{"id":564,"date":"2017-11-02T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/g45papers.com\/store-your-stamps-in-style-featuring-communique\/"},"modified":"2020-10-19T15:59:11","modified_gmt":"2020-10-19T22:59:11","slug":"store-your-stamps-in-style-featuring-communique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/g45papers.com\/store-your-stamps-in-style-featuring-communique\/","title":{"rendered":"Store your Stamps in Style featuring Communique"},"content":{"rendered":"

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  Today we have Brand Ambassador <\/span><\/span>Sandy Trefger<\/a> here with her <\/span><\/span>Communique<\/em> – Deluxe Collector’s Edition<\/a> travel case. This impressive case was constructed from scratch with chipboard that Sandy has cut and measured. We love how she has layered contrasting patterns and the professional finishing, including the strap closure mechanism. <\/span><\/span>
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Communique Travel Case<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

By Sandy Trefger<\/span><\/span>
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“I love boxes and love to create my own or alter saved boxes into new projects.  For this Communique Travel Case, I assembled two boxes from chipboard–one for the bottom and one for the lid.  I patterned them with the gorgeous Graphic 45 Communique<\/a><\/em> paper collection then added paper hinges on the back and paper straps.  The buckle closures are small parachute buckles that you can find in most craft or sewing departments.  The handle is also made from paper and attached with glue and brads.  <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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To make my box or travel case more realistic, I added a tray to the inside which is simply a smaller box, in both length and height.  It is also created from chipboard and wrapped with the patterned papers from the collection.  The dividers are wrapped and can be glued in at any place in the tray to accommodate different travel items or collectibles.  The secret in making a tray sit properly into a travel case?  You need supports.  I made mine out of chipboard and wrapped them with patterned paper and glued them to the inside of the bottom section on all four sides.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip#1:<\/span><\/span>  It’s easy to create any size box or case out of chipboard.  Put your idea or design down on paper and use your ruler to carefully measure each section to make sure it all fits together.  Sometimes I have to do a test or prototype project to tweak it and make it work the way I envision.  Always take good notes in a notebook so you can re-create the second one and make it even better than the first.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Tip #2:<\/span><\/span>  Gather florals and ribbons or twine from your stash to compliment the colors of your paper collection.  Metallic twines with satin ribbons work very well together.  Once you have your floral & ribbon arrangements attached, add in cut-outs such as the stamps, metal sprockets, gears, or other found embellishments like the rhinestone flower button and initial charm I added to my travel case.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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