed with a darker green. I really like the colors and did not want to have to repaint the entire thing.  French Country filled the bill. 

 

 

Here are some "before" pictures.

 

 

 

 



 

 

Green and not really pretty but there was so much potential.  I just simply loved how it was made.

 

 

Here are some "after" pictures.

 

 

 

 Ok it is looking better but you need to see some of the close ups.  I spent some time on the metal flowers from Graphic 45.  I used several different embossing powders to color them and fit them in with the paper line.  I also used sprays from the Petaloo line. I fussy cut the Rooster and placed him against the mesh so that he sat back off the front of the door.

 

Here are some close ups:

 

 

This cluster is on the bottom of the cabinet.  I used soft embossing powders to use with the paper flowers from Graphic 45

 

 

 

In this cluster, I used black and white embossing powders and clustered the flower with flowers from the French Country collection.  This is on the right side of the door.

 

 

This cluster is on the top of the cabinet.  Using Red and Sea Foam white and Celery embossing powders, I wanted to pick up colors from the paper flower collection in the French Country line.

 

 

This cluster is on the left side of the door.  Using Mustard Seed and Spiced Marmalade embossing powders this flower went in with the Sunflower cluster from the paper line.

 

 

Here are a few more pictures from the sides and other angles.

 

Left side of the cabinet. 

 

 

Right side of the cabinet

 

Full top of the cabinet.

 

I hope you enjoyed viewing my project and I really hope it inspires you to do something really cool with a piece of furniture that you may have that you really want to change.

 

Always remember, we have a lot of really cool stuff to buy over at The Hens Den. 

 

Have a VERY crafty day

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 





Grapic 45 - Christmas Box Album

I made this box as an example of what you can do outside of paper or a mimi album.  It has been on display at a few of the expo's that we attend and it is very popular.  I have received may requests for this as a kit.  With the amount of work involved, it is a task that I only did once.  So, I am posting this on my blog to give some samples of what is looks like so that you can make your own.  I would truly appreciate it supplies were purchased from The Hens' Den and that you link back or give credit where the original project came from.  Thanks!

Front of the box

 

Back of the box

Inside of the bot

 Pages from inside the box

I used 8 x 8 page protectors and that gave me 16 pages total for inside the box.  On the outside of the box, I mod podge  the entier thng.  On the inside of the box, I used Ranger Distress Ink Forst Moss to color the wood.  Then I started Layering.

Have fun and please become a follower. I would really appreciate that.

Graphic 45 - Kraft Reflections - Tiny Treasures Kit

Graphic 45 - Kraft Reflections - Tiny Treasures Kit

This kit comes with eveything you see in the pictures, writtin instructions and all the paper is pre-cut.

These kits are limted in their quanty, so get yours while they last.  Here is the link to the store where you can purchase yours.  http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1009/Graphic-45--dsh--Kraft/Detail.bok?xcategory=3+-+Store+Kits

Graphic 45 - Curtian Call - Tiny Treasures Kit

Here are a few more pictures of the kit that is avaible in the store for purchase.  Quanties are very limted, to get yours before they are all gone.

Graphic 45 - Curtian Call - Tiny Treasures Kit

This kit comes with full instrustions and illustrations.  Pre-cut papers, embellishments and new hinges.   You will need will need mod podge, tape or glue to adhere the paper to the the box.  The sample shown is using Claudine Hellmuths' slow Dry Studio Medium to adhere the paper to the wood box.  Here is the link to the store:  http://stores.thehensden.com/-strse-1010/Graphic-45--dsh--Curtian/Detail.bok?xcategory=3+-+Store+Kits

Basic Grey - Piccadilly - Receipt Box

Such fun to make.  A receipt box.  It is something you can make and give as a gift or keep and start passing down through the family with YOUR favorite family receipts.  

Available in the store now!!   Quanties are very limited, be sure to get yours before they are all gone.


Here are a few more snap shots:

Be sure to visit   www.TheHensDen.com to get yours before they are all gone

Bo Bunny's Gabrielle

I have not posted a project for a while, but I had to wait for this beautiful paper from Bo Bunny.  Her Winter CHA release, Gabrielle.  I love this paper but what is there not to love about Bo Bunny?

I struggled to get the exposure right on these pictures...oh well, next time

I wanted my own box that will tell the story of my scrap booking expericence.  I will now take pictures of my earlier projects and place them in side.  This will be a reminder of how far I have come and how much I have learned.   MY OH MY!.. Have I learned!!!

Products:

Bo Bunny's Gabrielle paper line and chipboard and trinkets

Stickles: Scattered Straw, Platinum, Milled Lavendar, Tattered Rose, Connamon, Worn Lipstick, Icicle, Peeled Paint and Patina.

Glossy Accents and Crackle Accents

Color Box Cats Eye

Glaze Pen

Jellyroll gold pen

Distressed Inks: Walnut Stain, Forest Moss, Broken China and Spiced Marmalade.

Prima Black Diamond Bling.

Graphic 45 Ornate metal Door Plate and Knob and Hinges

Misc Bling (old earings from my jewlery box)