A Tutorial for my Tim Holtz Configuration Box

Okay, so here we go, I began by taping the boxes, each one individually  and then I watched Tim Holtz's video on YouTube #2 about it and learned a method that saves on tape.  After taping all the seams both vertically and horizontally with the Tissue Tape, I then took some Tim Holtz Distress Ink (Rusty Hinge) and inked areas I wanted to age.  After taping the entire box and inking I coated everything with Martha Stewart Decoupage Glue and Sealer, which really aged it even more!!  You can ink or mist as much as you want,  just play around and have fun with it!!

Step 2 ~~Distressing & Agin the Tissue Tape~~

For this step I decided to do some more inking for an even more aged feel to the tissue tape.  After the decoupage had dried I applied several Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Frayed Burlap, Pumpkin Pie, & Vintage Photo) here and there and it looks really great irl!!  I also used a vine stamp using (Ranger Adorandak Pesto Ink)  that I have to run down the sides and top of the configuration box.

Step 3 ~~Altered Glass Bottles!!

I had some of the Tim Holtz small vials and had seen online that you can alter glass with Alcohol Inks!!  I thought that was really great and decided to do so to the vials.  I used 3 different alcohol inks:  Butterscotch, Latte, & Ginger.  I used a TH applicator with the cotton pads.  I added several drops of each color to the pad and stared dabbing on the glass.  Let dry, and you have an aged looked to them!!!  An added note, the small safety pins & jingle bells in the bottles are from a great site that I ordered some seasonal projects from, you should take a peek.  The way to age and distress things like that are in their "Grungy Recipes" section.  You can find their site at The Old Glory Company!!

Step 4 - Altering the Feet

For the Tim Holtz feet, I chose to alter them.  I first painted on some Gesso and then misted them with some Glimmer Mist (Pumpkin Pie & Olive Vine).  I then dried that and kept adding mists until I got the finish I wanted, dabbing some excess with a paper towel.  Be sure to dry these completely.

Step 5 Adhering The Feet

Now it's time to adhere your feet, if you wish to have them.  I used the large dots, put I think I will try another method and will keep you posted!!

Step 6 Add Your Display Items

Now it's time to add all those goodies on to the shelves!  I've used some large dots and am trying some crazy glue to adhere some things, I'll let you know how that works!!  Have fun with it and I hope you enjoy!!