Hey friends! I decided to do a quick little post on this kitchen scale I created for Tim Holtz for his new idea-ology products that were recently released. I absolutely love the new wall paper images and immediately though of creating this fun little miniature scale. It looks way more difficult than it was so I will break it down for you.
For the base of the scale, I used two of the decorative Baseboard Frames (one smaller than the other) with two different sizes of wooden Vignette Frames (also one smaller than the other) on top of those two. They should layer together well and the Vignette Frames should be able to support the appropriately-sized, Vignette Boxes. (You may need to change out the sizes so they all work together.) There should only be a tiny gap between the Frames and the Box. See underside in photo below.
I then attached two of the Vignette Boxes together so that the insides of each are glued together and the top and bottom are shown. I adhered the wallpaper paper around the trays to hide the wood on the top and two sides. I then adhere the Boxes to the Vignette Frame, moving them more towards the back of the frame. There will be a slight space up front but don’t worry about that as it will get hidden. Lightly coat everything with Picket Fence white paint.
I cut two small slits across from each other at the same place on the Vignette Box to allow for the insertion of the wooden tape measure. (See photo above.) Insert tape measure all the way down into the Box so that it is supported by the base of the Box then trim a few inches above the top tray. Repeat for other side, making sure measuring sticks are even. Secure sticks in place with glue if needed. Mine were really snug.
Creating the top was really easy! Cut two pieces of 4″ x 4″ mat board into a square and then round the edges with a corner rounder. Set one aside. Embellish the one board by embossing it with a Circle die-cut.
To create the side trim, cut a piece of cardstock 1/2″ x the circumference of the square piece plus 1/4″. Score the entire strip at 1/4″. This forms the band or lip. It may be necessary to create two strips and adhere them together to get a long enough strip to go all the way around.
Fold on score line and lightly mark where each strip will round the corner on the top of the square and make several snips on just one side of the strip. This helps to make the paper curve around each corner rather than crease it.
Attach strip to inside bottom of embossed square base using red tape, snipping in any area that needs more “bendability”. Attach ends together by overlapping slightly. Trim off any excess. Insert second square base to inside of top base, trimming a scant if necessary. (I like to hide my mechanics.) Adhere in place. This adds additional support to the scale. Paint entire piece with gesso. When dry, adhere wallpaper piece to center. Spray with gloss sealer if desired. Attach top base to bottom base at measuring tape posts using hot glue or strong glue for securing in place.
Add bits of brown paint or Vintage Photo ink to distress the sides.
To create the scale face, die-cut four circles from cardstock. Two circles will be about 4″ in diameter and two will be 3 1/2″. (The 4″ circles can be cut from Tim’s gold metallic paper if desired.) Adhere the matching sizes together to create two sturdy circles. Embellish larger circle with rust-colored paints. If you chose the gold metallic paper, allow some of the gold to pop through. Embellish smaller circle with white paint adding a bit of Vintage Photo ink. Cut a ring from two circles, one that’s approximately 3 1/4″ with the inside edge being 2 3/4″. Adhere to scale face. Mark off small increments with thin, permanent pen.
Die-cut the word “10 LBS” and 9 numbers from the Tiny Alphanuemerical dies from black cardstock and adhere in place. Punch a hole in the center of the smaller scale face. Add a washer or something similar over the top of the center of the face but not covering the hole. Attach a brad into the hole. Attach scissor embellishment to the top of the brad. Attach Mini Flair embellishment to the top of the scissors. The scissors should now be able to turn. Attach entire scale face to base so that it leans slightly onto the box portion of the scale.
Now it’s a bit of Spanish moss, some of the NEW Velvet Ribbon, a butterfly, some vintage millinery flowers and the clock is done! Hopefully, I have taken all of the guess work out of this project. Let me know if you make one. I love seeing other’s work!
XO,
Debi
Supplies are listed below. Please note that I am part of an affiliate link which means I earn a percentage of the sale but that amount is never passed onto you, the customer.
Additionally you will need the following items to complete the project:
Spanish moss, one regular-sized brad, Krylon Gloss Sealer (optional), Adhesive, Glue Gun, Black Cardstock, Rust-Colored Paint, Extended Hole Punch, Vintage Millinery Flowers and Scissors.
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