The Winner … Julie Howard!
DT member, Susan Dupre hosted a challenge at http://www.scrapbook.com/ and Julie Howard was the lucky winner. Since her project is such a gorgeous project, we would love to show it to you with a great tutorial. Thanks Julie!
The Box
I started with an inexpensive paper mache box from the craft store. First I measured and cut all of my patterned paper to the correct size. Then I sponged all of the edges with Tim Holtz’s Vintage Photo ink. For the corner pieces (on the box bottom), I used my sewing machine to do a quick straight stitch. Then I adhered all of the paper to the box using Mod Podge (matte). I followed up with two additional coats of Mod Podge over the papers and the stitching.
The Pin Cushion
Freehand, I cut out several circles from an old pattern. Haphazardly layering the circles, I balled them up in my hand, flattened them slightly and then made a small pleat in the center before putting a staple through the middle.
Next I took tape measure and gave it a good coating of ink for a more vintage look. Then I simply wrapped the tape measure loosely around my hand. Very carefully I slipped it off and, using some string, tied it tightly in the center. After that I was able to fan it out and position it how I wanted. Using glue dots, I placed the tape measure flower on top of the pattern tissue paper.
I then cut a length of rick rack, attached a small pair of embroidery scissors and hot glued them into the center of the tape measure. Using hot glue again, I positioned the tomato pin cushion.
The box is perfect for storing all of the sewing notions that I’ve managed to accumulate in my scrap area. And I love that I can always find my scissors now!
Awesome Julie..... What a Gorgeous project..... YAY You!!
Posted by: Debbi ( Delusional1) | April 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Great tutorial, Julie! Love the notions box...very creative! Congrats on the win!!!
Posted by: Susan Goetter | April 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Julie - this is fantastic! Love what you did with the Graphic 45 and pin cushion flower. Brilliant!
Posted by: Liz Qualman | April 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Julie, your rocked this challenge! Your altered item blew the others away, and there were some pretty wonderful entries! Congrats on the win and being blogged here!
Posted by: admin | April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Awesome job Julie!!! Supercute project!!! You are so creative girle!!Congrats!!
Posted by: Gabrielle Pollacco | April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Julie, Congrats on the win!! This is such a beautiful project!! I love it and think I will have to make one for myself!! Your tutorial is terrific!
Posted by: Debbie ♥ ♥ | April 20, 2009 at 12:00 AM
This is fabulous....You got talent Girl!!! Great tutorial.
Posted by: Delaina Burns | April 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM
CONGRATULATIONS Julie !
Posted by: emeline | April 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Congratulations Julie!! LOVE this box! Definitely will try one of my own, now with the tutorial! THANKS!
Posted by: Robin Gibson | April 22, 2009 at 12:00 AM
Ooooooooooooh, I love this Julie! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Stacy Cohen | April 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM
ehh. really like it.
Posted by: Baiptjah | May 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM
great post hope to see some additional comments next Tuesday…kisses
Posted by: Jessicaskax | May 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM
thans for the tip
Posted by: Arianalove | May 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM
hmm... informative )
Posted by: Baiptjah | May 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM