Cardinal Memory Box

Design Credit: The top of the memory box was inspired by a Jan Hobbins cardinal card. I used the techniques she used to make the cardinal and the greenery and holly berries. 

When I first saw the Tim Holtz Feathered Cardinal die I immediately knew I wanted to make a memory box. My father passed away in August and my mom the previous May. I wanted to make something special to hold some of their possessions and photos. Cardinals represent visitors from heaven so I thought it would be perfect for the top of the memory box. I loved Jan's design so I decided to use that for the top of the box. Thank you Jan for the wonderful design and inspiration!

Continue reading for additional photos and a supply list.

Here is a better view of the top of the box. 

 

Here is an up close view of the beautiful cardinal. 

 

A Sizzix Shaker Dome was used to create the shaker portion of the box.


I added some Tim Holtz metal charms to the inside of the shaker. I also included my parent's initials.
 

Side View. I added Tim Holtz Box Feet to the bottom of the box. I think it makes the box look more finished.

 

Front View. I added a faux lock to the front of the box. 

 

Here is a view of the side and back of the box. I just love the Tim Holtz papers! 

 

Here is the inside of the box. I put a photo of my parents when they were dating in the 50's inside of a Tim Holtz frame. 

 

An up close view of the inside cover of the box. I love this photo of my parents when they were dating. 

 

Thanks for stopping by my blog to check out the memory box I created. Follow my blog if you'd like to see what I create next!

 

...Beth 

 

Tim Holtz Ingredients:

• Feather Cardinal Die

• Style Woodlands Stamp Set

• Distress Embossing Glaze: antique linen
  

• Holiday Brushstroke Dies

• Box Feet

• Foundry Frame

• Remnant Rubs

• Miscellaneous Metals Charms & Alphas

• Christmas Papers

• Cardstock: red, green
  

• Distress Sprays: candied apple, festive berries, barn door

• Distress Oxide Inks: candied apple, pumice stone, frayed burlap, forest moss, shabby shutters, rustic wilderness, peeled paint, antique linen

Misc. Supplies:

• Sizzix 3-1/2" Shaker Dome 

• Sizzix 3-1/2" Circle Die

• Ranger Multi Medium Matte

• Cardstock: black

• Mixed Media Paper

• Ranger Archival Ink: jet black

• VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad

• Frank Garcia 1/4" Artisan Tape

• Thread: white

• Sewing Machine

• Graphic 45 Box 

• Metal Heart Lock