Mini Chest of Drawers for Little Essentials

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

“Eileen Hull’s Top-Drawer Challenge”

This month, the Eileen Hull Design Team was challenged to make

something using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die designed by Eileen*.

I LOVE MAKING MINIATURES!

So, true to my “miniature-loving” self, I made a Mini Chest of Drawers

for the Little Essentials that I have sitting on my desk.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

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Little Gift Box made with the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull.

To make the Mini Chest of Drawers…

Die-cut the boxes using the Stacking Drawer Die*, Sizzix Mat Board*, and the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*. (FYI…you will need a Sizzix Extender Plate* with this die.)

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I painted the Mat Board* and small wood cubes with Apple Barrel Black Multi-Surface Acrylic Paint* before I assembled the box.
Fold the matboard and adhere to the ends of the die-cut using Scor-Tape*.
FYI…Place the drawer bottom inside drawer so that the drawer slides more easily. (You can also rub a piece of clear wax on the bottom of the drawer.)
Adhere the two boxes together.
Retouch the paint if necessary.

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Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I measured and cut side and top pieces for my dresser using Mat Board*.
I painted the Mat Board* black and cut smaller pieces of woodgrain scrapbook paper to adhere to the Mat Board*.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

One trick I like to use is to color the edge of the paper with a dark gray marker to hide the white core of the paper.
Cut the back off the decorative brads and glue them to the front of the drawers.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

I cut an extra layer of mat board for the top of the dresser for added dimension.

Mini Chest of Drawers using the Sizzix Stacking Drawers Die by Eileen Hull

If you have a little girl in your life,

the mini dresser would be great for little barrettes or even Barbie shoes.

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“Hello Autumn” a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

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"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Hello Autumn Home Decor Sign

is an easy Fall Dollar Tree DIY.

With all the beautiful new Fall items on display everywhere you go,

I decided it was time to start working on my fall decorating.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I found this Harvest Pumpkin Hanging Wooden Circle Sign* at Dollar Tree*.

It measures approximately 11″.

I knew it would be a great piece to hang on a wreath

or to use in my Fall decorating.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I used acrylic paint to paint the pumpkin and leaves.

Just follow the etched lines of the leaves.

I blended my paint for a more realistic look.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Rub over the wood sign with walnut stain* or ink.

Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer* to give the sign a satin finish.

Lightly rub over the sign with an extra fine sanding block* to smooth the grains.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Cut the words “Hello Autumn” using StyleTechCraft Brown Glossy Craft Vinyl*

and a Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*.

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"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Place vinyl transfer paper over the words.

Rub over the words using a vinyl scraper tool to help

the vinyl cling to the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

Place the Vinyl Transfer Tape* onto the wood circle.

Gently rub over the design and remove the Vinyl Transfer Tape*.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

The sign has two holes on the top for hanging.

I added a simple bow to the top between the two holes.

It would look great in the center of a Large Fall Wreath.

"Hello Autumn" a Fall Dollar Tree DIY

I can’t decide whether to leave it on the table or add it to the mantle.

(Maybe I’ll just hang it from the wreath.)

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

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Bait & Tackle Gift Box

DIY Bait & Tackle Gift Box.

Create a miniature tackle box gift box for the Fisherman in your life.

The Bait and Tackle Gift Box is a clever little box made using the

Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Directions:

Die-cut the pieces to make the treasure box using the Sizzix Treasure Box Die* and Sizzix Mat Board*. You will need to cut two of everything.
I wanted this box to be shorter so that the dimensions looked more like a tackle box. I adapted the box by cutting 1″ off the top of the die-cut sides before adhering it together. (If I were to make this box again, I would probably cut an extra 1/2″ off.)
Use Scor-Tape* on the scored tabs and assemble the box lid and bottom.
I wanted my box to have fewer seams, so I applied Embossing Paste* with a Palette Knife* over the edges of the box and smoothed it. Allow the embossing paste to dry before painting.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Materials Used: (*affiliate links)

#663634 Sizzix Treasure Box Die by Eileen Hull*
#666497 Sizzix Mini Book Die* (used to make handle)
Sizzix Mat Board*
Sizzix Big Shot Die-Cutting Machine*
Sizzix Extender Plates for the Big Shot*
Scor-Tape*
White Embossing Paste*
Palette Knife*
Mod Podge Satin Sealer*
Plaid Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint: English Ivy Green* and Ivory*
Brass Hinges*
1/16″ Hole Punch*
Wire and Mini Brads*
Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink*
Ink Blending Tool*

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Paint the bottom of the box with English Ivy Green Acrylic Paint*.
Paint the lid of the box with Ivory Acrylic Paint*.
Use Mod Podge Satin Sealer*to give the box a smooth finish.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I attached the lid to the box with two small brass hinges* that I distressed with black paint.
I used small black mini brads to attach the hinges instead of screws.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

To give the box an aged look, I rubbed Tim Holtz Vintage Photo Distress Ink* along the edges of the box and lid.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

I die-cut the “label” using the Sizzix Mini Book Die* to create the handle for the box.
The handle is made from faux leather paper. (leather would be good also)
Attach the handle to the box using black mini brads.

Bait & Tackle Gift Box

Fill the Bait & Tackle Box with Fishing Lures, Gift Cards, and Gummy Worms

and give to your favorite fisherman.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Eileen Hull Educator Team, I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The view and opinions are my own.

Gnome Flower Garden Pop Up Card

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