Monday, July 28, 2008

Mini Pizza Box Tags~


Monday is CHF Blog Challenge Chicks time, this week's challenge, using a brayer. I admit, I haven't really used a brayer for much lately other than inking up large stamps like backgrounds.

For the challenge I decided to try a technique I haven't done for a while - crayon resist. The bird from Kim Hughes Cute Curls set was stamped several times in StazOn Timber Brown onto Ranger Glossy Cardstock and highlighted with a white crayon. Adirondack Raspberry was brayered over the entire piece and then buffed with a tissue to bring the white back. The birds were hand cut and used on each scalloped tag. The bird on the pizza box was elevated with dimensional foam.

The mini pizza box is a sized down version of the little bit larger ones that have been seen on various websites and blogs. I scaled it down to fit 3 x 3 cards and envies, or in this case, scalloped tags.

Directions for the mini pizza box are:
Paper size: 5 1/4" x 9 1/2"
Score at 1", 4 1/4", 5 1/4" and 8 1/2"
Rotate and score 1" down each side.
Cut 8 scores - 4 per side on each long side, to where the score lines intersect.
Using a circle punch, punch a half circle in the middle of one of the short ends. This will create an opening to lift the lid.
Attach Scor-Tape to each flap and adhere box together.

Be sure to check out the other CHF DT girls and their brayer challenge projects. You can click
on the links in the right side bar under CHF Design Team.

V.~

Supplies:
Stamps: Cute Curls by Kim Hughes for Cornish Heritage Farms, Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Adirondack Raspberry, Paper: Glossy Paper by Ranger, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Prismatics Razzleberry Medium and Suede Brown Dark, Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Sultry Collection, Tools: Scor-Pal, 1" Circle punch, Nestabilities Circle and Scallop dies, Cuttlebug, 1/8" hand held circle punch, Accessories: Kiwi Grosgrain, Silver cord, Staples, Dimensional foam

15 comments:

Kristine Reynolds said...

How lovely Val! I always forget about this cool technique. I love this project too!

Dawn said...

I love this technique and you did such a fabulous job! Just too CUTE!!

Silvergirl said...

I love the mini-box! And it's been ages since I've done crayon resist... it's a tech I've always loved! Great job!

hugs,
lise

Anna van Schurman said...

Cute!

Abra Leah Cross said...

That is just adorable!!!

Stefanie Staniak said...

Very cute! :)

Jessica said...

Great little box, Val! I love your gift tags, too. Thanks for the dimensions - I'll be making one of my own soon, I'm sure!

Anonymous said...

oooooo, neat! that bird is so pretty.

Shala

Julia Stainton said...

Ahhhh this is so sweet Val! Great idea!

Joanne B. said...

Brayer, what's a brayer (kidding...) another one of those tools that I HAD to have and now sits there...

You've inspired me to give crayon resist another try!

Sue said...

I love this cute little mini pizza box!!

KooKie said...

These are so stinkin' cute!
What a cute image too.

Daisydaze said...

How pretty...I love the birds. Thanks for sharing.

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

These are just darling!!! It was so nice to actually meet you IRL at CHA -- I felt like I met a celebrity!!!

Wanda. said...

I LOVE this, I'm going to have to give it a try! TFS