Sunday 6 December 2009

Advent box


I thought I would put my advent box because I was pleased with how it turned out. The measurements are from the new magnolia magazine and it was fun to make.


The stamped images are all coloured with copics and I have used lots of bits found in my craft box to decorate it with too.
















I have made the flowers on the top of the box
with punches and the same papers I have used
on the box, and sprayed them with glimmer mist
but you cannot see that much on the photo.

I have used Tim Holtz hitch fasteners for the draw knobs and I printed the numbers out from my computer. The actual box is a good size and you can get quite a few goodies in each draw, be it sweets or a little pressie.
I am now going to go and watch a movie with the kids I have been busy all morning changing all the beds and then we put up the Christmas decorations. I had a busy day yesterday too demoing for Sirstampalot with 6 other ladies and Wow all of the ladies did beautiful work and are soooo lovely too. The day just flew by and all the customers were so friendly which made the day so enjoyable.

24 comments:

SemSee said...

This is stunning Louise! Pure WOW! Hugs, Simonne x

Sally H said...

Your box was even better in real life! Thank you for taking the time to chat and answer our questions yesterday. It was a wondeful day!

Ellen said...

Wowwwwwww Louise,

This is amazing, soooooo beautiful!!!!!!

ugs,
Ellenxxx

Georgia said...

Oh my gosh Louise, this is amazing! It's all so cleverly done and professional - wow! I absolutely love it! :)
Love, Georgia xx

Lil Daffodil said...

Hi Louise,
This advent box is special. Beautifully done and decorated. Really special.
Hugs,
Fiona x

brenda said...

Hi Louise, agree with Sally, even better in real life, stunning in fact.

B x

Jenz Bitz 'n' Bobs said...

Your Advent Box is amazing and looks even better in the flesh. It was lovely to meet you yesterday and thanks for showing me how to make the flowers and colour and refill the copics. You'll be pleased to know I bought one of the 36 copic pen set. Thanks again.

Jenny x

Ila said...

Totally Amazing and So Gorgeous!!...Hugs, Ila

Bridgette said...

Wow Louise - this is stunning, simply gorgeous - so, so delighted for you that you had a great workshop - you have most definitely found your niche - look forward to seeing you soon - Bridgette xxx

Fleur said...

Louise the advent box is absolutly gorgeous, it is so pretty & such a special thing you can bring out year after year.
Hugs Fleur xXx

Mel said...

This is fandabydooozy ! Woweeee ! I loved seeing you on saturday with all your wonderful works of art. Thank you for my lovely flower - i shall cherish it ! Thank you for showing us how to make your lovely flowers. You are a real inspiration. Mel x

Lou said...

Louise,this is so LOVELY and pretty too.The Tildas look just perfect as always and WOW! those flowers you have made are just gorgeous.It was lovely to see all on Saturday, it went so fast and was so busy( GREAT FUN).See you soon,Lou.xx

debby4000 said...

WOW this is stunning.
luv
Debby

Carol said...

Absolutely stunning advent box.

Carol X

Anonymous said...

Hi Louise...Love your advent box...gorgeous coloring an creativity! thanks so much for sharing!
Pam Going Postal

Nicola said...

What a lovely idea... it is just beautiful. Might have to buy the magnolia mag to have a go at this for next year!!! Nicky xx

Rach said...

such a gorgeous advent box. so pretty. love the detail that you have used. hugs Rachxx

Chris Olsen, Glowbug said...

Such a beautiful advent box. Gorgeous work!!Such pretty coloring and decorations.

Pop's Cards said...

Stunningly gorgeous i love everything about it, it looks awesome, big hugs pops x

Allyson said...

HI Louise, first of all thanks for so patiently answering my Copic questions on Saturday, they've now taked over a whole drawer in my craftroom! Secondly, the Advent box is beautiful!!! I have a kit waiting to be made up, now I think I might attempt it, with yours for inspriation. It'll look very different though as I don't have any Manolia stamps - yet!

Allyson

chris said...

defineately the star of the show this box is just beautiful love chris xx

Christine (All She Crafts) said...

Hi, Louise.. Just found your blog through Smudges, and so glad I have! Your creations are amazing! I wish I had known before the recent demo day at Sir Stampalot.. I was only there for a couple of minutes to see Brenda, but would have come looking for that stunning advent matchbox calendar. Now I DO know, I'll be looking out for you. (I'm a Peterborough lass, so not far away!)

See you next time!

Hugs,
Chris xx

Sharon said...

OMGosh, this is absolutely amazing. Wish I had the Magnolia book to see how to do this! Thanks for visiting. I love your creations and your furbabies. Hugs Sharon

Kris Turner said...

Hi! Just found your blog and absolutely am mesmerized by this advent box from last year! I have looked for the Christmas 2009 Magnolia magazine, but it is not available anywhere that I can find. Is there any possibility you could direct me to the instructions for this box? Would love to make it for my twin granddaughters. Thanks for any help you can offer.
Kris, Wadsworth, OH
My Blog: www.visionsinmyheart.blogspot.com

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