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Friday, March 25, 2011
Hi everyone! Happy Friday! :o) It’s Kylie here… and I wanted to share with you a hybrid project I recently had lots of fun putting together.
Most of you are beginning to enjoy the onset of spring right about now. (After reading yesterday’s projectSCRAP post, I know SP is!) Not me, lol! It’s autumn here in Australia – but I ENJOY autumn just as much! …anyway, thinking about spring led me to “spring cleaning”! (Now, that’s always ENJOYable?!) You see, I’ve been working on more and more hybrid projects over the last year, thanks to the Shabby Shoppe Blog, and my supplies were getting a little out of control. A good “spring clean” was in order. I actually don’t have too many supplies, compared to most traditional scrapbookers, but I didn’t really have anywhere to keep them all. I just let them all rattle around in some old shoeboxes. Practical enough – yes, but slightly boring, huh!! So I decided to get organized and make up some special storage dedicated to only my hybrid bits and pieces that I can display in my (future) craft room.
I chose a 9-drawer storage unit (SB2073) by Kaisercraft and followed their simple instructions. However, instead of using traditional scrap papers, I printed out all the papers and fun embellishments I wanted from the Shabby Shoppe’s ever-so-cheerful HOPSCOTCH digital kit. I then went to work assembling and decorating my new ‘shabby’ hybrid storage unit. There are lots of different craft storage options available to suit your needs – just visit your local scrapbook/hobby/craft store or online supply store. A Google search is always an option too.
Some other items that helped my storage drawers come to life:
- Semi-gloss photo paper
- Scissors
- Acrylic paint – antique white
- Craft glue, double-sided tape, glue dots, 3D dots
- Distressed ink
- Various buttons – mostly by Basic Grey
- Lace ribbon
- Mini Crochet Doilies (Spring) – by Kaisercraft (sooo pretty!!)
I really love the idea of starting with a blank canvas and using a favorite Shabby Princess kit to decorate a hybrid project. And having really enjoyed making this one, I actually can’t wait to do another one, or two! I’m thinking of making one for my nieces for all their play jewelry and beaded bracelets/necklaces we’ve made over the years. The drawers are a perfect size. And for my nephews, one for them to store all their tiny little cars, plastic figurines, and other bits and pieces. Now I just need to decide on which kits to use – blossom, twirl, sweetie pie, bella, bounce, modish boy, giggle box, sandbox come to mind just now …oh my, that decision is going to take some time! LOL!
Thanks for visiting the blog today and I hope you enjoyed looking at my little hybrid project. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! Happy scrapping (digital and/or HYBRID!) and see you all back here on Monday for Layout of the Week! :o)
May 14, 2013 @ 11:56:36
Well done!
Jun 13, 2012 @ 18:28:05
I just bought the Kaiser kraft 12 Drawer Storage Box. How do I hold the wood shelves together? They keep falling apart and then I have to start all over again.What type of glue did you use to adhere the back part of the piece to the sides?
Jun 13, 2012 @ 21:48:00
Hi Francine!
Thanks for your question…but to be completely honest I’m having a hard time remembering exactly what I did…SORRY!! I’m pretty sure that I didn’t use any glue on the main wood panels. After painting them (and letting them dry) they all fitted together very snug – it’s still very strong and secure today. See my reply to Dani below…it seems no glue was required.
For the little box inserts I did add some double-sided tape to the outside to secure the paper that I wrapped around. I then ran a little craft glue down the sides to seal the final overlap/seam at the back etc.
If you are still having issues maybe email Kaisercraft for their advise. With my 9-draw project I had no issues, so maybe the 12-draw is a little different?? Here is a link to their contact page: http://www.kaisercraft.com.au/newsite/contact.php
I hope you can finish your project with ease and enjoy the gorgeous project that it is!!!
Thanks for stopping by! K :o)
Mar 28, 2011 @ 10:49:11
I love this! Was it hard to do? I love the idea that was posted of trinket storage for a little girl’s room. My daughter is still a toddler and she already has a collection of barrettes, bracelets, elastics etc!!
Mar 28, 2011 @ 18:39:12
Thanks Dani!!! Glad you enjoyed the post! I found it really easy to put together. It took a little over a day to do – mainly due to waiting for the coats of paint to dry. But it’s something that you can do bit by bit over a weekend or week – no worries. The pieces are flat-packed and you just paint and assemble. The drawers are strong cardboard (or chipboard in ‘scrapping’ terms) and are easily folded up, taped and then covered with the paper of you choice. Then just decorate with bling as much as you want! Tip: I used a small hammer to CAREFULLY hit the wooden pieces into place – once painted it takes a bit of extra force (but nothing too dramatic!) to slot in, even after sanding back the joins. Have heaps of fun putting yours together and if you’d like to share the finish product – posting it in the gallery for us to see would be so wonderful!!!
Mar 26, 2011 @ 16:01:46
So pretty! Great job. Thank you for sharing with us.
Mar 26, 2011 @ 07:05:40
So cute, Kylie!!!
Mar 25, 2011 @ 19:32:33
Love this and totally swiping this idea for a little girl’s room for trinkets. LOVE those crocheted flowers. Super cute!
Mar 25, 2011 @ 11:25:24
Absolutely adorable. I went to their web site and see other really cute storage ideas as well. I’ll have to peruse their retailers to see who they have in the US.
Mar 25, 2011 @ 09:05:42
My husband has a “manroom” so I decided in our next house I should get a craft room. :o) Great hybrid project.
Mar 25, 2011 @ 08:20:39
Wow! Gorgeous.