Warning: Photo heavy post!

You may remember that months ago I gave a little tease about my entry into the Crafter's Inspiration Magazine competition, well at the risk of sounding as if I am blowing my own trumpet I earned a Highly Commended with it.  Since the original post was back in May I have forgotten what I did exactly to make it. I know I had to use something from the free kit that came with the magazine and that I used a digi stamp, coloured with Spectrum Noir pens, and some backing paper. I also used some other stamps from my stash and a lot of Kraft Card and a scoring board.  At the risk of boring everyone all I can do is to post a lot of photos - you have been warned!

[caption id="attachment_784" align="aligncenter" width="256"] The outside[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_778" align="aligncenter" width="225"] Secret side drawer[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_779" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Contents of secret drawer[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_780" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Treasure map[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_781" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Off comes the lid[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_782" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Inside the chest[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_785" align="aligncenter" width="300"] The inside comes out[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_783" align="aligncenter" width="300"] All the pieces[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_777" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A closer view of the inside[/caption]

I had a lot of fun making my treasure chest, trying to work out how to make the chest itself was the hardest part! I deliberately designed it so the inside pirate could come out so that the chest sides could be sealed up to make a useful chest for putting bits and pieces in. I am not sure that I will ever get around to making another one though!

Thank you for dropping in. Take care.

Pippa