Faux Wood Locked Box

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I first saw the Sizzix/Tim Holtz “Engraved” embossing folder it reminded me of carved wood. This is the idea that came to mind. (I also used the “Lumber” embossing folder the same way) I took a Ground Espresso ink pad and ran it over the raised areas of the embossing folder and a water spritzed piece of Kraft cardstock. This helps to keep the paper from tearing. I ran it through the Big Shot, the ink goes into the recessed areas and really highlights the design. I ran a Rusty Hinge Distress Ink pad over the raised areas. I took the Distress Embossing Dabber (a embossing pad would work) and ran it over the entire thing, then clear heat embossed it. I did this once for the Engraved top and 2x for the Lumber sides. You end up with shiny faux wood.  I could easily see skipping the clear powder if you want a bare wood look but I like the shine and the extra sturdiness the heat embossing provides. 

I made a cute flip top box based on one I saw on YouTube by DaveHax. He makes the coolest “DIY Cardboard Gift Box” watch the video even if you don’t want to hand make a box, you can thank me later😉.  Mine is bigger so I had to use 2 pieces of cardstock  I apologize for the lack of good pics, I’m not good at the blogging thing.

Two pieces of 8x10 Kraft cardstock, on the short side scored at 2” and 6” turn and score at 2” and 8”. Cut the short tabs as seen above, I cut a little wedge off the end tabs so when glued together it fits better. I used wet glue and paper clips to just hold in place. You can used strong tape, but I like glue so I can adjust it as necessary. On the second piece of cardstock, the only difference is you can cut the square tabs off on the long side and just glue the rectangle to the the 1st piece of cardstock to create a flip top.  

Flip top box

I then cut the embossed panels to fit the top and sides of the box, used glue and tape to adhere. The lock and key is by Idea ology Locket Keys, adhered with Distress Collage Medium. The sentiment is from Tim Holtz Tiny Text stamps.

 Faux, faux, faux! Happy Holidays!