Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Vintage Business Card Holder

Earth Day (April 22) just came and went (also my birthday...woohoo), and I am hosting the new fortnightly challenge at Frilly & Funkie, so I decided to center the theme around this important yearly event (sadly, not the birthday). The challenge was and still is "RePurpose to UpCycle". We all live on Mother Earth and have to do our part to keep her healthy, not just on Earth Day but always. As paper crafters it's very important not to waste much. For this challenge, use at least two repurposed items to create an upcycled paper project, and don't forget to list what they are. Extra kudos to you if you can depict Mother Earth in some way as well.
Last week the Frilly's showed you what they created, so now it's the Funkie's turn (one is me). You can make either type, frilly or funkie, and link up this week before the challenge ends on May 1st.  There will be  two winners - one random pick will receive a $15 gift certificate to the Funkie Junkie Boutique, and one favorite pick of the design team will receive a winner's badge to display on their blog. If you need inspiration, please visit the Design Team Member's blogs.
Linda Coughlin - The Funkie Junkie
Marjie Kemper - She Who Stamps and Scraps 
Teresa Kline - Paperie Blooms
Terry Horrall -  Terry's Work In Progress 
Sue Carrington - Stamping Sue Style 
Tammy Roberts - Paperie Sweetness
I decided to go for a vintage business card holder. I am headed to Ranger U tomorrow, so this might come in handy with all the new people I am about to meet. 
I used a left over painted Altoid's tin (remember the sewing kits?).
I also used packaging to make the inside inserts of the tin.

I am submitting this tin to the Compendium of Curiosities II Challenge #2 of "faux patina", an awesome Tim technique.
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You can pick up tons of product at fabulous prices through the Funkie Junkie Boutique. New items are added everyday. There are now nearly 400 products in the boutique, including over 220 Tim Holtz/Ranger products at really terrific savings!  And right now through the end of April, for orders of $75 or more, Linda will split the shipping 50/50 with you, including international shipping. That's a fabulous deal!
I hope your hands get creatively dirty soon!



25 comments:

  1. This is so cool Anita!Have a fab time st RangerU!

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  2. Belated birthday wishes to you, I'm sorry I missed the actual day. I love your tin & business cards, they are GORGEOUS. Have a safe journey to Ranger U.

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  3. this looks amazing Anita, looks really vintage!! lainey x

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  4. aw how cute is that! What a fabby idea... I have an Altoids tin waiting patiently to be altered... thanks for the inspiration! Not long now... yeeeeeehawwwwww lol

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  5. Anita,I certainly do remember those gorgeous sewing kits! This is so cool, It really does look so vintage. Ranger U here you come... not long now. I shall be with you in spirit. Lucky for you we don't live in the same country... or I'd be with you in your suitcase! xx

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  6. Happy belated birthday hope you had a fabby day xx
    I really love your tin for your tags its a brill idea

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  7. Very cool business card tin! I love your idea!!! It looks so vintage yet "artsy". Love it! <3 Candy

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  8. This is the best business card holder I've ever seen, Anita... it's so creative and so YOU. Man, that on the edge die looks AWESOME the way you did it on the lid. LOVE it! Have a fantabulous time at Ranger U... I'm so excited for you!

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  9. Love the idea of a business card holder! This is just so cool and of course "funkie." Have a blast at RU and come back and share all that you learned!

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  10. Very cute, Anita! I am going to have to try this one day! Have fun at Ranger U...............I am so jealous!

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  11. That is so cool!!! I love it (and I have a whole stash of unused tins) hmmmmm…

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  12. Very cool! Love that idea! And hand made business card as well! Amazing!

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  13. wonderful idea. I especially like the sentiment on the lid.

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  14. Totally awesome Anita! Love how you have embellished the tin - especially the colors - really wonderful. Loving your hand made business cards too! I just snagged a tin from going into the trash earlier this week. Now I need to get down to business and make something as wonderful as yours!

    Hugs,
    Linda

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  15. Anita: WOW! Seriously... WOW!!! What a sensational project. Your faux patina is fabulous, and this beautiful work of boxy goodness is truly a treasure. Bravo, sweet lady!

    Have the time of your life at Ranger U! I'll be there in spirit cheering you on!

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  16. now that's what I call a business card! Absolutely inspired! I always save my Altoids tins...they make the best little altered items. Thanks for the great idea!

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  17. Fabulous project Anita, what a brilliant idea to use as a business card holder, and gorgeous business cards too ! Lucky you going to Range U, hope you have a great time ! Sue C x

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  18. Happy belated birthday, Anita! Sending you hugs and best wishes!

    LOVE this altered tin ... so cool! Love your business cards, too.

    Have fun at Ranger U ... lucky girl!

    ~Hugs, Deb

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  19. Totally fabulous! Have a great time at Ranger U!

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  20. WOW Anita - what a wonderful idea!! so gorgeous to look at & useful too, I just love everything about it! Have an amazing time at Ranger U!!!

    Hugs, Ann-R xx

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  21. Its just adorable and looking so precious, I like your creativity.

    plastic card holders
    clear cards
    scratch cards printing

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  23. How you come up with this business card holder. i will keep it in mind and will use it if i remember.

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