Christmas Project #3 : Advent Boxes
This one came straight out of Martha Stewart Kids and can be seen online here.
I picked up the boxes at our local Ben Franklin. I went with three different sizes for variety - each will hold a special treat. First off was painting two coats on each box - I went with Making Memories Cranberry (of course)(11), Avocado (5), and Paper Bag (8).
After the paint dried I laid them out to get a feel for their placement and picked some numbers to work with. I decided to repeat some of the same elements I used in the December daily album. Circle numbers from www.everyjotandtittle.etsy.com, chipboard from Basic Grey, and foam numbers from American Crafts.
After I had my plan worked out, I painted the chipboard numbers cream and then sealed each of the boxes with Mod Podge before attaching/adhering the numbers.
Now I just need to figure out on which wall I am going to hang these and what goodies will go inside each one...
I met you in Salem a few weeks ago at the book signing. Love the ideas. Can't wait for my own scraproom in the new house. I'll be in Eugene this weekend. Any local scrap store suggestions?
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gosh your moving at the speed of light Ali!
and I'm lovin' it all!
I adore this box project- and I love your colors even more than Martha's!
and am now totally convinced we need to make a set for our house too (as if the ATC cards aren't enough for me to try & tackle too LOL!)
My 3 year old will love helping with this project too.
I too am curious about how you will attach them to the wall- poster tape maybe or something more heavy duty?
I have textured walls so would love any suggestions.
Thanks for all the wonderful holiday inspiration- it's really helping me get a move on for a change and everything is so positive, uplifting and just gorgeous- thanks so much for the early send out of full on holiday spirit!
{{{big hug}}}
-gabbe 8)
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What a great way to use up all the numbers that come in sticker and chipboard packs! Thanks :-)
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i love what you're doing!!!! you're GREAT!
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Hey Ali! I just got your new book the other day and I have to say that this is your BEST ONE YET!! Simply amazing work! Thank you and keep up the good work!!
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Oooo...those turned out great! As for what to put in them....you can't go wrong with Dove chocolate! Mmmm...
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Way cute! Wish my kids were little to make this!
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I have read the other comments but I still don't understand how you will attach to the wall???
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Wow I luv this..
Maggie
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Wow you've done a great job Ali ... I love what you've done. How are you going to hang them up?
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super cute!!!
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This is wonderful, Martha would be proud!
Anxious to hear what you put in them and how you will mount them.
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Fantastic idea - thanks! Intead of attaching them to the wall, why not purchase a big corkboard (from your local Ben Franklin) and use push pins to attach? Might be easier?!* So inspiring - thanks, Ali!
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very cool Ali!!
I so need to find some time to play!!
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okay...have been looking for a little drawed thing for our advent project. your boxes are great. very, very eager to see how you will 'hang' these...you might just change my mind about finding a little table top cabinet with 24 drawers. (no ikea in this state). will be watching!
thanks, ali!
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I LOVE this! I wish I had room in my little apartment to do this, well, and to store it... beautiful!
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love it! thank you or sharing yourself and your cool art with others!!
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Ali - got my boxes painted last night and are ready to go today after work ~ I bought a canvas ( painted it too ) to adhere the boxes to , will add a huge ribbon to the top and hang it on the wall ~ can't wait to get working on it, you inspire me ..... maybe I will take half of today off............Happy weekend !
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I LOVE this idea...I'm thinking of doing this but just setting them around the house so my daughter has to look for the right date. She loves advent calendars:)
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Oh, I SO LOVE this!!!! I can't wait to do these. This will be may project for the week we're out for Thanksgiving!!
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I love this idea. I am busy working on a advent calendar right now too. Perhaps next year I'll give this ago. It's perfect.
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Hi Ali
You always have such original and beautiful ideas!!
Thanks for sharing them with us..
You truly inspire me
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I think it would be cool to find a big (and ornate) frame from a estate sale, junk store, or yard sale and back it with plywood. You could use paint or decorative paper to decorate the plywood. Then you have a framed piece to hang. And it's reusable.
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Just awesome Ali! Thank you sooo much for sharing! Love it!
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yeah! you are quick...i love this idea and it makes me wanna try it too...hope i can get around to it before the month ends...thanks for the inspiration...your idea gets me going...thank you!
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