It's December!
Can you believe it? This year has flown by so fast. And now I'm making it fly even faster with my latest project: a Christmas countdown / Advent calendar.
This isn't your typical shadow box, where you have perhaps 1 1/2" depth, so your embellishments "pop" easier. Rather, this is about 2 1/4" deep - so you either use a ton of dimensional objects inside and/or a lot of foam adhesive. Or - you take advantage of the extra space, and make room for tiny trains.
Remember these fabulous life-size door knockers from Graphic 45?? So fitting for my huge &$@ shadow box.
I assigned a day for each box. Since I didn't have enough boxes for 25 days, I had to double, and even triple, some of the number of days in the boxes.
The idea is that you take a little train - like the Thomas and Friends mini's that I stole from Trent - and move them from box to box until they hit the 25th.
For Christmas Day, I chose a train from the Dollar Tree store, and glued some St. Nicholas imagery on top.
Well, that's all for today, friends! I hope you enjoyed this project. Now I'm off to drink some eggnog and chug some rocky road ice cream before the husband comes home. :)
Can you believe it? This year has flown by so fast. And now I'm making it fly even faster with my latest project: a Christmas countdown / Advent calendar.
I've had this ginormous wooden shadow box for quite some time. I couldn't decide where to save it for a Graphic 45 Secret Garden project or a Christmas-y one. But after some recent time I've spent with my train-loving nephew, I felt a Christmas project was the appropriate use. :)
This isn't your typical shadow box, where you have perhaps 1 1/2" depth, so your embellishments "pop" easier. Rather, this is about 2 1/4" deep - so you either use a ton of dimensional objects inside and/or a lot of foam adhesive. Or - you take advantage of the extra space, and make room for tiny trains.
Remember these fabulous life-size door knockers from Graphic 45?? So fitting for my huge &$@ shadow box.
I assigned a day for each box. Since I didn't have enough boxes for 25 days, I had to double, and even triple, some of the number of days in the boxes.
The idea is that you take a little train - like the Thomas and Friends mini's that I stole from Trent - and move them from box to box until they hit the 25th.
Percy fits in so perfectly.
For Christmas Day, I chose a train from the Dollar Tree store, and glued some St. Nicholas imagery on top.
Here's a peak into each box:
As I was uploading photos, I realized that I never made a number 6. Oops. I guess the trains take a break that day and ride around the Christmas Countdown? Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this.
Supply list
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas 12 x 12 Pad
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas 12 x 12 Patterns & Solids Pad
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Decorative Chipboard
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Journaling Chipboard
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Tags & Pockets
Graphic 45 St. Nicholas Banners
Graphic 45 Policy Envelopes - ATC Red
Graphic 45 Ornate Metal Keys
Graphic 45 Shabby Chic Door Pulls