Miniature Trunks and Cases Tutorial

Hello Mini Friends!! Today I am sharing a quick mini build that has been so much fun!  I actually made two yesterday without taking many pics at all. So, this morning I decided to make two more and pic the process just for you, my sweeties!!

I saw a different technique on Pinterest of using crumpled up and painted wax paper to give something a leather, weathered look.  I really like it too and will be using it in the future.  

First, I did just that.  I crumpled up some wax paper and flattened it back out.  Then, I painted it using two different colors for each piece.  One regular color and one shiny color.  I did this step first so the paint could dry while I cut out my trunks.

Next, I chose to use my favorite chipboard and cut out two sides and the bottom from it.  For the sides I used a granola bar box because I knew I needed to curve the piece and this would work best.  I used a button for my arch on the smaller one and a paint bottle for the wider one.

I did have to hold the arched pieces down until the glue adhered.

Then it was on to covering them with the painted wax paper.  I used school glue and smeared it onto the board the pressed the wax paper down.  After I trimmed the top piece, I glued on the sides.

I used more cardboard from the granola bar box and cut thin strips.  Then, I painted them.  

These will be the straps.

I also used a scrap piece of chipboard as my guide for the opening.  I used an ink pen to gently press the lines, so they look like they could open.

I did have to slightly curve the strap pieces and glued them down.

And here I am... taking old jewelry apart again, lol!

I used my brown ink pad to go around the edges and also used an old brush with a little ink to create depth down the sides of the straps.

This pic shows one strap without the ink and one with.  I think it makes a big difference.

I did go over and lightly blotch the color of the straps all over and then 

I gave them both a finishing coat of matte Mod Podge and they're done! 

Are they perfect?? NO!  And I wouldn't want them to be!  It's more fun to just roll with the process and wait to see what the finished product looks like.

Thanks for stopping by today! 

I hope you try one of these and if you do, please let me know!  I'd love to see it!

XOXO ~Laurie