Next to creating art and
playing with art supplies (as in endlessly reorganizing them), I’m
thinking the next best thing is to create something that displays your art. This Armoire made from a cigar box fits the
bill. If tags or postcards are your
thing then there is no reason why you can create an Armoire that accommodates them
as well. Last month, I posted a regency
themed Armoire and now I have a new French themed sample for you to checkout.
Below is short video that walks though the
key supplies you’ll need for the project and the options to consider. I’m already busy filming the tutorial for the
project and hope to have it available to you the middle of April. So it’s time to decide on your theme, dig through your
stash, collect your supplies and get ready to create your
own Armoire.
Below are the links to the
various products I discussed in the video and links to products I used on each
of the Armoires. You’ll note from the
video that based on the size of the box you find or build there are options for
what you can include inside. In addition to
the rod for hanging art you can add matchboxes, shelves or a panel. With this project there are so many surfaces
available to decorate on the inside and out.
You could even hang your ATCs or Tags on the outside of the Armoire.
FEET OPTIONS:
Wooden
Knobs (could be used as feet or knobs)
HANGERS & CLOTHES PINS:
HINGES:
Tim Holtz Hinges – Available in
April
LARGER FRENCH STYLE ARMOIRE
I created raised panels on
the front of the doors using 2 layers of thick chipboard. I used images from the Vintage French Ads Collage Sheets as decor.
Paper – Lyric 6x6 Paper Pad
Feet – Egg Cups
Hinges – Butterfly Hinges
Clock – Junkyard Findings Clock Faces
Used On the Door Panels Vintage French Ads Collage Sheet
British Queens Collage Sheets
Paper – Lyric 6x6 Paper Pad
Feet – Egg Cups
Hinges – Butterfly Hinges
Clock – Junkyard Findings Clock Faces
Used On the Door Panels Vintage French Ads Collage Sheet
British Queens Collage Sheets
I used a gold bangle bracelet,
buttons, a fold over bail and filigree to create the pull. I demonstrate how to assemble it in the
tutorial.
INSIDE
On the inside of the doors I’ve
decorated chipboard mannequins.
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.
REGENCY STYLE ARMOIRE
Resin
Round Frame and Corners Set – On the front
Have
fun gathering your supplies!!!
So amazing, I truly love it, thank you again for sharing
ReplyDeleteFabulous Armoires. Your creativity is amazing and thank you for sharing your talents and techniques. I am swooning over the little wooden hangers. Creative Hearts are Happy Hearts...
ReplyDeleteFantastic work, love the Amoires. Will be ready for you tut...luckily I have a large sheet of foam board to make one!
ReplyDeleteI just lopve this! It's one I certainly am going to have a go at!
ReplyDeleteAnother stunning creation Laura!!!Very cute armoire!
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter to you!
Hugs and kisses
This is just beautiful! Makes me wish I was 16" tall. :-)
ReplyDeleteLaura,
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job! I love it! Totally inspired me to make one, too!
Cathy
I just love the new armoire!!
ReplyDeleteThe dress forms are amazing.
Maybe we can talk about you doing something like this in purple for me!!!
Happy Crafting
Tracie
WOW Laura, Another FABULOUS project. I don't know how you come up with all these wonderful projects.
ReplyDeleteYour so talented!!!
Sorry I haven't been over for awhile. Work just gets in the way sometimes.
Off to check out your Video.
Hugs Lynn
Love this as usual you do amazing projects. I will definitely make this it is so pretty and fun.
ReplyDeleteYour talent is so amazing, Laura! This is stunning!
ReplyDeleteCollecting supplies for this amazing armoire. Can't wait to start.
ReplyDeleteLove all the works on your site
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