I just got home from teaching to an amazing group of ladies! The class was so much fun I decided not only to blog about it but share the instructions as well! Here is a tutorial for making a Steampunk inspired cigar box! It is part of a series of classes I am teaching in tandem with Sondra K. called Cheaper than Therapy. Spending an evening in a room filled with fun and creative people is theraputic indeed. Well, on with the tutorial! Out of the Box In this class we created a paper covered foam frame to top a paper covered cigar box. We used Graphic45 papers, Tim Holtz gear die cuts, and lots of fun industrial looking embellishments! Basics that you will need: A cigar box or paper mache box Paper trimmer Scissors Ruler PVA glue Glossy Accents glue 3-d foam dots or tape Foam-core board cut into 1.5 inch strips Cardstock Fun embellishments (gears, brads, bling, etc) Frame This First measure the top...
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I am so jealous of your crafty and artistic talents! I want to take this class too, but I am afraid I will be bummed if my work is not as good as yours...if not, you will have to draw me a pretty sympathy card! Love your drawings so far.