Other Supplies: Cream cardstock, Tim Holtz Distress Ink (I used Antique Linen and Walnut stain), Silver guilding wax, Double-Sided Tape, Your choice of stamps
- Using your Big Shot Machine, die-cut the Bigz (box) element of your two-part die set from cream cardstock.
- Create a worn look by using applying Antique Linen Distressing Ink to each corner of the box. Then adding Walnut stain to the very edges.
- Use a selection of stamps with an antique style to cover both elements of the net of the box on one side. For this, I used a calligraphy stamp and a variety of postage themed stamps (all by Tim Holtz) rather than stamp ink, I used the same Distress Ink pads I used to distress the edges of the box (Antique Linen and Walnut Stain)
- Once happy with the design, use the 'Curio Box' die set to create a cut-out in the middle of the larger of the elements, seen in the image. Cut this using your Big Shot Machine. While using the machine, die-cut lots of the elements from the 'Gearhead' die set in black card.
- Fold each of the box elements along the embossed folding lines forming two sides of a box shape. Stick these together using double-sided tape.
- Apply gilding wax to your finger. Rub the excess off on a scrap piece of paper and use your fingertip to apply to each of the gearhead die elements. This will give them a distressed metallic look.
- Stick the gear elements inside the box. Give a multi-layered effect by folding the edge of some and sticking them to the wall inside the box using PVA glue.
