Friday 15 August 2014

Attered Printer Tray- "Beautiful little Moments"

Hello crafters!!!
A very happy crafty weekend to you!!
I love to challenge myself with new styles and techniques all of the time. I altered a printer tray first time. It has a perfect surface to display photos and collectables. You can also tell a story by displaying photos of your family. I picked up some photos of my brother and sister-in -law, enjoying their trip at Paris, Europe and America. Its a great way to document your trips and relive memories. I had a lot of fun creating this project.
Here is my creation:
 
    I first applied a coat of mod podge matte finish to the wooden board. After dried it, I applied a layer of white acrylic paint. For the texture and distressing look I applied Pearl white and sparkling pearl golden green colour to it, as their living room has a white base with some green and pink texture print on the wall. This really gave a shimmer touch to the frame.
Then I measured and cut out the pattern papers to fit in the squares. Once all paper sheets were securely in place, I began to build my theme scenes in each box  and then pulled out all the yummy goodies I wanted to use. I added a music note paper washi tape along the ledges inside the box.
 Here is some close up pictures, enjoyed:). I picked up metal corners and painted them too. look at this beautiful shabby look lace.
 I applied glossy accent on the clock for depth. I think this PP is perfect match.
 See that gorgeous satin ribbon double loop bow with beautiful diamond beaded leaf charm.
 In this box, I adhered a old cameo in a metal charm and attached with a chain which is painted in metallic copper colour. I love these dolls, they are so cute and I embellished this box with some foam flowers, a white flower trim with pearls attached on it, pollens and  hexagon gems.



 Who isn't dreaming of Paris, for this compartment I added a little Eiffel Tower charm and matching PP, a shiver flower flourish to make it more romantic look .

 For this section, I used a Tim Holtz Alteration shadow Press embossing folder- to create The word "explore". I distresses the edges using Vintage photo distress ink and distress marker for the shadow. Added some epoxy sentiment, adhesive camera tag.
 Now, for the next section there is a special wishing theme photo which is very popular place there. So, I divided this section in two. I added a wish epoxy sentiment sticker with a coin attached on a silver circle. I filled a small glass bottle with some blue coloured beads. I rolled a small piece of CS and distress it and placed it in a bottle to create a message.
                                                                                            I love dangling the chain on and in between around the edges of this window box by adding some metal flower charms..
 Here is a better view of the bottle and wishing coin:

 Now come to the next section, which is belong to great Walt Disney Adventureland!!! At the bottom edge I added a chipboard fence with a Palm tree with some rose flowers .
 This is the focal point of the box, I added a heart trim lace at the edge and a heart chain set along their photo. A chipboard LOVE embellish with pearls and a tag with a message.


 In this section, I layered the two photos together and attached a pom pom trim lace at the bottom panel, then I glued some pearls in it.
 I added a miniature lock and key attached with a chain.
At the last section, I added a sweet little bird sitting on a palm tree along the ledgers inside the box with a fence and flowers.

I am very pleased with the outcome of this printer's tray.  Hope you enjoyed seeing my project. I love to read your  comments and feedback. 
Supplies I used:
Patterned Papers; Paper designers retro style papers, Wrapping vintage paper book, Daisy dandelion stack, Summer bloom stack pad, Blossom song stack from DCWV
Distress inks: Vintage photo, yellow and green alcohol inks
White acrylic paint from Mont Marte, Fevicryl  pearl colours, gesso, glossy accent,
Rub on from K& Co.-Mira words sentiments, DCWV Epoxy Icon Stickers,
Tim Holtz ideology jute strings. a tiny butterfly, pearls, gems and some metal charms and flowers.
Small dots embossing folder from Itsy Bitsy
Spellbinder Nestabilities large scalloped Octagons die
 
 I would like to enter my Altered Tray into following challenges:
 

7 comments:

Mandy said...

Great project Vinita, just perfect for our latest challenge at Let's Craft and Create.

Vicki said...

Fantastic altered printer's tray, Vinita! Wow, how wonderful to have so many photos in one display. Lots of great details. Thanks for playing along with the Craft-Dee BowZ August Challenge.

Unknown said...

what a fun piece for what looks like a fun family. I love the colours and the detail, you want to just keep looking at all the features. Many thanks for joining the Rosie’s Creative Spirit challenge and good luck!!! Melissa (DT)

K8 said...

Wow what a greate project!! Lovely way to keep the memories!!! Thank you for join us at Artistic Inspirations this time, Hugs Kate DT

Crafty Judith said...

ah wow aaaamazzzing hun and thanks for linking up at Mema' s Crafts hugs Judith x

S@ndy Diller said...

This is so beautiful, I love the lively colors. Looks like a wonderful trip and so much to see. Great job. Thanks for joining us here at A Vintage Journey.

Beccalite said...

What a fabulous project and such a great way to keep all, the wonderful memories.

Thank you for coming over and joining in with us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit.

Great Big Huge Hugs

Becca xx (DT Member)