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Hi Everyone! Glad to be back this week to start sharing some projects from CHA.  This first project was made using a Vignette Box.  The package comes with 4 nested boxes which get shallower as they get smaller.  I used the second from the left (3 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 5/16").

 I started by gathering some of my favorite things...some old and some new!

 I added one of the smaller Cabinet Card Frames to the back of the box.  As you can see, I used the "back" of the Cabinet Card to show the beautiful gold writing. 
I also cut out a Found Relative (from the Occasions pack) for the centerpiece.  Once she was cut out, I added a few small pieces of paper to her dress and the bow in her hair (compare to the picture above).

I used a piece of linen from the new Textile Surfaces pack on the bottom of the box.  The linen is thin and self adhesive - super easy to die cut or add to a surface. 
I also added a piece of ledger from the French Industrial Paper Stash to the bottom. 

You know me, never afraid to drill a hole in a box.  This time I put a hole at the top of the box for the Faucet Knob (painted with Weathered Wood + Mushroom Alcohol Ink).

At the bottom, a larger hole, in which I inserted and old finial I purchased for .50 cents at a local antique shop.  The finial was already painted black so I painted the box to match using Distress Paint Black Soot.  I used some wood glue to secure the finial to the box.

The large Quote Band (another new must have) was alcohol inked with Gold and Mushroom.  Once dry, I colored the letters using the white Distress Crayon.  So much easier than paint!!
I tied the Quote Band on with Crinkle Ribbon (colored with Weathered Wood and Broken China Distress Stain).  A Mini Plaquette was added to the background with two mini fasteners.

I thought you might like to see a comparison between the old Plaquettes and the new Mini.  Super cute for lots of small projects or cards.

I hope you liked today's project! I think once the Vignette Boxes reach stores next month we will be seeing lots of fun ideas!  So put your thinking caps on! Only a couple more weeks!
now carry on,
paula

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