In the
video tutorial I cover how to create an armoire using either a cigar box or
building one out of foam core board.
In
addition to the watching the video tutorial you’ll also want to check-out the
detailed photos and product supply lists for all four samples, the link to the
stained glass transparency tutorial and the free images all listed below. Per usual, I have a downloadable PDF document
that contains all the information in this post as well as the steps covered in
the video tutorial.
Time Machine –
Steampunk Themed Armoire
Made From a Cigar Box
On the
fronts and sides of this armoire I used images from the Hardware
and Tick
Tock collage sheets. I used a Gold
Bangle Bracelet to act as a frame for the collage of gears, clocks, numbers
and chains.
The large acrylic Bulb at the top magnifies the image of the man with goggles. The bulbs come with words on them but it is easy to remove the words with some Windex and your finger nail.
Peacock Dress Form Domino
Book Armoire
Made From Foam Core
Board
To
embellish the dress forms I used real bits of peacock feathers in addition to
peacock feather images from my Whimsical
Frames collage sheet.
After
making the French themed cabinet with an area to stack and display more small
pieces of art at the bottom, I decided to make a cabinet just for small pieces
like domino books.
The
doors are made from two pieces of heavy chipboard with the transparency film sandwiched
in between. To create doors with inserts
that look like stained glass I used a technique of printing and embossing on a
transparency. Click
here for the tutorial on this technique.
Alpha
Stamps Products Used for the Peacock Dress Form Armoire
FRENCH STYLE ARMOIRE
I
created raised panels on the front of the doors using 2 layers of thick
chipboard. At the bottom I added a
decorative chipboard panel where I can display more ATCs. The area in front of the panel is large
enough to display small pieces.
Alpha
Stamps Products Used for the French Style Armoire
Tick
Tock Collage Sheet (Pediment and clocks)
REGENCY STYLE ARMOIRE
Alpha
Stamps Products Used for the Regency Period Armoire
Resin Round Frame and Corners Set – On the front
The
image below is the one I used on the front of the chest. Feel free to download the image and use it in
your art.
HANGERS & CLOTHES
PINS CARRIED BY ALPHA STAMPS:
In addition
to the pediments on my collage sheet Tick
Tock, below are a few pediments that you can download and use for your
armoire.
Absolutely gorgeous works!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this Tutorial!! Absolutely love it!! All the pieces are amazing!
ReplyDeleteAgain, your talent is endless and your willingness to share it with all of us shows how thoughtful and kind you are!!
Take care,
Diane
Oh my gosh I may just have to try these. I have many extras laying around that need a home! Love your artwork.
ReplyDeleteLaura, magnificant! Each is such a showcase of creativity, and love. So much love goes into your work. Brava. Charlotte
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome Laura! Thank you so much for the video and pdf for these wonderful armoires. I can't wait to try out! Like I've said many times before, you never ease to amaze me with your creative talent. Hugs, Maggie
ReplyDeletePerfectly beautiful. And all those different options. It's a wonderful tutorial, thank you.
ReplyDeleteholy cheese and sprinkles!!! these are breathtaking Laura!!! your craft room must be over flowing with loveliness
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Oh Laura, decisions, decisions
ReplyDeleteThese are all so wonderful
Whoohoo! I've just managed to buy a cigar box for £5 so can start planning at last
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These are all so wonderful! I plan to make the 'time machine" and even found the same box on etsy! My only question is: where do I find the Time Machine banner on the top.I didn't see it on any of your collage sheets.Would you be able to steer me in the right direction? Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteYour armoires are not only a practical way to store your artwork, but they're an amazingly beautiful piece of art in themselves. Your craftsmanship and instructional skills are mesmerizing too. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteDo you have a PDF file for the Time Machine? Just love it!!!
ReplyDeleteNever mind! I found it just above where I posted a comment!!! Oops!
ReplyDeleteYour art work is divine, I love so much of what you have created!!
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