Remember last week when I posted that my last project is always my favorite? So, what has it been?...like 8 days and I'm already on to a new "favorite".
I bought two Martha Stewart Crafts collector boxes at Michaels because they were on clearance. The collector boxes are like little shadow boxes that open and are slightly padded to allow you to pin something inside. They also have a ribbon attached to the back so you can hang them. They are such a pretty pink color and I knew I'd find a use for them.
I created the heart version using the back of a pattern envelope cut with pinking shears, layered with a paper from Basic Grey, layered again with twill tape, a straight pin with a heart, and a vintage button tied with brown & white baker's twine. I attached the heart with two of the straight pins that came with the box.
For the sweet little girl version, I layered a pattern piece on a pink patterned paper and cut it out with pinking shears. I added another vintage button tied with baker's twine and the little girl from a vintage sewing pattern. Again, the collage is pinned to the inside using the pins that came with the box.
I have submitted some of my work for consideration to only one magazine so far but would love any advice anyone may have about trying this again. Do you think something "do-able" like this would fit any publications...a sewing magazine?....a paper crafts magazine? I would love to share something like this. Also, I think these would make good "kits". If I offered something like this, would anyone be interested? Please leave a comment or email me...I'd love to hear from you.
Oh!! Put me down for a kit! I've just recently become your biggest fan! I LOVE your clipboards on Etsy! And yes, I think seamstresses and papercrafters alike would love to see your work in their magazines! Cute, cute, cute! You are very talented!
Posted by: Michelle | January 25, 2008 at 10:09 AM
Very sweet!... I would think kits of some sort each with a little extra so the person could feel free to make one just a bit differnt if they so chose... How about Romantic Homes magazine for a submission?
Maddie
Posted by: Maddie | January 25, 2008 at 11:51 AM
these are soo cute. i love the heart. altough the little girl and pocket would be great in my little girls room. too cute.
Posted by: jeanetta | January 25, 2008 at 12:13 PM
LOVE them! I was looking at your site last week and it prompted me to buy some vintage patterns at the thrift store so that I can make something like your beautiful art for my sewing room. Thank you so much for sharing your art and ideas!!!!
Posted by: Glamma Fabulous | January 25, 2008 at 12:18 PM
This is such a cool idea and so versatile. Thanks so much for the great idea!
Posted by: Katy | January 25, 2008 at 12:21 PM
I sure would and you are going to bankrupt me!! These are so cute.
And I received the sewing box yesterday and it is better to see in person than on here! Fantastic! My mom is going to love it!!
The shadow boxes are too cute! Did you try Mary Engelbreit?? This looks like something you would find in her magazine. Or we can advertise on our blogs if you made a cute little Jane's Apron Icon!!
Posted by: Miss Paula | January 25, 2008 at 12:33 PM
What about trying Cloth Paper Scissors?
Love the heart one, kits are a great idea then we could do our own version of your inspiring pictures.
Posted by: French Knots | January 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
These are precious! Are you submitting to any of the Somerset mags?
Posted by: jerusalem | January 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM
I would be interested in seeing something like this in a magazine. I bet you have enough ideas and crafts to publish your own magazine.
Posted by: Judy | January 25, 2008 at 02:27 PM
I would absolutely be interested in a kit- I think the boxes you've created are gorgeous. And I really appreciate the way you've shared what you've done- you're very generous with your ideas.
Posted by: the pesky bombolino | January 25, 2008 at 02:53 PM