the project

I have wanted to alter a printer's drawer for a couple of years now but couldn't find any drawers, a couple of weeks ago, with some help on where to look I managed to track a few and bought them. Alexander has power washed one for me and one for his Aunty Gill but he was freezing cold, soaked to the skin and steam coming off him. I couldn't persuade him to do any more! They do wash up nice though - I didn't dare try scrubbing them in our posh new bathroom!

So - what to do with them? They will look fabulous hanging on a wall with photographs, pictures and trinkets in the sections. I found a couple of examples on the internet here and here there was another one but I cant find it. Donna Downey used one in her book 'Photo Decor' a couple of years ago and included larger photographs covering some of the sections.

I want to distress mine with some type of white and blue paint effect, sanded back then use a beach theme, with shells and bits of dried driftwood. I'll include photographs of our holidays at the beach, some quotes and beach pictures.

These are the drawers, they are a bit dirty, obviously they have been used with inky letters over the years but they do clean up. I have a few spares if anybody would lke to join me in this project. It would be great if we all wait until they are all posted out and you have had time to clean them then we can work on them together and share progress photos and ideas. This isn't a class, I haven't done one before, I just thought it would be fun to work with a like minded group to see what we all come up with. We can share ideas and inspire each other by linking to each other's blogs. If you don't have one then I am happy to use a gallery on mine for you to share your pictures or you can always use your space on UK Scrappers

So, if you would like to buy one of these drawers they are £27.50 each including postage and packing. They are heavy and need wrapping well for the post. I only have a few so it's first come, first served. They measure just under 3' long and just over 1' wide (I can't find a tape measure, I can give more accurate measurements later if it's important to anyone) If you would like one please email me. If you already have one or would rather buy elsewhere you can still join in. I'll aim for a starting date of 17th February.

Jean is going to put some kits bags together for this project too, I think they will be up on her site soon, so if you are short of 'nibliks' then check out her site over the next couple of days. Joanne has some fab magazines and idea books for altered stuff too.

Jess has posted some links to digital shadow boxes here, here and loads more here. They are great and may help with some planning before we start the real thing! Thanks Jess, they are great inspiration

Comments

[Traci]

I really want to join you in this project.... I will try to find one here in the states as postage for this would be unbelievable!

[Pauline]

Have emailed you!

[Eleanor]

I'd love to join you in this project. May I buy one from you? I have wanted one for a hundred years. I'd even part with Teesha Moore Play zines for one and that's saying something. I suppose I'm somewhere like 79th down the list of excited persons. Ah well. Fingers crossed.
Eleanor

[Karen Wiederhold]

Hi Jane

Thanks for your email earlier. Yes please. Will email you to organise payment.

Regards

Karen

[Ruth]

Oh my gosh! I love your printers trays. I have wanted one forever. I have a cheapo imitation small one :-)We very rarely get things like that in NZ, so I look forward to seeing what you do with them.

[Anam_Kihaku]

class :) so pleased they are rocking your world :)

[Jess]

I just want to give you a few links. These are digital printers boxes but came out brilliantly

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=3434&cat=all&ppuser=192&sl=g

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2140&cat=all&ppuser=192&sl=g

http://www.digishoptalk.com/gallery/search.php?searchid=9274

[Jess]

Just one more thing. Funny how you have this on your blog, and Printer drawer's boxes came up in a thread over at DST.

Check out this Link FABBY Ideas

http://www.digishoptalk.com/boards/showthread.php?t=32784

I know they are all digital, but the concept is the same. HTH~Jess

[Sarah]

Im in too! My printer box should be arriving this week with some luck so, its a whole lotta cleaning for me! May have to take some holiday to get that part done!

[Roz]

Oh Gosh, am I to late, do you still have any left, I would love one, have been trying to find one for ages.

[Heather]

Oo this project made me jump up and down with excitement, one way or another I am going to play along ;) Can't wait to see what everyone does, how exciting!!

[Pegomh]

I'm going to join too! Caught this post from scrapscene. Just bid on a drawer on ebay - as soon as I get it will decide on a theme although beach seems pretty sweet! Can't wait - thanks for the challenge.

[Becks]

Save me one!

[Queenofstash]

woo-hoo I got one of these for Christmas Jane so will be following this closely!