Couture a Bejeweled Altoids Tin Dress Shop - NEW Collage Sheets & Digi Image Set

AlphaStamps May kit is aTiny Dress Shop.  For my shop, I thought I would create dresses made from images of vintage jewelry.

The tiny shop is made from Altoids tins so you can imagine how tiny the dresses are.  What gives the shop an architectural look is the 3D roof chipboard kit designed to fit the top of an Altoids tin.

I could see the items I used applied to other themes like Halloween, Alice in Wonderland, Fairies, etc.

For this project, I created two new collage sheets and digital image set.  One of the sheets is filled with dress forms that can be used standalone or layer over the chipboard dress forms from the two shape sets I used.  
The Mini Bejeweled Collage Sheet is a mini version of my older Bejeweled & Bejeweled #2 Collage Sheet.
The digital image set contains most of the images on the older Bejeweled collage sheets plus some new images.  The great thing about the digital image set is that it is easy to size and flip images and to print multiples of an image which is what I did to create my dresses.

DRESS FORM #2 COLLAGE  SHEET

This sheet contains three sets of different sized dress forms with each set made up of 14 unique patterns.  The dress forms are sized to work with the Dress Shop Shape Set & the Mini Paper Dolls Shape Set.  You can layer the images over the dress forms in these sets or use them standalone.

MINI BEJEWELED COLLAGE SHEET

This collage sheet is a mini version of my larger Bejeweled & Bejeweled #2 Collage Sheets and is packed with all kinds of jewelry.  The images are great for smaller projects.  Use them as an accent or combine multiple pieces of jewelry to create clothing. 

BEJEWELED DOWNLOAD – DIGITAL IMAGE SET

This sheet contains 72 vintage jewelry images which are also found, with a few exceptions, on the Bejeweled and Bejeweled #2 Collage Sheet.    You can “jewel up” these images by adding rhinestones, Glossy Accents, microbeads, glitter, and Stickles. 

THE DETAILS

I started by assembling the roofs which are made from a chipboard kit and then covered them with Hampton Brick Scrapbook paper.   Notice the grove at the bottom, its designed to fit on top of an Altoid’s tin.

For the tins, I started by removing the lid and flattening the prongs.  I covered the back and sides with 1:12 Brick Wall Sheet which is embossed.  

I covered the surfaces on the inside with papers from the Moments In Time 6x6 Paper Pad.

To make the dresses, I used dress forms from my New Dress Form #2 Collage Sheet.  I applied the dress forms to chipboard dress forms found on the Dress Shop Shape Set & Mini Paper Dolls Shape Set and painted the bases of the dress forms black.

To create the dresses, I used jewelry images from the Mini Bejeweled Collage Sheet.  Since for many of the pieces I need multiples and flipped pieces, I also use the Bejeweled Digital Images Set.  The longer curved images and leaves work great for bodices and skirts.  Birds are great for shoulder accents and bodices.  Horizontal pieces work well for belts or connectors for long waisted dresses.  Wings turned upside down work well for collars and the use of multiple wings upside down can create a tapered skirt.

To give the jewelry more dimension, I applied Glossy Accents to some of the jewels.  You could also add rhinestones, glitter, Stickles, microbeads and metal findings.

I glued the dresses inside the tins by using layers of double stick foam tape which popped them up from the back. 

The frame I glued on top of the tin is from the Altoids Tin Facades which dresses-up the edge of the tin.  I cut away the top of the frame as it would have covered up the roof.  Next, I glued the roofs on the top of the tins.

For the centerpiece, I used two more of the Altoids Tin Facades.  I used the same paper for the roof and the main area of the frame. 

The posters displayed in the opening of the façade come from the Mini French Fashion Magazines Collage Sheet.  To the image in the front, I added a feather and jewelry images from the Mini Bejeweled Collage Sheet to the hat and used part of an image for the earring to which I added Glossy Accents.  In the center of the flower on the hat, I added a red bead.  

I glued the poster images to paper from the Moments in Time paper pad then sandwiched the images between the two facades.

Finally, I glued the edges of the Altoids tin on top of the edges of the façade.

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DETAIL SUPPLY LIST

Dress Forms #2 Collage Sheet

Mini Bejeweled Collage Sheet

or

Bejeweled Download – Digital Image Set

Mini French Fashion Magazines Collage Sheet

Moments in Time 6x6 Paper Pad

Hampton Brick Scrapbook Paper

1:12 Brick Wall Sheet

Blank Altoids Tins

Altoids Tin Facades – Set of 4

Altoids Tin Roof

Dress Shop Shape Set

Mini Paper Dolls Shape Set

MINIATURE PURSES, SHOES, PERFUME BOTTLES, COSMETIC & JEWELRY - Streets of Paris Event

The Streets of Paris project event continues with fashion accessories.  In this video tutorial, I’ll cover transforming cheesy miniature purses and shoes into something that looks elegant and expensive.  For even more purse options I've created a NEW Mini Purses collage sheet and digital image set of purses and complimentary embellishments.

I’ll show you how I made perfume bottles from beads and I’ll also cover premade bottle options.  You won’t believe how easy it is to make powder boxes and compacts.  And lastly, I’ll cover making all kinds of jewelry and the methods I used to display them.  

You'll be seeing all of these accessories again (plus hats and dresses) when I cover constructing the Maison de la Mode (The House of Fashion).

PURSES

The hidden beauty of the plastic purses is the detail embossed on the plastic.  By using paint and dimensional embellishments to accents the details, it’s easy to transform the purses into something that looks elegant and expensive.

Using my new Mini Purse Collage Sheet or Corresponding Digital Image Set you can make 3D paper & fabric purses.

SHOES

Using the same method I used for the purses, I transformed plastic shoes into fashionable footwear.

PERFUME BOTTLES

By combining beads and metal bits, it’s easy to make all kinds of lovely perfume bottles.  I've used my Mini Perfume Bottle Collage Sheet to add labels to many of the bottles.

For those less adventurous, pre-made bottles are an option.

JEWELRY

I’ve used rhinestones, various chains, jump rings and head pins to create rings, bracelets, and necklaces.

To display some of the jewelry, I've made display boxes out of polymer clay.

COSMETICS

I thought a fun thing to add to the fashion shop would be some cosmetics and to that end, I’ve created a NEW Mini Cosmetic Labels collage sheet.

I’ve used the sheet for the lids of the powder boxes and compacts.

NEW COLLAGE SHEETS & IMAGE SET

MINI COSMETIC LABELS COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains 21 unique vintage powder box labels and compacts with two or more different sized versions of each.  Also, there are four vintage cosmetic themed posters.

 

MINI PURSES COLLAGE SHEET

This sheet contains ten easy to fold and assemble purses along with images like beaded appliques and jeweled bits that can be used as accents.  The purses come in three unique patterns.  The pattern is printed lightly on the purse in a coordinating color to make it easy to score and fold.

MINI PURSES DIGI SET

This image set contains all of the easy to fold and assemble purses, beaded appliques and jeweled bits found on the Mini Purses collage sheet plus four additional purses.  The purses come in three unique patterns.  Use dimensional or the included paper embellishments as accents.  The pattern is printed lightly on the purse in a coordinating color to make it easy to score and fold.  Also included are three unique patterns that can be printed and glued onto decorative paper or thin fabric to make even more purses.

VIDEO TUTORIAL

SUPPLY LISTS

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DETAIL SUPPLY LIST

Mini Cosmetic Label Collage Sheet

Mini Purses Collage Sheet

Mini Purses Set Download

Mini Perfume Bottle Collage Sheet

Gold Countertop Mirror – Oval

Jewelry/Cosmetics

Mini Wooden Make-up or Jewelry Box

3mm Rhinestone Chain – Green & Blue Mix

3mm Rhinestone Chain – Pink Mix

2mm Rhinestone Chain Crystal

Mesh Rhinestone Ribbon – Gold

Mesh Rhinestone Ribbon Red

Black and Silver Carved Saucer Beads

Dazzles Gold Tin Lines Stickers

6mm Raw Brass Bead Caps or Knobs

Bottles

Resin Mini Perfume Bottles with Box

Bronze Paris Perfume Bottle Charm

Eau de Toilette Silver Perfume Charm

Green Resin Perfume Bottle

Pink Resin Perfume Bottle

Red Resin Perfume Bottle

Yellow Resin Perfume Bottle

Resin Mini Perfume Bottles with Bow

BEADS

6mm Filigree Beads

12x8mm Amber Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Green Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Clear Glass Rectangular Beads

12x8mm Amber Glass Rectangular Beads

15mm Clear Pear-Shaped Faceted Czech Glass Bead

8mm Faceted Clear Glass Cube Beads

DIY Potion Bottles Bead Mix

12 x 8mm Pink Glass Rectangular Beads

12 x 8mm Red Glass Rectangular Beads

12 x 8mm Blue Glass Rectangular Beads

PERFUME BOTTLE ACCENTS

9mm Antiqued Swirl Bead Cap

4mm Raw Brass Smooth Rondelles

6mm Filigree Beads

Small Looped Bead Caps - Gold

Red Czech Glass 4mm Smooth Rondelles

PURSES

Mixed Set of Doll Purses

10mm Tiny Tassels – Mixed Colors

3mm Brass Flat-Back Studs

Posh Purses Buttons Set

Loopy Flower Antique Gold Bead Caps

Raw Brass Flourish

¼ Inch Gold Metallic Braid

Black White & Gold Flat Braid

Black Suede Paper

SHOES

Mixed Set of Doll Shoes

Head of Heels Shoe Buttons

Raw Brass Fancy Fleur de Lys

DISPLAY STANDS

Glass Microscope Slides

Tim Holtz Mini Foundations Box Feet

Large Fancy Oval Beads - Silver

Ornate Filigree - Silver

Mini Cake Stand Kit

6mm Round Corrugated Metal Beads

Square Bronze Upholstery Studs or Miniature Bases

Antique Gold Rope-Edged Rondelles

Plastic Serving Tray

Treasure Chest Gift Box with Jewelry & Matchbox Mermaid Clock

Good things come in small packages, and this one is no exception.  If you are looking for a special way to present a small gift, how about making a gift box from a mini kraft treasure chest.

My version of a gift box is mermaid themed and contains an ocean-themed necklace and bracelet.

Below you can see the undecorated chest that would work for whatever theme you have.

I started by painting the chest using teal acrylic paint, then rubbed the raised areas with Inca Gold Gilders Paste.  The straps are Dresden borders.  To add more interest to the straps, I added bronze buckle connectors.  The closure is fancy mini latch set.

On the sides, I attached small swivel drawer handles.

At the top is a paper compass star which you will find below.  Feel free to download and use it in your art.

  Attached to the top is a brass mermaid rubbed with Patina Gilders Paste.

The necklace sports a couple of starfish and brass shells.  The larger starfish comes in a patina color.  To coordinate the other starfish and shells, I rubbed them with Patina Gilders Paste which gave me a perfect color match.

To achieve a matching color on the rosary chains, I used Clover Alcohol Ink.  To dye the beads, make a bath of the Alcohol Ink and Blending Solution; you just need enough to cover the beads.  Drop the beads in the bath and leave them for about 5 minutes.  Carefully remove the beads from the bath, making sure you don’t touch the beads (I used tweezers and grabbed the chain part).  Hang the beads to dry (about 30 minutes).  The nice thing about Alcohol Ink is that if the bead is transparent, it will still be transparent after you apply the ink.  With this technique, your beads can be matched to the color of your jewelry or art piece.

The simple bracelet below sports antique pewter starfish and antique silver seahorse charms.

MATCHBOX NAUTICAL CLOCK

Below are two samples using the Matchbox Nautical collage sheet.

MATCHBOX NAUTICAL CLOCK COLLAGE SHEET

The sheet is designed to fit the narrow matchboxes carried by Alpha Stamps.  On the sheet, you’ll find 3 water papers that wrap perfectly around the matchbox as well as water paper pieces for each end.  To decorate the box or build your matchbox clock, I’ve included lots of shells, fish, clocks, and a frame sized to fit the box.