Hi Everyone – writing to you from chilly Marlborough.
Our grape harvest is almost over and the nights are getting COLD with the frost alarms going off every night this week. There’s snow on them there hills and the heating is well and truly on!
Today I have a recipe box to show you using the Kaisercraft “Nans Favourites” Collection – which has been MY favorite collection of theirs this year so far.
I have covered the box using the Lemon Slice and Apple Pie papers and lined it using the Cookie Dough and Shortbread papers. I have used paper-pad, elements and chipboard to decorate as well as one of the Kaisercraft Wood Flourishes in the shape of a weighing scale.
I love these flourishes – they are so versatile but one word of warning – they are delicate too, so take care when you are taking them off the packaging. I have been a little over-enthusiastic in the past and snapped them but you can always just glue them and use them on a card 🙂
I thought the chipboard pieces from this collection were really fun – so I decided to use them as tabs for my box.
I gave the pieces of the box a light sanding followed by a coat of paint. Usually I give 3 coats of paint for a matt finish but this time I wanted a slightly worn look so I painted once and then sanded the paint to expose some of the raw wood underneath.
These recipe cards which form part of the collection are GORGEOUS! I scanned one on my computer so I could figure out an easy template to print my recipes onto them. I chose a simple font (Courier) and I am really pleased how these turned out.
Here is a close-up of one of the cards – along with a pic of the finished frittata…
I have heaps of more projects using this collection – so stay tuned to the blog for some more ideas!
Please post a comment if you have any questions!
Lowri 🙂
17 Comments
Lowri, you are an inspiration. My 13yr old daughter won this collection at an Artfull Crafts crop day and she loves it too. Can't wait to show her this in the morning!
That project is fantastic. Love it. And your frittata is making my drool.
That is easily the most decorative recipe card box i've ever seen in my life! Well done!
Love this! Thanks for visiting my blog – I'm a new follower!!
I love everything you create – gorgeous!
I cant decide which one i like the best 😉
Such a wonderful recipe box, I've been debating whether or not to buy the kit, think I might have to after seeing this!
love this!! so well done
Loving this box Lowri, I've been restraining myself with these papers (I'm a sucker for all things cooking) but after seeing this, me thinks they need to be added to my stash! Sooner rather than later!
I am no cook, but I would love to have that in my kitchen!
Hi Lowri, you work is just beautiful! Very inspirational, Lisa
I'll be making a recipe box for my Granddaughter that is getting married in December. This is beautiful and has given me some additional ideas. Thank you for sharing.
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I love it!! What a great Mother's Day gift this would make!
Hi, just bought this kit and want to put it together as a Christmas gift. Just wondering what you used to hold the box itself together? Sides etc.
Hi there – you can use any number of glues. Some people use PVA craft glue but if it was me – I would use a solvent based glue as they are easy to clean up. Not sure where you live but try Helmar 450 or UHU. You onlt need a small amount and any excess will rub off or use an adhesive eraser. Hope that helps 🙂
I like the fruit crate design for the recipe box. It brings a fresh design concept into the kitchen.