Hey, Helmar peeps!
Jessica here and I'm excited to be posting for this FABULOUS week of inspiration while we feature AUTHENTIQUE paper, one of our wonderful preferred partners!
I LOVE Authentique paper and am so happy I got the chance to work with some absolutely GORGEOUS patterns from the "Gathering" collection. Did I say GORGEOUS? Seriously, you must check them out along with their other stunning collections!
I found this Recipe box today for 50% off and told a friend of mine I was with you know, I really should get/make a new one- my old one was getting kind of rickety.
As soon as I saw all of this pretty, pretty paper I knew which patterns I wanted to use so I measured the box and cut paper strips accordigly. I distressed all sides with a little Tim Holtz Distress Ink in "Broken China"- it is the prettiest shade of blue and goes totally perfect with the Authentique paper!
I used Acid Free glue to glue down all paper panels and even with the super-thick, great quality paper it adhered beautifully!
Once the box was covered with all that pretty Authentique paper, it was time to embellish! I got these awesome corners and beautiful die-cut sentiment from the Gathering collection as well! I decorated the lid and then it was time for one more little 'frill' ;)
I used Helmar 450 Quick Dry to glue a border all the way around the box and finished it off with some tattered rose trim I had on hand. Isn't it super pretty? Gives it more of a vintage look, too, I think.
Here's the finished product:
Thanks so much for stopping by today and be sure to visit our Facebook page for lots of exciting news about shipping, Helmar sampler packs, and MUCH more going on RIGHT NOW! See you all again soon!
xoxo,
Jess <3
Sweet recipe box! Love the trim! I hope you get a lot of use out this one! :-D
Posted by: Doris Widder | January 21, 2012 at 09:52 AM
Very nice....
Posted by: Stacy Caddy | January 20, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Totally cute project Jess!
Posted by: Renee Aslette | January 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM
Loved the project.. good one..
Posted by: Jeyatha | January 20, 2012 at 06:44 AM
Beautiful!!I love the colors and the peach rose trim!
Posted by: jpscraps | January 19, 2012 at 04:37 PM
that is just the prettiest recipe box ever!
Posted by: Carolyn King | January 19, 2012 at 04:06 PM
Fantastic! I love the peach tattered rose trim.
Posted by: Amanda Coleman | January 19, 2012 at 09:31 AM
Beautiful! Love it!
Posted by: Tifany DeGough | January 19, 2012 at 09:07 AM
That is really pretty.
Posted by: Ange | January 19, 2012 at 08:38 AM
so cute!!! This is my favorite Authentique line!!!
Posted by: carisa zglobicki | January 19, 2012 at 08:26 AM
Very pretty!
Posted by: Chris Dring | January 19, 2012 at 08:21 AM
I love you choice of papers! Such a great idea!
Posted by: Laurie | January 19, 2012 at 08:15 AM
I absolutely love this! Gorgeous indeed!!
Posted by: Tanya Phenis | January 19, 2012 at 07:54 AM
GORGEOUS Recipe Box!! Thanks for sharing. Have a GREAT Day,
Me-Ma Kim
kimnsammy at gmail dot com
Posted by: Kim Martin | January 19, 2012 at 07:35 AM
Such a beautiful project and the sentiment is perfect
Posted by: Dawnll | January 19, 2012 at 07:02 AM
Beautiful! That's one of my favorite collections! Very well done - thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Patti J. | January 19, 2012 at 06:52 AM
What a gorgeous project! I just love the GATHERING line and with all your fancy glues, what a beautiful gift you have made! Thanks for giving me a new idea to try!
Posted by: Jeannie | January 19, 2012 at 01:27 AM
I love it!! That is a gorgeous recipe box. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Laura Lien | January 19, 2012 at 12:13 AM