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Friday, May 4, 2012

WHAT'S OLD-IS NEW!

I JUST RECEIVED THIS CARTRIDGE IN THE MAIL THE OTHER DAY AND JUST KNEW I HAD TO MAKE THE STORE BOX...BUT I WANTED IT TO BE A LITTLE DIFFERENT.


So, with that in mind...I decided to take part in the Save the Earth Crawl challenge over at fantabulouscricut.blogspot.com.  For this challenge, you have to use a recycled item in or on your project.


                                                           My dream "craft" cottage!



For this project I used the following cartridges and measurements.  Sweet Tooth Boxes-store (pg 26), cut at 11 inches.  Plantin SchoolBook-flowers (pg 76), cut at 1/2 inch and A Child's Year-font, cut at 1/2 inch.

The recycle items I used are...a KELLOGS FROSTED FLAKES box, for the roof top/shutters and the empty ACETATE SHELL from the new cartridge for the windows.

A little bit of detail on the box...for the box itself, I decided I wanted to give it the look of siding instead of a plain piece of paper, so I cut brown paper into 1/2"x 4" strips and inked them with dark brown for some depth.   I cut the shingles out of the cereal box at 3/4" x 1 1/4 "...and then took four of the shingles and cut them in half,  lenght wise to make the roofing look a little real and offset.  For the shutters...these were also cut from the cereal box and they measure 1/2" x 3".  Both the shingles and the shutters were inked with burnt orange and dark brown.  That leaves the window...pretty easy here...the acetate was simply cut to fit, from the inside of the box.  Phew! 

Thanks for looking and I hope this post wasn't too long for you.  Kathie


30 comments:

  1. You did great with this box it is AWESOME! Love the detail in it. TFS

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    1. Thank you Sheila. Im glad you like it...and leaving such a kind comment on it, is much appreciated. Kathie

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    2. Wanted to thank you also for following my blog. Big smiles!

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  2. Your box is just perfect! I love your little touches and the way you did the roof and shutters and siding!! So interesting! The inking is brilliant!

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    1. Thanks Nadia for your comments...they mean a lot when they come from someone that has talent like yours. I love visiting your blog and seeing all of the great things you post. Kathie

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  3. I have this Cart & havent used it yet, your cottage is adorable & has inspired me to use the cart! =)

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    1. Thanks so much Kathie for your sweet comments...youll have to be sure to post pictures of your project(s) once youre done! Kathie

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  4. This is such a cute project!!! Great job!
    Sheila,FCCB DT

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    1. Thank you Sheila...I really enjoyed making it! Kathie

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  5. Seriously Kathie, every project you do is just outstanding! This is soooooo darling and totally represents my dreams the last few weeks... I have been yearning to go to Maine (my favorite place) and just rent a cottage and relax and breathe in the fresh air. Aaaahhhhhhh. Thanks for the great little visual aide! ;) It's really sweet!

    XO ~ Amy Jo (FCCB DT member & follower)
    http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
    amyjrockstar at gmail dot com

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    1. Amy Jo, how can I thank you for such a wonderful comment...your words are very sweet and kind. I truely do appreciate them very much. Kathie

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  6. I saw your entry on Fantabulous Cricut blog. All of your creations are so beautiful! I don't know where to start in commenting! You are so talented and glad I found your blog.

    Lisa - Scrappy Distractions
    www.ScrappyDistractions.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Lisa for your wonderful commment...Im glad you found me...hahaha. Im still new to all of this, so when someone comments or becomes a follower, its very much appreciated. Kathie

      *I see that you have a blog too...Ill be sure to stop by this morning!

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  7. Woweee, this is gorgeous!!! I love this cartridge and have to try this cut:) You decorated your dream cottage so super cute:) Love it!
    Thanks so much for joining us at FCCB!
    Have a great evening!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Sherrie for you super sweet comments on my "craft" cottage. I just wanted to do something a little different and the recycle challenge over at FCCB gave me that chance. I really enjoy your site and look forward to more challenges and meeting more people. Thanks again, Kathie.

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  8. Oh WOW your recycled project is GORGEOUS!AWESOME job with it,Thank you for joining us over at FCCB this week!:)

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    1. Thanks a bunch Cindy...Im glad you like it! Now only if I could get my husband to build me my very own crafty cottage...hahaha. Kathie

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  9. Amazing project! I love everything about it! Thanks so much for joining us at FCCB this week!

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    1. Thank you Megan...I think I may have pushed myself a little for a first time project, but I really did enjoyed making it! Kathie

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  10. Katie, fab job on your project. I love your dream craft cottage, you must be really tiny :)Thanks for playing along a with us at FCCB. Great job!

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    1. Not that tiny...hahaha! Thank you for your comments on my little cottage, I really do appreciate them. I really had a good time making it and joining in on the FCCB challenge and Cricut Crawl. Kathie

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  12. Great cottage!

    Please drop me an email when you get time at beckie_woodall@yahoo.com.

    Thanks!

    Be blessed, Beckie
    FCCB Sunday Spotlight Hostess & DT Member

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    1. Thank you so much Beckie for your comment...and Ill be sure to email later this afternoon. Kathie

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  13. What a wonderful project! The little house is just marvelous! What a wonderful way to use a cereal box! Great detail!
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Carolyn. Its so nice to see that other crafters are enjoying the projects Ive made...what better reward then to receive great comments from those that enjoy doing the same. Kathie

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  14. Congrats on your top 5 win at FCCB!! Beautiful project!!
    Sherrie K
    http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you Sherrie on the congrats and comment on my box...I really appreciate both and truely enjoy my time creating for the challenges over at FCCB. Kathie

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  15. That cottage looks amazing!!! Your work is absolutely stunning!!!

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    1. Thank you so very much...Im glad you like it. Kathie

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