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Friday 21 March 2014

live everyday - for A vintage Journey

Well it is time for our second challenge over at A Vintage Journey...and the them this time has been chosen by the lovely and very talented Alison. the theme is ..Words .
So Alison would like  you to let the words take centre stage.

Tim Holtz makes it so easy to "say it with words".  You could use one of the many fantastic sentiment stamps, or ChitChat stickers, AlphaParts, Grungeboard lettering (either pre-cut, or using the fabulous WordPlay die), or any of the other alphabet stamps or dies you can think of, or all of them together!  Whatever you pick, let the words be at the heart of your project.

So here is my make , a mini book to fit inside a matchbox (all made with Tim Holtz dies ) :
and here is the back of the matchbox..
Now as there are lots of details I am going to keep the details to a wordy minimum...and try and let the photos do the talking..I did say try!
So I started by making the matchbox using the fab new Tim Die using paper from the destinations paper stack.
All the hearts through the book and on box are traced round Wendy vecchi stencil, cut and coloured with DI. I added some ephemera tickets, some rusty wire and chit chat stickers. I also stamped a label for the back of the box itself.
Now onto the little book , I die cut the pages from the smallest movers and shaper rectangle..from destinations and seasonal paper stack..using wordy papers..I the glued them back to back to create thicker pages and attached together using tissue tape.
This created a little book that was the perfect fit for the matchbox. \now for the pages...lots of hearts, carefully chosen chit chat words and hearts. all pages had walnut stain DI edges and also lots of ephemera from the packs as well as lots of tissue tape.
The covers:
Inside pages :

Well that shows off my word inspired make, full of words that reflect my life and creative journey and mean something to me . I cannot wait to get making some more of these as it was so much fun to make !

Make sure you hop across here to see all the other Creative Guides makes...you will not be disappointed!And hopefully you will be inspired to join in our word inspired challenge too.x



26 comments :

  1. AMAZING! What a great idea creating a wee mini in there. I love the creativity and a what a great way to use this die. One of my favorite dies that came out this year. I can't stopping using it.

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  2. Trace...what a very cool little project! I just got my matchbox die and can't wait to use it. I love how you've done yours! I love the paper and the bits of collaging you've done to the outside of the matchbox. Very Tim-ish! And that mini book you've tucked inside...genius! I love every page! <3 Candy

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  3. Gorgeous book & matchbox, Trace. Right up my street they are!!!

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  4. Such a wonderful idea and all very creative and beautiful.

    Love Chrissie x

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  5. The boxes and the little book look great with that paper! Just little fun things to make... Have a fun weekend, Gerrina

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  6. What a fabulous project Trace, a terrific idea and so very creative - fab! Chris xxx

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  7. so fabulous Trace - what a very clever idea xx

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  8. Awesome Trace, I also have the matchbox and the new paper, and even though worked with it. Just need clearer pictures ;-) Tim's new toys are great!!!

    Greetings and have a nice weekend,
    Ellen

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  9. Awesome project, so many interesting things to see,
    Yvonne

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  10. This is so wonderful Trace! I love little mini books and this and its little box are just amazing! Fabulous colours and use of details. Have a lovely weekend x

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  11. Fabulous matchbox and matching mini booklet, Trace! The Destination papers and mix of stamps and embellishment is gorgeous. You really put so many dies to great use. Love your little set! Happy Weekend! Hugs!

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  12. You certainly have packed a lot into a tiny space Trace, this is a fabulous make, love every single thing about it! Hugs, Anne x

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  13. OMG - those matchbooks are just too adorable, if you ever feel like throwing them away - please throw them my way. I love how you interpreted the challenge. I really am into your wire wraps - I loved it in the heart art plaque you showed in an older post the other day as well. You are so creative and inspiring Trace. Totally drooling over these matchbooks!

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  14. Wow, Trace, this is an absolutely stunning tiny album! Can hardly believe how much gorgeous TH goodness you've got into such a small space. All the background texty papers and tapes and tickets are fabulous and every chitchat sticker tells a story. Wonderful!
    Alison xx

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  15. So cute and very clever. So nice of you to share with all of us. Nicely done.

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  16. I love your gorgeous matchbox with the minibook. What a great idea. Fantastic, Trace

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  17. Trace, love your wonderful matchbox (i so want this die) and the gorgeous mini book inside. Love it!! Karen.x

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  18. A fabulous project Trace full of Tim goodness. I love the way you have added the hearts and made each page of the book so special and personal to you. A great make xx

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  19. Such a sweet and lovely creation, Trace. Love the beautiful colors. :)

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  20. Wow Trace, what a stunning project. The matchboxes look great & the little book is wonderful.

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  21. Hi Trace.....this is fabulous. Love the papers and fab details that you have incorporated. TFS

    Hugs Annie x

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  22. this mini inside a matchbox is fantastic! love your style! barbarayaya

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  23. Wow as always wow ... .totaly amazing, adorable - I just love it! xoxo SanDee1899

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  24. Fabulous! I just got this die, too and can't wait to play. Love how you've used it.

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  25. So now I need to do more shopping!!! Trace this is fantastic and I love the idea of popping a little book in a box this way. Gotta love the ephemera packs too. Great work. Jenny x

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