Altered Cigar Box

I signed up for a swap, where we were to alter a cigar box.  This being my first altered cigar box, I found it somewhat of a challenge, a challenge that I was willing to accept.

Inspiration for my theme was suggested by the person that was assigned as my swap partner. . .Shabby Chic.  The main technique was inspired by Tim Holtz's "Enameled Metals" for the book, A Compendium of Curiosities Vol. II.

Some Glossy Accents Crackle, some Peeled Paint Distress Stain.

Inside some bling and a daisy colored with Vintage Photo Distress Stain.

Inside bottom interesting wallpaper samples that I have had in my collection for many years,  this being the perfect opportunity to part with one sheet.

And for a little surprise, using the left over images, note cards for my swap partner.

I hope you like my first attempt at Altered Cigar Boxes.

~The Creative Scrapping Guy

Jason

Fun with my Antique Store Find

I have been wanting to create my own set of ink blending tools, an idea that I saw on pinterest via Lollyrot Scrapbooking's Blog using chess pieces. Shown here:

After searching rummage sales and auction sales, I was unable to find a chess set that I liked and would go with the theme of my craft room.

Last week when I made a visit to the Antique store I found the following items:

Old Wooden Thread Spools

A very interesting Hinged Wooden Box

After seeing these items my creative mind start thinking and this is what I came up with:

The box turned out to be a vintage sign making kit, included in the box were two old ink pads along with four brushes.  This box being a perfect addition to my craft room.  For the blending tools I glued the spools to wood pieces.  But to add to the charm and whimsy, I took white thread and using each color of Distress Ink I colored the thread and wrapped it around the spool.  I really am please how these blending tools turned out and they go very well with my Creating Scrapping Guy Craft Room theme.

Two other items that I found are vintage printing plates, which happen to be of the two lakes that are close to my family home. Mina Lake and Richmond Lake.

I of course needed to ink them up and stamp their images.  These vintage pieces will make some great backgrounds.

The Creative Scrapping Guy

~Jason

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Tim Holtz June tag

I love this month's Tag Technique that Tim Holtz has shared on with blog http://timholtz.com/12-tags-of-2012-june/

I love using nibs to colorize and tint black and white photos.

Here are some of my projects where I have used nibs to tin and colorize

Happy Scrapping

~The Creative Scrapping Guy

Back in the Craftroom -- Happy Mother's Day

Now that my classes are coming to an end for the session I had some time to get in to my craftroom and create a gift for my mother.  Inspired by Tim Holtz's tag for May.

To all the Mothers in the world and of course my very own.

Happy Mother's Day

~Jason 

The Creative Scrapping Guy

Back in the Craftroom

So after a long leave of absence, I stepped back into my craftroom and came up with this. . .

Happy Crafting. . .

the Creative Scrapping Guy

Digi Playing today

Creating some Digi Creations today.. .

Altered Ancestors Halloween Ball Page Swap

Over at All Things Tim Yahoo Group, Sandy is hosting a Altered Ancestors Halloween Ball.  Being that I really like vintage photos I had to join this swap.  So here is what I came up with for this swap.

Here is a pic of my "Ancestors" unaltered, Minerva, Frederick, Nigel, Creative Scrapping Guy.

Here is the gang getting ready to head to the Halloween Ball at Meriweather Manor.

Back of the page.

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Get Creative & Inky

~Jason

The Creative Scrapping Guy