Saturday, December 4, 2010

And now for something completely different!

I apologize upfront for my bad photos - I DID try but it just didn't work out for me this time. :(
I love  Wintery Letter Seals from Whimsy Stamps - so versatile. This time I've decided to use them as a main focus of my little project:

These little pyramid boxes open from the back. You could stuff them with chocolates and use on Christmas tree or as an advent calendar. I decided to hang them on wine bottles and fill with packets of mulled wine spices - it makes a lovely Christmas gift, don't you think?!

The big snowflakes underneath the seals are actually cheap plastic tree decorations but they work brilliantly here and add just enough oomph.

It's a perfect little project to do with your kids - my 4-year old helped me with pleating the paper for rosettes and punching out the circles and snowflakes. And glittering. Sigh.

If you want to try yourself you can find the template and tutorial for the project HERE.

Challenges:
No Time To Stamp - ornaments / home decor
Raise The Bar - tree as the focal point 
 Creative Card Crew (2 weeks) - treat boxes or goodie bags

Thanks gor looking and happy crafting!
Hugs


21 comments:

TeenaBugg38 said...

oh so cute!!

Anita said...

Oh, Annika, these are absolutely gorgeous. I love all the sparkle on them and I think it's wonderful your 4-year-old could help you out!

Davi said...

How totally fun these are Annika! Brilliant idea to stuff the little boxes with spices and hang them on the bottles.

Vicky said...

These are fabulous! I love them!

Renkata said...

Annika, the photos are amazing :) you cheeky girl hehehe
Fantastic idea for the Christmas gift!

Diane said...

What a fun project, Annika! They all look so beautiful and will make great little gifts!
Diane x

Zoechaos said...

these are wonderful and the pictures are great great idea to add them to a bottle of wine as you are going to. Thanks for the links as well guess these are going to be popluar presents this year LOL xx Zoe

Heidi said...

Gorgeous Annika!
Great prosjects and they all look so pretty:)
Hugs, Heidi:)

Tine said...

Great projects, Annika. Your house will look brilliant with your decorations up, especially meaningful if your little one has helped. You obviously shop like I do...everything is a potential something else! LOL.
Tine :)

Marilyn said...

These are great Annika! I've admired your creativity before & this project shows it off some more. Good job & clever use of those stamps (which I love, by the way)!
Thanks for joining us at Creative Card Crew.
Marilyn S
http://www.onestampingfool.blogspot.com/

Netty said...

Terrific little boxes they make wonderful hangings. Have a smashing weekend Annika, Annette x

Archies Mum said...

They are absolutely amazing. I love them, and love the rosettes you have created. What a brilliant idea of filling them with packets of mulled wine spices. I've had my first taste of mulled wine this year and can't get enough of it. By the time the festive season is over I'll end up with a drink problem lol.

Deborah Saaranen said...

What a fabulous idea to present little gifts! So festive and fun! Thanks so much for playing along with the Stamp Simply Challenge this week!

Trina said...

What a wonderful project idea!

Marlene said...

These are so beautiful!!

Viv said...

A 4 year old and glitter?!!! Eeeek! What's your house look like now? Bet there's lots of sparkle everywhere... hehehehe!
What a cool project , love the seals of course!

SYLVIA-ANNE said...

Love these festive decorations Annika - absolutely fabulous!
Hugs, Sylvia xx

Stella said...

They are gorgeous; thanks for sharing the tutorial!

Anonymous said...

WOW! Totally gorgeous and very elegant looking!! Thanks so much for sharing the tutorial!!HUGS

Lau W said...

Wouuuh ! It's so fantastic ! Such nice creations ! Fabulous !
xxx

~*Joni said...

Oh my gosh Annika! This is so amazing, I love this idea. Your work is beautiful, and photographing them outside shows off their natural beauty. Thank you so much for joining in on our Trees challenge at Raise The Bar this week!
~*Joni RTB DT

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