Romantic Genteel Ladies Set
This romantic box has been altered using romantic ephemera and filled with cards and tags to match. It would make a lovely gift for someone you love!
Supplies:
Cigar Box
Sand Paper
Craft Paint (Cream Color)
Gesso or Primer
Ephemera
Old Music Sheets
Prima Roses
Vintage Buttons
Small Lace Doily
Seam Binding Ribbon
Matte Gel Medium
Antique Lace
E6000
Paintbrush
Paper Adhesive
Paper Whimsy Genteel Ladies
Digital Collage Sheets Butterflies #22- French Text
Distress Ink
Technique:
Altered Box:
(1) Prepare cigar box by sanding and roughing up finish. Wipe dust off of box.
(2) Apply two coats of gesso or primer to inside and outside of box. Allow time to dry between applications.
(3) Apply craft paint to inside and outside of box. Depending on the look you want (weathered and aged or clean and crisp) decide on the amount of coats. I want for the weathered and aged look and did not apply more than two coats of paint.
(4) Once box is dry, add music sheets to interior of box with Matte Gel Medium. Once sheets are dry, add more layers of ephemera (postcard and tag). Glue small buttons on the interior lid.
(5) Add collage label to cover (lid) of box with matte gel medium. Once dry, add lace, doily, seam binding ribbon and buttons gluing on to the box with E6000. Let set up.
Romantic Cards:
(1) Cut pieces of old music sheets and attach to card fronts with your favorite paper adhesive.
(2) Add a layer of old book text on top of the background music sheets. Make sure it is a little bit smaller.
(3) Print out Genteel ladies images in Microsoft Word. I had four images on my document; this will depend on the size of card you use. Cut and trim images, ink edges and add to card front.
(4) Print out Butterflies #22- French Text and cut out. Use distress ink along the edges. Match two butterflies together and add brad to center. Place on front of card.
(5) Add seam binding bow and vintage buttons using E6000 glue.
Romantic Tags
(1) Cut out tags with paper trimmer and distress edges with ink.
(2) Punch out scalloped ovals from sheet music and add to top of tag. Punch hole in center and add ribbon.
(3) Add ephemera postcard, bits of cheesecloth, and Genteel ladies images to front of card with your favorite paper adhesive.
(4)Cut out butterflies and add to bottom of photo. Using E6000 glue roses to front.
(5) Glue buttons to front of tag.
DAILY GIVEAWAY
Each day 3 lucky winners could receive a free download image sheet from the lovely Gale Blair, owner of www.paperwhimsy.com
TODAY’S GIVEAWAY IMAGE IS:
Paper Whimsy Sheet 248Please leave a comment with your name and email address to be eligible for this prize. Giveaway winners will be contacted by email to claim their prize!
Our giveaways winners for Day #1 are:
Jann, Linda, and Louise! Congratulations! Gale will contact you by email with your prize!
Oh wow your box is devine Miss Nancy.
So so beautiful and romantic.
Wow.
xoxo
Time for me to start using some of the wood cigar boxes I’ve been hoarding. The tags and cards are so romantic. Thanks Nancy for this lovely tutorial.
Hi Nancy,
I love the box and thank you so much for the tutorial. I have a couple of old cutlery boxes that I have painted and this would be a delightful way to use them. A wonderful project for a wet weekend.
Hugs and smiles.
Angela.x
Oh, these are so delightful and adorable. I will just have to make those! Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Nancy, wow everything are so beautifully made, love that it all fits together, thanks for sharing.
Anni
I love the combination of vintage white and kraft papers. What a gorgeous tag-filled box ! Thanks so much for sharing, Nancy. Looking forward to the next two weeks:):)
Hello Dear Nancy what a wonderful thoughtful gift of love to give… This will be a fun activity.. Thank you for your lovely project…stopping at the cigar shop today!!!
In love peace and joy
trish
Nancy, these are remarkable. So worth the wait for this beautiful tutorial. Looking forward to see what other masterpieces you have in store for us. Mostly, I so appreciate the time you have put into this large undertaking! XO
It is so pulled together and lovely! the box is a beauty and I love the little paper butterflies. Just wonderful. Great way to start the series.
~Dawn
Oh wow Nancy,waht a beauty to start out with. So pretty and romantic looking.
I LOVE this!
Hugs
I like the layers of the tags. I also the the body of the butterfly.
stunning idea .. Nancy
who would want to get something like this in the mail …… I wonder “hey kids let me show you something on the computer……. Now Mum would like THIS for valentine day, Okay !” ~* hugs Wendy*~
Oh boy I have 2 boxes waiting for this!! Thank you so much Nancy and Gale! You are the best!
So pretty!!
Dear Nancy, Tis lovely, in the true Nancy fashion. Thank you. I can hardly wait to try these. I am excited to see what is next. Maybe I will pop over a purchase the pdf now.
Beautiful! Now to find a box! I’d love to win the pretty lady collage sheet. bradchaelaleslie@yahoo.com
Thank you my dear Nancy, for this most beautiful start on your
14 hearts.
Love what you have done with the box, an
d your lovely and beautiful romantic cards.
I hope I`m soon well enough to play with you.
HUGS,Dorthe
I hope I win
Just love your stuff
Nancy, Lots of great ideas here. Thanks for sharing! Chris
Wow, this is such a gorgeous set! You always come up with the nicest things.
ooohhhh how sweet and lovely! I have a stash of cigar boxes just waiting for the perfect project…all the perfect “Nancy” touches.. hope you have your feet up now! Hugs,
So very pretty!
Oh what a splendid card set this is indeed! The sepias and creams are so romantic, and it is ever so lovely of Gale to provide such a sweet sheet! So happy you are back at it and I look forward to a romantic and creative 14 days!
Absolutely delicious, Nancy! A beautiful and romantic way to start your new series. Can’t wait to see what you have in store for the next 13 issues.
It’s here = 1 February…
I have been waiting expectantly dear Nancy.
What a beautiful and inspiring start to your 14 days.
Your attention to detail with such precious ingredients inspires me again and again.
Thank you AND Gale for sharing your generous and talented heARTS
oxo
What an incredibly beautiful stationery box and set! I love the soft neutral palette and scrumptious images/papers. Happy first day of heARTS! xxoo Heidi
I love your first project, especially the cards. I’d like to make some actual button cards like this! Thanks for the inspiration!
Wow wonderful work and content. Love all the images and textures!
Your work is so beautiful. I look forward to seeing your lovely creations. Thank you for the tutorials!!!
such a lovely Idea thanks for sharing it <3
So beautiful Nancy, now to getmy cigar box out ad create…
Beautiful box, cards & tags! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a lovely project! I’m gathering the materials right now. :) May I ask the size if the tags you used?Thanks so much! :)
You are so sweet Nancy, to take the time and post your lovely projects with the tutorials! You are right, this would be a beautiful gift. I love the look you achieved here.
Hugs,
Robin
Love ,Love, LOVE anything with butterfly wings! So pretty.
What a beautiful box Nancy!! I love how you used my French Text Butterfly Wings, especially the ones with the roses.
U are so very generous to share these special images. I love the dear
faces and would love, LOVE to accept your offer.
Thank U.
what a gorgeous project and presentation Nancy-wow- and this is only the beginning!!!
Lovely box and contents! Thanks for the giveaway chance.
Oh sigh…..you create sauch beauty Nancy! Your box is gorgeeeeous! Thank you for the tutorials and a chance at your giveaway, AND, for making February sweeter!
I love the tags in this project. (Separately they make great gifts that can be hung anywhere.) This project inspires me… and brings a smile to my face because spring is right around the corner.
Nancy, can’t wait to try your design ideas with some polymer clay hearts that I’ve made!
Wow! Your shabby cigar box and tags are stunning. I so wish I could do this shabby romantic look. Thanks for the tutorial. I am so looking forward to the next 13 days!
Beautiful Nancy!
LOL! And I just got 3 cigar boxes from the “old” men that hang out in
the MC shop’s coffee room! Thanks for the wonderful ideas! Can’t wait to see
tomorrows!
Linda
These are so lovely,Nancy…..I’m really going to try and find time to have a go.
Gorgeous shabby creation Nancy…love those cards with the butterflies :) Looking forward to the next 13 days…Thank you for sharing x
Nancy….This box is just gorgeous. I can see it made for a true blue friend or for a mom ~ using vintage images from her past. SO beautiful!
These are fantastic. May not get the box done, but the tags are perfect. Can’t wait to see what else you come up with in the next 13 days. Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Oh my, Nancy, what a fabulous start to your 14 heARTs projects. I’m so looking forward to what I know is going to be a wonderful two weeks.
Chris xx
Soooo beautiful! I am excited to follow along. I’ve posted about your 14 heARTS at my blog. Thank you so much for the lovely projects and tutorials! I may not get to all the projects but they will definitely be inspiring. Blessings!
These are just fabulous!, I love what you did to the cigar box, making genteel and perfect for us incurable romantics. I will have to try and make it thanks for sharing. fondly bz
So beautiful! Love tags & cards and everything vintage – looking forward to seeing a new “goodie” each day! TFS
What a fabulous project to start us off with. I stopped by in the wee hours of the morning, but didn’t get to really appreciate your treasures or leave a comment until now.
This is just luscious, Nancy!!! I do esp. love the cards! It’s a great gift to give.
Nancy:
You have such a nice way of putting things together. Everything always looks like it belongs right where you put it. Many thanks for sharing your talent!
I stumbled upon your blog via someone else’s. I am so glad I did. Your work is beautiful. I am going to display your 14 days of hearts badge on blog also. Thank you for the beautiful inspiration.
Wow, you’re giving this away? No way? Put me in your drawing please!
Wow!! These are absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing and for offering this lovely giveaway!
Dear generous Nancy,
I love your cards, they are so lovely with the mix of sepia toned papers and the beautiful black/white images from Paper Whimsy- and the seambinding bows just adds the sweetest touch to them.
Their box is elegant and very lovely,too.
Thank you for this first amazing day with you.
Hugs,Dorthe
So lovely, thanks so much for sharing your talent with us all!
So very pretty and inspiring
What a fabulous choice for your first inspiring project – its just gorgeous and what a lovely gift it would make. I love the subtle colours and those butterflies are so sweet.
What a gorgeous project! Thanks for such detailed instructions! \love all the oieces!
what a treasure
Soft, romantic colors – just right for a Valentine’s Day gift!
Nancy, thank you so much….I have so been looking forward to this! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
Hugs,
Ivy
What a great kickoff for the Valentines season Nancy. Your right this would make a Gorgeous gift for someone.
Looking forward to each days sweeet treats!
Hugs Lynn
~♥soo pretty…was looking forward to this & knew it would be lovely…thank*U for sharing your sweet Valentine ideas…will prolly be ordering the tutorial next week…will be back to see all your creations that you have blessed us with…hugs & blessings, vikki♥~
Oh Nancy, this is exquisite !! Luv it. ♥
Barb
Nancy, I am always blown away when I see your beautiful artwork. It’s so generous and sweet of you to provide this wonderful Valentine tutorial–the photos of your project are wonderful, and all of this is just gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful!!!
Nancy…this project definitely got my juices flowing…thank you!
This is gorgeous! I love the cards so much.
Holly Moore
heroom80@hotmail.com
Wow Nancy! What a way to kick off your 14 days of crafting hearts! Just beautiful! Best wishes, Tammy
Love the muted tones on this project and so many….when do you sleep? LOL
These are so beautiful!
xo
jeanne
Your creations are beautiful! I am a day behind! :-(
Wishing you a wonderful day!
I adore your beautiful creative box of beautiful little butterfly cards. Hearts of gratitude for your sharing…
I love your cigar box and the goodies inside! Simply gorgeous!