Wednesday 22 December 2010

WOYWW, Simon Says and my Day 22 Tag!

Good morning fellow WOYWW crew.. 
So I'm not quite sure what happened since last week but my desk is in a state of disarray!
Truth be told i've not had alot of christmas prep to do as we're off to Tonys parents, and then tony will be working boxing day, plus all the snow has limited movement, so i figured i'd maximize my time but trying to get a head start on next years cards lol
I've also been trying to play along with a challenge or 2..
This is my entry for this weeks Simon Says Stamp'n'Show 'From Yesteryear' challenge
I did start out with the intention to make a tree decoration but once the rosette was made i thought it would look fab as a gift box lid, Trouble was i didn't have any blank round boxes, so what i decorated is actually a small tin food can and the plastic lid from an empty glass jar of barleycup!
 I lined the tin with some tissue paper then filled it with more strips to keep whatever gift i put in it safe.
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And finally here is my #day 22 Tag...
In contrast to Tim's day 10 tag, I've used an old sizzix snowman die i've had forever cut out of cardboard and placed him on top of the acetate packaging. And i added some little snowflake eyelets using my big bite.
He turned out kinda cute..
So can you believe there are only 3 more sleeps till christmas.. It will soon all be over and the new year plans will take over lol.. See ya again tomorrow for more tag fun x
 I wish you all a Very Merry Christmas xxx
♥ HUGZ ♥

61 comments:

Annie said...

What pretty makes you have on show today.
Wishing you and yours a really wonderful Christmas and hoping 2011 brings you all you wish yourselves.
Hugs,
A x

Spyder said...

Love your crafty desk, it looks so full of lovely things, mine always looks messy! Love your your too!

Merry Christmas and a Happy WOYWW New Year!
((Lyn))

Chrissie said...

I simply love that box... it's so delicate!
Wishing you and yours a blessed Christmas!
Chrissie

Mandi said...

Fantastic box and I love the snowman tag
Happy WOYWW and Christmas
mandi x

Neet said...

Gorgeous box - love how you have used that Rosette. Very vintage - and pastelly.

Like your take on Tims tag - hard to do them like he has with all the supplies you need - most of mine are improvised.

Merry Christmas.

Marjo said...

Gorgeous! Crafty workdesk. Thanks for the peek and sharing.

Happy Holidays and creative crafting in the New Year.

Hugs, Marjo#5

Sarah Anderson said...

Gorgeous box Minxy, you're right, that rosette is just perfect on there! Have a wonderful Christmas, and all the best for 2011

HeARTworks said...

I like that box esp as you combined two things most people would throw away! Good job! Have a blessed Christmas! Patsy from
HeARTworks

MaggieC (Silvercrafter) said...

Love your gift box, so pretty and so much hard work. Have a wonderful Christmas and I hope the snow is not too much of a problem for your plans. My wonderful husband has just done the main shopping and brought that home, and is now off again to the butchers to collect the meat for Christmas, a day early, but it is snowing here again.

Twiglet said...

What a talented crafter you are!! Happy Christmas and a fab, crafty New Year - Jo

ellen vargo designs said...

That gift box is fabulous! Love the rosette as a topper. Have a wonderful Christmas!!!

Ellen

Anonymous said...

It's the most beautiful tin & coffe jar lid I've ever seen! Great altering! Love your jolly snowman tag too! xxx

Susan said...

Love the snowman tag. It is so very cute. Finished all three of my bookmarks and my extra Chrissy cards. Phew!
Happy WOYWW and Merry Christmas!
Susan xxox #9

Cardarian said...

Lovely gift box and tag!
Merry Christmas and happy New Year 2011!
Hugs,
Cardarian

Joanne said...

I like your tag but that gift box is so inivitive. Well done. enjoy Xmas.
Hugs Joanne xx

Helen said...

What a gorgeous box! Happy Christmas.

Sherry Goodloe said...

Desk . . . Tin . . . Tag? All lookin' good this week *smiles*

I'm #50 this week. Please stop by and take a look when you get a chance :)

Merry Christmas sweetie xo

Morti said...

Happy Christmas, Nicky! Hope it's a fab one for you!

Susanne said...

Love your box. Merry Christmas! S #31

Sid said...

Fab stuff, desk busy and fab crafting projects !!

Kim said...

I think your desk area looks great...you still have some clear space to create! And I love your tin; the music, the colors, the idea--Everything! And great job on the tag too-I'll start mine in March! LOL! Have a Very Merry Christmas.

Jingle said...

That box is absolutely beautiful!!! Merry Christmas!!!

Chelle said...

Your desk shows that you have been busy. Love the tag. I haven't had a chance to do mine, going to after Christmas. #58

oneoff said...

Lovely makes. I'm particularly taken by the rosette box, with its recycling and pretties.

Bernie #59

Zue said...

Next year's cards, that is forward planning for you!
I love the little box. Would make a fablous present...very inventive.
sue xx 15
Happy Christmas

Elizabeth said...

Hello Minxy, love the box - you would not know that it's recycled - a lovely way to be frugal. The tag is great too. Have a very happy holiday and enjoyable Christmas Day. Elizabeth #51

Pam said...

#1 Your blog is so inviting
#2 I can't EVEN believe (I mean I can, but I can't) that you made that box from scratch all the way around - it looks EXPENSIVE!
#3 The snowman tag is way cute
#4 You made it to number 4 WOW! Way to go! We made it to 32 this time Whoohoo!

Vicki B in OP NY said...

How wonderful that your desk is a busy place. Lovely box from yesteryear. Great idea for the tag!
Merry merry
Vicki #21

Julia Dunnit said...

I dunno what Barleycup is - what am I missing?!! Makes a fab box half though - the rosette sure inspired you! I love the tag, particularly the emboss pattern on the acetate - great idea.

Anonymous said...

Beautiful box and I love the tags, can't believe you're still doing them? Are you going to stop in the New Year or carry on??

Have a wonderful White Christmas
Hugs
Brenda 45

JoZart Designs said...

Fab box! Happy Christmas to you and your's,
Love JoZarty x

C said...

Wow...that is one gorgeous box. Ahem..your desk looks like mine at the moment!

Becky said...

Anyone would be thrilled to get a present in such a lovely box! And your tag did turn out very cute!

Netty said...

Oh wow Minxy your box is perfectly delicious....oooh lovely. Your tag is great as well, especially like the way you have done the bubble wrapping and such a fab snowman. Happy Christmas. Annette x

sam21ski said...

Another fab tag nicky, lurve that tin, the lid looks fantastic xxxx

Craft Addicts - Tracy Evans said...

Love the use of the rosette on your improvised box, very creative and looks very effective on the box. Lovely tag too and wow you are starting on next year's cards, now that's organised. Have a fabulous Christmas and Best Wishes for the New Year. Tracy Evans x x

sandra de said...

Gorgeous gift box and very cute tag. Nice to make the tag your own. Enjoy your Xmas preparations.
Sandra

Cardmaking Galore said...

A headstart on Dec 2011?! Wow, I envy you lady.

minnie_mac said...

Your box is beautiful, and I love the tag too.

Marilyn

Nicky said...

Love the the tin and your tag - have a great Christmas ~ Nicky 52

Angie said...

That box is so beautiful ...Happy Christmas ...hope you are not too cold down there

Debrina said...

How neat to find you! As soon as I saw Emily Strange welcoming me to your blog, I knew I'd arrived at a cool place. :-)
Now a fan and a follower!

peggy aplSEEDS said...

wonderful projects you have to show today, Minxy! i love recycled projects(you can never tell it started out as food containers). and the little snowman tag is s cute. great idea to use acetate packaging. wishing you a blessed and joyful Christmas! may the coming year bring all the best for you!

Cathy said...

Fab desk and love both your tag and box.
Merry Christmas
Cathy xx

BrossArtAddiction said...

Gorgeous box and adorable tag!! Love love your workdesk!! Someday I need to figure out how to fit my computer in my space too...lol!

Happy holidays!! :D
Tracey #94

Kath Stewart said...

loving all the gorgeous tags you have made...busy girl and thanks for sharing...have a very happy christmas..hugs kath xxx

Maggie's Crafts said...

Great pics! Thank you for sharing and visiting my blog. :)

Do you know about my blog candy?

http://maggiescraft.blogspot.com/2010/11/woyww-blog-candy.html

Merry Christmas!

Maggie
xx

Scrapcollectr said...

It's hard to choose what makes me happier today....your banner, your rosette tin or your snowman! *smile*
Happy Holidays and thx for popping by!
#33

voodoo vixen said...

Minxy, your tags are stunning but that gift box is a gift in itself!!
Merry Christmas to You and Yours, Annette #35

Lynn Stevens said...

Your box is just Gorgeous!!!!

Carole Campanile said...

Your gift box and tag both turned out lovely!! I especially love that snowman tag. i might have to search eBay for that die.
Merry Christmas!
Carole#85

Juls said...

Love the little trinket box!!! the soft sepia tones are just gorgeous!! very elegant! Hugs Juls

dandelion dreamer said...

oh how I love the idea of getting ahead and doing NEXT year's cards! Good on you! Love the snowmna too. Have fab Christmas! Moira x

Anonymous said...

Merry Christmas Minxy! The tin came out beautiful, and you're right the rosetta made a perfect lid! Your desk is not clean! Humpf! Mine is.;-)
Thanks for stopping by my desk.
See you next year. Have a Happy New Year! #72

nnalorac said...

Gorgeous box and a very busy desk, love it. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and creative 2011. Carolxx

Ohhh Snap said...

Happy Christmas! Love the tags and I'm seriously coveting your distress ink collection lol. The box is lovely. I'm so happy I was able to get the rosette die. TFS!

karen said...

The box is so beautiful! Fantastic idea to use the rosette as a top!
Your space still looks pretty organized, it just looks like a creative crafter is at work!
I had a look back at your tags and they are great too! I wish I had been organized enough to do those 12 Tags of Xmas.
Merry Xmas and have a very crafty New Year!
xoxo Karen

Carmen said...

Just gorgeous. That little box is beautiful.

Merry Crismas!

Carmen #80

Bleubeard and Elizabeth said...

That card is adorable. You did a great job using supplies you had on hand, and that recycled tin was simply ingenious as well as drop dead gorgeous.

I hope your Christmas was merry and filled with warmth, happiness, good health, and peace. Sounds corny, but it's my wish, anyway.

akilli melek said...

love your tin with the ruffle on top.

hope your christmas went smoothly.

builders dust all gone thankfully. thanks for popping by earlier

caroline #63

Lynne Forsythe said...

What a BEAUTIFUL Shabbolicious box!!! and you Snowman tag is just tooo cute!!

Thanks bunches for playing along with the TEAMIES and Simon Says Stamp and Show!!!