Altered Tin to Gift Box

Hello there!

Today I would like to share how I made this

Recently I needed to create a box to house some gifts I had bought for someone.  As always I couldn't find what I was looking for, until I found this tin

It was a perfect size for what I needed but of course it looked very plain! 

So it just kinda begged me to alter it!  

First of all I put a ruler along the base of the tin on one of the sides so I could use it as a guide for the {Hazel & Ruby Stencils}.

Next I took some {Kuretake Kurecolor Inks} and and added a few drops of different colours to an applicator, space the dots over the whole surface.

Gently stamp the applicator over the whole of the tin and the stencils (warning this will stain the stencils).  When it is totally dry gently remove the stencils.

To cover the inside of the tin I used the {Hazel & Ruby's Fat Roll Washi Tape} and stuck it around the edges.  It is really flexible so it was really easy to help mold it to the tin.

I then needed to make the plaque for the top of the tin.  I took some {Artiste Acrylic Paint} and painted over the black plastic and once it was dry I sealed it with Modge Podge.

I then added some stencil wording and then painted over with some more paint.

Once the paint had dried I gently removed the stencils and then cotted around the edges with a {Zig Painty Silver Pen}.

The last thing I need to do was fill it with the goodies so it was ready to give to the receiver.

I can't tell you enough how much fun and how easy these stencils from Hazel & Ruby are to use.  They just gently stick on to your projects and then can be removed and stuck back on the backing paper and then they are all ready to go again!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a lovely day

Beckie :)

Using Hazel & Ruby's Stencil Masks On A Layout

A while ago I won some of Hazel and Ruby's stencil masks and they are just amazing!  I first saw Hazel and Ruby when CHA was in full swing and just adored what I my eyes were weeing!

When the stencil masks arrived  I was keen to have a play with them and this time I decided to use the {Central Park Alpha} stencil mask on a layout ....

The stencil masks are SO easy to use and once I started other ideas came rushing into mind so I bet it won't be long before I use them again!

To create the title I first placed my photo to the page (without gluing in place!!) to act as a guide for where I wanted the stencil masks to go.  I then added the alphabet, I overlapped some parts of the letters for an continuous feel before spritzing them with some of the Artiste Spritzing Inks.

Then came the fun reveal bit!!  I laid a paper towel over the masks and soaked up the excess from the spritz.  Next I gently removed the masks and put them back on the sheet for another day!  This is how it turned out and I really love the contrast.

I created the rest of the layout using Hazel and Ruby's {Gone Typo} collection and used the wonderful {Fat Roll Colorblock Quotes Washi Tape}, which I couldn't resist purchasing from Create and Craft when Hazel and Ruby where on there, to add some extra quotes.

I would highly recommend these products to create some fun items with!

Thanks for stopping by

Beckie :)

Daring Cardmakers Sentiments

This week the dare over on the Daring Cardmakers is all about favourite quotes or sayings.  

This quote is a very recent find and I love it.  While the huge craft fair in CHA was going on this winter I saw a new company called Hazel and Ruby.  Such fun papers and more.  I have heard as well that they are going to be heading to UK stockist so am super excited about that.  Over on their website they have some free downloads so I guess what .... This printed off slightly larger than the 3 x 4 but I cut it down to size.

I had some of the My Little Shoebox 3D flowers and Papermania Blitters which are perfect colours for the print out.  

Have a great day and thanks for stopping by

Beckie  :)