Old Hollywood

I recently had a request for my Etsy Shop to make an album in a box for a wedding - in Old Hollywood style. The bride was a young, funky nail artist and loved pink and black. So, pink and  black it was with a bit of bling and some patterned paper that had an old Hollywood feel.

I gave a sneak peak of the box in an earlier post but will repeat  it here. So if you read it before skip this paragraph and carry on or bear with me - sorreee!
I used an 8x8 Graphic 45 Matchbox. However, I found in the past that when paint or paper are added to them they tend to expand making them very difficult, if not impossible, to open. So before beginning I cut 1/4" off 2 sides. I covered both inside and out with G45 and My Minds Eye papers. I used Tim Holtz distress ink to ink all the edges.
The top was also covered in MME paper with a sparkly damask pattern. I outlined the 'window' edge in black pearls to add to the glam feel.

 On the drawer I added a TH  pearl pull with a tassel of silver chains. I threaded this thru a faux antique metal button and glued it on securely -but still - it is only meant for decoration.

 In the bottom right corner I added a small metal mirror surrounded by a cluster of roses and a butterfly.
Excuse the blurry picture!

 In the top left corner is a Prima flower that I misted and added platinum stickles to. (I just squeeze on a bit and rub). The flower centre is a wonderful beaded treasure made by Angelica over at Angelica's Scrappenings.

I forgot to take a pic but the bottom is covered in a textured grey felt and has large flatback pearls for feet.

Next came the album. The wedding is in an Old Town Hall complete with stage and ticket booth.

How fun is that!

So, I wanted to reflect that on the album cover.

Again I used MME paper then added some tickets with their names on and a small cluster of flowers.

A 'postcard' printed on the paper show the address and date. 

Of course we need a rhinestone flourish to add some Hollywood bling.

The covers are made of chipboard and the pages of card stock then all bound together using my bind-it-all

A sheer black ribbon also keeps it tied neatly together.

Now fitting the album into the box required some finger dancing.

Although the album fit fine and everything that I wanted to show thru the window was fine, the cluster of flowers had to be gently pressed down while sliding the box open/closed so they wouldn't looked trampled on!

So here is the finished album in its box.

Simple, fun, elegant - Old Hollywood!

The album had 8 envelope pages each with a monogrammed journalling card and pocket (one for each bridesmaid) as well as one or more tags to add more pics or journalling. 

I'll just share a few here to give you an idea.

I had a lot of fun making this project and hope the Bride and Groom fill it with lots of happy memories of their special day.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

It's sad and hard to believe that summer is over but I have to admit that Fall is my favourite season.
I  love the colours, the cooler (but not cold) temperatures, the fall harvest - pumpkins, squash, apples, the rustling of leaves under your feet, the smells of the leaves and crisp air and of course our Canadian Thanksgiving.

This past year has been a difficult one for me with the passing of my husband. I miss him dearly each and every day but I have so much to be thankful for.
I am thankful for all the happy times and memories my husband has left me with. It is  these and his little sayings that bring a smile to my face every day.
I am thankful for all our children.
I have watched my stepchildren grow from young children into wonderful adults. I am so thankful that they came back into our life. I am so happy and thankful that my husband died knowing that they are now safe, happy and settled.
I am also thankful for our own children. They have been my supporters, listeners, advisers and comfort during the past year.
All of them have shown so much love and support and have been my rock. I couldn't have done it without any of them!
I am also so very, very thankful for our little grandchildren. Only 17 mos., 7 weeks old and 4 days old when my husband passed. They are what has kept me going.
They are such a Blessing!

We took advantage of the beautiful fall weather last weekend and took them to the Vancouver Zoo. We could have saved ourselves some money by going to the park as they loved the leaves the most!
Looks like they love Fall too just like their grandma.

HAPPY FALL EVERYONE AND HAPPY THANKSGIVING!