By: Ken Schneider, Map Master

July Trail Map by Regena

When I looked at this month's sketch, I couldn't come up with much. Then I turned it sideways and for some reason it reminded me of a treasure chest. So let's map out the chest and unlock the treasure inside.

 Treasure Chest

Finished size: (A8) 5.25" x 7.875"

Supplies:
Stamps:
Large wood grain background  (River City Rubber Works)
Paper:
Lavender pattern paper (Paper Pizazz)
Black cardstock (CS)
White cardstock (CS)
Brown cardstock (CS)
Silver cardstock (CS)
Ink:
Distress ink (Ranger)
Sepia dye ink (Memories)
Brown dye ink (Marvy Matchables)
Silver pigment ink (Color It)
Other:
Key, key hole and hinges grunge board (Tim Holtz)
Silver embossing powder (EP) (Stampendous)
3-M foam tape
Black marker (Sharpie)
Adhesive of choice
Sandpaper
Metal dots (Colorbök)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stamp wood grain background on white CS. Then distress with inks and sandpaper.





2. From Tim Holtz's Idea-ology grungeboard, pick out the  key, key lock and hinges.



3. Stamp grungeboard with silver pigment ink, sprinkle with sterling silver EP and heat emboss.



4. Cut half inch strips of silver CS and cut the four corner squares. Glue a small piece of black CS behind the keyhole. Assemble as shown and use a black sharpie to make the nails or bolts.





5. Size and cut the background with the lavender paper. Computer print the "Secret of life" saying and assemble all parts.





6. If you want to get a little more fancy, use brown CS for the box and metal dots for the bolts. 



7. And finally, open the card (treasure chest) to find the secret of life.

Grandpa Ken