14 days until Christmas! I've started to count down now.... and really getting on the Christmas spirit!
Last night I set myself a challenge.... I wanted to make something different, just because... for myself! So I decided to make a calendar/drawer/card! I haven't got a name for it yet... And I'm quite happy with the outcome! when I started I though: "OMG! how can I make this? I'm so bad with measurements!" yeah, I'm not the best at keeping measurements right, and I haven't got an scoring board! but I went ahead... and this is the final product!
I used this beautiful rubber stamp called "Tilda with Heart Socks" by Magnolia.
The papers I used are from the First Edition Paper Rose Garden paper pad, K&Company and some scraps (I'm really trying to use up my scraps, but I usually forget and go for a brand new paper!)
I followed this sketch from the Bearly-Mine challenge this week.
Such a beautiful sketch and perfect for my little challenge!
I distressed all the card stock and paper edges with a blade and inked them with Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Antique Linen.
I coloured Tilda with my Promarkers (what would I do without them?)
For her hair I used: Raw Sienna, Sandstone and Buttermilk.
For her face and skin: Coral, Vanilla, Almond, Ivory, Blossom and blender pen. Plus a white gel pen.
For her clothes: Pink Carnation, Blossom, Pink Mittens, Buttermilk, Antique Pink and blender pen.
The Dies I used are: Tags from Joy Crafts; Swirls from Marianne Creatables; and Ornate Square from Xcut.
I used the Martha Stewart butterfly punch to create the Vellum butterflies.
The LAUGHTER and MEMORIES sentiments are part of a paper from K&Company.
The pink with yellow stitching ribbon is from Dovecraft.
I painted the metallic corner with a bit of white acrylic paint to help with the Shabby chic look.
The flowers, pearls, metallic corner, brad and lace are from Wild Orchid Crafts.
The mini-calendar is from Hobbycraft.
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| A side view with drawer open |
I'm entering my project into the following challenges:
All sorts challenge - Anything but Christmas (2nd entry)
Crafty Catz #210 - Use 2 or more dies (2nd entry)
Crafty Catz #210 - Use 2 or more dies (2nd entry)
Passion for Promarkers #228 - Include a Sentiment (sentiment is LAUGHTER)
If you like my mini project, please leave a comment. All feedback is appreciated!
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Until next time!
Ooh this is gorgeous Mirella! what a sweet Tilda image and you've coloured her beautifully! I love the pretty papers and embellies… it's a stunning creation! :-)
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Hugs Sue B xx
Fab drawer card, Mirella! Love the pretty colour tones, papers and sweet Tilda! Well done you on creating such a lovely project without a score board! Thanks for joining in with our mega Christmas challenge at Passion for Promarkers! Lisa x
ReplyDeleteooh this is really lovely, thanks for sharing with us at CRAFTY RIBBONS x carol
ReplyDeleteThanks for your crafty ribbons entry this week
ReplyDeleteP x
What a totally delightful calendar, thank you so much for sharing with us at Allsorts challenge.
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it's a beautiful calender box and will be useful lol, thank you for joining us at Crafty Catz
ReplyDeleteTilly
Wow, this project is so gorgeous. Love pastel colours and all details.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Sweet Stampin` “Ribbons” Challenge and we hope to see you again soon.
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Natali
This is gorgeous and will make such a lovely gift for someone special!
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Sheena
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Beautiful!
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Hugs Kelly
Your calendar project is really beautiful! Thanks for playing this week at 613 Avenue Create!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, sometimes we should make ourselves something just for us, great idea! Love this project, so many lovely details. Thank you for joining our challenge at Crafty Catz and I hope you will come back again.
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Anna xxx
Wow that's brilliant! You are very talented Mirella. Good idea too, make something to keep yourself. Have a great weekend xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Emma! I'm trying to get out of my comfort zone and try to make different type of crafty projects! more to come!!!! lol (if I'm brave enough!)
DeleteHave a lovely weekend!!!!!!
Hi Mirella; that's a very cute card (drawer) you made with spots or stripes and participated in our challenge at Crafty Ribbons! We like it a lot,
ReplyDeleteLa Vikinga
Gorgeous project
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in this week at Pennys Paper Crafty Challenge
Hugs katie x
Simply stunning, love this, project, Wonderful image and choice of BP's, great gift, hun, thank you for sharing with us at Scribble and Scraps, best of luck xxx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous calender and drawer - perfect for our challenge this week. Thank you for sharing and joining in with the fun at Sweet Stampin’ this week and good luck. Hugs Janine xx
ReplyDeleteWow beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Totally Tilda. jen xx
ReplyDeleteThat is just beautiful and without a scoring board too, well done. Thank you for joining in the Kraftyhands Challenge.
ReplyDeleteSylvia x
What a beautiful project ... thank yo for joining TTCRD this week
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely calendar and drawer you have made. I keep thinking about having a go but I am useless at times with measurements!! This fits perfectly the Bearly Mine Designs Challenge this week of “Monthly sketch”. Thank you for entering and best wishes in the draw. Kym (Bearly Mine Challenge Blog Design Team)
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable! You should definitely continue to explore beyond your crafting comfort zone if this is the result!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing with us this week at CWLC. We hope to see you back very soon!
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Roberta
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Queen Bee Paper Crafts
This is such a beautiful calendar page, so many details.
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Avril
The beautiful card you made and the image is soo gorgeous :-))
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in on the "sketch" at BearlyMineChallenge! We look forward to join us again!
Hugs, Andreja
No way this could be your first calendar drawer project! Seriously you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas and thanks for joining us at the Alphabet Challenge Blog.
ROXX
Fabulous project. Such beautiful colours and so prettily put together.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us over at the Scribble and Scrap Challenge. Good luck.
xx
Oh so sweet! Thank you for joining our mega Christmas challenge over at PFP. Hugs Lotta
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous! A fabulous design and pretty colours.
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Sue xx
Hi Mirella,
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. I love your pastel colours & cute Tilda. Such a nice idea too. Thanks for joining our Mega Christmas Challenge at Passion For Promarkers.
Hugs,
Andie xx
Fabulous creation ! Thanks for joining us at Kraftyhands
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laney