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Monday, October 29, 2018

"The Mad Hatter's Secrets" Hidden Drawer Book Box with Tutorial

This is one of those projects that just kind of sprouted. All the supplies just kind of jumped up and shouted "ME! ME!". I'm glad they did because I'm smitten with this project.

Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana


I've used the 6" Hidden Drawer Book Box as my base and then ran with the Mad Hatter theme from the Hallowe'en in Wonderland Deluxe Collectors Edition from Graphic 45.

I've repeated the cobweb theme of the scrapbook paper with a wed stamp and gold embossing powder.

Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana

I used that same stamp, repeatedly, on a Layered Frame Aria then added a spade charm to the tippy top for some added interest.
Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana

I used the same stamping and embossing technique for the top and bottom elements on the spine. I used a Deco Frame, then trimmed the elements I wanted to use.

Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana

Also on the spine and cover, I've used more elements from Hallowe'en in Wonderland Deluxe Collectors Edition and added a Metal Door Plate and Knob.

Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana

Inside, the Hatter's Tea Party! I really just sort went to town and filled the interior with suitable miniatures already in my stash including: a pocketwatch pendantminiature wine bottle, a dormouse, playing cards, cakes and cookies and more. 

Mad Hatters Secrets Hidden Drawer Book - Nichola Battilana

If you'd like to see the process of making this piece, take a gander over HERE for the video walkthrough.

And here is the list of supplies I used:
6" Hidden Drawer Book Box
Layered Frame Aria
Deco Frame
Web Stamp (available soon!)
Embossing powder
Acrylic paint
Hot glue and white glue
Foam squares
Bits and pieces for the interior