Friday, September 7, 2012

Box of Drawers for my Charms

Well there has been a rush to buy the Sizzix Candy Box die which cuts the box frame and box all at once. Well, me being the boxmaker that I am - I couldn't justify buying the die so I created my own boxes, joined them together and created a set of drawers for my charms.

Each box has a charm hanging on the front which displays the individual charms that are inside that drawer.

I did stream making the boxes and gluing them together. You can check the recording out here.

I have also made up some basic instructions for the chest of drawers and you can view and print them from here.




The following is a pic of the drawers all put together, ready for the back to be attached. As there was no real solid piece to adhere the back section, I placed half inch strips of paper on each divider (attaching them using wet glue), then placed scor-tape on outer side and then attached the back section.



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13 comments:

  1. sunset cabinSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:16 AM

    nice job jen, your paint technique really does look like wood. And I like the way you finished the top with the edge around it.

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    1. Jenny PotterSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:20 PM

      Thanks Carol :) Yeah, I want to put something on the top shelf but unsure what yet :)

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  2. EileenSeptember 8, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    This turned out so awesome. I will remember how nice yours is, when I use my die to cut more out. LOL

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  3. iluvtojournalSeptember 8, 2012 at 3:47 AM

    I salute your talent. Great paint job. The charms hanging on the drawers are an added bonus. Super way to find the charm that you want when you want it. Hugs Mary xox

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    1. Jenny PotterSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:21 PM

      Thanks Mary :) Mandy actually gave me the idea to use it for my charms and attach the relevant charm on the front of each drawer! Takes after her mother obviously LOL :)

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  4. happyDianeSeptember 8, 2012 at 5:41 AM

    Well done!! Well done!! You have created a great piece that is useful too!

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    1. Jenny PotterSeptember 9, 2012 at 2:21 PM

      You know me Diane - it's all about the practicality LOL :)

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  5. YaYaLadybugSeptember 10, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    WOW - this is beautiful!! What a great way to store charms.

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    1. Jenny PotterSeptember 10, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Thanks so much :) Yeah, I'm liking it too - AND it's practical :)

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    Jen, it looks like an honest to goodness piece of wood furniture! Your inner carpenter is showing and you should be proud! Hats off to a real DIY chick! We don't need no stinkin' dies, LOL!

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    1. Jenny PotterSeptember 22, 2012 at 8:21 AM

      LOL I know right Gina! LOL My dad was a carpenter & apparently liked to draw - so I guess a little bit of his talent is finally peeking out through me? I can only hope LOL
      And NOOOOO we don't need no stinkin' dies!!! LOL
      Smiles
      Jen

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  7. TonnieceSeptember 27, 2012 at 4:44 AM

    Oh My!!!!!!!!!! This is awesome, and it looks so like real wood. Kudos
    Hugz
    Tonniece

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