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Stationer’s Desk Collection & Writing Chest Tutorial (+ Giveaway!)
Filed under Art Projects, Collage Sheets, Costume History/Fashion, Laura Carson, Regency Era
Note: most of the links on this post no longer work, as we moved to a new Web site in 2018. However, you can see the supply list items from Laura’s project that are still available on the new site.
Let me start by saying I don’t get Daylight Savings Time. It just makes no sense to me and come Monday morning, there’ll be a lot of grumpy commuters.
Lucky for me (and you) Design Team Member Laura Carson ran (really — marathon style) with the theme and color palette from the New and On Sale! Stationer’s Desk Paper Collection and created a gorgeous, timeless project — a writing chest. Made from humble cigar boxes but both useable and beautiful!
And Laura has made TWO New Collage Sheets (and a HUGE (!) 98 file set of png files to download) in the “Letters from the Past” theme.
All 3 have images of beautiful books, letters and writing paraphernalia, plus some costumed folks from the Regency era. And the downloadable png set had the silhouetted images from the collage sheets, plus a ton of extra files for Romantic (capital R!) collages with Regency-era style.
(Plus these new images coordinate with the recent Days Gone By Set Download and Days Gone By Collage Sheet, also by Laura.)
So, onto the goods: here is Laura’s supply list and not only does Laura share more photos and a tutorial on her blog, but also free trim to download!
At left is a photo of me holding papers from the Stationers Desk 6×6 Paper Pad with the New Collage Sheets in the background.
But at right… ooh, some more sample art by the talented Design Team! That’s a snippet from a digital collage by Design Team Member Jeanne Draachreider called Beloved, made with images from the Letters from the Past Set. (And the text above that lovely lady’s head says “I am tired, Beloved, of chafing my heart against the want of you; of squeeing it into little inkdrops, and posting it.”) Here’s the full image in the Gallery.
But before you run off to the Gallery OR become entranced by Laura’s tutorials (Yes, that’s plural! Click that photo at right for a separate “Design Your Own Stick Pin” tutorial), scroll down to see what’s new, what’s back in stock (tons!), and what’s in today’s Giveaway! (Psst… those 2 sample stick pins are also included in the Giveaway!)
More New Goodies View All New Items |
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 Large Butterfly Hinges – Brass In today’s Giveaway! |
 Letters from the Past Set Download On Sale! |
 Tim Holtz Curio Knobs On Sale! |
 Metal Patinas – Retro Highway On Sale! |
Thursday Newsletter Recap: Romantic Steampunk Triptych & Bird’s Nest Tutorial! |
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  Don’t Forget Thursday’s Newsletter with artwork by Caroline Ouzts-Hay and Rhea Freitag
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 Small Antique 3D Gold Crowns |
 Robins Nests with Eggs On Sale! |
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Hooray! A Stationer’s Desk Giveaway!
I ran around like a magpie, attracted by shiny bits, and gathered quite a few of the items from Laura’s Writing Chest (here’s a reminder of her supply list), plus these extra goodies that just seemed to be calling out to be included:
– All 8 Stationer’s Desk Scrapbook Papers — full size, as Laura mainly used the 6×6 pad, but that’s in the kit, too! (Hey, On Sale! because of the ongoing Scrapbook Paper Sale!)
– Victorian Cameo Buttons
– The 2 sample stick pins from the No Time to Spare – Make A Stick Pin! Blog Post — check the bottom of that post for links to the beads and rondelles used on the samples!
To enter the Stationer’s Desk Giveaway drawing all you have to do is leave a comment BELOW on this blog post TODAY (the deadline is 11:59 pm PST, March 9, 2014).
Don’t forget to leave your (hello! correct) email address, too, so I can contact the winner; your email address does not need to be made public. Note: I’m offering free shipping, too, but only within the USA. International shipping will still apply.
Please be patient! Spammers try to post crap here a lot so comments are moderated. So if you don’t see your post in the comments section, be patient and check back in a few hours before re-posting it, please!
After midnight, I’ll randomly pick the winner (via Random.org). So make sure to check back to see who won! And check your mailbox on Thursday morning for the next Giveaway and Newsletter!
Hey, who won Thursday’s Steampunk Triptych Giveaway? That would be Kathie Morgan! Please check your email for my message about getting your mailing address.
What an exquisite giveaway!!! Wow! Thank you, AlphaStamps, for a chance at a fabulous package to win!
What a great collection, and project
What an awesome collection of diving goodies !!! The writing desk is superb !!
LUV the Rabbit brads in the Shop too 😀
Thank you for a chance to win 🙂
Hugz
IKE xxxxxxxxxxxxx
So beautiful!!!!!
What a great project! I love things with lots of drawers and cubbies!
Really love this, may the stationary gods be with me!!!
Oh wow wow wow what a beautiful giveaway!!!!
I would love to win this. Thanks for the chance. I’m keeping my fingers crossed!
would love this!
Wow !
The writing chest is beautiful.
Of course another great give away .
Thanks for the chance to win.
What a gorgeous piece of art Laura created! I would love a chance to win this and make it too!
Love the stacking boxes! And a victorian giveaway! AWESOME!
Thanks and have a wonderful day!
Fantastic giveaway! I have a few ornate cigar boxes I have been saving for some special project and it looks like this would be perfect! Please pick me!! :o)
Blessings, Lori
Would really love to win this…it’s a wonderful collection.
Wow! I absolutely love this kit with all the Victorian flair. My collection of cigar boxes and I would love to win this amazing giveaway!
Beautiful writing chest. These papers are gorgeous!
The rose paper with this giveaway is just gorgeous.
Another fantastic collection of stuff! Hope I win!
Beautiful writing desk and a gorgeous give away. Thanks for your generosity.
Would be fun, hope I get picked.
I love ALL! Roses papers are sooooo beautiful!
I Love it!!
Love,love,love the writing desk and all the pretty papers.
Once again a beautiful piece of Art
Great collection! Would love to win 🙂
Beautiful. Laura is amazing.
Writing is certainly be coming a lost art. Would love to win this marvelous giveaway.
Inspiring! Love the collection.
What a wonderful set.
Absolutely wonderful! Thank you for the opportunity!
This one takes the cake! Love to win.
This is gorgeous….yes…I want
WOW, I just love this new project by Laura. Would absolutely love to win this
prize!!!
Let your artistic imagination free, revisit the elegance of the past and create some lovely works of art! Thanks for the opportunity to throw my name into the hat for a chance to win these fabulous products!!!!
So so beautiful!!!
I like the red.
So much talent.Amazing project!
I love Laura’s creations! And this giveaway is incredible. Alpha Stamps, thanks for being a source of inspiration.
LOVE the stationer’s desk. I am planning a craft for a Gone with the Wind women’s weekend and this will be perfect. I can just imagine Scarlett sitting down to pen her acceptance to the Twelve Oaks Barbeque!
Gorgeous creations and colors! My wheels are turning. Thank you, ladies!
Oh! My! This one is for me!! I love this project ! if I don’t win I’m going to buy the kit!! beautiful !
And I just joined the Letter Writers Alliance too!!
Jane Austen to the max :-).
How cool! Another beautiful giveaway!
Love this week’s giveaway. I also appreciate the wonderful tutorials that you always have. They are so informative.
This Project looks like so much fun! Thanks for the chance to give it a go.
Love it!
This is a fantastic give a way. I have oodles and gobs of cigar boxes. I finally have some use for them. Thanks for the opportunity.
What a fabulous project upcycling cigar boxes!
What an elegant and romantic cache!
I love working with boxes and this one is gorgeous!
The lovely writing desk appeals to one who still writes letters every week.
Oh what a fabolous Give-Away…… Would LOVE to be picked as the lucky winner……..sigh… LOL
THANK YOU for all the great inspirational tutorials.
Hugs fom SPAIN
I admire Laura Carson’s talent so much. She always creates such stunning projects!
Lovely selection, thanks for the chance to win. Laura’s art is as fabulous as it ever is.
This collection is just gorgeous! Love the collage sheets.
The stickpins look amazing. I’d love to win this giveaway!
Amazing giveaway. Whoever wins this fantastic boatload of supplies will be a lucky fcrafter indeed.
This is gorgeous. I would love for the chance to win these supplies. So many incredible pieces to work with!
Wow! This is spectacular and I love it! Such beautiful images! Thanks for the chance to win!
Awesome give away! Fabulous writing desk and collage sheets & papers. I would love to win this, fingers crossed!
This looks like a wonderful set. I would have so much fun doing this!!
Love Laura’s writting chest have to make one-the papers are beautiful and love the collage sheets she made. Would love to win this!!
Another fabulous giveaway!
So much inspiration!
I love this desk!
So very lovely~
Outstanding, gorgeous, stunning give-a-way. Just love everything about this.
Would love to use some of my cigar box collection for this amazing project.
Thank you for the chance to win this beautiful collection!
Amazing as always, I love everything that is made!
What an amazing project!Great new collage sheets,too!
Thanks for the chance to win this!
I love this theme. How delightful it would be to win this set of amazing papers, accessories, etc.
Love to make one for my mother!!!!!
Fun, fun, fun!
Wow! Thank you for another great opportunity!
I keep forgetting you are out there! I’ve loved this particular blog because I’m all about old letters, etc. I’d like to make this project – just have to find the time. Would love to win! Thanks for the opportunity.
Great project with the cigar boxes and the giveaways just keep getting better and better. I’d love to win this one – its gorgeous. Margie
Love the regency look. would love to win the images and accessories.
Great giveaway! I love it.
lovely ladies! Thanks for the chance to win
Love Laura’s project & the chance to win this giveaway!
Love it! So beautiful!
Yes, please!
What fun it would be to make things with this collection!
Just LOVELY!!!!
This is a real beautiful set. Right up my alley I NEED to win it.
Wonderful giveaway!
Laura creates such beautiful projects! I love this!
This chest is unbelievable!! I don’t know how Laura does it-she is amazing! I would love to win this giveaway!
That is sooo charming; the paper is beautiful.
Oh wow, this is a fantastic giveaway. So many beautiful items in one package. What fun to win and make fun art!!! Thanks for the chance..
Thanks for another chance, I’m in!
Thanks for the chance to win the Stationer’s Desk giveaway!
This would be great to win. We always need more storage and this is so cool. Thanks for the chance and your never-ending ideas and enticements!
Gorgeous!
This is so amazing and it’s something that can be used. I love it. Laura has done it again!
What a wonderful project, I’d love to be entered into the giveaway so I could make one of Laura’s wonderful writing chests! Thanks so much for the opportunity.
What an exciting giveaway. Just beautiful!
What a great collection and project! I love all things stationary and writing. I can’t wait to see these papers in person.
These colors are fabulous.
Wow! Love this one!!
OMG! The desk is amazing!I love all of the DT designs! They are so creative and talented, thanks for sharing your wonderful creations!! Thank you for the tutorial and the chance to win a fabulous prize pack!! Good luck all!
This is one of my absolute favorite projects you’ve featured in lo-these-many-years!
Please throw my name in the cyber hat and I’ll keep my fingers crossed that I will win and get a good start on supplies to make my own stationery desk!
I would love this one. Thanks for the chance!
Wow wow wow wow, love so much Laura’s works, and this giveaway is fabulous!!! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’m always anxious to see the new projects, but this one is really special.
Gorgeous!
I am in love with this giveaway. Please pick me.
Lovely new papers. Lots of possibilities.
How beautiful. I would love to have all that stuff to play with!
This project is beyond wonderful. I would be thrilled to win.
This is an absolute stunning giveaway! As always, beautiful. Good luck to all!
Beautiful!
Really unique! Would love to get this!
Maybe this time
What fun I can have with this! Thank You!
What a wonderful idea for a gift!
Looks like another great one!
WOW WOW WOW! Beautiful artwork from both Laura and Jeanne! What a super giveaway this is!!
Gorgeous I would LOVE to win Thanks
Love,love,love this! I don’t get daylight savings time either!
Wow! This writing desk project is amazing! I have a couple of cigar boxes that I’ve been holding onto for a project. Now I know what i need to make. So beautiful !
Beautiful…ahh the days of lovely handwriting. thanks for the giveaway
Love this project – such beautiful choices of components and originality for this writing desk.
I look forward to your newsletters. Great inspiration!
Love the colors in this giveaway. Would love to win it!
I am in love with that stationer’s desk project. I adore vintage lap desks and things of that kind. I’m going to have to check out the tutorial and give it a try!
The stationery desk is fabulous! I love the generous giveaway too!
What an amazing project & giveaway!!!
Gorgeous artwork by Laura, limitless talent dear girl. Would love to win this give-a-way.
Now I know what to do with all the cigar boxes I have collected. Love everything! As usual.
What a beautiful collection!
If I would win this collection, I would use it to make a garden box. I would write daily garden notes and store them in the box along with pictures of my gardens and records of what I planted.
a beautiful kit and giveaway!!
Oh wow, what a great give away. It tops them all guys.
Cigar boxes and this lovely collection – what a wonderful pairing. Here’s to the lucky winner!
I just love the goodies you choose for your giveaway!
another winner…Laura is so talented
Thank you for offering another great give away. I would to have this one from myself.
You folks at Alpha NEVER disappoint! Another oustanding
collection! The colors on the new collage sheets are superb!
Thank you, I needed a little “Laura Tonic” as I spring forward
into daylight time reluctantly. I agree with you ….. UG!!!!!
Email is quick, but stationery can be kept in a special memory box. Who wouldn’t love a bundle of love letters
What a beautiful project! I’d love to have the time to do it!
What a stunning collection! Your designs never cease to amaze me.
Very nice!
This is so beautiful. I would love to win it.
Always love Laura’s designs! This would be another one I would like to try.
This is one of the most beautiful projects I have seen. Would live to create one
Laura’s artwork is fabulous! Would love to win your giveaway. Thanks for that chance.
I now know what to do with my cigar box collection. Thank you Laura and Alpha Stamps for the inspiration! Hope I win.
OH! Just once,for my pen…
As always LOOOOVE this one too !! I wanna win !!!!! just once !
I always look forward to reading the AS newsletter every Sunday morning to see what beautiful new projects and products you’ve highlighted! Love the stationer’s box and letter artwork. Thanks for another fun giveaway!!
Laura Carson your work is stunning! And this give away…what can I say?!?!?! Such beautiful images, papers and hardware! I am drooling!
I LOVE this collection!
I don’t get daylight saving time either. It gives me jet lag! Some pretty papers and art supplies are the perfect antidote.
I love this collection
love the papers and charms…would love to have all these goodies!