Traveling Watch Box Done!

YAHOOO!  The Traveling Watch Box is done!!!  Just put on the last piece....

Here She Is...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OK, Here's the scoop, I'm going to walk you through the steps for making the TWB for the next couple of days as I work on my three Graphic 45 final pieces!   This way I can stay in touch with you all which feeds my addiction to blog and keeps me connected to what's going on and still be able to devote more time to these pieces, which obviously, I really want to look good!  Sound like a plan?

Ready??? 

OK, don't kill me...I gave you all the wrong correction today!  I just have to laugh!  This may be from lack of sleep, but I find this extremely hilarious!  I know I shouldn't be laughing and I'm so sorry if any of you have started this like my friend Judith from Australia!!  I was blogging on the fly this afternoon and I know better than to walk down a hall and type on a phone!  Last time I did this, I took out and elderly gent that popped out of nowhere!  Don't worry, he was fine after I wiped off the foot prints and helped load him into the ambulance!  :)  It's my shear lack of slowing down long enough to do things right!  I try!  LOL!  I promise the measurements below are final!  The corrected corrections!  LOL!

Once again here are the measurements and details:

I used med. weight chipboard for the Traveling Watch Box.  I wanted it to be beefy so each piece  is doubled in thickness.  Once the pieces were cut I taped it's mate back to back.

Here are the measurement for cutting the chipboard pieces.

Remember this is the doubled recipe!  :)

Exterior Box:

Left Side Top  2 - 3 x 6 inch pieces

Left Sides  4 - 3 x 4 3/8

Left Side Bottom  2 - 4 1/2 x 6

Middle Section 2 - 3-7/8 x 5-3/4 (corrected)

Right Side Top 2 - 7/8 x 6

Right Sides 4 - 7/8 x 4 3/8

Right Side Bottom 2 - 4 1/2 x 6

Interior Boxes: (not shown in picture above)

Small Tray Short Sides 4 - 7/8 x 3 5/8

Small Tray Long Sides 4 - 7/8 x 5 1/4

Small Tray Bottom  2 - 3 3/4 x 5 1/4

Watch Box Short Sides 4 - 2 7/8 x 3

Watch Box Long Sides 4 - 2  7/8 x 5 1/4

Watch Box Bottom 2 - 3 3/4 x 5 1/4 (Corrected)

Cut out all your pieces.  Double the thickness by matching them up and adhering them together.  Scor-Tape or Glossy Accents works well.

Take a piece of 12 x 12 patterned paper and cut it in half.  Take a 1 1/2 inch piece of contrasting paper and marry them together by turning the pieces over and applying Scor-Tape down the seam.  DO NOT PULL UP THE TAPE BACKING.  The tape and backing will permanently be hidden when box is formed.

Mark a half inch in from the bottom of the enlarged sheet of paper.  (I'm going to abbreviate the piece names.  Please see above for full names.) Take the LST and find the center and mark.  Apply adhesive to back and glue down.

 

 

On top of that piece stack the LSB leaving an 1/8 -inch gap.  I use the width of my ruler to do this. 

NOTE THE PICTURE BELOW SHOWS THE RIGHT SIDE BEING MADE. However, it's the exact same process as the left side.

 

 

When laying the side pieces, you will notice they are an 1/8 inch shorter than the base piece.  The reason for this is that the side pieces go just inside the Left Side Top.

 

 

Once done, this is what you should have. Notice how the front pieces are aligned.  The shorter 1/8 inch piece mentioned above is toward the back (top). 

 

 

Do this exact same thing for the right side adhering the pieces down, stacking the pieces leaving a 1/8th inch gap.

Well, that's a lot to figure out right there, so we will pick up from this point tomorrow.

Thank You all so much for putting up with me through my crazy moments!  LOL!  I appreciate you guys so much!

Thanks For Looking Y'all!  Come back tomorrow for Part 2!!

Jim

The Gentleman Crafter

 

 

Comments

[Paul]

Stupendous in all it's glory. This is one wicked project. Plus you have taken some brilliant photos of it for this post. 'm in awe as always, of your talent sir. Pxx

[JudithC]

Just love it, I had cut out Tims latch thingy for mine before I saw what you did, LOL great minds... (I think not, my efforts are humble compared to yours). I love the detail of the handle, I seriously want to make mine like that.... Thanks again

[Lynn Wild]

Another lovely box Jim. I am amazed that you have the time to share this with us while you are so busy with the Graphic 45 samples - do you ever sleep?!
Thanks for all the details. I can't wait to see what you come up with next!

Lynn Wild

[heidig]

Love this box! The brads that you used look like they have a bigger head than Tim's long fasteners. Can I ask what brand they are? Thanks for sharing.

[LoriC]

It turned out awesome! Love the "clean" look. As far as messing up on the measurements, that's what they get for being so motivated(in which I am very jealous and wish "I" could be like them!) I think they will forgive you. ;)

[mary puskar]

Jim: It looks so fantastic! Thanks for walking us through it. I have to try this but I'm planning a sewing box. Thanks for all your help with my crafting as well. You are just so kind.

Mary

[The Gentleman Crafter]

Heidi,

Of course....Actually, there are three different ones.

On the latches I did use Tims long fasteners.

On the handle, I used the larger Recollection brads from Michaels.

On the strapping, I used probably what I use the most, Recollections Antique Copper that come 80 to a package. I think it is Item # 347126 also from Michaels.

Thanks for asking!

Jim

Sent from my iPad

[Zandra]

Looks fabulous, Jim! So generous of you to share. I might even give this a go my self. So, excited to see your creations for G45. I know they will be awesome. Try to get some sleep, too. ;o)
Hugz, Z

[Sheryl Bisogno]

Hi Jim, I really enjoyed your projects for the G45 audition. I would like to try the smaller watch box. I am having trouble cutting my chipboard and getting clean straight edges, would like any tips you can share. Also, where did you buy the trunk clasps you used? Thanks for the inspiration. Sheryl.

[heidig]

Thanks Jim - you're the best!

[linda williamson]

Jim,you are a hoot. Appreciate the correction although I haven't gotten around to starting this project yet. It is beautiful,but I see it as a traveling makeup and nail polish case for my grandaughter.She has more than her share. Thanks Jim,I enjoy reading your blog everyday.

[Cindy Lietz, Polymer Clay Tutor]

Wow Jim it turned out fantastic! I love you sense of color and design. All your projects come together beautifully!

[Wendy H]

What a great project. I'm glad to see you doubled up the chipboard and made it to last. Really like this and might have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Barbe21]

Okay, so I have a question. When I marry the pieces with the 1 1/2" strip, how big is my new piece? Like 12 x 13?

[Sheron N]

Love this project I may give it a go, I love all your projects its just I want to try this one lol.

[Barbara Albrecht]

STUNNING!!! I really would like to try to make this box! It is just too cool!! I think I'm going to need you to help me, though. I'm not sure I'm grasping the directions. Anyway...it will be a while before I have time...you know why.

[Lisa]

Jim I have been a Laura fan for about a year or so, and just found you through her and let me just say I'm glad I'm here!!! I'm going to give this box a try today, it looks amazing!!! Thanks for posting this and you are now in my bookmark of FAVORITES!!

[Linda Woolsey (LilGreenBug)]

LOVE THIS!! Can't believe I didn't see this sooner!!!! Hope I'm up to the challenge! Would love to make one!!