Dad's Memory Box

It was a challenge to keep this secret from my husband, but now that Father's Day has arrived I can share what I'd been working on when he wasn't looking. This diminutive cube is only 2 3/4" high but holds 20 photos of our daughters. Lots of memories for a proud father!



The supplies I used were basics: cardstock, ribbon, Tim Holtz® Alterations Texture Fades™ Embossing Folders, and Tim Holtz™ Faded Jeans Distress Ink. I knew my husband would prefer a simple box, but this is definitely a project that you could embellish to your heart's content.

For details, see pages 48 - 49 of the June 2012 issue of Crafts 'n things.

Art of Color Mailbox & Mini Album

I am fascinated by little things. When I saw the paper Mache 3" mailbox, I knew that it would be the perfect holder for a miniature album. I created the background paper for the mailbox and the outside covers of the mini album with Paula Best's Wings Goddess Collage Cube. The tags and words for the accordion fold pages are also Paula Best stamps: Word Tags, Tag Collage, Essential Words, and Word Collage Cube. Color provided by Ranger® Adirondack® Dye Ink pads.

For project details, see page 55 of the April 2012 issue of Crafts 'n things.

ATCs - Beyond Trading: Vintage Memories

Christmas is a season when thoughts often turn nostalgic. Even if vintage Christmas images are not part of your memories, this classic box will provide a unique way to display ATC treasures. Grab your Tim Holtz™ Distress Inks, and in no time at all this sophisticated project will add to your Christmas decorations.

You'll find directions for this project and the ATC below on page 104 of the December 2011 issue of Crafts 'n things. Stamp sets are by Oxford Impressions (Sleigh Bells, Winter Snow, Season of Giving, and St. Nicholas.) Ranger® products also include Archival™ Ink, as well as Tim Holtz™ Adirondack® Alcohol Inks and Mixatives.