Design Team Projects using Authentique Dapper Collection

 

If you have a man, young man or boy in your life you have got to check this collection out. It makes the perfect masculine creation, whether it be an altered piece, a mini album or cards this collection will work wonderfully. The vintage theme with the cool graphics and coloring is a definite plus. I've made 3 creations from this collection with leftovers for another, so it has plenty to offer. I am pleased to share with you my altered box, a mini album and a dresser box. I loved working with this Authentique Dapper Collection and hope you enjoy what I have created.

 

 

 

Aren't the colors and graphics wonderful!

 

 

This dresser box (or desk box) would make a perfect gift. This box is totally handmade from Artisan Cardstock in navy blue. It is absolutely strong enough and holds up great without the use of chipboard. I have papered the top and sides with one of the awesome pattern papers from the collection. I fussy cut the gentleman in the red suit and popped him up for dimension and interest. I added some of the stickers from the fabulous sticker sheet. I had the cool red metal clock with the 3D glass face and added it.

 

 

I trimmed all the sides with some strips of the navy Artisan Cardstock and added a buckle closure.

 

 

Authentique always has some wonderful quotes on top of their papers and I liked this particular one and decided to cut it and mat and incorporate it in to the creation. The pop of red I thought worked well with the navy and splashes of red in the pattern papers.

 

 

 

Open the box and inside I have papered it completely with the pattern papers and in the inside lid, I added a side pocket. I matted one of the cut a parts to embellish the side pocket. This collection has some of the best cut a parts....so versatile! Dividers inside the box were perfect to hold large cards, smaller cards with envelopes or post it notes and smaller note cards. The side pocket holds a single fold booklet and a trifold booklet also. I used cut a parts to embellish the booklets.

What a fun fun project and my rendition of the tutorial Tammy Merrill has posted.

 

 

The altered wooden box was fun to create. It's a very nice size and holds the mini album tucked safely inside. I thinned some brown acrylic paint and painted/stained the box. I then used the fabulous navy Artisan Cardstock to mat the top, sides, bottom and inside of the box. I then cut 4 corners from the red polka dot sheet of pattern paper and adhered them. I then created a large easel card and permanently attached it to the top of the box. I papered it with some of the great vintage patterned paper and love it! I matted 2 of the cool stickers from the sheet and used one to create a stop. I fussy cut a 'stove' from the pattern paper and matted it creating a tag. I also matted another of the stickers to make a small round tag. I added cream colored seam binding to finish the front of the card.

 

 

Open the easel card and I have used some metal gears I had in my stash as the stop to hold it in place.

 

 

Open the card and inside there is plenty of space to add some journaling spaces and/or a large photo.

 

 

The matted tags from the stop on the cover.

 

Open the lid of the altered wooden box to expose the inside. The inside of the lid has is papered with the cool red polka dot pattern paper on top of the navy Artisan Cardstock. I created a pocket in the lid that will hold several mats/tags. A matted sticker from the sheet embellishes the pocket perfectly. Inside the box a nice wide ribbon envelops the mini album and aides in lifting it out.

 

 

The mats/tags from the pocket. I cut them from the pattern papers in the collection.

 

 

The mini album I just love how it turned out! Completely handmade of course, and based with the navy Artisan Cardstock. I then papered the cover with the pattern paper with the stars and added 3 various strips of the navy cardstock for interest. I matted the 'Dapper' stickers for the cover, and some of the cut a parts. The round sticker was matted for the bottom corner to finish the look.

Love the colors and graphics in this collection!

 

 

The inside cover and first page.

 

 

The inside cover is papered with the cool red polka dot pattern paper and has a pocket embellished with a matted cut a part.

 

 

I have matted another of the cut a parts to reside in the pocket. There is plenty of space to hold several more mats/tags in that roomy pocket.

 

 

Page 1. Isn't this too cool! The colors and graphics, Authentique outdid themselves with this collection. I LOVE waterfalls and put a small one on this page using some of the fabulous cut a parts.

 

 

All of the pages have large side pull mats/tags with pulls.

 

 

See how large that side pull mat/tag is?!

 

 

 

 

The waterfall shown with all the flaps opened. So much space for photos in such a small footprint, one of the reasons I love waterfalls. Once completely opened the base page is exposed and I fussy cut a gentleman and matted him, he then became a photo stop that holds the matted cut a part. The cut a part now is a matted tag with a journaling spot on the bottom.

 

 

Under the mat/tag I placed one of the cool stickers from the sheet, love those stickers also!

 

 

The gentleman is capable of holding several more mats/tags and photos.

 

 

 The next set of pages.

 

 

This page is papered in another of the cool pattern papers. There are so many to choose from it's hard to pick just one to use at a time. What I decided to do with this page is mount a large easel card on it. It is kept closed with a moveable key.

 

 

Open the easel card and it stands erect with the aide of one of the stickers I matted and used as the stop.

 

 

Open the easel card all the way up and there is so much space for photos and/or journaling space.

 

 

The next page is again delightful! Old time record player pattern paper is on top of the fabulous navy Artisan Cardstock to create the base. A strip of the navy cardstock runs down the side for interest and as a belly band. A matted cut a part and a sticker that has been matted are the embellishments to complete the page. A bottom pocket is available to hold so many tags and photos. All pages have the huge matted side pull mat/tag.

 

 

The very large side pull mat/tag exposed. When inserted back in the pocket, the 'pull' is exposed and also adds interest to each page.

 

 

The 2 mat/tags shown that were in the pocket and bellyband.

 

 

The bellyband holding just one of the mats/tags.

 

 

The next set of pages. I love my pages to have interest and different with every turn of the page.

 

 

This page can hold several mats/tags. There are corner pockets on the bottom right and a 'bellyband' holder on the bottom left. A matted cut a part is being held in one of the pockets and I created 2 various size matted tags for the other holders. 2 of the stickers from the sheet are matted and used as embellishments. I created the pockets and bellyband from cut pieces that are matted from the pattern paper. Navy cardstock pulls complete the tags.

 

 

The contents of those pockets and bellyband.

 

 

This page is based with the awesome pattern paper and a side pocket papered with the red polka dot paper was added. One of the stickers was matted and used as a mat/tag holder. The red large mat/tag pull can be seen on the side and I think adds perfectly to the overall page theme. A matted round sticker from the sheet was used to embellish the side pocket.

 

 

All the inserts removed to show the wonderful base page. The vintage advertising on this page is so retro and interesting, I love it!

 

 

The inserts from the page consist of a matted cut a part and a pop up surprise. I made this card/booklet and inside after matting it with the cool red polka dot paper, I made the pop up piece to hold one of the matted stickers from the sheet that springs right up upon opening the card. On the bottom I have matted another of the stickers (the arrow) and used it as a stop to hold another of the cool stickers I matted. So so much fun with this collection!

 

 

This page could hold even more inserts than those I've included.

 

 

Next set of pages. This collection has so much to offer...so many possibilities!

 

 

This page shows some cool pattern paper with a big 78 RPM record and a pipe....so masculine to say the least. 2 pieces of black seam binding run down the side with 2 of the stickers matted to form a stop to hold matted tags I created from the awesome pattern paper. Navy pulls on top completes them.

 

 

This page is fun. I have matted 2 of the cut a parts and magnetized them to create flaps that will fold closed and hold all the contents in the holder on the base page. The red pull for the large side pull mat/tag is shown and picks up the red in the gentleman's tie.

 

 

Open the magnetic flaps and I have fussy cut one of the dapper gentleman from the pattern paper and matted him, this creates a fine mat/tag holder.

 

 

The base page shown and will hold a lot of mats/tags! The one I created was cut from pattern paper and matted with a journaling spot at the bottom.

 

 

The large side pull mat/tag.

 

 

The last page and inside back cover.

 

 

This page is papered with a fun pattern. A red strip of seam binding runs across the top and coordinates perfectly. I have matted 2 stickers from the sheet to serve as embellishments and the bottom one is actually a pocket that helps to hold the large booklet.

 

 

The booklet is nice size and will hold some good size photos. It was created from cutting a section of the pattern paper and matting it on some nice red cardstock.

 

 

The inside back cover mimics the inside front cover. Cool red polka dot pattern paper from the collection really makes it POP! A bottom pocket adorned with a matted cut a part and some cream colored seam binding finishes the look. A matted cut a part resides in the pocket which is capable of holding several more.

 

 

The matted tag from the pocket. Love this collection!!

 

 

 

I hope you have enjoyed these creations, as I have had so much fun making them. It's really easy when you have a great collection. Below you will find the materials list for these projects. They can be obtained from www.countrycraftcreations.com   I also have a walkthrough video on youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSQUcfdCFcs

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Materials

 

Authentique Dapper Collection * Authentique Artisan Cardstock * Colored Seam Binding * Chipboard * ScorTape * Art Glitter Glue * Wooden Box * Brown Acrylic Paint

 

 



Authentique's Beloved

 

Wow! It's nice to finally get back to creating, and today I would like to share with you my latest. I used the fabulous Authentique collection:  Beloved   It's a very cool valentine collection and it's a fun fun vintage collection. I love how Authentique has continually brought to us the beautiful collections time and time again.

 

 

I used this collection to alter a cigar box and create a mini album to go inside. This is the cover of the altered box. I papered the box with Authentiques patterned cardstock, I love the patterns and love the quality of that cardstock! I also put a bottom pocket on the cover and inside there is a booklet I made using one of the cut a parts in the collection.....love them! I papered it with some of the sweet pattern paper and added some pretty heart lace. I had a cool vintage Valentine post card I matted and used on the cover. A metal heart is attached to the closure and a beautiful jeweled heart finishes the cover.

 

 

This elastic gold bow tied band came off of something I had and it worked out perfectly to fit all the way around the box....giving it just a little something something! The closure can be seen in it's entirety on the side........and I also added another small metal heart to the bottom of the metal closure. Wooden dowel feet were colored red to finish the box on the underside.

 

 

 

Opening the box, I have matted some of the cool cut a parts and attached them on the inside lid. I papered the inside of the box with the same beautiful Authentique pattern cardstock. The mini album is visible waiting to be taken out and shared.

 

 

The mini album in all it's glory. hehehe  The album is again papered inside and out using the Authentique pattern cardstock. I then matted a vintage Valentine postcard and secured it to the cover. The pretty pretty heart lace runs down the side.

 

 

Inside the mini! The inside cover has my all time favorite technique (which I always include) a waterfall! So much space that takes up such a small foot print.... awesome. 9 photos can be placed in that one area! Love it! All the pages in this mini were cut the same, with a severe side pocket. The fabulous pattern papers from this collection are just gorgeous! It was hard to choose which ones to use as I loved them all and they all worked perfectly. I used the pretty heart lace on the pages to embellish and matted and popped up a vintage valentine sticker to further embellish the page. Inside the pocket are matted cut a parts perfect for journaling and/or photos.

 

 

The waterfall

 

 

Page 1 close up

 

 

Some of the matted cut a parts from the pocket

 

 

The pocket page with all 4 of the matted cut a parts removed to show the pocket page 'naked'.

 

 

The page turned (page 2) and page 3 showing. I die cut the hearts to embellish page 2.

 

 

All the matted cut a parts from pages 3 & 4. Another pop dotted vintage valentine sticker and pretty heart lace embellishes the page 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are the last page and the inside back cover. I love how the pocket pages turned out and wanted to give the inside back cover something special.

 

 

I have made an accordion file folder that holds the large G45 tags. This pocket will hold more photos as well.

 

 

I papered those giant tags with some of the pretty pattern papers and used some red narrow ribbon for pulls.

 

 

The back of the mini album I matted an adorable cut a part and attached, then added a matted heart valentine sticker.

 

 

What a fun project to do! I find it's always easy to complete a creation when you have an easy collection to work with. I will add a walk through video on youtube tomorrow, so be sure to check back for the link. I will also be adding more creations very soon, with some of the new products that were shown at CHA, so stay tuned!

 

Materials list:

 

Authentiques Beloved Collection * Authentiques Patterned Cardstock * Art Glitter Glue * Country Craft Creations Heart Lace * Charms (my stash) * Wooden Dowel Feet * Red Cardstock * Vintage Valentine Stickers and Postcards * Medium Weight Chipboard * Cigar Box

 

 

Here is the youtube walkthrough video link:

 

https://youtu.be/OwDCjXePkSU

 

 

 

 

 

 



Ok, Ok, holidays are over, CHA has come and gone (and I was lucky enough to get to be a part of it), and now it's time to get busy again. I have some awesome creations in mind that I'm excited to get started on, and will be sharing them here and on youtube very  soon, so stayed tuned ladies and check back shortly. There are some very cool 'masculine' collections coming out from Authentique which is going to be very well received I'm sure as there just aren't that many available to date.....but they have 3 debuting!!! I will be doing a project with one of them very soon, and can't wait for you all to see it.....it's perfect for any type of guy and even for those that aren't in to sports!! It seems the few masculine collections that have been out there have been geared to sports oriented guys......and that just doesn't work for those that aren't. Sooooooooo, I'm excited to share this project with everyone. There are some very cool must have collections coming your way ladies and gents, keep checking in and watching for them. 

Is it January 20th yet? I am so excited, this year I am happy to say I get to attend the CHA!! Imagine how surprised I was to get a call asking if I would like to go..........OMG........it took me about 2 seconds to say "absolutely"!!!! So, I will be there with Tamra Merrill from Country Craft Creations and we will be taking tons of pictures and doing some live videos to show everyone what we are seeing. I understand there are lots of new products that will be debuting, so, we will be there to see them and share with everyone.

Stop back soon folks, I will be posting lots of pictures and videos and gushing (I'm sure) about the cool new stuff coming your way. I also will be jumping in with both feet to post new creations I will be making and sharing with you all. Yay 2017, let's have fun, and get some great projects made!

Large Waterfall Explosion Box Design Team Project for Country Craft Creations

What a fun fun project this was and so very easy to do. This is a huge explosion box with tons of waterfalls inside.

 This explosion box measures 7 1/2 X 8 with an 8X8 lid. The Graphic 45 St. Nicholas collection is what I used to create this fun holiday project. I matted some of the cut a parts and popped them up for dimension on the lid. I also created the pretty fun 'ribbon' using red cardstock and the We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board. Some pretty golden edged leaves with golden berries finishes the dimensional embellishments on the lid. I papered the entire box inside and out and used black cardstock as the base. Cut a parts that have been matted grace every side of the box.

The pretty lid with the cardstock bow and dimensional elements

Remove the lid and let the box open to reveal all the fabulous waterfalls!

Each of the waterfalls are held closed by decorative magnetic closures. There are 2 styles of waterfalls on the sides of the box, the front and back flaps have the same style, and the 2 sides have the same styles. On the front and back waterfalls, on each page back there is a pocket that holds a matted tag. This tag is large enough to hold a photo or journaling. So much space in this explosion box for tons of photos and journaling.

The side waterfalls are also held closed with decorative magnetic closures to keep those photos safe and in place.

On the side waterfalls, every 'other' page back has a pocket with a matted tag, otherwise the page is decorated with a full size beautiful holiday cut a part. Such a festive Christmas Explosion Box!!

In the center of the box, you will find some pretty matted magnetic cut a parts. These magnetic closures (2) each hold a large accordion pull out with yet another waterfall underneath!

Open one side and pull the accordion page out to reveal more and more space for treasured photos. Both sides are papered with the beautiful collection.

Expand the other side (both showing pulled) and what a fun hidden interactive area!

Under those accordion pulls, you will find yet another waterfall!!! This one operates as an alternating page waterfall......open one side then the next etc. Lots of interactives in this explosion box!

Such a fun interactive Christmas Explosion Box. This box is plenty large enough to also add a 'gift' inside the box without hindering the waterfall. Such a fun way to give a gift and such a fun gift to receive.

Below you will find a link to Country Craft Creations where you can obtain this beautiful collection.
www.countrycraftcreations.com

You can also view my walkthrough youtube video using the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uai6tlCJiJM


Materials List
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Collection * Graphic 45 Twelve Days of Christmas * Black Cardstock * Art Glitter Glue * Medium Weight Chipboard * Red Cardstock * Pop Dots *

Stop in again soon, as I will have more projects posted.