So when I wasn't on the computer checking the forum all day, I was TRYING to make something else today. I'm not sure I like it, but like most of my stuff, it is more a matter of doing it to see how to put it all together, and not so much to have something pretty when I'm done.
I have been a fan of The Gentleman Crafter for some time, and always admire the boxes he makes and have been wanting to make one using his structure strips, (brilliant idea if you ask me... but then I'm challenged when it comes to figuring out how to put things together). So I got out my new Fiskars ProCision Paper Trimmer, (Thank you Michaels 40% off coupon) and cut some kraft cardstock into 1 inch strips and then scored them down the middle, and added ScorTape to both sides. (I can see me just sitting and making a ton of these when I want to just chill and do something mindless, but still want to be "crafting", although I don't know that I would need a "ton" of them... LOL)
I then cut out some cheap flimsly chipboard, as that is all I had around and I wanted to just "see" what I was doing before I used any "good" stuff. Well, when I was putting it together, I wasn't thinking about the thickness of the chipboard when I put the sides on with the structure strips.. so it isn't "perfect"... LOL Then I covered it with some paper that I have had around here for a couple of years and never found a good project for it.. so it volunteered for this project. It isn't the best, and I still need some embellishments (don't I always???) But I think the more I make the better I will get, and I will start watching more of The Gentleman Crafter's videos and pay closer attention to how he makes his boxes.
My next part is to figure out is how to finish off the corners with the decorative paper, so they look more finished... I'm thinking something like Washi Tape would be perfect for this, but I don't have any... and if I didn't get it on perfectly straight, I wouldn't be happy with it, so not sure that is the best way to finish the corners. If any one has any suggestions or ideas on how to finish the edges (the top edges need something too) I would be grateful for any ideas... okay so enough rambling here is a picture of my box, such as it is.....
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