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Vacation Memory Box

August 15, 2013 by Wifeeclectic 11 Comments

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This summer I took a trip with my mom and my husband to New York. It ties with London as the best trip I have ever taken. My husband had a conference during the day, so my mom and I spent all day being tourists in the city and then in the evening, after my mom had turned in, my husband and I would enjoy the night life. We saw Cinderella on Broadway, spent an entire day in The Met and had our portraits draw in Central Park.
 I don’t love scrapbooking, but, I didn’t want to lose any of memorabilia from the trip, a vacation box seemed like the perfect fit. This post is part of a paid campaign with American Crafts, but all opinions are my own.

Vacation Memory Box

I love the look of scrapbooks, but I have never been a fan of making them. That is one of the reasons I like Project Life, it appeals to the crafter in me, because I still get to create, but it doesn’t need scissors or glue, so it comes together quickly. Project Life features sheet protectors that are designed for your favorite photos, add writing to a few Project Life cards and add to the protectors for a finished layout, fast.

For this project, I decided to use Project Life elements to create something else, I used the Vintage Travel Core Kit because it features travel themed images such as maps, which I loved for a project featuring my vacation.

For this project you will need:

  • A wooden box, I love this flat box that I found at Michaels
  • Project Life Cards, You can find The Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic Core Kit or the Vintage Travel Core Kit at Michaels as well.
  • Paint (I used a charcoal color)
  • Mod Podge
  • Photos from your trip
  • Memorabilia from your latest trip

 

Pick out a couple of Project Life Cards for the top of your box and a couple of photos. I liked the look of doing one horizontal card and one vertical, to break up the design a little bit. I used the Project Life Card corners as a guide to round the edges of my photos as well.

Paint your box, both inside and out. Allow to dry completely.

Secure the cards and photos to the top of the box with a layer of Mod Podge. Smooth the photos out from the center with the side of your finger. I like to allow this to dry for a few minutes before I add a layer of Mod Podge to the top of the photos to finish the project.

Add your memorabilia to the box and the project is completed. What I really love about this project is, it is so cute, you can display it as well as use it for storage.

Want to make one of your own? Michaels carries one of  the largest selection Project Life including the exclusive core kits Vintage Travel Core Kit (featured here) and Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic which features more pinks, blue and yellows. You can also find the albums and photo protector pages at Michaels.
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Vacation Memory Box

Don't want to lose any of your memorabilia from a trip? A vacation box is the perfect fit when you aren't a typical scrapbooker
Keyword: Crafting, Vacation

Materials

  • A wooden box I love this flat box that I found at Michaels
  • Project Life Cards You can find The Dear Lizzy 5th and Frolic Core Kit or the Vintage Travel Core Kit at Michaels as well.
  • Paint I used a charcoal color
  • Mod Podge
  • Photos from your trip
  • Memorabilia from your latest trip

Instructions

  • Pick out a couple of Project Life Cards for the top of your box and a couple of photos. I liked the look of doing one horizontal card and one vertical, to break up the design a little bit. I used the Project Life Card corners as a guide to round the edges of my photos as well.
  • Paint your box, both inside and out. Allow to dry completely.
  • Secure the cards and photos to the top of the box with a layer of Mod Podge. Smooth the photos out from the center with the side of your finger. I like to allow this to dry for a few minutes before I add a layer of Mod Podge to the top of the photos to finish the project.
  • Add your memorabilia to the box and the project is completed. What I really love about this project is, it is so cute, you can display it as well as use it for storage.

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  1. Kaysi @ Keeping it Simple says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    I love how this turned out!

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  2. Yvonne says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:17 pm

    I absolutely LOVE the idea of a vacation memory box. I never know what to do with the extra souvenirs that aren't in my digital scrapbook and this is the perfect idea. I'm pinning!! Thank you 🙂

    Yvonne @ TriedandTasty.com

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  3. Kami @ Sweet Charli... says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:22 pm

    Holy Cow! I love this idea, really! I have wanted to get started using project life but just haven't yet. This has inspired me because it looks so easy to use their stuff!

    Reply
  4. Entirely Eventful Day says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:31 pm

    What a perfect idea!!! And the project life stuff is super cute. Love it all!

    Reply
  5. Heidi Totten says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    Very cute! I love this idea!

    Reply
  6. Allison Miller says

    August 15, 2013 at 2:55 pm

    I love this idea! Yours turned out so cute. Pinned!

    Reply
  7. marissa | Rae Gun Ramblings says

    August 15, 2013 at 3:35 pm

    Debra I absolutely adore this idea. I so want to do something similar for disneyland!

    Reply
  8. LuckyRedHen says

    August 15, 2013 at 4:01 pm

    Man, those Project Life graphics are BOMB! They go great with all your fun treasures 🙂

    Reply
  9. Cranberry Morning says

    August 15, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    This is a great idea! Love it! (and will most definitely use it.)

    Reply
  10. Leanne says

    August 16, 2013 at 5:50 am

    I love this box. What a great idea!

    Reply
  11. Jennifer K. says

    May 19, 2014 at 7:27 pm

    Brilliant idea! I can't wait to make one after our road trip this summer.

    Reply

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