15.5.17

House Shaped Organizer Box

DIY House Shaped  Organiser

Hi friends sharing a magical mermaid's home  which is an organizer for craft supplies!
House Shaped Organizer Box
I'll admit I worked on this one for hours and hours !! Will quickly run you through some of the closeup shots.
House Shaped Organizer Box
How can a mermaid's home not have shells ...! Well I added some huge shells which are part of my treasured collection from a holiday in one of the best beaches in the world Candolin Beach, Goa.
You can also see glass beads gel and tiny glitter balls all over this mermaid's abode. I cut our an image of the gorgeous mermaid and added her to a glass pebble/cabochon and propped her up on a foam disc.
House Shaped Organizer Box
 I used Prima texture crackle paste and TCW microbial stencil  and Carabelle Studio geometrie stencil in many places!
Prima Crackle Paste

Prima Typo Bulbs
  The Prima Typo Bulb I had been hoarding was just perfect for this project!
Typo Bulbs and Glass Beads Gel
 Love how easy it is to create 3 D projects using Graphic 45 papers!
Framed Graphic 45 Voyage Beneath the Sea
 The project has lots of fussy cut sea weeds, corals and starfish and the gorgeous mermaid has a resin sea horse for company! I made the sea horse using resin, alcohol ink and a chocolate mold!
Mermaid with Resin Sea Horse
 Tiny pearls in a heart shaped bottle for the mermaid!
Magical Bottle with Pearls
 More resin embellishments..
Resin Seaweeds, Crackle Paste Bubbles
 The sea weeds were made with silicon molds and resin and colored by adding alcohol ink into the resin mixture before it set.
Fussy Cutting , Sea Shells and Sand Dollars
 My favorite view of the home!
House Shaped Box
 It features a large  dome and  a beautiful image from Graphic 45 papers which I framed inside it and added a glittery gold border.
Glass Dome
 Inside the dome are tiny pearls, star sequins and little sea shells.
Glass Dome Window

House Shaped Box
 The other side features a mesmerizing mermaid standing tall and beautiful ! I added some stamped and colored sea horses and goldfish to give her company!
Graphic 45 Mermaid
 The backside of the house has the storage compartments.
Back side of House Shaped Organizer
 I kept the roof lightweight on this side as it has to swing open to reveal the shelf inside.
3 D Octopus Lady from Graphic 45 
 Used Prima texture crackle paste for a lovely shiny texturing.
Gorgeous Crackle Paste Stencilling
 And added glass beads gel for the sea glass effect.
Glass Beads Gel 

Graphic 45 Diver
 The netting I used had some cool Styrofoam elements embedded and this gave a cool sea foam appearance! The starfish was handmade using molds and airdrying clay and shaped to give more dimension!
Netting and Clay Starfish
 I used 3 hinges to hold the 2 halves of the roof and the back half swings up to reveal a shelf which is large enough to hold bottles, ink pads, pens ,little notebooks and what not!
Drawer inside the roof
 I used danglers from my local fabric shop and attached them using discs of foam.





The main body of the house holds an organizer I made using chipboard pieces .I had to use an antique metal handle from my local hardware shop as the drawer compartment was quite thick and sturdy!
Antique Metal Drawer Handle
I used 2 pieces of medium weight chipboard to make sturdy parts for the organizer.
House Shaped Box Construction
I used wet glue as well as strips of card stock to stick the pieces together.

House Shaped Box Construction
I constructed the compartments in such a way that it will be the perfect storage for my embossing folders .

House Shaped Box Construction
I love to use corrugated paper to line 3 d projects as it is so easy to go over the edges.
House Shaped Box Construction
I actually designed the drawer compartment first and then made the "house" to fit over it!!The completed house is 13.5 inches tall , 12.5 inches wide and the "body" is around 7 inches wide.

House Shaped Box Construction
 The roof was the trickiest part to design and I was so thrilled when I got it to work!!
House Shaped Box Construction
And here is how it looks after adding gorgeous Graphic 45 papers.
DIY Organizer
And now even better with embossing folders added!
Embossing Folder Organiser
I hope you liked this project!!
DIY House shaped organizer
This is a project I made  as Designer Spotlight for Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge  





52 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness this is AWESOME!!! you could have been an architect with your construction skills!! :-) what a fabulous storage solution! I absolutely LOVE this Sonia! I know it took you HOURS to make, but those hours were well spent! this is stunning! :-)

    luv
    Lols x x x

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  2. Wow! This is amazing! Beautiful paper!

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  3. wow!
    this is gorgeous!
    love it!

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  4. Wow, Sonia, this is another jaw dropper. It has been amazing to see what you create each week. Love it!!

    Cathie ♥

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  5. this is stunning Sonia !! super awesome !!

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  6. This is fabulous!! Every side of it is filled with awesomeness!! Loved it!

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  7. Another stunning project,Sonia.Beautiful papers..Love everything about it.

    Gr,Sylvia.

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  8. Anonymous15/5/17

    wow, what a creative project! as always, such attention to detail and time well spent! congratulations on your guest design team spot!

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  9. Oh my!! Dr. Sonia this is jaw dropping awesome - ok, picking my jaw up from the floor now! You worked in one of my favorite G45 paper stacks, I just love it. Wonderful touches like the shells, and what a cool storage item!! xx Maura

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  10. Wow! This is so ccol. I love Graphic45 papers and this collection is so sweet! Great project and so creative! Love it. Hugs, Marzena

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  11. My all-time favorite project of yours, my friend!! Wow!! I can't comment on one detail because every single one is spectacular!! I absolutely love, love this!! You are so creative and talented!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)

    Lisa
    A Mermaid's Crafts

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  12. WONDERFUL Sonia..I love the papers and such a clever design..all the underwater details and mermaids are gorgeous..FABulous project.

    Luv CHRISSYxx

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  13. WOWZER!!! I'm speechless again!! Amazing, just amazing, super maxi fabulous house-shaped organizer!!! I can't stop to looking at your Work Of Art!!! How many wonderful elements, embellishments, colours and little details!!! A true jewel!! You are the queen of 3D craft projects!!! The G45 paper is wonderful, and thanks for having shown it so well. Love any little piece of your mermaid house and the structure is very useful and interesting! I just ADORE the sea weeds you made, the gorgous and fun dome and the amazing crackling.... but also all the other delicious details!
    Thanks for sharing this beauty with us!

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  14. Wow Sonia.. This is super awesome.. Love how well coordinated all the elements look...the little heart with pearls is soo cute... The bulb too

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  15. In awe of how bee-utiful this creation is. Like the papers, seashells & so much more. Especially like the seashells.

    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

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  16. Wow...this project is amazing!!! Love this Graphic45 paper...Mermaids and a bit of Steampunk...Very well done!!!

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  17. How incredibly imaginative, Sonia! Lovely papers, gorgeous colors, and one of the cutest projects ever! I am sincerely blessed having found your blog years ago. The inspiration you share, and techniques you've documented, have been tremendously appreciated. xx

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  18. This is amazing Sonia...drop dead gorgeous! Brilliant storage solution and the paper is gorgeous too! Very impressed with your construction skills.

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  19. This is such a gorgeous creation, Sonia. Love all the beautiful elements and the pretty paper. Great design! :)

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  20. Just magical! I love this.

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  21. It is really awesome project love the theme!!!

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  22. Hi Sonia
    This is a very beautiful box...so much of hardwork and details.Very very beautiful...
    Hugs
    Mukta
    VREnchanted

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  23. WOW!!! You've really outdone yourself with this absolutely fantastic creation! This really has been a labour of love. You use your papers to show them off to their very best. Your embellishing is truly amazing, my favourite part is the dome although I love your resin pieces and the mermaid's little bottle. A fantastically constructed box which anyone would be proud to have in their home. Debra x

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  24. OMG!! Just Gorgeous! Love all of the detail you put in it and I love the little light bulb to hilight the word inspire!!

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  25. Wow wow wowwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!! This is gorgeous! I loveeeeeeeeeeeee the papers you used and loving the shells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. Wow! This is amazing and so useful too. hugs, Teresa

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  27. Stunning and gorgeous work, colors and layers. Very well done. Take care and hugs!

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  28. Wow!! This is gorgeous!! I love the papers you have used. The shells are beautiful. Love how you've embellished it.

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  29. Every time I visit I am amazed with your work, this certainly shows the hours it took to make, such fabulous details, both paper and little charms and bottles, filled with all things sea, absolutely GORGEOUS.
    Faith
    x

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  30. Stunning project Sonia..Loz

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  31. one more stunning project sonia,so many details and elements, could not find for the craft elements which you missed.thanks for inspiring always

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  32. so unique and beautiful! love it!!

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  33. The details you've added are beyond amazing. WOWZA! Incredible design and workmanship. Hugs!

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  34. Totally magical and worth every minute and hour you must have spent making it. Hugs Mrs A.

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  35. Wow! You are so skilled at decoration and construction! This is expertly made and beautifully designed and I love all the adornments and embellishments. I especially love the components that are dangling down from the roof. Really lovely!

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    1. Hehe Thank you Andrea...the danglers are very popular in our Indian salwar kammez suits

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  36. Anonymous18/5/17

    Hi Sonia!
    I am fan of your blog.. I have read each and every post and loving them :) Should learn how to joggle among many things from you.
    I am way far away from you. Can i know where can we get chipboard sets which you used for making this house and other organisers in your blog? Any online site in india will be most useful for me..
    Thanks
    Papitha Shankar

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    1. Papitha chipboard is available in many different thickness and quality. In this one and the others I shard the past few days I used 2mm chipboard from ItsyBitsy.I think it should be available online too.

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  37. This is stunning dr Sonia. .loved the papers and that glass bead gel is fantastic love the effect that gave in picture .. loved the organiser Thanks for the tutorial :)

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  38. Dr, I am short of words.
    This is absolutely stunning and gorgeous <3

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  39. Awww...this has really blown me away. I m not a kind of person who actually make many of 3d probjects because of extra space n extra care needed while handling. But this one is truly Fantastic!! The way you have have constructed and the way you hv added small small details is amazing, I must say. It must have kept you busy for hours n hours of many days.

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  40. O wow ur always comes with super n creative projects loved this, beautifully made

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  41. This is such a gorgeous project and so beautifully designed with a wonderful use of those amazing Graphic 45 papers...it's stunning!

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  42. Such a gorgeous project with awesome detailing.

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  43. Wonderful project!!!!!!!!

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  44. This is just mind blowing Dr. Sonia. I especially love the shells and pearls. You have nailed it!

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  45. wow Sonia your oganizer box is amazing...so beautiful with lots of fabulous detail and texture but practical at the same time...hugs kath xxx

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  46. Very good project. This is super awesome.

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  47. This is a fantastic project!!! Well done!!! Thank you for your instructions!!! Definitely a need to try!!! xx

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  48. Wow wow wow! what a wonderful project! It's full of fabulous details and I love so much your step by step! thanks for sharing with us! barbara

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  49. Congrats on your GD gig again!!! Beautifully and intricately made house! Love each element of it! :)

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