Halloween Composition Box

Happy Saturday, everyone! Connie here with something festive for the season. I made a Halloween display from a GSL Composition Box – 25. This kit comes with a large (9.25 by 6.75 inches) box, 3 small boxes, a large key and the number 25. The 25 makes it ideal for a Christmas display but I set those aside and decorated it for Halloween instead. 

I assembled the boxes with tacky glue then set out deciding where I wanted each one to be placed in the display.

The front edges of the boxes were painted with off white acrylic paint. All of the papers in this project came from Carta Bella's Haunted collection. 

With the boxes papered I set out to find decorations to fill them. I painted the large key black as well as one of the GSL Chipboard Bats Set available over at Alpha Stamps. The key got a pumpkin face made from a plastic button. I also used a big plastic spider set on top of a sparkly orange button, some tiny jars filled with microbeads and glitter and some glow in the dark bones.

The boxes were glued in place, along with a Halloween themed bingo card from Creative Scraps.

A candy corn colored bottle brush tree and some acrylic pumpkins complete the scene.

 Thanks for stopping by!

GSL Products Used 

Composition Box – 25

Chipboard Bats Set

Other Supplies Used

Tacky glue

Acrylic paint

Carta Bella Haunted papers

Halloween bingo card by Creative Scraps

Bottle brush tree

Acrylic pumpkin and glow in the dark bone vase fillers

Miniature bottles, microbeads, glitter

Bits & bobs

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Study" Composition Box

Hello crafty friends!  It's Susan here on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts blog today, and I have a peek into a curious person's study.  I don't know if a mad scientist lives here or just a collector of ... oddities.  I can only imagine what's tucked into corners all over the room!

I started with the Composition Box 25 -- laying out all of my pieces before gluing together with white craft glue.  This kit actually comes with laser cut key and the number 25, but I've set those pieces aside for future use.

 I gathered bits and pieces to make sure I had enough to fill this study wall.

Feet first!  I marked the position of the feet for brads.  I used both a nail and a small pokey thing to make holes.  Feet won't get added until AFTER the composition box is covered with papers.

In the photo below, all papers have been added with Modge Podge except the inside bottom.  Before adding the feet I sanded the edges of papers. I added the feet with brads and a bit of E-6000, then layered the inside decorative paper to cover the brads.

The composition box edges were painted black with a foam brush and allowed to dry.  The complete box was then covered with a clear matte varnish.

Small boxes were painted with black acrylic.

Since this box will have a hanging cage, I poked a hole in the top to accommodate the hanging wire.  It will be covered with cheese cloth and a skull later.

Once my boxes were filled and adhesives set, I used E-6000 to attach to the walls.

Once that set up overnight, I filled in the rest of the wall.

Thanks so much for visiting today!  I hope you find inspiration flipping through the blog pages.

Cheers,
Susan

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Used
Composition Box - 25 #C45AL

An Incomplete Curiosity Composition Box

Ok, my project isn't finished but... But... BUT!!! I have a very good reason.

We've planned a little family getaway to Montreal next month and I've created this in preparation for my memories. I'll keep little mementos from our adventure and tuck them in this box when I return. I'm so excited!

I'll buy postcards. I'll keep tickets and receipts. Bottle caps and coasters will be placed in here too. Maybe a stone or a leaf or... or... or... the possibilities are endless! I'll keep my eyes peeled for a little tacky souvenir and add that to my curiosity box as well.

I've created embellishments for the box with layers from the Steampunk Shape Set and
Stackable Labels Shape Set. I have to toot my own horn and say I'm really digging that top element!

While I usually mix and match collections, I've stuck with Olde Curiosity Shoppe - Deluxe Collector's Edition from Graphic 45 for this piece. If you like quirky and cool and vintage it'll be right up your ally. If that ain't your cup-o-tea, by all means, make something that suits YOU.

Below is a list of all the bits you'll need and I've got a video walk through for pulling all those bits together. Here's hoping we all make some amazing memories to complete our curiosity composition boxes.

Supply List:
Composition Box - 25
Steampunk Shape Set
Stackable Labels Shape Set

Olde Curiosity Shoppe - Deluxe Collector's Edition
White glue
Ribbon
Acrylic paints (I am in LOVE with Golden Fluid Acrylic Paint Iridescent Copper)
Small brass brads

Nutcracker Sweet Composition Box by Pam Bray

Hi Pam here today on the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Blog! Are you ready to start thinking about Christmas decorations or maybe a fun gift idea. It is never to early to get started...

I created a dimensional fun cabinet for the holidays using Composition Box - 25 and Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Designer Paper. 

Begin by first putting the Composition Box - 25 together. Paint with black paint. Dry completely.

Apply a generous coat of Crackle Paint to all pieces of the Composition Box - 25. Dry.

 Paint the inside and boxes of Composition Box - 25 with paint. Dry. Add pattern paper to sides of Composition Box - 25.

Emboss Deco Frame 6 Inch Set with embossing powder and Boss Gloss. Cut bottom piece off; it will be used for one of the boxes.

Add designer paper behind Deco Frame 6 Inch Set. Add to back of Composition Box - 25.

Emboss Snowflake Shape Set with embossing powder and Boss Gloss. Add to sides of Composition Box - 25 along with brads and circle punched pieces from the designer paper.

Add fussy cut images from designer paper, add to sides with pop dots.

Repeat again for the other side of Composition Box - 25.

Add legs to Composition Box - 25 .

Decorate each of the small boxes that come with the Composition Box - 25 using metals and miniatures along with small images from the designer paper. Add to inside of box.

Add bottom part of prepared Deco Frame 6 Inch Set that you cut off to box.

Fussy cut image from designer paper. Add to inside of box along with floral pieces and miniature. Add to inside of box.

Spray small tree with mist, dry. Decorate with berry and pine cone floral stems.

Add to bottom shelf that was decorated with designer paper.

Add fussy cut images from designer paper along with miniatures.

Fussy cut nutcracker from designer paper; add to front of prepared Composition Box - 25.

Add a few more layers of images that has been fussy cut from the designer paper to the top of Composition Box - 25.

Along with a fun banner that is floating from the top and prepared Snowflakes.

Add a pretty ribbon, floral pine cone pick and berries along with a few miniatures to complete the top.

Emboss Art Deco Corner Set with embossing powder and Boss Gloss. Add to to the front of prepared box along with a fussy cut image.

Here is a closer look at the inside of the prepared Composition Box - 25. I hope this inspires you to get that Christmas paper out and Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Chipboard and start your holiday creating. Thanks for stopping by the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Blog today and don't forget to check out all the fabulous products in the Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Store along with other inspiring projects from the team. Hugs Pam

Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Supplies:

Composition Box - 25

Snowflake Shape Set
Deco Frame 6 Inch Set
Art Deco Corner Set

Other Supplies:
Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Collection
DecoArt Media Paint: Carbon Black, Paynes Grey, Yellow Oxide,
Ultramarine Blue, Crackle White Paint, Weathered Wood
Emerald Creek Supplies: Glacier White and Weathered Wood Embossing Powder
Stampendous Boss Gloss
Memory Mist Wheatgrass
White Seam Binding
Metal Legs
Floral Picks
Adhesive
Pop Dots
Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Minatures

Christmas Composition Box by Gloria

Good morning! It's Gloria with you today! I am sharing my FIRST EVER configuration/composition box! I have created trays and shadow boxes before, but this is my first compo box!

I used the Composition Box - 25, which is 9 1/4" x 6 3/4". The kit comes with three smaller boxes which fit inside the main box, plus a key and the number "25." I created a Christmas scene with lots of bits and bobs from my stash!

As you can see, the box pieces are all notched for easy assembly! I started out by wiping each piece with a baby wipe to remove any dust. I then painted the edges with white acrylic paint.

I painted the "25" and the key with Ranger Gold ink to give the pieces an aged appearance. I painted the metal feet with white paint and then dabbed them with the gold ink. (Please forgive my messy craft mat! I was in a hurry and forgot to use a white background!)

I labeled each box piece with the size of paper I needed, just to save time with measuring. I sponged all the paper edges with Frayed Burlap Distress  Ink.

All the paper is attached to the box with a multi medium. I simply "painted" the paper with the medium and attached it to the box pieces BEFORE assembly. 

I used Ranger Glossy Accents to assemble the boxes, and to attach the small boxes, the metal feet, and the tree to the large box. The boxes are very sturdy and fit together beautifully. Those of you who know me, understand that I do not care for 3-D projects because they are often a pain to put together. I am here to tell you, that THIS project went together so quickly and easily! I was stunned! 

I made sure to cover the back of the box as well. I had thought to use washi tape to cover the edges, but decided I liked the white box showing through, almost as if it was an old crate! 

I covered the sides of the box with contrasting paper. Each small box is covered with coordinating paper as well. 

Once I had the boxes assembled, it was time to decorate! I used some snowflakes from the Snowflake Shape Set to add accents to the top corners of the large box. I sprayed the large snowflakes with gold mist and the smaller snowflakes with silver. I added a gem for extra sparkle!

I went through my holiday hoard, looking for fun embellishments to use for my project. This was a great way to use leftover bits of this and that! Each item is glued to the box with either Glossy Accents or hot glue. I filled some glass bottles with glitter and tiny bells to give some Christmas glitz to the box!

I sprayed the tree with mist and then added some splatters of white paint prior to adding the gems. I sprayed "Joy" from the Words and Phrases I Set with mist and glued it to the tree. 

 I created lots of little vignettes to give the boxes interest and texture. I tried to make everything gold, silver, or white, along with the traditional Christmas colors of red and green.

I hope that you enjoyed my project today! I cannot wait to display this on a table in my living room! 



~ Gloria Stengel: Scraps of Life

Gina's Designs Laser Cut Chipboard:

Composition Box - 25

Snowflake Shape Set

Words and Phrases I Set 

Other Products:

Paint:Plaid Folk Art Wicker White, Ranger Adirondack Mixatives Gold 

Ink: Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap

Multi medium: Liquitex

Glimmer mist: Tattered Angels Gold, Tattered Angels Chalkboard Chalk, Deco Art Shimmer White, Lindy's Stamp Gang Cape Cod Coral, Twinkling Tinsel, Frozen Jack Frost

Paper: Graphic 45 A Christmas Carol, Twelve Days of Christmas, Nutcracker Sweet, Christmas Past

Metal feet, charm, star, large tree, glass bottles, flash card: Tim Holtz

Small tree: hobby shop

Metal hook, mini clothes pin: Canvas Corp

Floral: Petaloo, Wild Orchid Crafts, misc. floral sprays

Gems, bells, ornaments, clips, dove: stash

Glitter: German Glass Glitter

Adhesive: Ranger Glossy Accents, hot glue